Last year, BTS V posted a photo of him at an Indian cafe in Jeju Island. He was with Jungkook and Jimin. They were at an Indian café. Just like many fans, visiting places BTS has been to has become a bit of a tradition for me on my trips to South Korea. This month's Jeju Island adventure was no different! I had my sights set on finding the Indian cafe they'd visited in photos – it turns out it's called Chai Cafe, located in the Seogwipo area.
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| VMinKook's photo at the cafe |
Since I was staying in Jeju-si and didn't rent a car for this trip, getting there proved to be a bit of an adventure. A national holiday threw a potential curveball into my plans, but luckily, I confirmed through Instagram that the cafe was open! Relying on the Korean app Naver Map, I went on a three-bus journey. Getting on the first bus was a breeze, but the second bus was a test of patience. Infrequent and unreliable, I was stranded after a frustrating wait. I checked Naver Map again, and there was another bus that I could take, so I walked for 10 minutes to another stop. This one arrived after a short while.
Bus number three seemed like the right one, but to my surprise, there were apparently two with similar routes! Feeling drained from this unexpected bus saga, I checked Naver Map again and saw the cafe wasn't too far away. So, I just booked a Kakaotaxi for a quick ride straight to the cafe. The taxi ride cost KRW4,000.
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| the cafe has a cozy and homey atmosphere |
I got to the cafe and found that it was practically empty, although the owner wasn't fazed by a lone visitor. BTS visiting the place had definitely put Chai Cafe on the map for fans. Claiming their table (complete with printed-out photos of their visit), I ordered a hot latte and settled in – mission accomplished! While the coffee was good, the food options were a bit limited – just cookies this time around. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything more substantial to pair with my coffee, so I skipped the snacks.
The cafe itself was small and cozy, exactly like the pictures. It had a chilled-out, homey vibe, and it was in a secluded area without the usual touristy crowds, so I understood why V, Jungkook, and Jimin enjoyed this place. The warm atmosphere and unique charm definitely made the crazy bus journey worth it in the end.
As I was enjoying my cafe, I checked the map for any hidden gems in the area and found one located just a short walk from the cafe. But that's for another blog post, so stay tuned!
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