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VINYL & PLASTIC by Hyundai Card | 현대카드 바이닐앤플라스틱

Record store in Itaewon where BTS filmed their NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert in September 2020.

BTS Performance

NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert –  Watch here

BTS performed three songs with a live band in this intimate record store setting:

• “Dynamite” (0:00) – First live band performance
• “Save Me” (4:18) – Acoustic version
• “Spring Day” (8:20)

Why This Performance Matters

• NPR Tiny Desk is a prestigious music series known for stripped-down, intimate performances
• First major “home concert” format during the pandemic

About VINYL & PLASTIC

The Store

• 20,000+ vinyl records and CDs across all genres
• Listening stations with professional audio equipment
• Modern minimalist interior
• Located next to Hyundai Card Understage concert hall

8 turntable listening stations

• Weekdays: 3 albums, 30 minutes max
• Weekends: 2 albums, 20 minutes max

Visit Information

• Access:
  • Noksapyeong Station (Line 6) Exit 2, 10-minute walk
  • Itaewon Station (Line 6) Exit 1, 12-minute walk
• Hours: Check official website (hours may vary)
• Admission: Free to browse

Tips

• Browse where BTS performed
• Strong K-pop vinyl selection
• Ask staff about the NPR Tiny Desk filming
• Check Hyundai Card Understage schedule for concerts
• Combine with Itaewon neighborhood exploration

Nearby

• Leeum Museum of Art (5-min walk)
• N Seoul Tower (15-min walk)
• Itaewon restaurants and nightlife

Cultural Note: VINYL & PLASTIC represents Hyundai Card’s commitment to preserving physical music culture in the digital age. The NPR Tiny Desk performance here wasn’t just a concert – it was a statement about BTS’s respect for music tradition and craftsmanship.