{
  "id": 1851740,
  "title": "Let K-pop idols guide your next Korean getaway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/let-k-pop-idols-guide-your-next-korean-getaway",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T03:02:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260819/let-k-pop-idols-guide-your-next-korean-getaway"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "K-pop idols are taking on a new role as personal travel guides in Seoul. A new exhibition, K-TRIP LOUNGE, at the HiKR Ground in central Seoul, offers visitors an interactive journey through Korean culture using audio guides narrated by the nation's most beloved musicians and actors. Operating until September 6, the pop-up exhibit on the fourth floor of the tourism promotion center replaces traditional brochures with a collection of breathtaking locations across the country, such as Anbandegi in Gangneung, E-World in Daegu, and Jeonju Hanok Village. Audio guides, including members from N.Flying, P1Harmony, AMPERS&ONE, rapper pH-1, and actors Yoon Jong-seok, Lee Min-ki, and Lee Joo-seung, bring these destinations to life through vivid descriptions and storytelling. By slipping on a pair of headphones, guests can immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of Korea as they explore these iconic locations.",
  "summary": "K-pop stars are stepping out of the recording studio and into the role of personal travel guides. In a sleek new exhibition in Seoul, visitors are invited to explore the rich cultural tapestry of Korea through intimate, audio-guided journeys narrated by some of the country’s most beloved musicians and actors. Organized by the Korea Tourism Organization, the K-TRIP LOUNGE pop-up transforms the…",
  "key_points": [
    "K-pop idols narrate audio guides at K-TRIP LOUNGE exhibition",
    "Exhibition features destinations like Anbandegi, E-World, Jeonju Hanok Village",
    "Audio guides available until September 6"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Let K-pop idols guide your next Korean getaway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/let-k-pop-idols-guide-your-next-korean-getaway-1853611",
        "published": "2026-08-19T03:12:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}