The Origin of the Gangnam Style
Gangnam district or often called Gangnam-gu is home to Seoul’s modern attractions. It is located in the south of the Han River that splits the city into two halves, Gangbuk and Gangnam. Gangbuk is more like an old city of Seoul, while Gangnam is filled with various upscale shopping centers, luxury restaurants, nightclubs and places to fit yourself into the famous song “Gangnam Style” by PSY. In this article, Channel-Korea will take you to the best places to visit while in Gangnam. If you want to make the most of your time in Gangnam, be sure to stay tuned and keep scrolling down this article.
K-pop Agencies: SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and Cube Entertainment
Some of the K-Pop Agencies such as SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and Cube Entertainment are located on Cheongdam-dong street.
SM Entertainment
Address: 106-16 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
JYP Entertainment
Address: 41 Apgujeong-ro 79-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Cube Entertainment
Address: 125-20 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
FNC Entertainment
Address: 111 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
From Rodeo Street, you can stroll down Cheomdang-dong street which is a little part of Apgujeoung. Along the street, you can see cafés, shops, and offices that have a similar shape to each other. Since the Korean wave (Hallyu Wave) has dominated the world, Cheongdam-dong street has become one of the popular destinations among tourists to visit in South Korea.
