Seoul-lid Trip Day 5.3: YG Building + Hongdae

August 18, 2014
8:00PM

It was still raining when we arrived at Hapjeong Station. The directions we were following instructed us to take Exit 8. But that night or month, exit 8 was under construction that's why we took Exit 7 instead and just crossed the highway. (Taking Exit 9 takes you straight to Mecenatpolis, by the way).

The signs we were looking for are SK Gas Station and Nampyong Hotel. While walking pass the 2nd SK Gas Station we spotted a Gyeran Bbang (Egg Bread) seller! We bought one bread each, this yummy snack is pretty cheap and only costs 1,000₩ (Php 40). I wasn't able to take photos while walking because the rain fall is getting heavier (must get to YG asap!!!).

*photo cr: kekxified.tumblr.com*

The walk from the 2nd SK Gas Station to Nampyong Hotel takes about 3-5 minutes (but because it was night time already and the place was really quiet, we felt that the walk was longer, haha). Once you see Nampyong Hotel, turn right. Remember not to go straight because you'll go to Han River and it's a highway already.

We took a right turn after seeing Nampyong Hotel and within 50 m, we already saw YG building!!! Everything in Seoul is surreal! Hahaha! I felt close to Tabi even if I know he's not inside. hehe We saw few fangirls, mostly Japanese, waiting outside the building. I think they're waiting for Ikon or Winner members.

We went inside YG... *nah, I'm just kidding, hahaha* We went inside GS25 (a convenience store), which was just in front of the building, to grab some refreshments. Finally, the rain stopped. Now's our chance to snap photos with the building. 

We stayed there for only 30 minutes and noticed that fans also left messages in front of YG building. 

We had our dinner back in Hongdae. It was a samgyupsal restaurant but we didn't got the name. hehehe Each order of pork cost 12,000₩ (Php 488). Our total bill was 41,000₩ (Php 1668). Yep, we ate a lot during that night!

*with the owner of the restaurant*

On the way home, we saw cool artworks on the streets and usually there were many performers during the night (if it's not raining).

It was already pass midnight when we got back to the guesthouse. And I was reminded by this post, that I should sleep early.

Can not wait to see Tabi again!!! Good bam!

HOW TO GET HERE:

(I will update this post for directions going to YG)

-뿅 :D