Ultimate Weekend Date Guide: Hot New Spots & Hidden Gems in Seoul!
Still haven't planned your weekend date? ???? Don't worry! This post has got you covered. From the trendiest pop-ups in Seongsu-dong to a romantic fireworks show at Everland, and even an affordable bakery tour, we've compiled all the information you need for eating, enjoying, and shopping!
✨ Must-Visit New & Hot Spots in October ✨
Emart24 X Seoul National University Babsnu: 'YakKong (Black Bean) Soy Milk Bread' for Your Health
Homeplus Mon Boulanger: First Time Ever! 50% Off All Bakery Items
Mom's Touch X Edward Lee: The Return of the More Powerful 'K Burger'
7-Eleven X Boo Chang Confectionery: APEC Official Dessert Transforms into a 'K-Dessert'
Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong: K-Beauty Sensation 'Medicube' Exclusive Pop-Up
Lotte Wellfood Pig Bar Company: Retro Sensibility Seongsu-dong Pop-Up
Everland: K-Pop Demon Hunters Fireworks Show
1. Emart24 X Seoul National University Babsnu: Healthy and Sweet 'YakKong (Black Bean) Soy Milk Bread Trio'
The quality of convenience store desserts these days is truly amazing. This time, Emart24 has teamed up with Seoul National University's technology holding company, 'Babsnu,' to release new products that capture both health and taste.
Real Soy Milk Cream Made with 100% Korean YakKong (Black Bean), Ground with the Peel!
Introducing the 'YakKong Soy Milk Bread Series' of 3 types. Instead of just regular soy milk, they use cream made with nutritious YakKong soy milk ingredients, resulting in a savory and smooth taste.
Main Products & Prices
- ???? YakKong Cream Bread: ₩2,600
- ???? Caramel YakKong Cream Roll: ₩3,600
- ???? YakKong Cream Castella: ₩3,500
Release Date: October 14th
Available at: All Emart24 stores nationwide
2. Homeplus Mon Boulanger: Bread Lovers, Take Note! Unprecedented 50% Half-Price Sale
If you love bread, this is news you absolutely have to check out! Homeplus's bakery brand 'Mon Boulanger' is holding a groundbreaking event, offering 50% off all items for the first time since its founding.
Only for 4 days! October 16th (Thu) ~ 19th (Sun)
50% Off All Mon Boulanger Bakery Items!
Anyone with a My Homeplus membership can receive the benefits. (Limited to 2 items per product, online excluded) A golden opportunity to snag your favorite breads at half price!
Representative Products & Discounted Prices
- Classic Red Bean Bread (4 pcs): ₩2,170 (Regular Price: ₩4,340)
- Fresh Cream Mocha Bun (6 pcs): ₩2,495 (Regular Price: ₩4,990)
- Pure Milk Bread: ₩1,050 (Regular Price: ₩2,100)
Event Period: October 16th ~ October 19th (4 days)
Available at: All Homeplus Mon Boulanger stores nationwide
3. Mom's Touch X Edward Lee: The Return of a Trustworthy Combination, 'K Burger & Cream Dijon Chicken'
Earlier this year, the collaboration between Mom's Touch and Chef Edward Lee, which shook up the burger industry, is back even stronger! This time, they've truly captured the 'Taste of Korea.'
The meeting of Gochujang BBQ sauce and crispy coleslaw, this is the real 'Korean Kick'!
Korean spicy flavor meets Western cooking methods, delivering a familiar yet completely new taste.
Main Products & Prices
- ???? Edward Lee K Cy Burger: ₩7,500
- ???? Edward Lee K Beef Burger: ₩7,500 (Limited to approximately 600 stores)
- ???? Edward Lee Cream Dijon Big Thigh Fillet: Regular ₩14,900
Release Date: October 14th
Available at: All Mom's Touch stores nationwide (Check for Beef Burger availability)
4. 7-Eleven X Boo Chang Confectionery: APEC Official Dessert at Your Convenience Store!
You can now find desserts from Boo Chang Confectionery, a Gyeongju bakery with 60 years of tradition and an official APEC dessert sponsor, at your nearest 7-Eleven.
Following the first release on October 15th, they are preparing a second new product release on the 29th, which reinterprets winter snacks, so you can look forward to it.
Products Released on October 15th
- Uyu-ni Salt Cream Walnut Red Bean Bread
- Uyu-ni Salt Cream Mammoth Roll
- Uyu-ni Salt Cream Cheese Bagel
Products Scheduled for Release on October 29th
- Walnut Sand (Monaka Ice Cream)
- Salt Milk Steamed Bun & Red Bean Walnut Steamed Bun
Available at: All 7-Eleven stores nationwide
5. Shinsegae Duty Free: K-Beauty Sensation 'Medicube' Exclusive Pop-Up (Myeongdong)
Medicube, the powerhouse of beauty devices, has opened an exclusive pop-up store at Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong. In particular, there are many offline-only promotions that cannot be found online.
Buy the Age-R Booster Pro and Receive a Free Ampoule!
Pop-up Period: ~ Until November 30th
Location: Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong 10th Floor Iconic Zone
Main Promotions
- Purchase of 'Age-R Booster Pro': Receive a PDRN Pink Peptide Ampoule
- Purchase of 'Age-R Ultra Tune 40.68': Receive a Glutathione Glow Capsule Cream
- Additional gifts when purchasing various set products
6. Lotte Wellfood 'Pig Bar Company': A Retro Time Travel to 1983 (Seongsu-dong Pop-Up)
The national ice cream 'Pig Bar' has opened a retro-concept pop-up store 'Pig Bar Company' in Seongsu-dong, which recreates the sensibilities of when it was first created in 1983.
Experience the 8090s neighborhood store sensibility! Discover everything about Pig Bar.
You can see the old Lotte logo, nostalgic posters, and the history of Pig Bar at a glance, making it a space that will bring nostalgia to parents and new fun to the MZ generation.
Operating Period: ~ Until October 19th
Location: XYZ Seoul, Seongsu-dong, Seoul (Inside the '2025 SUPER Korean Pork Festa' Pop-Up Store)
7. Everland: 'K-Pop Demon Hunters Fireworks Show' that Adorns the Night Sky
Here's news of a special performance that will add to the romance of the autumn night. Everland is holding a sing-along fireworks show with the Netflix animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' until the end of the year.
You can enjoy the OST and videos from the movie through a large LED screen and immersive sound, and sing along while watching the spectacular fireworks.
Performance Period: Every night until the end of the year
Location: Everland Four Seasons Garden
Performance Features: Movie OST medley, Sing-along format with the audience
From convenience store desserts to epic burgers and retro pop-ups! There's no room for boredom this weekend, right? In particular, it would be a shame to miss the Homeplus bread sale. We hope you have a fun fall weekend with delicious new products. If there are any other great tips I missed, please share them in the comments!
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