[BLOGGER POST] D-4 in Seoul, Korea

Woke up very late today because yesterday was too awesome! Left the hostel at around 2PM and was chilling in the room for the whole morning. Was too tired to leave the bed. Since I woke up late today, I shall visit places that requires less walking and more eating! I have been doing some reseach on the places NU'EST went when they were self-recording the episodes for NU'EST LOVE STORY. MinHyun and Ren spent their day off exploring Apgujeong and ate good food. So I checked on the exact branch they had their lunch and dessert, it was at Burger Hunter and Mango Six, Apgujeong branch. It is nearer to reach there by exiting through Apgujeong Rodeo station. Anyways, I am very excited!

The old song machine decoration at the entrance of Burger Hunter restaurant, really cool!

The interior design is so beautiful

I went for Burger Hunter first because I was very hungry since I didn't have any breakfast except for a few gulps of milk (btw the fresh milk sold in Korea tasted very nice). I've ordered the exact set MinHyun and Ren ordered when they were here. I'm not 100% sure that I have ordered the same thing but base on the looks of the burger, I think I've got it right. I also sat on the exact seats where both of them have sat and took pictures :) They ordered barbeque burger and mushroom cheese burger. Both of the burgers tasted like heaven! It was so nice. 

Burger Hunter's menu

But yeah, it is pricey as well. One burger costed around 9,300 (around RM28). I have also ordered a french fries called the kimchi beef french fries which was covered in cheese. It tasted veryyyyyyyy goooooddddd (That's the only way I can tell you how good it is). I'm not sure whether is it halal or not because there isn't a halal sign on the menu and Ren significantly pointing out that this is not normal burgers but they are homemade burgers. That's true! Well at least that is what they say on the menu.

The mushroom cheese burger with chips and ketchup

The kimchi beef french fries, the best french fries I have ever tasted!

While I was eating, 2 guys came in, looking suspicious as they were wearing hoodies and caps and was trying to avoid attention. I was very positive that they were trainees but I don't know whether which companies they were from. Well of course, I secretly took a photo of them. When they were about to leave, the waitress asked them whethere they are trainees and they said yes. After they left, the waitress were fan girling with another friend of hers. How cute.

Sitting where Ren sat while filming for NU'EST LOVE STORY episode

And of course where MinHyun sat too

So after having lunch, it is dessert time! I went to Mango Six, the same branch NU'EST's MinHyun and Ren went before they have their burgers. I sat at the 2nd floor where MinHyun and Ren sat too! Fortunately there were no one sitting at the place where they were sitting. If not I'll have to wait for them to leave before I can take pictures and have my dessert haha. By the way, other than Ren and MinHyun, the other members, Baekho, Aron and JR also came here before by themselves. They sat at the different table but it was just next to where Ren and MinHyun sat. I took pictures too and sat exactly where they sat. OMO I sat on NU'EST's butts the whole day.

MinHyun by the window glass

Baekho took the picture in the morning while mine was around evening

Aron!

JR's selca

Ren

I also ordered what Ren and Minhyun ordered (duh!), which was Vanilla Gorrila with Strawberry (idk why my berries where blended while Ren and Minhyun's berries where on top on the vanilla shake) and Mango flakes with red bean. The Vanilla Gorrila costed 5,500 while the Mango flakes costed 14,000. A friendly reminder, do not order the flakes by yourself, you can never finish it up by your own. 4 people sharing one would be nice! And add some toppings if possible because if not, you would feel like you are eating mangoes and ice cream with plain shaved ice. The red beans is a nice topping to add :)

Vanilla Gorilla shake with strawberry

Mango flakes with red bean toppings

After eating, I've spent some time, trying to get the angles right to snap the exactly picture NU'EST filmed themselves while they were here. Then it was time to leave. Since SM Town Pop Up Store was near to one of the subway station I need to pass by while getting myself back to my hostel, I've decided to stop by and take a look before they close (working hours till 9:30PM). I got there at around 9:00PM and the staffs were still so polite, cheerful and helpful. They will go around, asking if you need help finding any stuffs. They speak simple English too!

Well, I didn't get myself anything tho cause it was expensive as expected since all of them are official goods. But there were lots of clothes, bags and shoes selling at the 1st floor (SM store is at B1, which is below 1st floor). The clothes are really nice! They are official LINE clothes I guess. Tho it was expensive but the quality is really good. Too bad the clothes are a little thick for me to bring it back to Malaysia.

That's all for today. Came back at 10PM and it is already passed 12AM now because this stupid computer is so laggy and it closed down for the 453256436th times.

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Posted at 11:00 PM |  by Colene Hyori

[BLOGGER POST] D-3 in Seoul, Korea

So yesterday after I went back to my hostel, had some instant noodle before sleeping and finally unwrapped my NU'EST album. I wasn't expecting a photocard inside since it was an older album. But there was a photocard inside and I got MinHyunnie's card! ^^ Feel so happy tho I didn't manage to get JR's photocard yet :(

Minhyun photocard! 

Anyway, I woke up around 11AM today and planned to visit the top entertainment companies at Apgujeong area. I took the subway to Apgujeong Rodeo, according to the directions given by bloggers online, I've managed to find the companies without wasting much time. FNC Entertainment was a bit harder to find if you were to go from JYP Entertianment/Cube Entertainment's direction. SM Entertainment's direction is much more better, easier and clearer. You won;t have problem finding FNC once you have spotted SM. But all of these companies are not hard to find, there are always fans waiting outside the company so you can ask around, fans can direct you to the place! And so, I went to JYP Entertainment first because it was the nearest. It was located right opposite of Dunkin Donuts. Fans are camping at Dunkin Donuts to get some rest and to spot the idols. I was lucky to see 15&'s Jimin walking out from JYP Entertianment with her manager.

EXO comeback banner spotted at SM training centre

JYP Entertainment (not that big in size actually)

Jimin of 15& with her manager I guess

 Cube Cafe Studio, the current artiste featured is 4 Minute

 The outdoor decoration of Cube Cafe studio

Since I have managed to see an idol, I decided to stay a bit longer to see if I can spot more. Then there goes 2AM's Jinwoon, coming from across the street to JYP Entertainment, all smiles on his face wearing shades and jeans. I was shocked when he stopped by the company and then walked off by his own. A few fans went after him for autograph so I went too. Jinwoon was happy to sign for us and fans started to ask for selca since there were only 5 of us, including my sister and I. Jinwoon didn't reject us, he took selca and wrote our names on the autograph paper. He was so nice! He was very handsome in person. I have met him twice when he came to Malaysia for showcases and even got his autograph before but this felt totally different. I was in the middle of the road with no crowded fans around him, and he was autographing for me with my name on it and even agreed to selca with me, what is happening? Haha was the sun rising from the west? I guess so.

 Autograph of Jinwoon

Selca with Jinwoon

Was so happy and jumping around, thinking whether should I call it a day since meeting Jinwoon made me happy enough. Then 2PM's Chansung went out from the company and quickly hopped into the car. Fans were trying to go towards him but the car was droving off already. I manage to take his photo but couldn't get his sign nor selca.

Chansung outside JYP Entertainment

After waiting for some time in front of JYP Entertainment, I've decided to walk to FNC Entertainment since it was just located along the way. When I arrived, the fans there told me CN BLUE's Yonghwa just went in 20 minutes ago. I've waited and waited for Yonghwa but he didn't come down. Then after waiting for 20 minutes, there was a black van coming through and stopped right in front of FNC Entertainment. CN BLUE's Minhyuk came down and walked inside the building. He was all manners! He bowed and greeted the guard working at the guardhouse loudly before entering the gate. After waiting for an hour or so, nobody came down or went it. Then I saw CN BLUE's Yonghwa walked pass the glass window by the 1st floor. Fans went a bit chaotic and was fangirling by themselves. I didn't manage to take photo of Yonghwa but I swear I saw him. His hair was brown in colour and he kinda looked out the window too.

FNC Entertainment

CN BLUE Minhyuk at FNC Entertainement

Random photo of a random kid running on the road near FNC Entertainment

After waiting at FNC Entertainement for quite some time and still nobody is coming in and out, I went to SM Entertainment since I've heard that EXO have been going in and out the company this morning and fans were able to catch them.

When I arrived at SM Entertainment, there were like 5 times of fans waiting in front of SM Entertainment than JYP Entertainment. I've waited there for quite some time but I couldn't see anyone but some rookies. Not sure was he one of the SM Rookies or just a trainee. But fans were still fussing about him. I've noticed that SM Entertainment has a small parking lot in front of the front door so the vans/cars always stop right in front of the door and the artistes will be rushing in with the speed of light. I knew I won't even have the chance to take picture or get their sign. Plus there were so many desperate fans have waited there for god knows how long, so I decided to leave.

SM Entertainment building

Oh and when I was still waiting there, my sister checked her Twitter and saw fans saying that 4Minute just walked into Cube Cafe. All 5 of them! So without wasting any time, I went to the Cube Cafe. I didn't manage to see them walked in because by the time I arrived, all 5 of them are already inside, so I decided to wait outside since they have to come out somehow right? After waiting there for around 5minutes, BEAST's Dongwoon came in with his bike, looking so tall and
handsome, I unconsciously just blurted Oh My God in front of him. I don't know whether did I shocked him or what but he gave me a blank glimpse and the face saying "Did you just call me god?" Well yeah, I was panicked I didn't know what to say. He then went upstairs to the 1st floor where only staffs and other VIPs can access. I was so excited, knowing that 4Minute and BEAST are in the building and was hoping that Dujun and Gikwang might walk in! Or Yoseob? Or Junhyung?

THEN! In walked BTOB's Eunkwang. He was wearing a black hoodie with jeans, wearing a backpack. He walked pass me, nodding and smiling to fans who called his name. He was so cute. Honestly he was skinny too (feeling fat beside him)! I knew I shouldn't leave Cube Cafe. More fans started to gathered in the building, all waiting for them to leave. I didn't have time to update my Facebook because the artistes came in one by one. I was so starstucked, my hands were trembling, my eyes are fixed to spot idols and I was dizzy, standing outside the building under the cold weather.

BTOB Eunkwang walking in

Not long later, 4Minute's Jiyoon came out with out of the staffs, wearing a face mask. I nearly couldn't recognize her since she was wearing a cap and a mask but she was very slim and her walk was so cute. I didn't dare to walk up to her since she was walking with her staff/manager.

A few minutes later, BTOB's Changseob walked out with his bike. I didn't know that he was inside the building because I didn't see him coming in. He was walking too fast with his bike I didn't wanted to bother him by asking for autograph since he was holding his bike and walking very fast.

BTOB Changseob with his bike

I stayed there and another 5 minutes later, BTOB's Peniel walked in. His body was so buff and muscular tho he was wearing a checkered shirt and a cap, I can still recognize him because he shines :) He was talking on the phone and I heard him say "What time?" haha no idea who he was talking to or what he was talking about. He was tall too! A very nice height I could say.

BTOB Peniel

AFTER THAT, 4Minute's Sohyun came out with a staff/manager too. She was wearing a cap, holding a cup of coffee. I only manage to snap a picture of her since she walked very fast too. All 4Minute members were in the building but Jiyoon and Sohyun just came out, which means HyunA, Jihyun and Gayoon are still inside!

Not long after that, 4Minute's Jihyun came out from the building alone with a cup of coffee and a purse on her hand. She was wearing a cap without her make up on but she was still very pretty! He skin was so flawless and her hair was so nice! I quickly ran to her and ask for autograph. She stopped and signed for me! She even ask for my name without me telling her to write it. She was so cute! She wasn't wearing any make up on so obviously she won't agree to take selca with fans.

4Minute Jihyun

 Jihyun's autograph

I ran back to the Cube Cafe just to see if any artiste are coming out, then BTOB's Peniel came out, walking so fast by himself. Since he was by himself, I ran towards him and got his autograph. He didn't ask for my name and I didn't ask him to write it either. He was walking so fast so I guess he was in a hurry. A few fans came along too but they were kinda annoying tho. They were constantly walking so close behind him, talking to him but he didn't respond to them. He politely smiled at us when he was about to enter Cube Entertainment.

BTOB Peniel's autograph

And of course, I ran back to Cube Cafe to avoid missing out HyunA :) 4Minute's Gayoon was the next to leave the Cube Cafe. She came out from the front door which was unexpected since fans were starting to crowd at the 2nd door. She manage to enter her car with a few sasaeng fans trying to act as the staffs and talking to her casually, standing in front of her car door and were trying to stop other fans from getting nearer to Gayoon, how rude.

4Minute Gayoon

Finally, 4Minute's HyunA came out, with a big purse on her hand, wearing a grey sweater with her hair all tied up. She was wearing make up and a very bright red lipstick. She looked so cute yet stylish! She was talking to the staff beside her and she sounded so cute. I wasn't able to get her sign because she didn't walk to Cube Entertainment but she went into a car which was already parked in front, waiting for her to hop on.

4Minute HyunA

So by now, everybody basically left except for the two male idols, BEAST's Dongwoon and BTOB's Eunkwang. After waited fo around 20 minutes, Eunkwang left the building with the infamous Joonkun manager beside him. Both of them were talking and laughing. I went up to Eunkwang and get his autograph since he looked happy. Fortunately, the manager Joonkun didn't stop me from standing beside Eunkwang and getting his autograph. He was all smiles and asking Eunkwang to look out for cars.He is one of the nicest manager I have ever seen, compared to the ones like SM Entertainment who have history of hitting fans on their head when they were near to EXO. I told Eunkwang my name but I guessed he misheard it. Well, he did misheard it. He wrote 별이 instead of 효리 which I thought is cute! 별 means stars in Korean :) What nice name. Can I say that it is a name Eunkwang gave me? :D

Eunkwang's autograph

Finally, the one and only Son namshin is still in the building. It was kinda late already but he hasn't left yet. Fans were starting to leave since it was cold but a few Malaysian fans whom I was lucky enough to get to know them was determined to waitn for Dongwoon. So we waited together and chatted a little, exchanging informations and getting to know each other. They were from Melaka! Anyways, Dongwoon finally left less than an hour later. He rode his bike and the bike looked nice and expensive. It was white in colour and his legs looked so long. YAY!

Everybody left, so fans were all leaving too. It was quite late already and I haven't have my dinner yet. I wanted to eat at Cube Cafe but they only have drinks and snacks. I was hungry and I need some rice and soup. So I went to a nearby restaurant called Food Cafe and it is opened for 24 hours. The food was nice and inexpensive. I had the pork cutlet kimchi kimbap which costed 4,000\ while my sister had kimchi jjigae which costed 5,000\.

Pork cutlet kimbap

That's all about today. I am so tired. My legs are sore and my back was aching but I guess it is still worth the pain? Haha

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Posted at 11:00 PM |  by Colene Hyori

[BLOGGER POST] D-2 in Seoul, Korea

Woke up really late today because I need to get some beauty sleep at around 12:30PM. Since Seoul Hostel doesn't provide breakfast, I ate some triangular kimbap I've bought from a nearby 7-eleven convenient store and drank Banana milk! After having breakfast and some more rest, I headed out to MyeongDong again.

The triangular kimbap (beef gochujang flavour)

I think Isaac Toast is quite well known in Korea, there is one branch in MyeongDong so I decided to try it out. I ordered the Bacon MVP and it tasted really good. Nothing in Malaysia can really beat this toast. There are a lot of choices to choose from too. I've waited for quite some tome because the orders they received comes in large numbers. Fortunately, they work fast. After taking the toast with me, I've decided to head over to Caffe Bene to try out the bingsu and waffle.

Isaac Toast

I've ordered the Cookies and Cream bingsu and Tiramisu Waffle. The bingsu costed around 9,800₩ while the waffle was 5,000₩. The waffle was not bad since it was topped with some ice cream and chocolate syrup. I wasn't really impressed with the bingsu because it tasted bland. It is basically made up of shaved ice, some cookies crumbles, red beans, another layer of shaved ice and topped with ice cream and cookie crumbles again. It was a really big portion (might feed around 4 person).

 

The bingsu is almost the size of my head

Spent some nice quiet time at the cafe, listening to some awesome Korean song throught the radio. Those weren't kpop songs or any popular songs but slow, romantic and sentimental songs. After having some rest, I've went back go the MyeongDong subway station. There is a underground shopping street located at the subway station. You can buy clothes, bags, shoes, accessories and Kpop merchandises here. As a loyal Kpop fan, I've went into one of the Kpop merchandise shop and bought NU'EST Action 2nd album at 8,300₩ (around RM25). Couldn't get their first album, Face, as it is sold out. I've went to another shop too but couldn't get it either. And of course, my sister bought 5 Infinite's album for herself.

NU'EST Action album!

While I was planning to head back to my hostel and call it a day, I spotted a shop selling cheap clothes at 5,000₩ (around RM15-16). Finally I bought my first clothe in Korea! Had some ramyeon for dinner because I've spent too much on my lunch.

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Posted at 10:34 PM |  by Colene Hyori

[BLOGGER POST] D-1 in Seoul, Korea

Woke up early today at around 9AM because I had to take the KTX train from Busan to Seoul! Seoul here I come! ^^ Finish packing and changing at around 10AM. So my KTX train departure time is at 12pm, I had to arrive before 11:30am to get my ticket by presenting the confirmation letter to the staffs working at the tourist information center. Oh yes and before I left the hostel, I wrote some good reviews on sticky notes for them to stick on the wall of feedback by the guests.

Last night at Hi Korea Hostel

KTX ticket from Busan to Seoul

Unfortunately, the cute guy who checked me in on the first day wasn't working today, i was checked out by another 2 cute guys LOL I did took a polaroid picture with one of them. Oh yeah, the one who checked me out doesn't speak English. He was so blurred and shocked when I asked for a photo with him. Maybe it was his first day working at the hostel?

Anyways, I've took a taxi from the nearby Grand Hotel to Busan Station at around 10:50AM. The KTX Station is located at Busan Station. It costed around 15,100₩ and I've arrived around 11:15AM. The KTX was quite comfortable, they sell some snacks and drinks on the train too. They also prepared a small section for travellers to put their luggages aside. I didn't have breakfast that day because I was in a hurry. I've bought a lunch box on the train, it costed 10,000₩ and it tasted delicious! Even though it was a bit cold but the kimchi and  the dakgalbi was really nice. I was impressed. I thought lunch boxes won't taste that nice, guess I was wrong :)

Snacks for sale on KTX!

The KTX train arrived right on time at around 2:45PM. I was totally shocked when I arrived at the Seoul Station. People are rushing here and there, pushing each other out of their ways, people running around to catch trains. It was very chaotic. Seoul is very different from Busan!

Since Seoul Station is so near to Jonggak Station (Seoul Hostel is at Jonggak station), I've decided to carry my big luggage bag to Jonggak by subway. It was a mistake. People are so cramped inside the station and the stairs are high. Carrying such big luggage around wasn't ideal at all.

Anyway, I've managed to arrive safely to my hostel and checked in on time. The room was smaller than the one in Busan since it is cheaper here. After unpacking and taking a nap, I've decided to meet up with my aunt who is currently in Seoul too for dinner since it is her last night in Seoul. We went for some jjimdak (찜닭) at MyeongDong! We had some at Andong Jjimdak (안동찜닭), which is a very famous jjimdak restaurant that offers delicious food. Since we were not that hungry, 3 of us ordered the small portion which says for 1~2 person. Although it is the smallest portion available but the portion was so damn big, it can feed almost 4 adult (women) and a child. As expected, we couldn't finish the whole thing. But the food was seriously very nice. You dont have to order extra rice for this since they already have big chuncks of potatoes and glass noodles in it.

Jjimdak!

After having dinner, my aunt and I parted ways because she came with her friends and they are going on their own ways. So my sister and I decided to explore MyeongDong a little bit more. There were soooooo many cosmetics and beauty shops that are offering 50-70% discount on their products. I have no self control and Kim Soo Hyun, L, Nichkhun and SJM was seducing me on the products they advertise. I have to bring them home! I've bought tons of produtcs from Beyond, Shara Shara, Its Skin and Tony Moly. Not to mention Nature Republic is offering 50% discounts too and it comes with EXO merchandises.

Amount of my beauty products!

Me holding my purchases in the subway station

At around 11PM, I've took the subway back my hostel. Luckily the hostel is located near to the subway exit because I was so exhausted I couldn't walk any further. Well, I've slept late at around 2AM because I was busy updating my family and answering questions of friends who wanted me to buy them products back to Malaysia. I will be exploring MyeongDong more tomorrow!

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Posted at 10:00 PM |  by Colene Hyori

[BLOGGER POST] D-3 in Busan, Korea

Woke up quite late today because I've slept in late yesterday :) Woke up at around 10:30AM and headed down to the restaurant at 1st floor of my hostel building. They sell mostly rice soup type of food. I've ordered Kimchi jjigae, just to see whether what's the difference between authentic Korean food and Malaysian commercialized Korean food. Not much difference but the taste is slightly better and the amount of ingredients they put inside is so generous. One portion is 5,000\ and I've ordered 2 portion for me and my sister. A lot of the locals went there for their breakfast, wearing their working uniforms.
Oh and they eat so fast! I've spent around 20 mins for slowing slurping the hot soup and finish up the rice, the spent like 5 mins and off they go.

Kimchi jjigae with lots of side dishes!

Later on, I took the subway to ToSeong to visit the Gamcheon Culture Village. It was featured all over the brochures of Busan and also in the TRUNQ KOREA video recorded by Infinite. I do recommend then anybody who wants to visit, please choose a day that is not windy at all and no cloudy skies or what-so-ever, it is just too cold even during spring time. It is a small colourful village where you can buy a map fpr 2,000\ and get stamps when you visit certain listed places. They have the House Of Light, House Of Wind, Book Cafe, Peace House and lots more. For certain places, you can get a photocard of the village for free!

A small note written by me at the culture village

I also stopped for some snacks in the village. There is a hoddeok stall where you can spot easily while walking around. It was visited by the Running Man cast therefore it is very popular. I swear the hoddeok was the best hoddeok I've ever tried. There are 2 types of hoddeok. One is with brown sugar filling and nuts (sweet), one is with japchae inside (savoury). Both are nice, I recommend both of them! It cost only 1,000\ per piece.

I have been there since 12PM to around 5PM. After that, I went to the PIFF Square where there are lots of street food beside the mall. You can see many food stalls selling a variety of food but most of them are selling the same variety of food. I've tried the tornado potato with cheese and also mandu with squid and cabbage. Both are quite nice, but a little over priced. The tornado potato was 2,000\ (around RM 6) and mandu was 5,000\ (around RM 15) but comes with 5-6 pcs.

Mandu with squid and cabbage! 

Tornado potato with cheese

That was probably my dinner. I've decided to head back to my hostel and call it a day before I spotted Nature Republic store with a 50% poster hanging at the door. I went in straight and bought some products and the free gifts were awesome! Ive bought a set of hand cream (6,000\ Buy one free one, so one would be 3,300\). If I buy in a set which is 4 hand creams and pay for the box, I can get a free photocard of EXO of my choice too! Well, I chose Luhan :) I also bought the lip balm, then one with Luhan too and it comes with a set of free photocard (6pcs). Well in Malaysia I guess you can only get one lipbalm with one photocard. A lipbalm costed 6,600\. I've always wanted to buy the aloevera soothing gel but I guess it would be a little heavy for me to bring it back to Malaysia :( Well, if my bag isn't overweight when I head back to Busan, I would buy it!

Now that I'm back here in my hostel, trying to relax my sore legs. I can barely move around :( Heading to Seoul by KTX tomorrow at 12PM!

Busan station where you take KTX and other trains in Busan

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Posted at 11:05 PM |  by Colene Hyori