Hidden Seoul with a Documentary Director
This is not just a tour, but a day in the life of an award-winning filmmaker and poet. You'll explore hidden cultural gems of Seoul, visit a working artist’s studio, and share intimate conversations over local food and drinks. Each moment is curated to feel like a story in motion — not just sightseeing, but meaning-making.
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Hidden Seoul with a Documentary Director
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Tucked away on a quiet alley in southern Seoul, this minimalist café is curated like a poem—with antique furniture, curated books, and curated silence. What you’ll experience: Aesthetic Pause Take a mindful break in a space filled with sunlight, warm wood, and curated stillness. The space invites reflection. Theme-Based Dialogue Over coffee or tea, we dive into a curated conversation around your chosen theme—creativity, memory, loss, belonging, or the art of observation. Notebook Moments Many guests find themselves jotting down thoughts or sketches here—if you’re inclined, a notebook is available. Local Artist Picks Depending on our dialogue, you may be introduced to a poem, a visual artist, or a short film that resonates with your theme.
Horim Museum Sillim
Unlike large national museums, Horim Museum offers a quieter, more intimate encounter with Korean heritage. As a filmmaker and poet, I guide guests to read beyond labels—to sense the silence between objects. What you’ll experience: • Guided Observation Learn to view artifacts not just as historical objects but as living forms that carry traces of human touch, devotion, and memory. • Intimate Scale Enjoy a slower pace in a space often missed by tourists—where each celadon curve or bronze detail has a story to whisper. • Emotion Mapping Through poetic prompts and reflective conversation, we explore what certain objects stir in us: serenity, longing, awe. • Curated Highlights Depending on the current exhibition, I highlight pieces that resonate with our tour’s theme or your creative interests.
Step into the private workspace of an award-winning documentary filmmaker and poet. This is not a gallery or a museum—it's a living, breathing space where stories begin. What you’ll experience: • Explore the Director’s Creative Den See storyboards, film memorabilia, and a collection of artifacts from over 70 countries the director has traveled to. • Meaningful Conversation Over Tea Enjoy a quiet tea time while sharing thoughts on creativity, filmmaking, or your own artistic journey. The dialogue helps shape the rest of the day’s route. • Personal Archive & Object Stories Discover intimate objects that carry emotional weight—props from past films, hand-written notes, and poetic fragments. • Tailored Itinerary Planning Depending on your artistic interest (e.g., visual arts, literature, urban culture), the next stops in your tour—hidden galleries, poetic bookstores, or overlooked alleys—will be selected accordingly.
Inclusions
- Local transportation fee from the museum to the creative workspace is included in the tour.
- A drink at the opening café Start the experience with a beverage of your choice at a cozy vintage café, where we align interests and set the tone for the day.
- Traditional Korean dinner at a local folk tavern, including signature seafood pancake and rice wine.
- Entrance fee to Horim Museum is covered as part of the experience.
- Souvenirs or personal purchases are not included.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet at Exit 5 of Sillim Station (Line 2 – Green Line). Your guide, Momo (an award-winning filmmaker and poet), will be waiting for you at the exit holding a small sign that reads "MOMOLUDENS." Please arrive on time so we can begin the experience smoothly.
End Points
- The tour ends at Exit 2 of Seoul National Univ. Venture Town Station (Sillim LRT), where your guide will say goodbye and offer personal recommendations for your next destination.
