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Yoojung Sikdang | 유정식당

Small Korean restaurant where BTS ate almost daily during their trainee and rookie days (2010-2013). Their practice room was in the building’s basement.

 

BTS History

• Visited almost daily – sometimes all 3 meals here
• Practice room in basement of the restaurant building
• Featured in: Rookie King BTS Episode 1
• Years: 2010-2013 (trainee era through early debut)

 

The Restaurant

 

Owner “Imo” Kang Sun-ja

• Known as “Auntie” to BTS members
• Created special “Bangtan Bibimbap” for the group
• Members’ favorite table has marked seating spots showing where each member sat

 

Interior

• Walls covered with BTS photos and fan messages
• Memorabilia from BTS’s trainee days
• Small, family-run atmosphere

 

Menu

• Signature dish: Yoojung Ssambap (유정쌈밥)
• Traditional Korean home-style meals
• Bangtan Bibimbap (방탄비빔밥)

 

Visit Information

• Access:
  • Hakdong Station (Line 7) Exit 7, 10-15 minute walk
  • Near Former Big Hit Building (same neighborhood)
• Hours: Check current hours (typical Korean restaurant hours)
• Order required – not a photo-only spot

 

Tips

• Order food to visit – it’s a working restaurant, not a museum
• Try the Yoojung Ssambap or Bangtan Bibimbap
• Look for members’ marked seats at their favorite table
• Owner may share stories if not too busy
• Combine with Former Big Hit Building and Hakdong Park (walking distance)

 

Nearby BTS Locations

• Former Big Hit Building (5-min walk)
• Hakdong Park (10-min walk)
• Hyuga Cafe (15-min walk)
• All within same Nonhyeon-dong neighborhood