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BTS ARMY Pilgrimage: Gangnam to Yongsan Walk
Trace BTS's roots through Gangnam — their old dorm, studio, and go-to restaurant — then visit HYBE headquarters and the National Museum of Korea.
6 stops5-6 hourswalking + subway
Updated Mar 25, 2026
Stops
6 stops
Duration
5-6 hours
Difficulty
easy
Best Season
Year-round
Transit Cost
~3,150 KRW
Getting to the Start
How to reach Cafe Hyuga from popular areas
From Gangnam Station4
Take Line 2 one stop to Gangnam-gu Office, transfer to Line 7, ride one stop to Hakdong. Exit 4, walk 6 min south to Cafe Hyuga.
From Seoul Station4
Take Line 4 to Chungmuro, transfer to Line 3 to Express Bus Terminal, transfer to Line 7 to Hakdong. About 35 min total. Exit 4, walk 6 min.
Estimated Total Cost
Admissions5,800 KRW
Transit(subway)3,150 KRW
Total8,950 KRW(~$7 USD)
Best Start Time
10:00 AM
Estimated 5-6 hours to complete all 6 stops
Before You Go
- Start at Cafe Hyuga when it opens at 09:00 to avoid the afternoon ARMY crowd — the cafe gets busy by lunchtime
- Stops 1 through 4 are all within a 15-minute walk of each other in Nonhyeon-dong, making this a comfortable morning walk even in summer
- At the National Museum, the Dear Class of 2020 filming spot along the 1st-floor Path of History corridor has fan photo markers
- Check HYBE's official Weverse account before visiting — pop-up events and exhibitions at the ground floor change periodically
- Yoojung Sikdang can have a wait on weekends — arrive before 11:30 for the best chance at a table
The map shows a suggested order of stops. Check Transit Guide for public transport details between each stop.
Don't feel tied to this exact route — visit the highlights at your own pace and enjoy the journey freely.
Check exact routes on Google Maps or Kakao Map
Don't feel tied to this exact route. Use Transit Guide for transport details. Travel at your own pace!
Check exact routes on Google Maps or Kakao Map
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