Tour Info
Duration
7 Nights, 8 Days
Max People
20
Age range
19+
Type Tour
K-Pop Tour, K-Culture Tour, Healing Tour
Walking Type
Active
Join Noona’s Noonchi signature K-Pop healing tour through South Korea – an intimate journey through the spaces, sounds, and stories that have defined BTS’ artistry and the global ARMY fandom. In this tour you’ll be visting BTS spots across Jeju Island too along with exploring spots around Seoul, Ilsan, Busan, Daegu and Gangneung.
As with all Noona’s Noonchi experiences, mental health and wellness are at the heart of this journey, including sessions such as facilitated mindful sharing in the spirit of jeong (정) and a guided mindfulness meditation session halfway through the tour, led by Jeanie Chang, LMFT – mental health expert, executive coach, author, and founder of Noona’s Noonchi.
Highlights of the itinerary include a special dinner with a guest speaker and expert from the K-Pop industry, where you’ll enjoy an intimate evening of insights, conversation, and connection with the people behind BTS and the songs you love.
This is a fully all-inclusive experience, including all activities (entrance fees, etc), 4-star+ accommodations, and all meals, except for two market or rest area stops where you’ll have the freedom to explore local flavors on your own.
Throughout the tour, you’ll experience collective joy, collective effervescence and the belongingness, and jeong (정) that characterize ARMY and BTS. Come for the fangirling. Leave with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and a little more healing and jeong 정 than you arrived with! 
Please note: Your round-trip Jeju flights are included as part of your tour package.
Highlights
- Yoojung Shikdang
- Chai Cafe
- Bonte Museum
- Cafe zmillennial
- Seoul Forest
- Snoopy Garden Jeju
- Spring Day Bus Stop
- Performance locations across S. Korea
- Meals at favorite restaurants of the artists
Tour Plan
Seoul
Bangtan Stops Along the Way
Dae-o Bookstore, HiKR ground, Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun), HYBE, Cafe Black Drum, Seoul Forest, cafe far ben, Hakdong Park, Cafe Hyuga, K-Star Road
Activities:
K-Pop Experiences, Eating local cuisine and popular street food, Visiting fan cafes, Namjooning, Woodworking Workshop
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae or similar
Ilsan
Bangtan Stops Along the Way
Ilsan Lake Park, Squirrel Town mukjip
Activities:
Lunch at RM’s favorite restaurant, Namjooning
Yongin
Bangtan Stops Along the Way
Korean Folk Village, Dae Jang Geum Park
Activities
Hanbok Experiences
- Hanbok is a Korean traditional dress
- Dae Jang Geum Park is the filming location of AgustD’s MV Daechwita
- Korean Folk Village is the filming location of RUN BTS episodes
Wangyijimil Korean Traditional Hotel or similar
Wanju
Bangtan Stops Along the Way
Soyang Oseongje / Wibongsan, Awon Gotaek
Activities
Mindfulness Session led by Jeanie Y. Chang, LMFT
- Soyang Oseongje / Wibongsan, Awon Gotaek are the filming locations BTS 2019 Summer Package
Gwangju
Bangtan Stops Along the Way
Joy Dance and Plug In Music Academy, Gwangju K-POP Star Road feat. BTS J-Hope Hope world, Penguin Village, Cheongchun Balsan Village
Activities
K-Pop Dance Class at J-Hope’s childhood dance academy
UTOP Boutique Hotel or similar
Busan
Bangtan Stops Along the Way
Cafe zmillennial, Gamcheon Culture Village
- zmillennial is the cafe owned by BTS Jimin's dad
Commodore Hotel or similar
Daegu
Bangtan Stops Along the Way
Daegu Art Museum, Seomun Market, Starry Night themed BTS V Mural Street, Daegu Art Factory, Namsan-dong Instruments Street, Gwaneum Middle School
Activities
Namjooning, Exploring Fan Murals
Hotel Inter Burgo or similar
Gangneung
Bangtan Stops Along the Way
Maengbang Beach, Jumunjin Beach, BTS Spring Day Bus Stop, Gapyeong Rest Area
Activities
Mindfulness session led by Jeanie Y. Chang, LMFT, cosplay at Goblin filming site, Indulge in Rest Area Snacks like JK!
- Maengbang Beach is the filming location for Butter Album jacket photoshoot
- Gapyeong Rest Area was visited by JK for his camping vlog
- Jumujin beach is the filming location of K-Drama Goblin
Itinerary
- Iconic Landmarks Sites across S. Korea
- Immersive Cultural Experiences
Tour Plan
A Glimpse of Landmarks Sites:
Hongdae Street, Sinchon Graffiti Tunnel, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwangjang Market, Namsan Tower, Itaewon, Sewoon Shopping Center, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and more.
Featured K-Dramas:
Twinkling Watermelon, My Lovely Liar, Perfect Marriage Revenge, Goblin, Castaway Diva, Romance is a Bonus Book, A Time Called You, Snowdrop, Moving, Welcome to Samdal-ri, Boys Over Flowers and more.
Activities:
Hangang Moonlight Cruise, K-Beauty Experience, K-Drama and K-Pop Experiences, Eating local cuisine and popular street food, and Norebang*
ℹ️ Norebang is karaoke in Korean
Enter the K-Drama world:
Hwaseong Fortress
Dongbukgangnu Pavilion
Paldalsan Bridge
Featured K-Dramas:
Lovely Runner, Our Beloved Summer, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Itaewon Class, Extreme Job (movie).
The Mecca of Newtro (Trends of the Modern and Retro Era):
Sunshine Studio.
Featured K-Dramas:
Mr. Sunshine, Gyeongseong Creature, Pachinko, Tale of the Nine-Tailed, The King Eternal Monarch, My Roommate is a Gumiho.
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Architecture:
Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju Hyanggyo, Gyeonggijeon, and more.
Featured K-Dramas:
Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Under the Queen's Umbrella, The King's Affection, The Red Sleeve, Love in the Moonlight, Sungkyunkwan Scandal, and more.
Activities:
Make Your Own Bibimbap*, Hanbok* Experience and Gamaek* Experience.
ℹ️ Bibimbap is a Korean traditional rice dish mixed with vegetables and meat. It originated in Jeonju.
ℹ️ Hanbok is a Korean traditional dress .
ℹ️ Gamaek is the unique beer culture of Jeonju.
Serene Landscapes:
Gwanghallu Garden.
Featured K-Dramas:
Under the Queen's Umbrella, The Red Sleeve, Mr. Queen, Joseon Attorney, Record of Youth, Lovers of the Red Sky, Destined With You.
Activities:
Mindfulness Meditation by Jeanie Y. Chang, Musical drum class.
Village and Rural Living:
Cheongha Market, Sabang Memorial Park, Guryongpo Japanese House Street, and more.
Featured K-Dramas:
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Destined With You, and When the Camellia Blooms.
Major Port City with Artistic Attractions:
BIFF square, Ahopsan Forest, Gamcheon Culture Village, Gukje Market, zmillennial*, Commodore Hotel, and more.
Featured K-Dramas:
Reborn Rich, The King: Eternal Monarch, Fight for My Way, Ode to My Father, and Now, We Are Breaking Up, Crash Landing on You.
ℹ️ zmillennial is the cafe owned by BTS Jimin's dad.
Historical City:
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond, Woljeonggyo Bridge.
Featured K-Dramas:
Alchemy of Souls, The King: Eternal Monarch, Reply 1988, 20th Century Girl, A Good Day to be Dog, True Beauty, The Beauty Inside, Goong, Twinkling Watermelon.
Inclusions
- Noona’s Noonchi Experiences
- English-speaking Korean tour guide
- Expert Korean tour manager
- Industry Speaker at a dinner
- Accommodations
- Transport: 28-Passenger VIP Limousine Bus
- Meals
- Admission Fees to Historic Sites
- Traditional and Local Cultural Experiences and Activities
- Two-part payment plan option
Not Included
- Flights tickets
- Pick-up & drop-off service
- Personal Expenses
- Non-water beverages, any alcohol, and food outside of scheduled tour meals
- Travel Insurance
- Hotel reservations outside of the tour dates
FAQs
This is a K-Pop focused healing tour, so the main highlights are K-Pop related sites. Some spots might also appear in K-Dramas, and if they do, we’ll definitely point them out. But the core focus will still be K-Pop.
Single Occupancy means that only one person will be staying in the room. The rate is based on one individual’s use of the room, and no additional guests are expected.
Double Occupancy means that two people will be sharing the room. Please note that our policy does not involve arranging or assigning roommates for individual travelers. Double Occupancy is for family or friends wanting to share a room, and each tour participant must purchase a tour package.
No. As a single traveler, you will have to book a single occupancy tour package. We do not arrange or assign roommates for individual travelers.
You each book the double occupancy rate. Rates are per person. Please make a single payment for both guests at checkout.
Yes. Once payments are made, please email connect@noonasnoonchitours.com with the following details: Your order numbers, Your names, email addresses, tour dates, and your intention to share a room. Upon receiving your email, we will assign you and your friend to the same room. If you’ve purchased the double occupancy packages in the same order, then you can simply mention it in the notes section. Please note that each participant has to purchase a tour package to participate in the tour.
