I moved to Hongdae area about 9 years ago. It wasn't as busy as now back then but still vibrant and full of interesting people. Almost every day I saw street musicians performing in the streets and playground and bumped into artists, designers, writers, journalists in cafes and restaurants. It was a perfect place for a culture vulture like me.
Now Hongdae is a popular spot for not only the underground musicians but for musicians that went major because more and more young people come to Hongdae to hang out, to party and to live.
Hongdae Playground is literally a small playground with kiddie swings and slide but you're not likely to find any kids there but adults, "Hongdaerians" performing music, tap dance, beat box. It has long been a center for underground or overground musicians to perform, flea markets, arts n' crafts market and an outdoor smoking and drinking place.
It's surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars so if you're a first timer to Hongdae, I suggest you check this spot out first. It's located across from Hongik University's main gate. If you can't find it, just follow the music, beats, and the screams.
 |
| Jang Jae-in, she was on Super Star K, a very popular talent show hosted by M-net channel, Korea's MTV. |
No comments:
Post a Comment