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[Fated to Love You] FIRST BIG KISS: Jang Hyuk & Jang Nara Version

The Raum 564 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울시 강남구 언주로 564) Official Website The first big kiss happened after the auction scenes where the Gae Ddoong cup drawn by Miyoung ( Jang Nara ) was sold for 30million won to Lee Geon ( Jang Hyuk ). And it happened at The Raum . The Raum is an events hall located in the heart of Gangnam District. Due to its elegance and timeless beauty, it exudes this romantic and solemn feel perfect for weddings. No wonder it is one of the most popular wedding halls in the city. Big weddings in South Korea were held here, including the most recent to shock my world: Lee Sungmin's wedding. HAHAHA For more pictures of the place, you can visit this blog . FOLLOW US FOR MORE UPDATES! IMPORTANT NOTE: This post may not be 100% accurate.

How to Get to COFFEE TERIOR (KARA Heo Youngji's Parents' Cafe)

COFFEE TERIOR 50 Jinheung-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul 서울 은평구 진흥로 50 Thanks to Roommate Season 2, the popularity of Heo Youngji of KARA doubled. I, myself, admit that I didn't know her until she got into the Korean variety show and I'm seriously glad that I got to know her because she's definitely one adorable soul who lights up even the darkest corners with her really, really contagious laugh. ^^ And I love how she's so childlike yet matured, especially when she's with GOT7's Jackson. (AND YES, I'M A JACKJI SHIPPER!) Anyway, one friend on Twitter (@bernicemayopp) asked me if I could find Yeongji's parents' cafe. It's called the Coffee Terior. She sent me the photo above and behold, the directions to get there! :) HOW TO GET TO  KARA YOUNGJI'S COFFEE TERIOR? 1. The closest station is the Eungam Station (Brown Line). Use Exit 3 . Cross the street first before continuing with your walk because the other side's safer. You see

[Fated to Love You] THERE IS NO WAY I'M NOT GOING TO THIS BAR WHEN I GET TO SEOUL

Katakomb 11 Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울 마포구 와우산로17길 11) This is by far one of the easiest places to locate. I haven't been to any part of Seoul yet but at first look, I knew immediately that that scene where Lee Geon ( Jang Hyuk ) and Daniel Pitt ( Choi Jinhyuk ) had a subtle drinking competition was filmed here. I have ID-ed  Katakomb Underground City  for quite a few times already so it's not difficult. This Hongdae bar indeed has a unique appearance which definitely amuses me to no end. I love how lights adorn almost majority of the bar's walls. Even the arcs were illuminated. However, no matter how Christmas-y the bar seems to me, the mysteriousness of the place was still highlighted because it does look like an underground hideout of some medieval organization. It has this dungeon-feel which is kinda supported by the presence of skulls. (Check the curtains of it on the walls!)  The leather seats were nice too. ^^ For more pictur

[Fated to Love You] Jang Nara at CU Convenience Store

CU Convenience Store 5 Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울 종로구 비봉길 5 This isn't much. I can go on with my Fated to Love You Filming Locations well without this one. But I can't. I really can't. The scene isn't much as well. It was that moment when Miyoung ( Jang Nara ) met her friend who have then just become a preschool storyteller. So yeah, it happened here. While I may not be 100% sure about the accuracy of this location, I have this great instinct that this one is the same convenience store which was used by Park Shinhye and Kim Woobin in The Heirs . And because of that, I had this another huge presumption that maybe there are more of the drama's filming locations nearby. ^^ FOLLOW US FOR MORE UPDATES! IMPORTANT NOTE: This post may not be 100% accurate.

[Fated to Love You] D. Pitt's Exhibit at Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Dongdaemun Design Plaza 281 Ulji-ro Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 중구 을지로 281) Miyoung ( Jang Nara ) anonymously received an invitation to an art exhibition of a D. Pitt one day, not knowing that the artist was actually that man who she mistook as a priest in Gongseri Cathedral . This is also where Daniel Pitt ( Choi Jinhyuk ) managed to brew jealousy on Geon ( Jang Hyuk ) after hugging the latter's wife to check who he is actually. So basically, the exhibition was filmed at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza. It is that amazing architectural piece built in the heart of Dongdaemun, just beside the top shopping malls in Seoul. It features a rather futuristic design which I can blatantly compare to a UFO. Sorry not sorry, LOL. If you're following this blog, you'll see that I've ID-ed the place quite a few times already. It was in Roommate Season 1 when Song Gayeon and Park Minwoo strolled to buy snacks for the housemates; and it was also where Cheon Songyi (Jeon

[Fated to Love You] Jang Hyuk & Jang Nara at Venetian Hotel - Macau

The Venetian Hotel Estrada da Baia de N. Senhora da Esperanca, s/n,, Macau, China Now this might be an exception to my posts about Korean drama filming locations as this one is outside the country. It's in Macau, and is one of the most luxurious hotels in Asia and in the whole world. It might be quite impossible to not know what this Macau hotel is but yes, this is The Venetian Hotel. It is an important filming site for Fated to Love You because this is where the 'accident' happened. This is where the main characters met and it was the best choice. If you think this place is familiar, then you should all watch Boys Over Flowers . ^^ FOLLOW US FOR MORE UPDATES! IMPORTANT NOTE: This post may not be 100% accurate.

[Fated to Love You] Choi Jinhyuk & Jang Nara in Gongseri Cathedral

second photo from here Gongseri Cathedral 10 Gongseri Seongdang-gil, Inju-myeon, Ansan-si, Chungnam-do (충남 아산시 인주면 공세리성당길 10) So I've been doing a Korean drama marathon and chose to watch Fated to Love You the whole day and I swear I'm glad I took time to actually watch everything in one go. Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara are so adorable together and I'm really enjoying Choi Jinhyuk , my favorite eye candy, on my screen. ^^ Okay. So in the drama, Daniel Pitt (Choi Jinhyuk) is an orphan. I skipped the first episode shamelessly so my first scene of my eye candy is when he was talking to a nun. The scene was filmed at the Gongseri Cathedral in Chungnam. The Gongseri Cathedral is a beautiful and charming cathedral in the province which is often a filming location for Korean dramas and movies. It is also a preferred wedding location of many Koreans because it provides a solemn and intimate atmosphere which is very much needed and favored during church weddings. For m

[Legendary Witch] Baking Equipment Store in Seoul

Cake Land 8 Dongho-ro 37-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 중구 동호로37길 8) In Episode 13 of Legendary Witch, Moon Soo In ( Han Jihye ) decided to look for a job but was constantly turned down for various reasons. When she fetched Byeol from school, they saw a waffle truck from which our protagonist got an idea for a business. She brought this up during a 'family' meeting with the others and they found it interesting. As they planned everything, she decided to go shopping for baking equipment with Nam Wooseok ( Ha Seokjin ).  As the brand new facilities are so expensive, she asked where she could buy second-hand items. The store owner then told her about the Bangsan Market in Jung-gu  which is basically known for the wide variety of good second-hand and cheap items. As they went to Bangsan Market, they headed to Cake Land where they bought their materials. I personally think this is a nice place especially since many Koreans love homemade bread. Expats or maybe even

[We Got Married] Jaerim/Soeun Wedding Hall

second photo source And You Wedding Hall 40 Nonhyeon-ro 132-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 논현로132길 40) Yes indeed, the dreamy wedding ceremony of Jaerim and Soeun which was attended by almost all of the WGM production team was held in this beautiful and cozy wedding hall in Nonhyeon-dong. It is the And You Wedding Hall. Quite funny, the name, if you ask me, but it's a gorgeous place where people hold one of the most special events in their lives. If I'm not mistaken, And You doesn't just take care of the venue. Like any other wedding halls in Korea, it offers a package wherein everything about the ceremony is taken care of. I think they do include the food, the flowers, the programme - majority of the preparation, they provide. I guess this is what draws me entirely to the wedding culture in the country. The lavish preparations definitely makes the event stand out among the rest. Although as a Catholic, having a church ceremony is downright important

[We Got Married] Jaerim and Soeun Choosing a Wedding Dress

Atelier Aimee 2nd Flr (Maius) Building, Dosandae-ro 83-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 도산대로83길 마이우스빌딩 2층) For the wedding, Jaerim and Soeun went to a dress shop to pick one that the bride would wear. They went to Atelier Aimee in Gangnam. Here are some pictures of the location: Three pictures came from this site . FOLLOW US FOR MORE UPDATES! IMPORTANT NOTE: This post may not be 100% accurate.