Red Velvet's Seulgi took fans on an impromptu tour of Seongsu-dong.

On June 14th, Seulgi's escapades were spotlighted on the YouTube channel 'Hi Seulgi' with the title 'Seulgi from KWANGYA showing you around Seongsu-dong.' This area is notably home to SM Entertainment's headquarters.

Seulgi shared, "I tend to visit places I've marked on my map," and noted, "Today, I'll explore some interesting spots I've had my eye on."

Her first stop was a versatile editing shop. Inside a lifestyle and kitchen brand store, she was drawn to a floral-patterned plate, exclaiming, "I really like this!"

After deciding on the plate and picking up a cleansing soap, she ventured into an unconventional photo booth.

Posing in a room themed with industrial steel, Seulgi struck model-like poses for the camera. Next, she visited a fashion boutique where she suggested outfits for a staff member planning a trip to Los Angeles (LA).

After wrapping up her clothing shopping, Seulgi indulged in a quick treat of mango and basil ice cream.

Moving on, she visited another lifestyle brand shop she frequents, browsing through dishes, cups, and keyrings.

Then came the highlight—dinner. Seulgi and her crew headed to a galbi (Korean BBQ ribs) restaurant in Seongsu-dong's renowned galbi alley, a hidden gem in her books. Seulgi shared, "I've been craving galbi, so I had to come here," and ordered galbi paired with beer and mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles).

Seulgi demonstrated her galbi-eating prowess, advising, "You've got to eat galbi with mul-naengmyeon," and wowed viewers with her mukbang skills, wrapping a hefty piece of meat in lettuce and devouring it in one bite.

Before concluding her tour, she visited the SM Entertainment headquarters, showcasing various key spots within the building.

Reflecting on her day, Seulgi remarked, "I had a blast enjoying delicious food and sharing my favorite spots," and suggested, "If you're ever in Seongsu-dong wondering what to do, follow today's itinerary!"

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie has once again shown her global influence—this time, by boosting a snack brand’s stock price just by mentioning her favorite treat!

On March 10 (local time), Jennie appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to promote her first solo album RUBY. During the show, she casually introduced her favorite Korean snacks, including Nongshim’s Banana Kick, Shrimp Crackers, and Whale Rice Crackers.

But it was her love for Banana Kick that really made waves.

Jennie shared, “It’s been my favorite snack since I was little,” and described it as “a banana-flavored snack, but with a surprisingly unique taste.”

Her comment instantly went viral on social media, making Banana Kick a trending topic worldwide.

The impact was immediate—over the next four days, Nongshim’s stock price surged, adding 264 billion KRW (approximately $200 million USD) to the company’s market value.

Nongshim quickly joined in on the fun, posting a playful update on social media. The post featured cartoon versions of Banana Kick and Shrimp Crackers, with Banana Kick proudly saying, “Thanks to Jennie, I got a solo shot for five whole seconds!”

Fans loved the interaction, making the snack’s popularity skyrocket even more.

Meanwhile, Jennie is breaking records with RUBY. She recently became the highest-ranking K-pop female solo artist on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart in the U.S., reaching No. 9.

Her title track also debuted at No. 12 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart before climbing to No. 7, proving her unstoppable power in the music industry.

In addition to RUBY, all of Jennie’s tracks—including the pre-released Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa), ExtraL (feat. Doechii), and Love Hangover (feat. Dominic Fike)—are receiving lots of love, securing high spots on major music charts.

Jennie’s power is truly unmatched—from topping charts to making snack stocks soar, there’s nothing she can’t do!

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