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Exclusive Experiences You Get When You Travel With Noona’s Noonchi Tours

Exclusive Experiences You Get When You Travel With Noona’s Noonchi Tours

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Whether you’re a foodie or a BTS ARMY, we have a wide variety of activities to suit every K-Culture fan.

If you’re thinking about joining us soon, here’s a glimpse at the experiences you’ll enjoy when you sign up for Noona’s Noonchi Healing Tours.

Traditional Drumming Class

Tourists learning to play traditional Korean janggu drums from an instructor

This class immerses you in S. Korea’s traditional sounds by showing you how to play the Janggu, an hourglass-shaped Korean percussion instrument with a long history in Korean musical culture.

Best of all, no prior musical training is required, as you’ll be guided by a professional instructor who ensures every participant has the opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge by putting what you’ve learned into practice through group sessions that feel like sharing the same heartbeat.

After class, to wrap things up, you’ll even get to see a folk performance from their team that seals this experience as one of the most beloved on our Multi-City K-Drama Tours.

Healing Lock Activity at Namsan

Colorful engraved love locks in red, yellow, pink, and blue with written messages

You’ve probably seen this place thousands of times in K-Dramas whenever the main couple finally gets together and wants to immortalize their love forever. But on our tours, Noona’s Noonchi redefined this activity as a self-love lock.

Inspired by what Bae Seok Ryu (Jung So Min) and Choi Seung Hyo (Jung Hae In) did in Episode 4 of Love Next Door, Noona’s Noonchi invites you to take a moment to pause and decide: what is the one thing you want to lock away from your life, or what is something you want to lock in to focus more on?

You can write your name on the lock and make a promise to yourself: that you’ll be kind and give yourself grace every time you feel like doubting your worth. Or you can write down the words you can’t say out loud, or the things that no longer serve you, lock them away on the fence, and just set them free.

It might seem like a small thing to do, but trust us, you’ll feel a little lighter after doing it.

Korean Cooking Class

Cooking class experience with tour participants preparing traditional Korean dishes

Food in S. Korea is a love language in its own right, and there is no better way to start learning it than by making it yourself.

In 2026, through our partnership with the S. Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), we were able to bring this experience with Ottogi (S. Korea’s leading food company) in Busan during our Multi-City K-Drama Tours’.

This class will give you a deeper understanding of Korean cuisine through traditional cooking techniques and by teaching you how to prepare classic Korean dishes such as gimbap and bulgogi under the guidance of professional instructors.

Mindfulness session with Noona's Noonchi

Group of tourists meditating in a traditional Korean pavilion with ornate green decorations

Since our tours are therapeutically grounded with a mix of cultural immersion, this is a signature activity on our healing tours.

In this experience, Noona’s Noonchi guidance helps you slow down, appreciate what you’re experiencing, and truly feel it all in real time.

All to lighten your spirit and give you a brand-new perspective on what it means to live in the present moment.

K-Drama Cosplays

Travelers wearing traditional hanbok and recreating iconic Korean cultural moments

If you’re visiting S. Korea because of your love for K-Dramas and K-Content in general, then cosplaying is a must.

For that, we rent hanboks and stroll around Gyeongbokgung Palace dressed as the leads from historical dramas, and sometimes we also wear high school uniforms to relive scenes from dramas like When Life Gives You Tangerines and Lovely Runner.

As Noona’s Noonchi says, “A cosplay a day keeps the stress at bay.”

K-Pop Dance Workshop in J-Hope's Hometown

Group tour participants in purple shirts holding BTS Magic Shop tour banner at Korean venue

As an ARMY, what’s better than learning a BTS choreography right where J-Hope started his journey in his hometown?

Joy Dance Studio in Gwangju is where he trained as an underground street dancer before his debut, and where the foundations of everything we love about his artistry were first built.

Here, you can choose any of your favorite BTS choreographies, and the instructor will guide you through every step at your own pace. (The studio has also trained many other K-Pop artists over its 23 years in the industry.)

This is one of our favorite activities on our Meet You In The Magic Shop tours because the best way to connect with an artist’s music is by stepping into the spaces where their dreams first began to take shape.

If you’d love to experience all these moments, our Healing Tours across S. Korea are waiting for you. And know that our activities and experiences are constantly evolving, so that you can always see the most meaningful and unique sides of S. Korea, meaning no two tours are ever quite the same!

FAQs

1. What experiences are included in a K-Drama & K-Pop tour with Noona’s Noonchi Tours?

With Noona’s Noonchi K-Drama & K-Pop tours, you can enjoy experiences like K-Drama cosplay, Korean cooking classes, traditional drumming, mindfulness activities, and K-Pop dance workshops while exploring South Korea’s culture.

2. What is the most famous K-Drama filming location in South Korea?

Some of the most famous K-Drama filming locations in South Korea include iconic spots like Namsan Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, and locations featured in popular dramas such as Goblin, Crash Landing on You, and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. 

3. What are the famous tourist spots in South Korea to visit for K-Culture fans?

Popular K-Culture attractions in South Korea include Namsan Seoul Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Busan’s cultural spots, and other locations where you can experience Korean traditions, K-Dramas, and K-Pop-inspired activities. 

4. Can I visit K-Drama scenes and experience K-Pop activities in South Korea?

Yes, you can visit K-Drama-inspired locations, recreate iconic scenes through activities like hanbok cosplay, join K-Pop dance workshops, and enjoy immersive K-Culture experiences with Noona’s Noonchi Tours. 

Professional headshot of Jonathan Chang in navy suit and dark tie

Jonathan Chang

Jonathan Chang is the Chief Operating Officer of Noona’s Noonchi Inc. Based in Gangam, Seoul, he has welcomed hundreds of participants from around the world through more than 20 thoughtfully curated tours centered around K-Dramas, K-Pop, and Korean culture. Together with his wife, Jeanie Y. Chang (Noona’s Noonchi), Jonathan is passionate about creating meaningful experiences that foster connection, belonging, and lifelong friendships while showcasing the beauty of South Korea in a safe and supportive environment.