How to Watch Dream Concert in Korea (Dream Concert 2017, My First Ever Kpop Concert in Korea)

Dream Concert,

It is a very big Kpop Concert in Korea, with so many idols and artists. The performers are boy groups, girl groups, and solo singers. And with all that performers, you only have to pay cheap cheap cheap price. That's why I love watching concert in Korea because it's super cheap. If I compare it to watching Kpop concert in my country, of course the price of ticket is more expensive when you watch Kpop concert in your own country (because maybe they have to pay for the accommodation, they need to pay for like hotel, flight, and everything). 

So, this 2017 Dream Concert is the very first Kpop concert I've ever had in Korea. I watch with my friend, Mbak Risa, she is my friend in graduate school who also fond of  Kpop like me. I still remember we bought the ticket for only 50.000 KRW (It's actually considered cheap if you compare when you watch it in your own country). But you know, actually the real price is much much cheaper than that, only 10.000 KRW. We bought at that price because you know the competition of getting the concert ticket in Korea is super super super difficult. Just for a few seconds, and the the tickets are all sold out. At that time me and my friend actually already tried to buy the tickets by our self in their website. We even sat at the computer lab just to get the super fast access of wifi. But still we didn't get it. So yeah we bought it from the Korean seller who wants to sell their ticket at higher price (It's worth it though). 

I watched because of BTOB, gladly we got a seat in the area where Melody sat. Super super amazing experiences because I can sing and do the fanchant together with other Melody. 

But you know, other than BTOB, there are many more artists and idol groups performed at Dream concert. That's why I guarantee you that it's super worthy to watch a Dream Concert.

Me and my friend, the first dream concert for both of us

The venue, Seoul World Cup Stadium

We were queuing to enter the venue

The ticket

I didn't have official lightstick at that time,
so just bought this one

The situation on stage at afternoon

The situation on stage at night

Experience at SM COEX (buy EXO album, watch EXO Concert Movie at SM theater, hangout with friends)

Do you stan SM entertainment artists such as EXO, DBSK, and Super Junior? If you are one of fans from SM artists and you happen to be in Korea right now, you probably don't wanna miss out the chance to visit a very cool place related with your SM favorite artists.

The place that i mean is SM COEX. Here, you can see many things related with SM artists such as their awards, photos, or the clothes used for their music video recording. Besides, there is also the shop where you can buy music album and official merchandise such as lightstick, photobook, even they also sell official pillow lol >< maybe u can hug it when u sleep hehe :) As for me, i bought EXO "kokobop" album here. They also provide cafe so u can buy drink or cake and just hangout with ur friends here.

they even sell Chanyeol Pillow

And on the very top floor, you can experience watching at SM theater. I tried to watch the movie about EXO concert in that theater once with my friend and it seriously feels like i was watching the "real" concert. Maybe because they provide a very wide screen and a very good sound system, that's why when u come here u should try watch in the theater. Really recommended.

In my opinion, it is the heaven for you who like SM artists so obviously a must visit for u who like SM artists like me.

watch exo concert movie with my friends at SM Theater

How to go to SM COEX:

Use subway, Samseong Station, exit 5 and 6.

Cofioca, Favorite Bubble Tea Cafe for Korean Idol

This time i'm going to share about a bubble tea cafe in Seoul, COFIOCA. This place is quite famous among Kpop Fans especially because many Korean Idols bought their bubble tea in this cafe.

As for the size, this cafe is actually small, with only two or three tables and several chairs, so obviously it's not really the place for a long time hangout. But still you can enjoy your bubble tea in the cafe if there are not many people there. When i visited this cafe, many people also buy and take away their bubble tea.

And if you are a fan of EXO, you probably knew that this cafe is known for Sehun and Luhan's favorite bubble tea. When Sehun and Luhan still became trainee in SM, they often hang out in this cafe and enjoyed their bubble tea here. It was a good old time memories, wasn't it?

Overall, I like the bubble tea sold in this cafe. The taste is quite good and the owner of this cafe is super nice. And the very special thing from this cafe is that you can find and see many signatures from many KPop Idols. This because Kpop Idols who bought bubble tea from Cofioca usually will give their signature on the paper and then the cafe's owner will stick that signature on the wall of cafe. So that you can see the walls are decorated with many Kpop Idols' signature. So cool !!!

Therefore, based on my opinion, I think this cafe is a must visit place for KPop fan. If you happen to be in Seoul, don't forget to try bubble tea here. Who knows that you can coincidentally meet your favorite Kpop Idols here. Because there are some experiences that Kpop fan coincidentally meet Kpop Idol in this cafe (I didn't meet though huu, but maybe you would). So, wish you luck!!!

How to go to Cofioca:

• Use subway, get off at Apgujeong Rodeo, then come out from Exit 6 
• Then, keep walk straight, when you see Paris Croissant in front of you, turn to left. 
• After that, Keep walk straight, when you see GS25 turn to right.
• That's it, after turn right, you could see Cofioca will be next to GS25. 

How to go to Viva Polo - EXO Chanyeol's Family Restaurant

If you are a fan of EXO, especially if your bias in EXO is Chanyeol, I think you might be familiar with the name of Viva Polo.
Yep, as you might ever heard, Viva Polo is the name of Italian Restaurant which is owned by Chanyeol's mother. When I came to this restaurant, I luckily met Chanyeol's mom. She is super kind and she welcomed me warmly. However, I didn't take the picture with her because I was afraid that it will disturb her privacy.

Now, I will let you know how to go to Viva Polo:

Use subway, get off at Myeongil Station (Line 5, Purple Line), get out through Exit 1. 

From then, you could just walk a little by following my guide from the picture below. So, after exit, you could see a road in your right side, then turn right and walk besides the clothes store. Next, after clothes store, you could see a building with Viva Polo which is located on second floor.  

Viva Polo is on second floor 

I ordered Pasta

Inside Viva Polo

I could say the price in this restaurant is quite affordable. I ordered pasta which cost only around 10.000 Won. The place is really comfortable and it is full with all Chanyeol related things. Chanyeol's picture, drawing, art, and etc. EXO songs are also often played in this restaurant.

You can also see many photos of Chanyeol and many messages from fans that are put on the wall along the stairs which go to second floor. So, enjoy guys!!! 

EXO Baekhyun Profile

Baekhyun (변백현) is the lead vocalist of Exo-K. He was born on May 6, 1992 in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He is former pupil of Jungwon High School. Baekhyun was a member of the school's band and attended several musical festivals, later winning an award at a local rock festival prior to joining S.M. Entertainment in 2011 through the S.M. Casting System.

Baekhyun was revealed as the group's ninth member on January 30, 2012. Byun has cited Rain as one of his main influences and hopes to emulate Rain's success. Baekhyun's character in group is funny. He was well known as the most funny in EXO.

Profile:

Real Name: Byun Baekhyun (Hangul:변백현 / Hanja:邊伯賢)
Stage Name: Baekhyun
Place, Date of Birth: Bucheon, Gyeonggi-Do, May 6th 1992
Position: Main Vocalist
Height: 174cm
Blood Type: O
Education: Joongwon High School

Talent Agency: SM Entertainment

Variety Show:

EXO Showtime (MBC, 2013)

Baekhyun EXO Photo Collection:

EXO Xiumin Profile - My Cute Bias

Xiumin was born on March 26, 1990 . He is a member in the K - pop idol group 'EXO' and he is also a member of the subgroup ' EXO - M ' . Initially , Xiumin joined SM Entertainment since she won as the second champion in SM Everysing Contest in 2008 . His position in the group is Lead Vocalist . Xiumin is the oldest member in the group . However, he does not look like the oldest member because his face is so cute. Many people often say Xiumin face similar to Sohee 'Wonder Girls'. Superpower concept for Xiumin is Ice/ Frost which is denoted by the 'snowflake' symbol. The concept of this power is that it can freeze anything and even make the snow.

EXO Chen Profile

EXO Chen is the fourth member who joined EXO. His position in EXO is a lead vocal. As a lead vocal, of course the singing ability of Chen shouldn't be doubted anymore. What i really like from Chen's singing ability is that he has a distinctive voice in which he can sing with a high octave. Besides singing, Chen is also good at playing the piano.

EXO Suho Profile

Suho, whose original name is Kim Jun Myeon is the first member of EXO who is casted and trained by SM Entertainment. He joined the company after auditioning for SM Casting System, a talent audition held by the company every year. In 2008, Suho made a brief appearance in the music video of TVXQ, titled "Hahaha" along with Exo- K Kai and Chanyeol.

Sehun EXO Profile

Sehun (세훈) was born on April 12, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea. Sehun is the member of Korean Idol Group 'EXO' and the member of subgroup 'EXO-K'. He is in charge of dance in EXO. Initially, Sehun was scouted by a casting agent on the streets when he was twelve, and he was finally cast into S.M. Entertainment in 2008. On January 10, 2012, he was introduced as the fifth member of Exo. Sehun's superpower concept in group is wind. Sehun is a maknae in EXO and the tall one in his group.

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D.O. EXO Profile (Do Kyung Soo Profile)

D.O. (디오) is the member of EXO and member of subgroup EXO-K. He is in charge of main vocalist for Exo-K, and known for his singing skill. He was born on January 12, 1993 in Goyang,Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. In 2010, he was recommended to audition for S.M. Entertainment after winning at a local singing festival. He subsequently became an S.M. Entertainment trainee during his last two years of high school.

EXO

A brief about EXO:

Exo (엑소) is a South Korean-Chinese boy band produced by S.M. Entertainment. Formed in 2011 in Seoul, South Korea, Exo comprises twelve members separated into two subgroups, Exo-K and Exo-M, performing music in Korean and Mandarin, respectively. Their name was taken from exoplanet, a term referring to planets outside of the Solar System.

Exo made their official debut on April 8, 2012 with the release of their debut single, "Mama". The group's two albums, the 2012 debut EP Mama and the 2013 comeback studio album XOXO, were major commercial successes, selling over a million units in total worldwide. The lead singles off XOXO, "Wolf" and "Growl", were K-pop hits, landing first place trophies on music shows from all three of Korea's major free-to-air broadcast stations. The latter also peaked at number three on Billboard's Korea K-Pop Hot 100 chart.

The group received numerous "newcomer" awards in 2012, and has since won over ten awards since their debut in April 2012.

Kris EXO Profile

Kris was born in Guangzhou on November 6, 1990. He is a member of K-Pop idol group "EXO' and he is also a member of the subgroup 'EXO-M'. He is rapper and leader for 'EXO-M' which do more promotion and carrying out activities in China. At first, Kris entered SM through SM Entertainment Casting System in 2007 and he was a trainee for a period of 4 years before finally debut with other EXO members. In the group, the superpower concept that he had was a fly which is denoted by 'dragon' symbol. Kris is the highest member of EXO with 187 cm height. He was known by the nickname "Duizhang" which in Chinese means leader. Kris' citizenship are both Chinese and Canadian. Kris went to school in Guangzhou, China, and he also ever lived in Canada. Kris master a variety of languages​​, including Chinese, English, Korean, and Cantonese .Profile :

Real Name : Wu Fan

Stage Name : Kris

Place , Date of Birth : Guangzhou , 6 November 1990

Profession : Singer , Dancer , Model

Height : 187 cm

Blood Type : O

Star sign: Scorpio

Talent Agency : SM Entertainment

Variety Show:

EXO Showtime ( MBC , 2013)

Chanyeol EXO Profile

Chanyeol was born on 27 November 1992 . He is the main rapper and visual of K-Pop idol group, 'EXO'. He is also a member of the subgroup ' EXO-K'. He is the last member to be introduced through a teaser that was released on February 23, 2012 . At first, Chanyeol get into SM Entertainment through SM Entertainment Casting System in 2008. Before debut with ' EXO ' , Chanyeol has appeared in a video clip entitled " Hahaha Song" from TVXQ and video clip of Girls Generation that is Genie (in Japanese Version). Chanyeol has been a trainee for 4 years before finally debuted with other members of EXO. In the group , He is best known by the nickname ' Happy Virus ' because he is the most cheerful and excited member in the group. He is also known by the nickname ' Rich Teeth ' because his teeth were very good , especially when he smiles . Besides good in rap , Chanyeol also an expert in playing various musical instruments such as guitars and drums . He also has the expertise to do beatbox.

Chanyeol graduated from Hyundai Chungun High School in Donggu , Ulsan . When he was in junior high school, he had a band named ' Heavy Noise ' and during