All around Seoul, you’ll find hidden spots beloved by SEVENTEEN. The members often share not only their dazzling moments on stage but also everyday life and personal highlights through social media. This guide takes you to some of the real-life places they’ve visited—perfect for fans who want to experience SEVENTEEN’s world beyond the stage.
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📍 Apgujeong / Cheongdam
1️⃣ New York Lots O Bagels
Just 5 minutes from Apgujeong Rodeo Station, this cozy bagel café is a hidden gem. SEVENTEEN Dokyeom visited and enjoyed plain and blueberry bagels with fig and green onion cream cheese, plus an iced Americano. He even posted, “베이글은 맛있지🥯 (Bagels are always a win),” on Instagram. They open from 8 AM on weekends, so go early to beat the crowds!
2️⃣ &MEAL Cheongdam Branch
&Meal is a popular brunch café located in Seongsu, Cheongdam, and Busan. Mingyu visited the Cheongdam branch, known for its clean interior and generous portions. The sandwiches and paninis are big and filling—favorites include the dried fig sandwich and pumpkin corn soup. Mingyu sat at the table behind the counter, right in front of the ‘&meal’ banner. The space is small but has a bar table. Be aware: there’s often a long wait during lunchtime!
3️⃣ L'INCONNU Dosan Park Branch
Just a 7-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5, this French-style ice cream and dessert shop is also a hidden gem. The charm? A rotating seasonal menu and tons of unique flavors to choose from. Mingyu shared a photo with his dog inside the shop, posing in front of antique decor. His picks? A mix of ice cream flavors and a tropical sundae! Bonus: they even have ice cream for dogs 🐶.
📍 Seongsu / Seoul Forest
4️⃣ Podong pudding Seoul Forest Branch
Seungkwan snapped a cute photo in front of a yellow shutter featuring an adorable bear character. The spot? Foudang, a shop in Seoul Forest’s café street. The name “Podong” in Korean means something soft, chubby, and cute—just like the bear, which some fans say looks like Seungkwan himself 🐾. Inside the shop, you’ll find fun merch like bear-themed grip tok and stickers, so don’t miss the chance to grab some cute items!
5️⃣ Seoul Forest: Cafe Street
Joshua visited the café street next to Seoul Forest and posted a photo in front of the red brick wall at The Coffee Seongsu. While his photo captured a quiet night vibe, this street is actually a lively daytime spot, perfect for a stroll from the Seoul Forest entrance. Walk past No More Pizza for about a minute, and on your right, you’ll spot Podong Pudding—the same shop Seungkwan visited!
👉 S.COUPS, Vernon & Mingyu [GOING SEVENTEEN] EP.75 – Ki Bakery 👉 The8, Dokyeom, Dino & Mingyu [GOING SEVENTEEN] EP.84 – Soba Restaurant Kazoku & Door to Seongsu
📍 Seoul Suburbs
6️⃣ The Garden of Morning Calm
After enlisting in April 2025, Wonwoo took a trip during his military service and shared photos from the outing. He traveled with fellow ’96-liners WOODZ and MONSTA X I.M, posting a photo of the three together. Fellow SEVENTEEN member Hoshi, also born in ’96, left a playful comment: “These guys left me out.” The spot is located in Namyangju, about 2.5 hours from Seoul by train—perfect for a day trip just outside the city.
7️⃣ Santorini Gallery Cafe
This hidden gem visited by S.COUPS is a gallery café located in Namyangju. The space is filled with hundreds of paintings, vintage cameras, and even SEVENTEEN posters and merch left by CARATs. It takes about 1.5 hours by train from Seoul, so it’s a bit off the beaten path—but that’s part of the charm! Don’t forget to bring your S.COUPS doll and snap a photo with the retro camera display. 📸
