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0:00 In bustling Seoul this massive metropolis Huh? Places like this still exist? There are a few still around The more you explore the better you get at finding places that fit you And I think this area is one of them It’s a spot I came across recently and I’ve been really enjoying it Hello, Watsons! Spring has arrived so it’s time to head outside The weather’s perfect (Today’s Focus – Best Date Spots in Seoul) so I want to share a few spots

0:31 that are great for a walk on a date Just some places that popped into my head First of all, when we usually walk a distance I walk a lot of places with high event density In front of Hongdae or Garosu-gil while walking 100 meters there should be more than 30 shops It's a distance you want to walk I've talked about this a lot But that's good for the early date There are steps When we decide on a date course

0:54 first, let's go to the theather The theater is a place where you’re spoon-fed a shared experience When people first meet if they don't instantly click they often run out of things to talk about The first stage of a date is actually going to the theater You go to the theater to face the same direction When everyone looks in the same direction they feel a sense of unity When two people start meeting it’s about blending their spaces

1:16 And the easiest excuse for blending spaces is the theater Why? Because you share the armrest Some fancy theaters these days have separate armrests but still, the armrest is there and there’s a spot to put your drinks That’s where the early or mid-stage of a date differs On a first date you’d naturally bring separate cups If you want to get closer you get two straws in one cup and that’s how you start sharing space a bit As you get closer

1:42 you might lift the armrest and sit together Then, when planning a date course at first, you go to places like Hongdae or Myeongdong where there’s a lot to see Ikseon-dong or Gyeongbokgung for a walk but as the relationship matures you gradually head to quieter more secluded places Maybe you get a room or date in a car but before that stage a place like Jeongdong-gil is great It’s lined with stone walls on one side not crowded with shops, and very quiet

2:08 But it’s safe Why? Because there are many embassies there With so many embassies there’s tight security and lots of CCTV cameras so it’s very safe to walk at night and you two can stroll quietly So, it’s a safe, secluded alleyway that’s Jeongdong-gil When you go there are historical sites like the Russian legation and many beautiful spaces hidden inside What’s unique about those spaces is that they’re mid-sized Buildings or foreign spaces have sizes, right? Small, medium, large, extra-large

2:38 they’re divided like that For example, Seoul City Hall Plaza is an extra-large space Gwanghwamun Square is a double extra-large space But the spaces you encounter while walking Jeongdong-gil are medium-sized scattered around where you can sit quietly, talk and date with less disturbance from others Places where you can date they exist on that street So, I think it’s good to choose according to your stage Another really great place is the Hanyang Fortress Wall There are several fortress wall paths

3:06 First, Changsin-dong is really nice The Changsin-dong fortress wall is beautiful but during the Japanese colonial period architecture began to change (Bando Hotel) They started building in Western styles (Seoul City Hall) like the Seoul City Hall building (Japanese Governor-General’s Office) The Central Government Office was also finished with stone Unlike the wooden structures of Gyeongbokgung they used stone for construction so they needed a lot of stone So, there were three quarries in Seoul Nodeul Island was one of them

3:32 and another was Changsin-dong The terrain in Korea is generally rolling hills with gentle curves but quarrying stone created cliffs So, in Changsin-dong there’s a place called Cliff Village right next to the fortress wall If you walk along the path, you can see the beautiful village of Gangbuk It opens up to a view that looks down over the entire area So the fortress wall trail next to Changsin-dong is also great for walking And that’s not the only place

3:58 If you start near the Shilla Hotel and walk uphill then cross over the hill you’ll arrive at Beotigogae Station There’s also a really good Italian pizza place nearby That’s a great date course too There’s this idea (Psych Tricks to Boost Your Date) When you’re on a date (Psych Tricks to Boost Your Date) what kind of food is best? Protein and chocolate Why? Because when you eat chocolate your blood sugar spikes which naturally lifts your mood Another is protein

4:23 When people ate meat in prehistoric times they got vital nutrition from protein which improved their chances of survival So ancient hunters who succeeded in hunting would give large pieces of meat to the woman they loved That’s how love blossomed So eating meat on a date is very advantageous Another fun place for a date? An amusement park Riding a roller coaster gets your heart racing and when that happens (Why You Feel Closer During Scary Moments) your brain can confuse that thrill

4:53 (Why You Feel Closer During Scary Moments) with excitement from the person next to you So you might feel more attracted to them There’s a theory about that I heard it from a psychologist That’s why, early in dating doing something scary like riding a ride or watching a horror movie can actually strengthen the bond between two people It helps deepen the connection There’s a story like that Now, if we apply this architecturally climb the fortress wall’s hill path

5:13 Climbing a hill makes your heart race Your heart races and you feel more attraction to the person next to you And when you reach the top you get a stunning penthouse-like view I think setting up such a date course like that would be great That’s what I think Another place one of my favorite courses is heading down Garosu-gil where there’s a rabbit hole leading to the Han River Citizens’ Park Go in there and head west It's a road to the Hanam Bridge

5:41 Take a picture of the monument under the bridge I always recommend it because it's a good place to reflect And if you walk all the way you'll pass Jamwon-dong and go to Jamsugyo Crossing Jamsugyo is lovely, it's a nice spot because the Han River feels very low and close Especially before heading to Hanam Bridge behind the Shinyeondae Apartment in Apgujeong-dong you can look out over Han River Citizens’ Park The view of Hannam-dong, UN Village and Namsan Tower is really beautiful

6:10 Many young people bring pop-up tents set them up and spend weekends there A lot of people do that So, I think that area is really nice It always feels like finding your own spot is important when planning a date I found this one place while filming something Behind the Hilton Hotel there’s something like Namdaemun Church I think That area has a quiet garden inside like a secret garden Not many people know about it

6:40 To get there take Seoul-ro 7017 and cross the bridge that connects along that path You can enter through that side So, when I’m around there I grab an ice cream from Baekmidang and walk while eating it because there’s a hidden garden-like spot in that area That would be a great place to visit Another one is Sunneung I like hidden gems like that Even in a metropolis like Seoul

7:10 there are still places like that Namsan is the most well-known, and there are various palaces But many people don't know about Sunneung Sunneung is a royal tomb a king's resting place Right in the middle of Gangnam the forest surrounding the tomb is well preserved (₩1,000 Admission) You probably need to pay an entrance fee but I think it's free on Tuesdays It’s really amazing There are trees bigger than you can imagine and it’s very quiet

7:42 perfect for a walk What I love most personally is that it’s right next to nature and also near commercial areas There are so many places to go near Sunneung plenty of food options, and right next to them is untouched nature Another place is the Gyeongui Line Forest Path It’s a path I personally love starting from Yeonnam-dong near Hongdae and connecting all the way to Gongdeok in Mapo-gu The wide parts are 16 meters the narrow parts are 7 or 8 meters

8:08 and some sections are even wider with the width constantly changing As the width changes the context also shifts For example, in Yeonnam-dong it starts with two or four story homes then suddenly there's just the path no buildings Then small shops appear lined up on both sides By the time you reach Gongdeok there are high-rise buildings with shops at the base So every few dozen meters the vibe changes Find the part that suits you Some people prefer the Yeonnam-dong

8:38 others Gongdeok-dong or even Hyochang Park Explore and walk the path Figure out which section feels best at what time of day That’s how you create a fun and personalized date course Another good place to walk is Ikseon-dong Ikseon-dong’s alleyways are full of shops and cute cafes so walking through Ikseon-dong especially behind the Hollywood Theater makes for a really fun course A hidden spot I recently discovered

9:10 I thought it was a really nice find And it’s actually fun to explore There’s AmorePacific’s office on Hangang-ro, right? (Hangangno 3-ga) Between Seobu Ikseon-dong and Yongsan Station there are still alleyways left lined with houses that look like they might soon be torn down But lately, new shops have been popping up there There’s a great udon place a beer spot and more like that That whole area now feels like it’s on the verge of real development It feels like part of a trend, walkable date course

9:37 First it was Garosu-gil then Ikseon-dong became popular then Euljiro and then Sindang-dong near Cheonggyecheon got trendy That’s a nice spot too and these days Hangang-ro seems to be rise I really feel like this area is up-and-coming For a date course I think palaces are great architectural spots (Open Nightly · Closed on Mondays) Especially palaces that are open at night like Deoksugung Deoksugung offers nighttime entry There are traditional buildings from the Joseon era as well as modern structures like Seokjojeon

10:09 an art gallery, and buildings from Emperor Gojong’s time It's a place where multiple eras coexist There are buildings from Gojong's reign and others from different historical periods too And what’s interesting is from Deoksugung you can see modern high-rises in the background Even at night, the city lights are on It’s a view you wouldn’t easily find elsewhere in the world That’s why I personally recommend Deoksugung over Gyeongbokgung for night visits And when you leave the palace Deoksugung Stone Wall Path is right outside

10:37 Architecturally speaking there’s so much to see and experience That’s what I think (Why Seoul Is Perfect for Dating) I think Seoul is a really charming city because there are so many well-known places I haven’t even mentioned yet For example Dosan Park is definitely a great spot Dosan Park and the nearby Rodeo Street are actually some of my personal favorites On top of that there are really old neighborhoods traditional markets, nature spaces even royal tombs and historic palaces

11:03 all of it combined It’s a dynamic blend of diversity you rarely find in other cities. Of course, there might be cities like this abroad but even so few are as safe as Seoul And by safe I mean walkable even at night No matter how great European cities are if there’s nothing to do at night that's a total bust American cities are even more so A city you can’t enjoy at night is only half a city But Seoul is great both day and night

11:31 safe to enjoy at any hour Plus, compared to other cities it has many mountains The varied terrain makes it dynamic There are slopes, flat areas and because of all the mountains when you move between neighborhoods the scenery changes dramatically Even the two sides of Namsan look totally different Looking toward Namsan versus having it behind you changes everything So in Seoul there are dozens of spots I haven’t even mentioned And the more you explore the better you get at finding what suits you

12:01 That's what I think Seoul is like So keep exploring (Date Course Tips?) Honestly, those planning dates probably know more than I do I'm a middle-aged man what do I know about date spots? I’ve never really thought about it seriously You know how monks give life advice and single people give marriage advice? (A Good Date Tells a Story) Anyway, maybe your date course should tell a story with a beginning, middle, climax, and end That’s how I see it

12:29 Planning a date is about building a story together Our daily lives commuting, going to school are just background defaults That’s the default setting we live in But we travel or plan dates to experience new spaces together Even with the same person a new place creates a new feeling And that becomes a shared memory So finding a new, unfamiliar space is the first step to a great date It should feel out of the ordinary That’s the key

13:01 On the flip side, really crowded places like a market, for example with pancakes sizzling on the grill and all kinds of smells in the air those noisy, chaotic spots full of energy can actually help you feel closer and bring the two of you together on a deeper level Places like baseball stadiums might be like that, too Talking about this I'm not even sure if I'm the right person to be giving dating course advice But honestly, even after sharing all these spots

13:32 I think the best date course is one that only the two of you know Not something everyone else goes to For example the person you're dating might've already gone somewhere nice with their ex That wouldn’t be new, right? So don’t go to obvious places You have to create something new To do that you need to develop it yourself You need to find a place they haven’t been to, even with ten exes If I give you the answer here

13:58 the moment this goes out tens of thousands of people will see it And it won’t be special anymore Then you’ll go and run into a bunch of Watson viewers Not like that Find a place even if they dated ten people they’ve never been to That’s the kind of spot you should create But the most important thing in all this is that who you're with matters more than the place It’s about who you go with not what you eat

14:27 but who you eat with No matter how nice the place is if you’re not appealing will they really enjoy it? You know that saying “Work out before buying new clothes.” Of course you should prep the place but only after you've prepped yourself But honestly I hope you discover those places on your own And if you do, share them in the comments So I can check them out too Alright, this time we talked about great walking spaces

14:51 for date courses See you next time