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October 14, 2016

Miss A's Suzy: Caffe Soo (카페 수)

travel 12:40 PM

All aboard and let's go down south!

Seoul, especially, is heaven for all coffee lovers--for all the lovely themed cafe scattered around the city, but right now we're travelling a little bit farther to the south to give highlight on one of the prettiest faces', Bae Suzy, owned cafe in Gwangju, Cafe Soo!

The cafe is a gift Suzy gave to her family in 2013 (along with a new house and car that she gifted her family that year) and is being run by her own mother, who used to own a small Korean snack bar. After being able to save enough of her money, she set up this cozy cafe for her mother.

(Outside Caffe Soo at morning)

(Outside Caffe Soo at Night)

Along with the nice interior, her mother has covered the entire cafe with picture of her and Miss A, surely making it a total haven for her fans that will come by, all the way from the city.

It is located far down south in Gwangju, some hours away from Seoul (if you are coming from there), but I am sure that with the inexpensive price (compared to that of the average costs in Seoul) and the Suzy vibe you will get inside the store, the trip would be all worth it. Who knows? You might also meet her mother... or maybe Suzy herself? (me and my wishful thinking :*)

More information about Caffe Soo!

Address: 14-25 Usan-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea / 북구 문흥2동 (면양로)

Open Hours:

Mon 09:00 - 22:00

Tue 09:00 - 22:00

Wed 09:00 - 22:00

Thu 09:00 - 22:00

Fri 09:00 - 22:00

Sat 09:00 - 22:00

Sun 09:00 - 22:00

Prices (range):

Americano - 2,000won

Cafe Latte - 2,500won

Iced Tea - 2,000won

Smoothie - 3,000won

Herbal Teas - 2,500won

Payment: Accepts credit card

How to get to Caffe Soo?

1. Take a train (Honam Line) from Seoul to Gwangju which is South-western part of Korea.

2. Take bus number 47 in front or back of Gwangju Station.

Bus Stop name: 광주역육교

3. Get off at the 6th Bus Stop (Bus stop name: 무등도서관).

( not counting the Gwangju station bus stop )

4. Walk straight and turn left. Caffe Soo is located opposite GwangJu Library.

You will see here (the old) Caffe Soo across from the library

Sources: (1) (2) (3) (4)

Super Junior's Sungmin: WIKI CAFE (위키카페)

travel 5:45 PM

Sungmin, the Aegyo King of Super Junior with an undeniable cute charm among all the members despite his coming of age, has his family joining the line of cafe businesses among the Super Junior members' families. His mother being the owner of the brand new WIKI CAFE, was previously a co-owner of another SJ cafe called "Kona Beans" (that is now only run by leader Leeteuk's mother).

Wiki Cafe is located in Samcheong-dong, the northern part of Seoul. It is now one of the most popular spots in the area in recent days due to it's location and refined interior. The place is really good if you want to have a nice view of the Kyungbok Palacce and the National Museum of Contemporary Art. The cafe is bright and cozy to spend time drinking coffee or just eating pastries and food offered.

Sometimes, it would often be packed with customers, or just with Super Junior fans that are dying to see the said cafe owned by Sungmin's mother. Their great passion and love for Sungmin and the members often resulted in long lines in the cafe and outside in the streets whenever the Super Junior member visits to serve and make coffee for the customers. His brother Sungjin, who often spends his time serving on customers' tables their orders, is also a sight in the cafe, since his stunning looks simply matched that of his older brother, Sungmin.

We'll meet you when you come back Sungmin :)

with Sungjin :)

Wiki Cafe serves a variety of beverages such as coffee, teas , juices, alcohol, and latte, and a variety of bread and cakes that you can actually look up from their own website (including the prices of their products!~their products are really costly, so you wouldn't really call it a waste to come to the place). Other than that, the Wiki Cafe site in fact is actually cute and interactive. Posts of pictures of the cafe, their food, and other related matterials from fans can also be found in their site's gallery, so if you want to actually see it first hand before going, you can actually check it out.

Upon arriving in the cafe, there is also a photo zone by the entrance where anyone can take a picture with Sungmin (kkk~), so fans should better not miss the opportunity to pose with him! Going upstairs, there would also be a mailbox where fans can actually send letters to Sungmin!

Take a picture with Sungmin here so you wouldn't miss him while's he's still in the army :)

The mail box was supposed to be for taking in suggestions, but fans sent letters for Sungmin instead~kkk

Wiki Cafe, like the other SJ cafes also offer souvenirs such as mugs and tumblers for an affordable price :)

How to get to WIKI CAFE?

Line 3 at Anguk station exit 1. Turn right and go straight. Turn right again in front of GMA Gallery and walk straight. Turn right at Gallery ON and go forward. Turn left in front of a white building and walk straight until you reach Wiki Cafe.

Other Informations:

Address: 51 Sagan-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Telephone: +82-2-720-9073

Open Hours: MONDAY - SUNDAY (10AM - 9PM KST)

Sample of their Menu & Prices:

You can find the rest in their official website :) (I've posted it below)

Website: http://www.wikicafe.net/

Facebook: facebook.com/pages/WIKI-CAFE

Weibo: weibo.com/WIKICAFE

Mode of Payment: Accepts Credit Card

Come to Wiki Cafe and chill while we wait for the Aegyo King to return :)

Super Junior's Eunhyuk: CHOCOLAT BONBON (Bakery & Cafe)

travel 2:35 PM

Eunhyuk, the infamous dancing machine of Super Junior has started another business that is run by his family, after the closing of his own franchise of "Tous Les Jours". It is yet another bakery known as Chocolat Bonbon to the fans and for those who had already gone to the place.

Located in Guro, which is in the western part of Seoul, the new bakery is located at the same place where his previous bakery (Tous Les Jours) was. It was renovated into a new bakery last August 2014.

With a feminine touch and cute concept, Chocolat Bonbon will surely capture the heart of fangirls not just because of the various food and sweets, and drinks that they offer, but also with the girls' accessories like necklaces and bracelets that they sell too.

Can see Dalnim right there! :)

They offer various types of bread and cakes everyday, and with the time table, listing the time when fresh bread will come out will sure get handy for the customers that will come. The price is also relatively inexpensive compared to the ones from usual franchise bakeries such as Tous Les Jours and Paris Baguette.

Handsome part-timer by the counter :)

Another good thing about Chocolat Bonbon is that the cafe itself will surely be a nice hang out for Super Junior's fans, ELF, because of it's relative design with his previous bakery, where in they put up pictures of him and his members, and such other details that are related to him. There is also the message board where fans can actually write letters for Eunhyuk if they happen to visit the shop.

Eunhyuk sure loves Paris <3

With the cutesy and fluffy concept the bakery has, the shop also sells hand-made items such as ribbons, bookmarks, pouches and dolls that will surely excite the fans to take home!

Much to everyone's delight, this is also available in the shop!

How to get to Chocolat Bonbon?

1.Take the subway line 7 to Namguro station.
2. Go out of exit 2.
3. Once you get to the street, make a slight left, then follow Digital-ro 27-gil for several blocks until it intersects with Digital-ro.
4. Cross the street. You should see Chocolat Bonbon directly in front of you, on the left corner of the building you’re facing. It's actually in the same spot as with TLJ before. Be sure not to miss it since it's occupying a pretty small space hidden under an overhang.

Other Informations:

Address: 235-2 Guro 3(sam)-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Telephone: +82-2-6220-3927

Prices:

Coffee 1,500~4,000 won
Smoothie 4,000~4,500 won
Tea 1,500~4,000 won
Ice flakes 4,500~6,500 won
Bread 3,500 won
Tart 2,000 won
Sunday Picnic (bread) 1,000 won
Lazy afternoon (bread) 1,000 won
Dreaming choco (bread) 1,000 won

Open Hours: MONDAY - SATURDAY (7AM - 10PM KST)

Modes of Payment:

Credit Card

Cash Only
Traveler's Check

Twitter: @chocolat_bonx2

Website: chocolatbon-bon.com

If you are lucky enough, see the handsome part-timer in the store visit :)

[His cousin is often in the counter, plus his mom and his dog Choco are often there too.]

Super Junior's Heechul: HEESTORY / K-STORY

travel 8:47 PM

Known for his frankness and honest opinions, Super Junior's Heechul have come back to the K-pop scene after his long awaited discharge from the military last year. In line with that, his sister's cafe and K-pop Store HEESTORY have resurfaced to the line of idol-run businesses.

I don't really know a lot about Heestory, but as far as I am an ELF, I know that it's a store which sells a lot of Kpop stuff. From T-shirts, to accessories, albums, mugs, tumblers, and such. To make it a clearer picture, the store is a place where you can see & buy your idol's memorabilia, plus spend time looking around while sitting down on a table and drinking all sorts of cafe beverages.

Last year, the shop has been remodeled and was re-opened to a much more Heechul-filled atmosphere. Instead of the typhical K-pop one stop store, it emphasized more on Heechul's personality, and a few things about him. The interior showcased photos of him, things he like or had worn, Super Junior memorabilia, and more others.

The shop also sells their own line of collectibles designed with the store's brand, and also has a new set of menu for various drinks such as coffee and tea.