Published Date : Feb 11, 2016 / Edited Date : Sep 07, 2023
"I Live Alone" is a reality show that began airing in 2013, and it shows the daily lives of popular celebrities who are unmarried and live alone. The fixed cast members are referred to as belonging to the Rainbow club and they sometimes refer to themselves as Rainbow members. The show became a hit because it showed viewers the “normal” side of celebrity life and it appealed to the many Seoulites who live alone. For the first time, people could see what a day in the life of a Korean celebrity was, unvarnished and as is. Viewers could watch celebrities wake up, and carrying on with their daily lives by traveling, shopping, relaxing by themselves. It’s possible to spend time in the places featured on the show. Explore the beloved hangouts of the cast members!
I Live Alone Channel : MBC PD : Kim Yeongjin Direction : Choi Haengho, Lee Jihyeon Appearance : Jeon Hyeonmu, Yuk Jungwan, Gangnam, Kim Dong Wan, Hwang Seokjeong, Kim Yongchul, et al. Air Date : March 22nd, 2013 ~ Present Official Site (Korean) : http://www.imbc.com/broad/tv/ent/singlelife/ Summary: A reality show about the daily lives of the celebrities who live alone. In Seoul there is a growing number of single households and the show reflects this social trend while also taking viewers behind the veil of celebrity.
Course 1: Yuk Jungwan's Hangouts in Mangwon-Dong
Tour Course Mangwon Hangang Park – Mangwon Market
Yuk Jungwan is best known as being the main singer of the rock band Rose Motel. Yuk also is well-known locally as a fixture of the Mangwon-dong neighborhood. He's resided in Mangwon-dong for years in a rooftop apartment and it popular with both his neighborsandother area residents. Mangwon Hangang Park is quite close to his home and in one episode of "I Live Alone," he headed out there with his guitar to get inspiration for songs. He ended up busking and drew a small crowd of locals with his impromptu performance.YukJungwan frequents the park whenever he needs to clear his mind or when he's in need of creative inspiration for one of his songs. If you're very luck you may end up running into him during a trip to the park.
Mangwon Hangang Park Address : 467 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea Telephone : +82-2-3780-0601 Official Site (Kor) : http://hangang.seoul.go.kr/archives/46737 Directions : Mangwon Station (subway line 6) exit 1, take bus No. 9 and get off at the Mangwon Region (bus trip duration 5 min)
The park is a great place to see the Han River and go on a leisurely walk. If you feel hungry after your time in the park, head to Mangwon Market. The market is located past Seongsan alley and Yuk Jungwan also frequents Mangwon Market. After his shoppingtripsto the market were aired on "I Live Alone" some people made jokes and referred to the market as Yuk Jungwan Market. Although Mangwon Market became better known after "I Live Alone" feature it several times, many other TV shows have filmed at thistraditionalmarket. Kang Minhyuk from CNBlue and the entertainer Kim Jongmin have also shopped here or filmed for TV at the market, but Yuk Jungwan probably frequents this market the most. Mangwon market sells goods of all sorts but there are also manysmall, low-pricedand tasty eateries here. 3,000 won is enough to buy a meal at some of the eateries. Queues Chicken is famous for their dak gangjeong (sweet and sour Chicken) and Hongdukke Kalguksu is a famous kal-guksu (noodle soup) shop.Both places are wellknown and popular so you may experience a long wait before you're served. A trip to Mangwon Market is a great way to experience a traditional Korean market and to eat great good at even better prices.
Mangwon Market Address : 14,Poeun-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea Telephone : +82-2-335-3591 Website ： https://mangwonsijang.modoo.at Directions : Mangwon Station (subway line 6) exit 2, roughly 10 minutes away on foot
More Info Most shops in Mangwon Market now except Tmoney and credit cards for payment.
Course 2: Kim Dong Wan's Hangouts
Tour Course Ansan Mountain (Muak East Beacon Mound) - Ilhwasung Restaurant Kim Dong Wan is famous as a member of the band Shinhwa. Shinhwa's fame in Korea is difficult to overstate and it is the longest-running boy band in the history of Korea. Kim has always had a humorous and reliable image, and this image was further strengthenedwhenhe joined the cast of "I Live Alone." He may be the epitome of the saying, "alone, but not lonely." Kim has many hobbies, one of them is mountain biking. He often heads to Ansan Mountain in Seodaemun-gu and takes to the trails with his mountain bike.
Ansan Mountain is the smallest of Soeul's mountains and it is just 295.9m high. You could easily walk the mountain in about 2 or 3 hours as there is a convenient trail, Ansan Jarak-gil. The trail was constructed so as to allow people onto the mountainwithstrollers or wheelchairs. The start of the Jarak-gil trail is located near many tourist sites. You could spend time at Muakje, Dongnimmun Gate, or the Seodaemun Museum of National History, and head up Ansan afterwards. While walking the mountainyou'llsee beautiful views and the sites like dawn redwood trees. It's enough to make you forget you're in the middle of Seoul.
At the peak, Muak East Beacon Mound, you'll get 360 degree views of Seoul and famous sites like Namsan Mountain and Gyeongbokgung Palace are visible from atop Ansan. One of the first episodes of the drama "Misaeng" featured a panorama of Seoul; it filmedrighthere on the mountain.
After a walk on the mountain, head to Ilhwasung Restaurant. The restaurant serves Chinese food. Kim Dong Wan was shown dining here on "I Live Alone," after riding his bike on the mountain. The restaurant is located in Yeonhui-dong, not far from AnsanMountain.Kim frequents this restaurant and if you visit you can even seen autographs from other Shinhwa members of display here. On "I Live Alone," Kim Dong Wan was seen selecting the honghap jjamppong (spicy noodle soup with mussels). The restaurantis famousfor its honghap jjamppong and lovers of spicy food will want to try this food. Ilhwasung doesn't skimp of the mussels either so you're sure to end up with a full stomach.
Ilhwasung Address: 26 Yeonhui-ro 36-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea Telephone : +82-2-333-2011 Hours : Mon~Sun 10:00~22:00, Closed on Tuesdays Directions : 5 min. from the Seodaemun-gu Office / Seodaemun-gu Community Health Center
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