Following its incredible success in Nottingham, the UK’s largest physical store dedicated to K-beauty, K-pop and all things Korean, K-Pop Korner has recently opened their new store in Piccadilly Circus.
[MORE INFO IN BIO] New K-POP STORE opened in London 🇰🇷🎤 @Kplayground.ldn 놀이터 Playground store is dedicated to K-beauty, K-pop and ALL THINGS KOREAN 🎤💋🎶🫰 Within the store there is a Korean photobooth by @Life4cuts to take fun pictures with your friends, and Korean karaoke boots by K-Sing. They have the widest range of K-beauty products and beauty treatments also available on the spot 🧖🏻♀️💅 Plus, they will host regular events, such as lucky draws, photo card trading events, fun meetups and much more 📍 Basement, 30 Haymarket, SW1Y 4EX, Piccadilly Circus #kpopstore#kpop#kbeautyskincare#koreanculture#kpopfan#kpopshop#CapCut
The new store is called K-Pop Playground and located just a 2-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus.
K-Pop Playground is more than just a shop selling merchandise and K-beauty products. They create unforgettable memories by hosting regular events, such as lucky draws, photo card trading events, fun meetups and much more.
If this is not enough, K-Pop Playground also have a huge selection of the best K-beauty products, and they also provide beauty treatments.
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Of course, the store is selling the widest range of official merchandise, albums, lightsticks, official photocards, plushies, accessories and so much more!
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If you’re planning to travel to the Stray Kids concert in London this July, the Nottingham store is organising concert bus service from Nottingham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
Ready for your next adventure? Love both Korean and Japanese culture? Whilst you’re around Piccadilly, why not visit BOBA Tea London and try the new Japanese trend: Gold Leaf Soft Serve? Yes, swirly soft ice cream served with a sheet of 24 carat gold leaf (and it’s totally affordable).
Little Korea is a lovely Korean restaurant in the heart of Chinatown and they have catered the biggest K-pop bands including Stray Kids, BlackPink, and Ateez during their stay in London.
This restaurant cater the biggest K-pop bands during their stay in London! 🎤🇰🇷 👉 FULL INTERVIEW WITH THE HEAD CHEF IN BIO👈 🇰🇷🥢Little Korea have catered over 20 K-pop bands and idols during the past two years, including Stray Kids, BlackPink, and Ateez during their stay in London ✨ Little Korea also a go-to place for Korean actors and other celebrities when they’re in London 📍2-3 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BG @ChinatownLondon #kpop#kpopidols#straykids#ateez#ive#blackpink#koreanrestaurant#koreanfood#chinatownlondon#CapCut
Little Korea – A Go-To Place for Korean Celebrities
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Nestled in the very heart of London’s vibrant Chinatown, Little Korea is offering genuine Korean culinary experience. The restaurant is bringing a little piece of Korea to the heart of London by serving excellent authentic Korean food and drink.
Probably you didn’t know but this cute little restaurant is a go-to place for K pop idols and Korean movie stars due to its extraordinary food and service.
K-Pop Event Catering
Signatures from the Ateez
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Little Korea is the restaurant that has catered the biggest K-pop bands and idols during their stay in London.
In just two years, they catered over 20 K-pop bands and idols, including BlackPink, Ateez, Twice, GOD7, NCT, Red Velvet, and IVE. The restaurant also catered Stray Kids this Summer during their time in London for the BST Hye Park Festival.
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Many of the idols and Korean movie stars have given their signatures to the restaurant as a thank you gesture and now the walls are covered with the autographs from the members of Ateez, IVE and other famous idols and actors.
I recently visited Little Korea and was lucky enough to speak to the head chef who let me “peek behind the curtains”.
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How did it all start? Was it Little Korea who reached out the K-pop bands or did the bands find you?
Little Korea has been operating since 2009, but we started catering for K-pop bands only two years ago.
It was them who found us on the internet and reached us out. One of the big Korean entertainment companies sent us an email asking whether we would be able to provide catering services. We were absolutely blown away and saw this as a wonderful opportunity for our restaurant.
This first email gave us the idea that we could began providing special catering services for K-pop groups and idols while they are in London for concerts.
How many K-pop bands have you worked with so far?
We’ve provided catering service for over 20 K-pop bands over the last two years. This includes world-famous and lesser known artists.
Are the foods you serve to K-pop bands specifically made to them or are the dishes on the menu, so fans can order the same food as idols have had?
Most of the dishes are on the menu. All of our dishes are customisable, so customers and K-pop bands can customise their food to fit their individual needs. If they want something that is not on the menu, we are happy to prepare it for them.
Signatures from Ateez and IVE
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Are there any dishes that particularly popular among K-pop bands?
Yes. Many of the idols like fish cake and Tteokbokki which is a spicy Korean rice cake. Beef Bulgogi is also very popular.
Are those dishes on the menu?
Yes. Customers can find them on the menu.
I see all of these signatures displayed on the walls. Have K-pop idols visited Little Korea personally?
Yes. A few idols have visited Little Korea, but we cannot mention their names for security reasons. We got the signatures from them when we were catering them during their stay in London.
Have you had a chance to meet some of the K-pop idols personally?
Not me, but some of my colleagues did have a chance to meet some of the idols.
How were they? Were they nice?
Yes. They were very nice and friendly.
I’m not sure, whether you can answer this question but what did Stary Kids order?
This is confidential information. I can’t answer this question, sorry. 🙂
Did you receive any feedback on your food
We receive a lot of feedback from both our customers and K-pop groups. We have many customers from all over Europe. Whenever they’re in London, Little Korea is a go-to restaurant for them.
As for K-pop groups, they particularly love Tteokbokki and Kimchi Soup. Members of BlackPink really loved our Tteokbokki.
Do you cater the members of K-pop groups specifically or the whole crew who are with them?
It depends. We usually cater the whole crew but sometimes there are some dishes that are specifically ordered for the artists.
Do you make the food here in the restaurant and then deliver it or do you prepare everything on the spot?
We usually prepare the food within the restaurant and then deliver it, however, on some occasions we make some food on the spot. It also depends on what they order because there are some Korean food that need to be freshly made and consumed immediately.
Is there any K-pop band or idol you are the most proud of to have had a chance to worked with?
Yes. BlackPink. 🙂
Is Little Korea the only one restaurant doing catering service specifically for K-pop bands in London?
As far as I know, we are the only one at the moment.
The Menu
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Little Korea takes pride in serving the most authentic Korean food that reflect the rich heritage of Korean culture while embracing innovative culinary artistry.
From sizzling Korean BBQ to Korean pancake to classic Bibim Bap, Little Korea’s meticulously crafted menu offers a harmonious blend of traditional and innovative Korean food.
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What we ordered:
Tofu/Mushroom Iron Plate
Our original order was a Tofu Iron Plate, but we asked the chef if we could have it with half tofu and half mushroom and they were happy to prepare it for us.
The dish was served on a hot iron plate and contained stir-fried tofu and mushroom on a mixed vegetable bed with some spicy sauce.
The mushroom was juicy and perfectly seasoned. The tofu pieces were soft and fluffy, coated in crispy crunchy seasoning.
Korean Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Big chicken drumsticks, crispy in the outside, soft and juicy in the inside fried to perfection. We had two normal drumsticks and two with sweet and tangy sticky glaze. Finger-licking good!
O | Kimchi
This is basically spicy pickled cucumber. It’s a Korean side dish. It was crunchy and delicious. It wasn’t too spicy and went really well with the other food we ordered.
Kimchi
Korean food is not the same without Kimchi. So, of course, we had to order a portion. Yum!
The menu features authentic Korean dishes, inspired by your favourite K-drama. From traditional food to innovative dishes, Little Korea is here to satisfy the most different needs.
Little Korea is a must-visit spot for K-pop fans! Sit at the same table your favourite idol sat, pose with the signatures of the Ateez and eat the same food like BlackPink ordered.
Ready for your next adventure? London’s prettiest K-beauty store is located next to Russel Square Station and they offer Korean-style nail services on the spot.
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