INK Incheon Kpop Concert 2017 ( Wanna One , Sunmi, Highlight)

Ong Seung Woo in actor mode

I managed to get the free ticket of  INK Incheon Kpop Concert 2017 by applying to their website. They gave the free ticket to the foreigner and the foreigner section is at the Ground Floor.

We just need to show some receipt that we have a tour in Incheon. ( I went to Songdo and show the Dal.Komm receipt). However, it depends on your luck as my sister also apply the same thing and she got a free ticket and free Incheon tour.  I may have applied a little bit late thus the quota has been fulfilled.

The full lineup : 

Wanna One, Red Velvet, GFRIEND, Highlight, T-ARA, DIA, VICTON, MOMOLAND, TheEastLight, MYTEEN, Samuel, ONF, Weki Meki, LABOUM, Sunmi, Minzy, Lee Gikwang, B.A.P, VIXX LR, A-JAX & Lovelyz

Once we arrived at the venue, the outside stadium is full with unofficial merchandise of Wanna One. 

The stadium are full with supporting banners :

Once we are in, a female DJ, playing some English song remix and kpop songs to warm up the audience.

To our surprise, Wanna One is the opening act with Nayana.

Omg the chaos, all crowd is going crazy, everyone is standing so I can only look at the screen instead of the stage. Thank God, I got to see them directly on the stage during Energetic and Burn it up.( able to record fancam too) after staff ask others to sit down. Wanna One is the public favorite now. Reminds me of Exo during Growl Era. Ong also appears on a short clip to promote Incheon. I hope after he graduates from Wanna One he can be an actor instead of an Idol. I mean like his senior Seo Kang joon. 

Lol

Wanna One Fancam   : 

The decent one is Energetic, while the second one is the real obstacles of viewing Wanna One. Lol

If the video is not showing on Mobile platform, here is the link : Energetic  Burn it Up + Energetic Intro

You can hear the crowd fan chant and sing along to the song.

I waited for Sunmi to perform Gashina.Our precious Wonder Girls sunbaenim. lol. Plus the Gun dance choreo is the bomb now! Everyone is screaming during that part. She also gave an English shout out to the foreigner in the pre opening.

If the video is not showing on Mobile platform, here is the link Sunmi's English , Gashina

The nation producer cheering is showing every time when there is a singer from Produce 101 season 1 and 2. Eg Dia, Weki Meki, Samuel , Eastlight appear on screen. I also enjoy the senior singer stage as I know the song. I am happy that TARA sang Lovey Dovey and Rolly Polly. Highlight with Beautiful Night . ( the crowd also happy to sing along to all of the old songs). For the first time, I also heard a loud male voice fan chant for Lovelyz.  

The 3rd level audience was great too as they change their lightstick to green during BAP, Red during red Velvet and coordinate " Hi <3 Light" during Highlight.  In short,  this overall concert using Ong's word it is cheongmal, jinjja, wanjeon , daebak , heol , real happy experience :)

 

This concert was shown live via SBS. For South East Asia fan, you can catch this concert via One TV, Malaysia Schedule will be via Astro 393 on 24 September 3pm.

Upcoming Concert in October 2017 :

1)Korea Music Festival (KMF)

Date:1 October 2017 

Location: Gocheok Sky Dome Korea 

Lineup: Exo-CbX, Red Velvet, NCt127, Winner, BlackPink, Twice , Btob, B1A4,Apink, EXID, Highlight, Gfriend, F.T Island, Sunmi, Nuest ( organize might add more)

You can buy the ticket HERE if there is no free ticket allocation or you miss out the redemption. Inclusive of foreigner zone + Seoul tour pass.

2) Busan Oneasia Festival BOF 2017 ( Opening and Award)

Date:  22 October 2017

Location: Busan Asiad Main Stadium

Lineup: Apink, Astro , BAP, GOT7, SF9, NU'EST W, Momoland, BlackPink, iKON, GFriend, Sechskies, Wanna One ( Yeay for Got7 and Minhyun reunion with Nuest)

BOF Closing ( BOF Award) 31 October 2017

Line up : TBA

You can buy the ticket HERE if there is no free ticket allocation or you miss out the redemption.

Alternatively,  this concert is open all year around . hahaha the experience concert by SMTOWN

EXO, Shinee, TVXQ etc.

Seoul Sky / Lotte World Tower

Credit : Lotte World Tower Observatory Seoul Sky)

N Seoul Tower has a competition now. Besides the classic Namsan / N-Seoul Tower you can also visit the latest attraction in Jamsil which is the Seoul Sky / Lotte World Tower. They have the Fireworks festival in April.

Subway : Jamsil 

Other attraction nearby : Lotte World Mall, Lotte World and Seochon Lake

Entrance fee: 27000 won

Official website: Seoul Sky

I went to this tower around 6pm to ensure that I can see the day and night view from the tower.

When I was q'ing to take the lift, they have special led which showcasing the traditional palace ceiling.

The Lotte world and Seochon Lake. ( it will be pretty during Spring  due to Cherry Blossom)

There are 2 sections of the transparent floor. One is open and the other one is with 1 staff guiding the crowd. You need to q follow the staff instruction. The will cover the floor first and ask you to count 1,2,3.and of course, you will look down automatically! It is kind of terrifying. ( I don't recommend this for people who afraid of height) . As the auntie next to me needs to hold her husband hands to walk out from the floor. This last only like few minutes and they will cover the floor back . ( to let others experience the same thing that you did). However, you can still take photo of the transparent floor at the other side of the tower ( no staff )

They have cafes, restaurant, Sky terrace so you will keep going up to the tower.

It is a foggy but yeay I can still spot the N-Seoul tower here.

Almost dark, you can see the lights.

At night 

The tower from  Yes24 live hall lol. ( when I went to day6)  

Here is a vlog from other traveler :

Gyeongbokgung Palace Night tour

The palace is open for night tour for certain time only.  It will be from April to September 2017. There are 2 places that available for night tour which is which Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung Palace.

It is best to visit the place at night during Summer as you can avoid the sun's heat.

You can get free entrance if you are wearing hanboks.


Ticket fee : 3000 won ( Gyeongbokgung Palace)
Station  : Gyeongbokgung Exit 4

Coex Prayer room / Surau Coex Seoul

If you are sightseeing Gangnam area, you can go to Coex and perform your prayer. The prayer room is inside the exhibition hall. Level 3.


However there is no wudhu ' facility inside,  therefore you need to go to the toilet nearby.


Bahasa Melayu versi daebaking ( lol)

Kalau dah pergi melawat Smtown tu , janganla lupa solat plak. Syukur sikit dpt fly tak kena block sebab ptptn.

Dalam ni takde tempat wudhu' amikla dekat toilet berdekatan janganla merecik2 sgt airnya. Untuk perempuan ada 1je telekung, yang lain tu baju panjang je. Sekian

slippers are provided

Turn right

There is a mall below the convention center. (Starfield)

I don't go to the restaurant but there is 1 halal restaurant inside the Coex. Kervan ( Turkish restaurant)

Starfield Coex Mall Branch 서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513 코엑스몰 지하1층 H105 

513 Yeongdong-daero, Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea Selatan


Besides the convention is Smtown:
You can also go to the Coex Aquarium too.
Subway : Samseong  ( Green Line)

Credit : Seoul beats

dal.komm Cafe Songdo ( Descendants of the Sun + Goblin location)

The real life Captain Yoo and Moyeon is getting married in October. Song Hye Gyo and Song Joongki , congratulations on your wedding! . To congratulate their marriage I went to the Descendants of The Sun drama location which is dal.komm cafe at Songdo, Incheon.

However, it seems Goblin shot here too ? All Goblin and Dots merchandise available here.ah yes the Hanok village Hotel  is also nearby here. The one where Eun Tak and Goblin went for a date.

They collaborated with Kpop singer too

Songdo, Incheon is also known as home of the Song triplets ( another Song) and Lee Dong Gook ( Daebak's family) . Please check my previous posts ( 2015) on the park.

Address :
23-5 Songdo 2(i)-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea
From Incheon Airport:
Nearest subway : Central Park  ( 15 min walks)  but it is more than 1 hour and cost you 4050 or
take bus number 6707b at Platform 4b ( 7000won) 30 minutes , freq: every 30 minutes. Stop at Orakai Hotel and just walk to the cafe around 5minutes. In fact, if you look at your right, after the first stop ( Korea Coast Guard) you can see the cafe.

You can also join special package for more comprehensive drama tour kdrama  provided by Trazy for eazy breazy tour with a guide.

The park :

Midnight in Seoul Cafe ( 2am Jo Kwon )

This is a cereal based cafe owned by 2am Kwon. You can choose your own cereal/milk ( low fat/strawberry/chocolate) plus any toppings. There are also ready sets available.

The cafe tagline is " shit happens" lol but yes when shits happened, you feel better when you eat something sweet. Depending on your luck and Kwon's schedule you might be served by him himself.

This is "honey honey" set:

sorry no salad here

Lucky me, I got to met Kwon  :)
This cafe had been visited by Got7 , BTS , 2pm Taecyeon as they are friends with Kwon.

Address :

63-16 Nonhyeon 2(i)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

I took bus number 240  from JYP ( Bus stop: Hotel Prima)  and stop at Gangnam Eunji Hospital . 6 minutes walk to the cafe. 
On the way back i took bus number 145 to Apgujeong Rodeo station  from the nearest bus stop at the cafe ( sorry cant recall the name) Might be Horim Art Center.

Or you can take taxi from Hakdong / Apgujeong station.