{"id":12724,"date":"2023-04-03T03:05:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T02:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/?post_type=article&#038;p=12724"},"modified":"2023-04-14T07:43:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T06:43:13","slug":"heart-and-seoul","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/smg\/heart-and-seoul\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart and Seoul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <style>\n    @media (min-width: 980px) {\n      .wp-block-hero__heading { font-size: 82px !important}\n      .wp-block-hero__sub-heading { font-size: 28px !important}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background is-style-parallax\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-hero-meta.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n      <div\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__video\"\n    data-vimeo-url=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/814090599\"\n    id=\"block_c33e71720b936e2000e77449ce17e4a2_video\"><\/div>\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.3\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\"><font color=\"#f7ad00\">HEART<\/font> <small>&amp;<\/small> <font color=\"#e84988\">SEOUL<\/font><\/h1>\n  \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by wp-block-hero__content-by--wrap container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/seoulfesta.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n                          <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SMG-logo-white-300x68.png alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__icon lazy\">\n            \n                          <\/a>\n            \n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e84988\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Experience the essence of the South Korean capital through K-pop, nature, <nobr>culture, and food.<\/nobr><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f7ad00;color:#f7ad00\"\/>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/listen-to-the-article\/soul-seoul-experience-the-essence-of-the-south-kor\/embed?style=artwork&amp;image=0&amp;share=0&amp;download=1&amp;description=0&amp;follow=0&amp;foreground=e74988&amp;background=ffffff&amp;highlight=f7ad02\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Heart &amp; Seoul - Experience the essence of the South Korean capital through K-pop, nature, culture, and food\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#4b58a6;\">\u201cThe place you always need when you feel burdened and weary\u2026 I will be the place for you,\u201d<\/span> sings BTS in With Seoul, an ode to the South Korean capital. In the song, the seven members of the K-pop boy band croon and rap their way through a catchy pop tune, exalting the city that offers hope and makes them smile.<br><br>And indeed, Seoul offers something for everyone, from ancient palaces to trendy shopping neighborhoods, and a unique blend of traditional and modern experiences\u2014a harmony that BTS member RM also references in his solo song Seoul produced by English musician duo Honne. Travelers can also experience the city\u2019s rich culture and history, dynamic nightlife, and breathtaking natural scenery, including mountains, parks, and a scenic river.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-01-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">The South Korean capital offers travelers a blend of traditional and modern experiences.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A new addition to the city\u2019s events calendar inviting locals and visitors to experience the best of Seoul is the inaugural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/seoulfesta_official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">Seoul Festa 2023<\/a>, a city-wide celebration from April 30 to May 7, 2023. As the event slogan promises, the weeklong program invites visitors to \u2018Feel the Real Seoul\u2019 through concerts, performances, food markets, drone light shows, and art exhibitions. Activities are held across the city\u2019s public green spaces, including the Seoul Stage 11 circus cabaret at Songhyeon-dong, a taekwondo performance at Seoul Plaza, and the Hangang Spring Festival held at the namesake riverside park.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-intro-02-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">The inaugural Seoul Festa 2023 is a city-wide celebration from April 30 to May 7, 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#4b58a6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7ad00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">A tradition <nobr>of style<\/nobr><\/mark><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Korea may be best known for its cutting-edge technology, but Seoul is also home to numerous cultural heritage sites, including ancient royal residences such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace. Visitors can also take a walk through history in neighborhoods such as Insadong and Namsangol Hanok Village which offer a glimpse into the traditional way of life.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec1-01-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">The iconic Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest of five palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7ad00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Gwanghwamun Square<\/mark><\/strong>, a public square in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is transformed into a welcome plaza for the duration of the Seoul Festa with K-drama, K-beauty, and K-fashion zones inviting visitors to participate in Korean television series-themed activities, check out the latest beauty trends with nail art and perfume experiences, and discover their own Korean fashion style. Here, visitors can also peruse market stalls selling food and traditional crafts.<br><br>More shopping can also be found at <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7ad00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Myeong-dong<\/mark><\/strong>, one of the city\u2019s main shopping areas offering both traditional and modern experiences, and home to designer boutiques and department stores. 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The iconic waterfront offers much more than just green nature, including swimming pools, skateboard parks, restaurants, watersports facilities, playgrounds, art installations, and bike paths through wetlands and along the riverbanks.<br><br>One of the riverside green spaces\u2014<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e84988\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Jamsil Hangang Park<\/mark><\/strong>\u2014serves as the venue for the Seoul Festa opening concert featuring K-pop artists including Enhyphen, The Boyz, iKON, STAYC, Kep1er, and Lee Young-ji, who take to the stage at the <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e84988\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Jamsil Sports Complex<\/mark><\/strong> on April 30, 2023.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-SMG-sec2-02-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">Jamsil Sports Complex hosts the Seoul Festa 2023 opening K-pop concert.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Throughout the week, visitors can also enjoy other live musical performances ranging from fusion gugak (traditional Korean music) to jazz, as well as classical and indie at the Nodeul Arts &amp; Culture Show, held on <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e84988\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Nodeul Island<\/mark><\/strong> in the middle of the Hangang River from May 6 \u2013 7, 2023.<br><br>Visitors can similarly get a closer look at the river from <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e84988\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Jamsugyo Bridge<\/mark><\/strong>, which on May 6, 2023, turns into a pedestrian zone to host the Seoul Bridge Market. 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