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Starfield Library Seoul A young woman in a yellow sweater takes a selfie on the second floor of Starfield Library Seoul, with towering bookshelves and sunlight streaming in. Below, a graphic shows directions to the library from Samseong Station and Bongeunsa Station.

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The bright and bustling atmosphere of a modern food court with people ordering from various stalls with neon signs.

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A crowded, sunny shopping street in Hongdae packed with young people exploring trendy fashion and K-beauty stores.

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The intimate, candlelit interior of a romantic, themed bistro, with shelves of antique perfume bottles, hanging dried flowers, and a craft cocktail on a wooden table.

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Interior of the Gentle Monster Seongsu flagship store, featuring a massive kinetic art sculpture in a concrete, gallery-like space.

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A large, glowing pop-up store shaped like a Dior handbag at night in Seongsu-dong, with light trails from cars on the wet street reflecting the structure.

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A master shoemaker assisting a client during a trial fitting of a custom-made shoe, ensuring perfect comfort and fit in his Seongsu-dong workshop.

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