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“Entertainer” is a drama that revolves around the growth and struggles of arrogant manager Shin Seok Ho (Jisung) and the newbie band Ddandara Band. In addition to the male lead Jisung, the drama featured young idols like CN Blue’s Minhyuk and Girl’s Day Hyeri and for the drama’s fans, there’s a way you can relive the experience. Here’s an introduction to the attractions featured in “Entertainer.”

Course 1 The Hangout Spot of Ddandara Band

Coffee Mama (Sangbong branch)

Coffee Mama is where Geu Rin (Hyeri) and Seok Ho (Jisung) frequently conversed and where the Ddandara Band frequently met together. This is also the setting for the scene in episode 12 where Jisung revealed his feelings to Hyeri. The strawberry cheesecake snowflake bingsu Hyeri enjoys in the drama’s opening has experienced tremendous popularity recently and is nicknamed the “Hyeri bingsu.” The cafe features a spacious and modern interior and the table where Hyeri and Jisung sat is clearly marked with signs for fans. For fans of "Entertainer" a visit to this cafe will create special memories.

Course 2 The Tteok-Bbokki That Makes Love Blossom

Dookki Ddeokbokki

The setting of Geu Rin and Seok Ho’s tteok-bokki (spicy rice cakes) date from episode 14! It’s also where Geu Rin made viewers hungry with the scene where she sprinkles flakes of cheese on top of the tteok-bokki. Dookki Ddeokbokki is a buffet tteok-bokki restaurant where the dish is cooked at the table. The rice cakes comes in a wide variety of types such as hollow rice cakes, thin rice cakes, square rice cakes, and more, to accommodate a wide range of taste and preferences. Also diverse is the variety of add-ons such as fried squid, fried dumplings, pasta, and hard boiled eggs. The salad bar is also a special feature of this restaurant.

Course 3 Where CN Blue’s Minhyuk Visited

Room Vacance  [Closed] 

In the drama, CN Blue’s Kang Minhyuk portrayed ‘Ha Neul’, a passionate 19 year old. Room Vacance quickly grew in popularity as it's where Minhyuk’s character makes his first appearance in the drama. In episode 14, the location was also where Ha Neul shed tears while confessing his feelings for Geu Rin to Na Yeon Soo (Lee Tae Sun). Room Vacance is located in a side alley between Itaewon and Noksapyeong, where the lights hang on the ceiling like art work. In addition to dishes like pasta and risotto, the place features a range of drinks including sparking wine, sangria, etc. For these reasons, the location is a popular choice for private events, gatherings, and even small weddings. One of Room Vacance's best aspects is the spacing between tables, making dining there great for conversations over a meal. Its outdoor terrace with a Mediterranean Sea theme makes it a popular choice for dates.

Course 4 This is Mango Entertainment!

Modern Design Museum  [Closed] 

Among the locations most featured in "Entertainer," the hangout spot of the Ddandara Band of Mango Entertainment is one of them. The drama featured the first floor cafe of the Modern Design Museum in Mapo-gu’s Changjeon-dong and the sign for Mango Entertainment fit well with the unique appearance of the museum. Visitors should note that the cafe is no longer in operation. The Modern Design Museum opened as Korea’s first design-focused museum and has carefully selected some 1,600 pieces to date to exhibit in the museum’s seven sections and two floors. As a location where Jisung and the Ddandara Band frequently visited, a stop at this museum will prove a meaningful experience for fans.