Published Date : Oct 30, 2017 / Edited Date : Jun 08, 2023
With his new solo album White Night, Taeyang has topped Billboard’s Top World Albums Chart once again. Despite his busy schedule filled with world tours and showcases, Taeyang has recently revealed his unique lifestyle in ‘I Live Alone.’ From strolling around town in comfy pajamas to enjoying tea ceremonies and gardening at home, the trendy Hallyu star’s approach to life is surprisingly low-key and carefree. For those who would like to try ‘slow living’ like Taeyang for a day, here’s a course filled with the K-pop star’s favorite spots in Seoul.
Tour Course
Nam June Paik Memorial - Le Parc de Chat – 8DIVISION – 10 Corso Como Café
Course 1
Nam June Paik Memorial
A known art aficionado, Taeyang decorates his house with impressive works of renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Gerhard Richter. Some of the most striking pieces that make up Taeyang’s collection are well-known works of Nam June Paik, Korea’s true avant-garde in the field of media art. Nam June Paik Memorial located in a quiet, narrow alley of Changsin-dong is a memorial and museum operated by the Seoul Museum of Art offering a thorough look into the life of Paik as an artist. It features a history of Paik’s career as well as his signature television art projects including Good Morning America. Admission is free for all ages.
Nam June Paik Memorial
Address : 12-1 Jong-ro 53-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Phone :+82-2-2124-8908
Hours: Tue~Sun 10:00~19:00 Closed on Mondays
Course 2
Le Parc de Chat
Taeyang may look flashy from a distance, but he still keeps a small garden at home and doesn’t mind walking to flower shops in pajamas. Le Parc de Chat located in Hannam-dong’s UN Village is one of Taeyang’s favorite gardening shop. It offers fresh anduniqueselectionof plants as well as flower arrangement and gardening classes. The most popular items include simple and elegant bouquets, while potted plants including Tulbaghia which Taeyang has purchased are available as well.
Taeyang loves wearing simple, comfy pajamas. Throughout the day, he would change into several different sets and wouldn’t mind going out in them! Taeyang’s favorite pajama brand Sleepy Jones is available for purchase at 8DIVISION located by Myeongdong Station. Other unique designer labels such as Jutta Neumann New York, Hombre Nino and Needles, along with 8DIVISION’s own signature pieces are showcases at the store as well.
8DIVISION
Address : 49 Toegye-ro 18-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Phone : +82-2-70-4135-0038
Hours : Mon~Sun 12:00~20:00
Course 4
10 Corso Como Café
Taeyang has recently appeared at his album showcase, and didn’t forget to mention his “forever muse” Min Hyo-rin. 10 Corso Como Café located in Chungdam-dong is where the Hallyu star couple had their first date. The venue features a bookstore, a retail shop and an exhibition space as well, with renowned designers’ fashion shows held frequently on the third floor hall. 10 Corso Como Café caters a wide range of menu offerings include salad, pasta and desserts. The most popular item is the gelato bingsu (shaved ice).
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
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해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
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All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
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