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Idol Family owned Restaurants & Cafes in Korea
It's almost a trend now among the Korean celebrities, especially the K-pop idols and their families to own a restaurant or a cafe. Before you judge that it's just so commercialized, you'll soon realize that it's just a great place for fans who want to reach out to their idols in whatever way. If you're very very lucky, you might be able to meet your favorite idol. I say you bet for that luck!
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KAMONG Cafe 카몽 카페
This is a unique cafe owned by the K-pop Star Exo Kai's older sister. Unlike the other celebrity owned places which are usually covered with pictures, it has its own simple and modern interior, a deep ceiling and a wall displayed with artworks.
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Inchang Jjuggumi 인창쭈꾸미
Inchang Jjuggumi is a small octopus restaurant located in Guri, Gyeonggi-do province (in the eastern side of Seoul). It's run by the parents of K-Pop Star Infinite Dongwoo.
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The Min's 더민스
A nice cozy cafe located in Apgujeong owned by 2AM Changmin. Known for offering organic fruit juices.
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AND here Cafe 앤드히어 카페
A spacious cafe with a nice terrace and modern decor owned by the mother of Big Bang Seungri. You can also find original autographed cups of all the Big Bang members.
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Twosome Coffee Myeongdong 투썸커피 명동올리브점
This Twosome branch in Myeongdong is related with Super Junior Choi Siwon! The C in the name refers to Siwon's last name Choi.
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Viva Polo 비바폴로
An Italian restaurant owned by EXO Chanyeol's mother. The place is covered with Chanyeol's pictures and gifts from fans. You can also find EXO members' signatures and messages on the wall.
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Island Octopus 아일랜드 낙지마당
This octopus restaurant is owned by FT Island's Min Hwan's uncle. It's not only popular among his fans but also among local Koreans because of its unique and delicious meal.
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Mouse Rabbit Cafe 마우스래빗 카페
A unique coffee shop owned by Super Junior Yesung's mother and brother. Yesung and his brother 'Jongjin' participated in designing the logo and the interior. The basement floor is designed like a rabbit cave where you can take off your shoes and enjoy your drink more comfortably.
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CHAN by Hikoco 찬바이히코코
EXO Chanyeol's father's live performance cafe.
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Chocolat bonbon 쇼콜라봉봉
A bakery & cafe owned by Super Junior Eunhyuk's parents located in Guro, the western part of Seoul.
It used to be Tous le Jours franchise bakery but it was renovated as a new bakery in August, 2014.
It used to be Tous le Jours franchise bakery but it was renovated as a new bakery in August, 2014.
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Meok & Sam 먹&삼
A Korean barbecue restaurant owned by Infinite Woo Hyun's parents.
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Wiki Cafe 위키카페
Super Junior's Sungmin's mother owned cafe in Samcheong-dong. If you go upstairs, there's a mailbox where you can send letters to Sungmin but it's not 100% guaranteed that it will be delivered to Sungmin.
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Donsoobaek 돈수백
A newly opened pork soup restaurant in Bupyeong owned by Infinite Hoya's parents.
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Cafe Soo 카페 수
A cozy little cafe owned Suzy's mother. It's located far down south of Korea in the city of Gwangju.
Gwangju
Grill5taco 그릴파이브타코
A franchise Mexican branch in Cheongdam-dong is owned by Super Junior Donghae.
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Chokom Offline Shop 초콤
An offline store of Korean stationery design brand "Chokom" run by BEAST Yang Yoseob's older sister. Previously, it used to be run as a cafe but now it's only run as a shop. Here, you can find plenty of cute, charming handmade accessories and gifts!
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Myeongdong Mom House 명동 맘하우스
Opened in 2014, it's a 60 room guesthouse operated by Super Junior Kyuhyun's family. It has a cafe (De ete Espresso) on the first floor and an outdoor park and terrace on the top floor.
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BBQ Chicken 비비큐치킨
BBQ Chicken owned by Infinite Sungyeol located nearby the Hapjeong station. It also offers cafe menus.
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Kona Beans (Apgujeong) 코나빈스 (압구정점)
A renowned Hawaiian themed cafe owned by the mother of Lee Teuk of Super Junior. Located in the luxury neighborhood, Apgujeong in Seoul, it's filled with photos and illustrations of Super Junior.
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K-Story Cafe 케이팝스토리
A Hallyu themed cafe owned by Super Junior Heechul's sister. It serves Korean traditional food and beverage along with K-pop and fan related items such as CD and performance
clothes.
clothes.
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Hwang's Eel restaurant 황가네 꼼장군
CNBLUE's drummer Min Hyuk's father owns this delicious eel restaurant.
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Cafe J holic 제이 홀릭
This octopus restaurant is owned by FT Island's Min Hwan's uncle. It's not only popular among his fans but also among local Koreans because of its unique and delicious meal.
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