Interview and Seoul subway travel with SUHO

Many cities all over the world have their very own metro methods, however the one in Seoul is phenomenal. The subway system in Seoul is probably the most tourist-friendly technique of transportation. The Seoul Metropolitan Subway system, which helps vacationers save time and vitality, might be explored within the firm of SUHO, the chief of boy band favourite, EXO.

SUHO, recognized for his meticulous planning, has curated a particular journey course referred to as the SUHO Line for these exploring Seoul. The SUHO Line encompasses varied widespread locations in Seoul that SUHO frequents or aspires to go to, all simply accessible through the subway system. Earlier than revealing the SUHO Line, let’s study extra about his typical day in Seoul and what he likes to do on this metropolis.

Q. The place have you ever traveled to recently?

A. I went to the States for work just a few days final yr. I used to be there for about 5 days after taking pictures a TV present. I additionally went to Australia to shoot Besties in Wonderland.

* SUHO gave a presentation on the Korean Research convention at Stanford College.

Q. Earlier than we get began, what’s your MBTI persona kind?

A. I am ENFJ. I am extroverted, and I like assembly folks. And I really like planning (laughter). I like speaking to strangers, too. I’m a typical ENFJ.

Q. What are your newest hobbies or pursuits?

A. I actually obtained into wines about two years in the past. I don’t drink wine to get drunk. I assume I am extra of an avid learner. I attempt to write tasting notes every time I drink wine, and I like to seek out new wines that I’ve by no means tried earlier than. I am nonetheless studying quite a bit about wines and revel in consuming at locations with an awesome ambiance.

Q. It appears you wish to expertise new issues.

A. I really like discovering and studying new issues. That’s why I obtained into wine. Oh, the climate has warmed up now. So, I promised Kai I’d go on a motorcycle trip at Hangang Park quickly.

Q. Do you want being lively?

A. Sure, I like to remain lively. However I am probably not into vigorous sports activities. I like roaming round to expertise issues myself.

Q. If you happen to’re into wine, do you typically drink alone?

A. I not often drink on my own. As an alternative, I watch YouTube movies on wine. Generally, I discover some wines that look attention-grabbing in a few of the movies. Then, I attempt to discover locations the place I can style these wines. I don’t are inclined to drink alone, so I name my pals to return and drink with me.

Q. You’re significantly recognized for the “J” of your MBTI kind. To what extent do you propose forward?

A. I largely use Instagram to speak with my followers and submit pictures to change into my picture diary later. I decide just a few locations I’d like to go to every time I journey. Then, I search hashtags associated to these locations and see so many photos uploaded by others. I seize some pictures that I believe have good composition, and I decide the outfit I’ll put on once I go there. That’s how a lot I plan forward (laughter).

Q. Is there a favourite store of yours?

A. I normally store on-line, or I am going to pick out outlets in Cheongdam-dong. I wish to check out a few of the classic outlets as effectively. I wish to go to the classic store, Opal, that Chan-hyuk visited on the present, I Reside Alone. I’ll pay a go to at some point.

Q. Which one do you favor extra, eating or road bar?

A. It is dependent upon my temper, however I favor road bars once I’m in Korea.

Q. Would you go to road bars if you’re touring?

A. Undoubtedly. However it isn’t simple to be in public once I’m in Korea.

Q. You may be in public with us although (laughter).

A. It’s definitely simpler if I’m taking pictures.

Q. When was the final time you took the subway?

A. I trip buses typically, however the final time I took the subway was three or 4 years in the past in Japan. In Korea, the winter of 2012 was the final time I took the subway.

Q. Is there part of Seoul you go to typically or significantly like?

A. I typically go to Cheongdam-dong or Sinsa-dong. I’ve been going to Seongsu-dong quite a bit recently. Samcheong-dong is a spot I’d go for exhibitions and cafes.

Q. What’s your favourite meals?

A. Burgers. Specifically handcrafted burgers. A burger can really be a wholesome meals. There are carbs, protein, and veggies. You may ask them to customized make your burger to be much less salty and whatnot. I actually like this place referred to as Zesty Saloon in Seongsu-dong.

Q. Do you take pleasure in taking photos?

A. I can assure I’ll take the very best image of somebody in lower than a minute. Some folks take good photos of you with out you really posing or noticing. And I am definitely that individual. I want my pals would take good photos of me once I’m sitting at a bus cease or one thing, however they don’t (laughter). I’ve to ask them to take photos for me, and I fake I don’t discover them. After I share the photographs I took with my pals, most of them get stunned as a result of they like how they give the impression of being.

Q. How about you taking photos of different vacationers this time?

A. That’s really a good suggestion. I actually do take good photos. I took photos of Jiyeon Lim after we have been in Australia taking pictures Besties in Wonderland, and she or he liked them. She posted numerous them on her social media. Everybody likes photos the place they give the impression of being good in them (laughter). I can shortly fill anybody’s Instagram feed with my photos.

Q. Are there any elements of Seoul you’d like to find?

A. Oh! I used to be all the time interested by these individuals who trip skateboards at Hangang Park. It appears to be like actually attention-grabbing. I am fairly good at inline skating, however I’ve by no means tried skateboarding. I wish to attempt these out of doors rock-climbing partitions, too.

Q. So, the key phrases of SUHO Line might be “photos, Hangang, procuring, and must-eat locations.”

A. I assume so. I can’t wait to seek out out (laughter).

Everybody has completely different tastes when touring, however all of us like encountering one thing new. Ranging from June 22 till July 13, the Seoul Tourism Group’s official YouTube channel, VisitSeoul TV. will launch a brand new episode each Thursday of the SUHO Line collection that incorporates a particular journey course curated by SUHO, with the theme targeted on unveiling hidden gems. Spot the undiscovered charms of Seoul via the SUHO Line collection.