Gwangjang Market

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A historic market famous for traditional Korean street food, visited by K-pop idols for authentic experiences.

Gwangjang Market is one of South Korea's oldest and largest traditional markets, renowned for its incredible variety of delicious street food and traditional goods. It has become a must-visit spot for tourists and K-pop idols seeking an authentic Korean culinary experience. Members of BTS, specifically J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook, famously visited Gwangjang Market for an episode of 'Run BTS!', where they enthusiastically sampled popular dishes like 'bindaetteok' (mung bean pancakes) and 'tteokbokki'. Their visit brought global attention to the market's vibrant food scene. Other idols, such as EXO's Sehun and Chanyeol, and Red Velvet's Joy and Yeri, have also been seen enjoying the market's offerings, sharing their experiences with fans through various content. The market offers a genuine taste of Korean culture, allowing fans to follow in the footsteps of their favorite stars and savor the same traditional flavors.

"Gwangjang Market is one of South Korea's oldest and largest traditional markets, renowned for its incredible variety of delicious street food and trad..."

BTS (J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook)

• Activity: Variety Show Filming
  J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook visited Gwangjang Market during a segment of 'Run BTS!', enjoying traditional Korean street food and experiencing the lively atmosphere, which was shown to global ARMYs.

EXO

• Activity: Reality Show Food Tour
  Members of EXO have visited Gwangjang Market for reality show segments, exploring traditional Korean street food and experiencing the vibrant market atmosphere.

EXO (Sehun, Chanyeol)

• Activity: Travel/Food Content
  Sehun and Chanyeol explored Gwangjang Market for food content, trying various local delicacies and interacting with vendors, highlighting the authentic Korean market experience.

Red Velvet

• Activity: Food Vlog & Culture Experience
  Red Velvet members have filmed content at Gwangjang Market, enjoying various traditional Korean dishes and showcasing the market's cultural significance to their international fans.

Red Velvet (Joy, Yeri)

• Activity: Personal Vlogs/Social Media
  Joy and Yeri have shared their visits to Gwangjang Market on social media or in personal vlogs, showcasing their enjoyment of Korean street food and the market's vibrant energy.

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