Hi guys! I’ve updated a few things, and added directions to EXO Chanyeol’s Dad’s Cafe, 좋은새상만들기 (Joheun Sesang Mandeulgi), also EXO Kai’s older sister’s cafe, KAMONG, Super Junior Yesung’s Mouse Rabbit Cafe, and the eyewear store Y-WHY Style Yesung gave to his dad! Check em out!
Please continue to let me know of changes or renovations etc., and I’ll update the pages as soon as I can!
Some other useful things for you:
The Seoul subway app I use: 자하철 or Jihachul is the best subway app, and it’s available in Korean, English, and Chinese and you can also use it for Busan, Daegu, Daejeon and Gwamgju!! You just have to change the city/language in the “Settings”.
Here it is on Google Play: Jihachul
Here it is on iTunes: Jihachul
HERE is Visit Korea’s site on subway information, including info on short-term passes, fares, how to use the machines, etc.
The Seoul Bus app is called 서울버스 or Seoul Bus. I haven’t used this one much though, so I’m not as familiar with it, but feel free to download it and have a gander if you think you may use the buses!
Seoul Bus for Androids
T-Money Card tips:
-A T-Money card is your transportation pass card. You can use it on subways, buses, and in some taxis. (You may also see Cash Bee cards in some places, which also work, but T-Money is the best for Seoul). You can get a card or a phone charm (sometimes in cute shapes like Hello Kitty or Rilakkuma), and you load it with however much cash you want, and then you scan it when you enter AND exit the subway, or when you get ON the bus.
-You should be able to get a T-Money card in most subway stations. There are machines where you can issue a new card or refill your current one, and they have English, Chinese and…maybe Japanese options as well. You just tap your language, pick if you want a new card or to refill yours, then follow the prompts. It’s really easy.
-You can ALSO get and refill t-money cards in CU’s and GS25 stores. These are little convenience stores ALL OVER, and you hopefully shouldn’t have any trouble finding one. In my experience, not all 7/11’s seem to support T-Money, but will usually do Cash Bee I think. So you can go into a CU or GS25 and ask for a T-Money card, and they’ll show you their options and you can pick which one you want. You’ll have to pay for the card/charm, and then give them cash for what you want to load on it.
Naver Maps
Naver is Korea’s version of Google. Always, always trust Naver Maps over Google. Google maps is not near as reliable in Korea, as it hasn’t been updated in a long time, and Korea is constantly changing! Naver Maps should have an english option as well. It may take a bit to get used to, but it is wayyy more accurate than most other online map sources.
Naver Maps App for Androids
Naver Maps App on iTunes
Instructions for using Naver Maps (on iPhones)
Kpop Tour Guide 