Standing up in front of a crowd at a bar on karaoke night might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but this cultural phenomenon has been around for a long time.
Unlike American-style karaoke where you have to perform on stage in front of others, Koreans usually sing at a private room alone or with friends. Korea
The heart of Korea’s K-pop, hallyu and youth culture, the Hongdae neighbourhood in Seoul is the place to go for shopping, karaoke, street art and performances, and K-pop-related bars and restaurants.