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Other Things To Do: Ice Cream is Great Anytime!
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  • Updated By jburron on December 24, 2004
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  • Look up....waaaaaay up. - Seoul
    Look up....waaaaaay up.
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    Ok, this is not probably supposed to be in 'Nightlife' but I usually went here before, during or after a nighit out. It's just fantastic. Bascially it's a bing-soo (Korean dish also popularin Taiwan and many other Asian countries in different forms) place but a chain (Ice Berry is another one) and it's good. They take shaved ice, add yoghurt to it and top it with your choice of 2,3,4 or 5 fruits. Mmmmm. Gettin ghungry just thinking about it.

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  • Theme: People Watching
  • Directions: They are all over Seoul/Korea. Daehangro one is about a block off the main street near exit #2 of Hye-Hwa station (line 4). Ask around anywhere in the city for "red mahn-go" and you'll probably find one.
  • Website: http://www.redmango.co.kr/

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    Other Things To Do: Atmospheric and Musical
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  • See all the albums on the wall. Pic ADI - Seoul
    See all the albums on the
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    This establishment is a breath of fresh air in my opinion. But its name is a contentious issue. Often its called 'the Bar' by many because above the door is a sign that says the bar (even though this is the name of a bar above). Others call it 'Bar 33' because this is apparently what the new management has dubbed it. But others (the Seoul oldies - like me) call it 'Norae Hanun Saramdul' And this is the name still above the door. Although the sign itself is in Korean characters and made of nailed pieces of birch. But this sign sets the scene. As you descend the stairs you will see dim lights, loud retro music and what I love most, Koreans and Westers mixing socially. Beer is cheap and sold by the pitcher or the pint. Cocktails are rudimentary, the winelist (do they have one?). But you can request any song you can think of (they have it.. and if they don't they'll download it.) And then when you drink to much and need the bathroom, you can ascend the stairs and experience something quite sobering. This bar is one of my faves. I've coming here on and off for quite awhile.

    Dress how you want. You'll blend in withthe graffiti that way.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Shinchon.
  • Directions: On Shinchon Kalbi Strip.as I said before everybody Knows that Shinchon is a Labyrinth.. Just ask someone "Kalbi Gil eun, Odi e issoyo) And then look for it. Its just beyond a cafe called This (as in the cigarette brand).

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    Other Things To Do: Concert Spot in Dae-hang-ro
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  • Updated By jburron on December 23, 2004
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  • Here is a pic of their sign. - Seoul
    Here is a pic of their
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    It's a tiny venue, seating maybe 200-250 people...just perfect for newer acts or if you want a more intimate scene. I saw The Koreans there in Fall of 2004...had no idea what to expect from the place. I think it may also be used for plays and such (judging from its website) also.

    Depends on the act, I gather.

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  • Theme: Concert
  • Address: Dae-hang-ro
  • Phone: 02-744-6400
  • Directions: From Exit #1 of Hye-hwa Station (line 4) go past iRiver and take a left at McDonald's. Up the street behind for 2 blocks, turn right, about 1/2 way down the second block. Ask around, everyone knows. Map is here: http://www.livetheater.co.kr/map.htm
  • Website: http://hometownyeouido.blogspot.com/2004/10/koreans-rocked-seoul.html
  • Other Contact: http://www.livetheater.co.kr/now

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    Other Things To Do: Have a good fun in club day!
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  • In front of the University of Hong-eek, there are a lot of bars and clubs. Usually the street is packed with people who seek for good fun for the night on the weekends.. The last friday of everymonth is called club day. On the day, if you pay about 15 US$ you will get a white band. With the white band around your arm, you can enter around 10 clubs for free, and have free beer, coke etc as much as you want. ( unless you order something real posh.. ) Once you get there, you can get all those available clubs' info pretty handy. Well... However, since almost every club's jammed with people, you gotta keep special eye on your belongings, and also be careful of drunk-violent people, too. I wouldn't recommend going there all by yourself. you can get there by subway, line2, come out from the gate 6, it's about 10 min walk away.

    Whatever suits you is alright

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  • Theme: Nightclub

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    Other Things To Do: The Walker Hill Show
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    Showgirls, but this time
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    I think when I read the card for this I mis-read it as the Benny Hill show. I mean, who wouldn't want to see that, right? unfortunately Benny hill died in the 90's and I went to the Walker Hill show instead. I only say unfortunately because it was so expensive. The show itself is actually pretty neat. There is a lot of traditional Korean folk music, and dance, and if you get the meal package, the meal is very nice. Plus, there are ladies in skimpy clothing during the "rock show" which is always something that the Kdoc enjoys. (read that as, kdoc desperately needs a girlfriend.) There are 2 shows nightly, one at 5pm the other around 9. Costs range from 60,000 won to 90,000, depending on whether you want just wine, or a four course meal and decent seating.

    It is a nicer show. I wore a suit and was not at all out of place.

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  • Theme: Casino
  • Address: 21 Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
  • Phone: 82-2-455-5000
  • Directions: Take the green line to the Gangbyun station. Free shuttle bus departs every 20 minutes
  • Website: http://www.walkerhill.co.kr/
  • Other Contact: Fax 82-2-452-6867

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    Other Things To Do: Theatre Show
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  • Nanta means "hard pounding" in Korean so as you can guess, the theatre production "Nanta" is a percussion comedy show similar to something like "Stomp" or "Tapdogs" but using kitchen equipment. It's about this group of chefs in a restaurant that have only an hour to make a banquet. Anyway they use real food on stage and had real soup which they got a couple of people from the audience to sample and the percussion includes knives on wooden blocks, pots and pans and whisks in collanders etc etc. It was extremely good and very very funny. It's a must see in Korea.

    casual

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  • Theme: Theater
  • Address: Gangbuk Theater.
  • Phone: 02) 739-8288, 1588-7890
  • Website: http://www.nanta.co.kr

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    Other Things To Do: Night Stroll Along the Han River
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  • Han is a very big river that runs through the center of the city. It was full moon then and the night views of the Seoul lights created a dreamy effect...I run out of adjectives! At the grassy areas along the river, there are several food stands located that sell beverages and snacks. Many of these shops are open 24 hours. Sorry if the picture is blurred...I was shivering while taking that shot hahaha. Info from Korea Travel Guide: HAN RIVER A symbol of Seoul, the Han River runs through Seoul east to west, with an average depth of 2.5m and width of 175m. The river is crossed by 23 bridges and there are excursion boats plying between Yeouido and Jamsil. At 12 different points along the 41.5km-long riverbank are Hangang Riverside Parks equipped with sports facilities such as soccer and baseball fields, volleyball and basketball courts and swimming pools. Facilities for water skiing, yachting, boating and fishing are also available.

    Wear a nice comfortable pair of walking shoes and warm jacket. The night can be sooo cold.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Directions: from Yeouido Park: Exit 3 of Yeouido Station, or Exit 1 of Yeouinaru Station, Line 5
  • Website: http://hangang.seoul.go.kr
  • Other Contact: www.tour2korea.com (helpful!)

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    Other Things To Do: Salsa night!
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  • Want salsa, but too new to adventure? This is for you. They have free lessons almost everyday, and once you learn the basic steps, half is already done. ....... ok ok. I am a bit exaggerating. but it's true that they have free lessons everyday, I am very new though, and also I don't think I was talented about dancing, but was a great fun to be there. There are also many warm-hearted people, who'd be willing to dance with you even htough you can only do basic things.. =)

    whatever suits you the best. you can also bring your clothes there and get changed int he club. =)

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  • Theme: Dancing
  • Directions: come out from the Hyehwa subway station gate4, as soon as you get outta subway station, turn right and go straigh about 1 block, then turn left. the name of the club is MACONDO, you can't miss it

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    Other Things To Do: Myeongdong
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  • A good place where to go in the evening is Myeongdong. There are many shops (where you can buy the latest fashion), little restaurants and cafés, live music and pretty girls :-) The national souvenir center is also located there. You can buy a good selection of typical korean souvenirs for very good prices in the shop, for example wooden boxes with ornaments, green pottery (which had its origin in the Koryo-dynasty), postcards, bookmarks and, and, and .... And don´t forget to visit Myeongdong Catholic Cathedral - its the oldest in Korea.

    There is no dress code

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Directions: Myeongdong is located on the foot of Namsan. To get there, take Subway Line No.4. Get off at Myeongdong-Station.

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    Other Things To Do: Soju: The National Drink
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  • Korean friends drinking Soju after work - Seoul
    Korean friends drinking Soju
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    If you go out drinking with Koreans, prepare to consume a lot of soju. Soju is that national drink, and it comes in small bottles of clear liquid. It is not as strong as vodka or gao liang, with an alcohol level of about 25%, but if you drink it in the copious amounts that some Koreans do, you'll be buzzing nonetheless. Drinking with Koreans comes with its own set of customs, the most important of which is that you never pour your own glass. If your neighbor's glass is empty, he is expecting you to fill it (but would never ask). Once you top him off, he'll return the favor. If you are being required to drink more than you can hold, it is possible to sneak water into your soju glass and get away with a few shots of H2O if no one is looking. But if you get caught, be prepared to drink enough soju to more than make up for what you skipped.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking

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