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Lvl 1. Unrequited Love: Mystery Room Escape Hongdae Branch

Nothing fazes her (or him)! Would the thrill of an escape room perhaps do the trick?

Here’s a tip for all those lovesick folks out there! Why not take that special someone to an escape room and see if you can’t get that ticker going? Similar to the thrill people experience on an amusement park ride or while watching a horror film, the feeling of love is said to provoke similar feelings, and escape rooms provide that very opportunity to get those emotions flowing! If you can, try to do one of the rooms that has a thriller or horror theme to it to spice things up even more! More than any other place in the country, Seoul is full of escape rooms. You can find one anywhere you go. The Mystery Room Escape over in the Hongdae area has an especially neat setup that gets your imagination going and lets you get even more absorbed in the experience. Get into the role of a detective and work to solve the puzzles and before you know it, that formidable wall that was once there will have gone away. But be careful not to get too into the puzzle-solving or you might just miss your window of opportunity! If you want to take it to the next level with this person, try heading out to an escape room and make that magic happen!

#SeoulEscapeRoom #IndoorDate #HongdaeDate

Lvl 2.Casual Dating

How about a jittery, romantic dinner date for two little love birds?

How about spending a night at a beautiful Ikseon-dong restaurant to get the vibe going? The hit drama, Heart Signal, for example, had countless scenes with the winter backdrop of Seoul. Featuring scenes of couples that would subtly flirting with each other, the show brought about quite a few laughs among viewers. Each and every scene filmed in the drama managed to capture the best of Seoul for some beautiful scenery, and one of those places, located in Ikseon-dong, was frequently visited in the drama. There’s nothing like being in a cozy indoor setting surrounded by the brisk cold winter weather outside. One of the signature restaurants in the area, Leblanseu, harmonizes a modern French interior with a novel menu line-up of homemade French cuisine. Rather than offer a series of different menu items, Leblanseu uses only the freshest of ingredients to create healthy, authentic dishes . This is the place to take you know who if you’re looking to take things to the next level!

Tag! #IkseondongPopularRestaurants #HeartSignal #HomemadeFrenchCuisine #Leblanseu

Lvl 3. New Love

How does an irresistible Christmas date in Ikseon-dong sound?

It’s easy to become enraptured in that special someone when you first start seeing each other officially. It seems like your partner can do no wrong. But sometimes, even after all the continuous fun and chatter, there are those moments when it grows a little awkward. The solution? A simple walk together to enjoy each other’s company. In fact, walking is said to promote the release of dopamine in the body which leads to more creative thinking, not to mention having much more to talk about. And over in Ikseon-dong the things to do while out during your romantic walk are endless, from ring making and workshops galore to a wide array of sites and sounds. You can even get dressed up in some traditional flowery apparel and take some memorable snapshots along the hanok alleyways of Ikseon-dong. The tight, narrow alleyways quickly get crowded with people, which can strangely feel as if Ikseon-dong is somehow able to beat the winter cold. Ikseon-dong is once again a great alternative for that first Christmas together where a little romance goes a long way.

#JongnoDate #ChristmasDateCourse

Lvl 4. 1-2 Year Relationship

Been there, done that. Want to try something new?

By now, you both have faith in each other and are enjoying the height of your relationship. For the last 1-2 years, the two of you ventured all around the city as inseparable pals. But now, you need a break from the usual movie or restaurant outing and start craving something different for your date time together. And you saved up all your allowance and monthly pay just so you could go on that unique adventure! Last summer, we introduced a more economical itinerary, but perhaps it’s time do a little splurging with that special someone! On that note, how about a stay at the Rakkojae Hanok Hotel , a luxury hotel in the Bukchon Hanok Village. The hanok hotel offers a slew of different activities, such as a couple spa program where you can sit back with the one you love and get some treatment while enjoying some deliciously sweet Boksundoga Makgeolli . Set all those anxieties aside as the year draws to an end and talk about the future you have in store with one another. It’s a wonderful break from the boisterous gatherings to take some quiet time to yourselves. So, have that romantic drink with him, or her, and smile at a brand new year that awaits you two filled with happiness.

#CoupleSpa #HanokHotel #LuxuryDate #RakkojaeHanokHotel

Lvl 5. Long Term

To a lifetime together in good health! Speaking of health, let’s go hike Dobongsan Mountain!

Couples that are in it for the long term have loads upon loads of memories after all those years together. It’s a special dynamic between two people that goes beyond being a couple to being family and even best friends. As your likes, dislikes, and hobbies start to converge, it becomes a relationship in which you share in each other’s ups and downs. The butterflies of yesteryear may have subsided, but there isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for one another. For your health, and for some new memories to add to your repertoire, Donbongsan Mountain offers the perfect course for couples! First, start from Dobongsan Mountain of Bukhansan National Park and work your way toward the Madang-bawi. It may be a difficult course but is very rewarding at the end of the day which is why many couples are known to seek it out so often. Dobongsan Mountain is all the better once the first snowfall comes around to leave a crisp layer of white on the mountain. Also, with all of the social-distanced traveling going on this year, many couples have picked up a new hobby of hiking by taking to the trails. However, it can dangerous with how steep Korea’s mountains can get. Be sure to pack up all the necessary gear and head out to the mountainside for some special alone time with your lucky guy or gal!

Dongbansan Mountain Course for Couples: Dobongsan Mountain of Bukhansan National Park → Gwangnyungsa Temple → Dobongseowon Confucian Academy → Dobong Shelter → Cheonchuksa Temple → Madang-bawi

#CoupleHiking #SeoulHiking #DobongsanMountainSnow #SocialDistanceTraveling #WinterHiking