A cool girl's guide of HONGDAE | Seoul neighborhood tour 🇰🇷

This is a local Korean's guide and review of Hongdae, which is a prominent neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea. I give a brief history lesson on the area as well as showing some of my favorite spots!
Here is a google maps link with all the spots mentioned in this video- enjoy! :)

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Uncovering the Rich History of Hongdae, Seoul: Must-Do, Must-Eat, Must-See! 🌆 Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Hongdae, a vibrant district in Seoul, South Korea, as we explore its cultural roots and provide insider recommendations for an unforgettable experience. 📚 Discover the origins of Hongdae as a hub for art, music, and youth culture, and its evolution into a dynamic neighborhood known for its indie scene and creative energy. 🎨 Explore the eclectic art galleries, lively music venues, and unique street performances that make Hongdae a haven for artists and performers. 🍽️ Indulge in a culinary adventure, savoring the diverse flavors of Hongdae's bustling food scene, from traditional Korean dishes to international cuisine and trendy cafes. 🏛️ Uncover the hidden gems of Hongdae, including its vibrant street art, quirky shops, and lively nightlife. 🌟 Join us as we guide you through the must-visit spots, local hangouts, and cultural highlights that make Hongdae a must-see destination in Seoul. 🌸 Experience the perfect blend of history, art, and gastronomy in Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea! 🏛️ #HongdaeSeoul #ArtandCulture #IndieScene #CulinaryAdventure #StreetPerformances #SeoulTravelGuide

[anna.lee_jy]

Any preferences on which neighborhood of Seoul I make a video on next?? Suggestions are welcome :)

[plummyplummy]

i'm obsessed with this video series, it's the perfect mix of modern travel recommendations and historical context that i would never have been able to learn as a korean-american! i'd love to see videos on gangnam and seoul forest next!!

[bklyngirl]

Anna, this video is great. This is the first video about Hongdae that I have seen that is actual informative of the history of the area, but also fun to watch. Keep it coming with the content!!

The story of Hongdae reminds me so much of the West/East Village in NYC back in the 1970's to late 1990's. With NYU un the area a lot of student stayed off campus because it was cheap to live and close to the school. A lot of artist and artist lofts in the area, which created spaces for visual art and alt music to be seen and heard. Just like Hongdae gentrification and big business made it had of students and artist w/o money to live and create in the area.

[RockingMarshall]

Your vlogs are amazing. The historical and cultural facts are always interesting. Makes me want to travel to Korea faster than ever. 😍😍

[flowerlane]

I just love your cool girl guide to Seoul neighborhoods vlogs! They are super interesting and your well researched narrative always makes them super informative which I love! 👍🥰❤️

[ChristopherCPearce]

Hongdae looks pretty chill 🤩 btw your editing is excellent these days 👌

[tonnigillis]

Very informative and interesting! I like this type of video that allows people outside of Korea to get a glimpse into the different neighborhoods.

[bookoffholicbookwart]

This is good. Usually, all we see is the fun part, such as food and stuff, but as a tourist, these are the main things that one has to keep in mind. Thank you so much for this, Anna

[shwetayaduvanshi]

Loved it.!!great guide for someone travelling to korea for the first time!! Would love to watch more of these ❤️

[hiphopjunkie]

Hi Anna, I just want to let you know that you are a good tour guide for anybody who doesn't know South Korea or plans on going one day in Seoul. Hope everything goes well with your business, and congrats on your new relationship. Good luck to everything else. 😁🤚

[sebineverland]

I love that especially when you tell the history of the places you show and do research about them. Your videos are not just in the form of I went there, I ate and drank here. So thank you for that :)

[jellyjally]

I think Kdrama ‘Age of Youth’ also took place in Yeonnam dong! Its about girls in their 20’s and slice of life genre so when Anna said Yeonnam is more catered towards women it made sense in the kdrama too! Also omg I love these neighborhood vidoes Anna! You are the cool girl! :D

[Dublintaxitours]

Spent the whole month of February in Seoul and thought I'd seen a lot every day, but your videos are showing me more that I missed, so I will definitely be returning ASAP. I've very travelled to 40 countries (and this was the 2nd time in Seoul), but Korea, IMO, is the BEST ( I KNOW it has faults, but the general vibe is GOOD). Keep up the neighbourhood videos, they give so much context to the whole Seoul experience 💚💚💚

[MyDeppa]

thank you Anna!
because of this introducing video, my eagerness of going to this stylish city, it grows so much!!☺

[Itsme_hannah]

I love how you added bits of history about the location! Makes me more interested in visiting in the future!

[shaizeenpersha]

Hongdae tends to get get a bad rep but I absolutely loved it also restaurants are open late and some 24hour so when we went out of seoul for day trips or even just to another neighbourhood we could always come back and relax and know we’d get good food

[blablabla-kd]

Although you're doing great, all those subs and raking in the dough, I like how you keep humble and don't even seem to be taking any of this too seriously. I'm sure it's a lot of work but you somehow make it look easy... and that's cool. And that accent is to die for!

[The_Super_NOVA]

DUDE, you hang out with Bella??? Glad to see she is still in Korea having fun!

I was cracking up at how you talk about cafe's marketing strategy with the flowers. Makes girls sound like bees and I love it because it's true. XD

[AD-zzpx]

Anna! I love your videos! You just don't tell which cool places to go but also about the history of the place. I respect and appreciate that. I can't wait to visit the places on your videos when we go to Korea this October! 😊😊😊

[allisonB]

So interesting, looks amazing, loved all your historical info and cafe tips. Thank you Anna 🙏💜