TOP 5 TRENDY PLACES IN SEOUL THAT MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE AN "INSSA" | NANA BLOG

인싸 [ inssa ] & 아싸 [ assa ]

These two expressions are used a lot in Korea, but do you know that they actually come from English words? 인싸 is the abbreviation of 인사이더, which is Korean spelling for pronunciation of ‘insider’, and 아싸 is the abbreviation of 아웃사이더 ‘outsider’.

in Korea, 인싸 is a type of person who gets along with people, trendy and likes to socialize. 아싸 is a type of person who loves enjoying their own company rather than being involved in a group. 

Today, NANA will introduce 5 trendy places to visit in Seoul and get that insta shots like a real 인싸 💁‍♀️

1. GENTLE MONSTER FLAGSHIP STORE

Gentle Monster is a Korean eyewear brand and they brought a viral sensation through collaborations with K-Wave celebrities. They have flagship stores in different neighborhoods in Seoul, including Sinsa and Hongdae. 

The stores are not like the ordinary shopping spaces you would see, but more like an exhibition, open space filled with creativity. They do different concepts and interiors on each new collections. It's a cool place to visit, take that trendy insta shots all while taking a look at their unique styled eyewears. 

2.  STYLENANDA FLAGSHIP STORE & PINKPOOL CAFE

Stylenanda is a fashion and beauty brand which is loved by many youngsters. In addition to their two main flagship stores in Myeongdong and Hongdae, they opened a pinkpool cafe as well for the visitors to enjoy a bit of sweet break while shopping. Unsurprisingly, the pink pool cafe started attracting many visitors, mostly young ladies for the pink, glamorous views.

3.  INNISFREE FLAGSHIP STORE & GREEN CAFE

Innisfree is Korea's one of the earliest launched all-natural & eco friendly beauty brands. All of the ingredients in the products are sourced from Jeju Island and the customers love the way Innisfree has a rich storytelling behind its products. 

The brand opened their first flagship store in the busy streets of Myeongdong back in 2010 and recently opened a Green Cafe to its second and third floor to attract more visitors. The cafe creatively combines Innisfree's beauty products with organic drinks and desserts, circling around the nature and green concept. 

4. HYUNDAI MUSIC LIBRARY

Hyundai Music Library is a double-height open space filled with rare vinyl records and magazines. It's a music library / venue located in Yongsan-gu district of Seoul, commissioned by credit card company Hyundai Card as a free space for its members. 

There exists one of the largest specialized music collections in the world and a performance venue underground. Artworks by international street artists are placed as well to be enjoyed by the visitors. 

"By providing access to an enriched lifestyle, we build an emotional connection with our customers," said Hyundai Card spokesperson Woon Sik Min. "By offering new experience to our card members, we enhance our brand value."

5. LOOK OUT FOR COOL EXHIBITIONS IN INSADONG

Insadong is known as a district where the past and the current coexists. It represents cultures, entertainment with a mixture of historic and modern atmosphere. You can enjoy an extensive array of shops, restaurants, tea houses there as well as cool exhibitions. Every season, new galleries and exhibitions are presentened in Insadong and at this time around the year, 2021 Seoul Delight is currently being held. 

"2021 Delight Seoul" is an immersive media art exhibition that runs through June 30 at Insa Central Museum. On display are works by artists from various fields to reinterpret the culture and daily life of Seoul using an array of media.  They are all placed in total of 11 different themed spaces. 

However the major purpose of this exhibition is to show the dynamic transformation of the city from the past till now in a very retro way. Seoul is the hub of Korean culture so it's history has always been of significant value, so it's really a good sight for residents and even tourists to come around and enjoy this creative and artistic space. 

We hope you enjoyed exploring these awesome spaces through NANA's Blog.

So next time you visit Seoul, remember to stop by these places and enjoy!❤️

Best, NANA

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