Kanye West extended his stay in South Korea after a performance, drawing attention for visiting a Seoul BBQ restaurant and enjoying Korean cuisine. His embrace of South Korean culture, including this culinary experience, has sparked curiosity and speculation. The South Korean public has responded with enthusiasm and amusement, with many discussing his continued presence and possible motives.
Kanye West’s Extended Stay in South Korea
Five days have passed since Kanye West finished his concert in South Korea, but he is still in the country. Kanye West returned to South Korea on August 23rd, 14 years after his 2010 performance at Naksan Beach. Reports keep emerging of Kanye West being seen around Seoul and enjoying a lavish meal in Gangnam without paying. Kanye West, a hip-hop musician with over 140 million album sales and five Billboard number one records, attracts significant attention during his extended stay in South Korea.
Kanye West’s Experience in South Korea’s Culinary Scene
On the afternoon of August 26th, photos circulated on social media showing Kanye West entering a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gangnam with an acquaintance. Despite the summer heat, Kanye West was seen hurrying into the restaurant in white training pants and a white hooded sweatshirt. Around 8 PM, Kanye West, accompanied by a Korean acquaintance, visited Dosan Hoegwan, a well-known restaurant in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. In just an hour, they consumed over 1kg of premium Korean beef. Kanye West delighted in a variety of dishes, including yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), raw seasoned ribs, tenderloin, skirt steak, and shrimp, all while repeatedly requesting fresh wasabi refills. The meal left such an impression on Kanye West that he even finished all the pickled side dishes provided as banchan.
The bill totaled approximately 800,000 KRW, but Kanye West did not pay—or rather, he was unable to. The restaurant owner, a hip-hop enthusiast, recognized Kanye West and generously offered to cover the bill. Although Kanye West initially insisted on paying, he eventually accepted the owner’s offer with a smile, appreciating the gesture.
Kanye West’s Memorable Moments in South Korea
Kanye West arrived at Incheon Airport on August 23rd with his wife, Bianca Censori, and their three children. They visited South Korea for the “Ye x Ty Dolla $ign Vultures Listening Experience” at Goyang Stadium. Hip-hop fans hailed this event as “legendary” because Kanye West personally took the microphone. Initially planned as a listening party with music, visuals, and lighting, Kanye West surprised everyone by taking the mic. He asked the audience to turn on their phone flashlights and performed a medley of his biggest hits. This unexpected performance turned the listening party into a live concert, thrilling the fans.
Kanye West and the South Korean Public’s Reactions
As news of Kanye West’s extended stay spread through Korean online communities, people reacted with a mix of delight, curiosity, and speculation. Many feel thrilled that Kanye West enjoys South Korea, but they also wonder about the reason for his prolonged visit. Some MLBPARK users, a popular online community, suggested that Kanye West might prefer South Korea because it offers more safety and privacy. Unlike in the U.S., where paparazzi constantly harass him, Kanye West can move freely in South Korea with just two bodyguards. Rumors even claim that Kanye West loves blueberry juice from Juicy, a popular juice chain, leading to jokes about the chain’s potential sales boost from his visit.
Kanye West’s Continued Stay in South Korea: Speculations and Theories
In another online community, theqoo, primarily frequented by women, users expressed relief that Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, wasn’t dressed provocatively during their stay. They appreciated that Kanye West seemed to respect South Korean culture. Many theqoo members speculated that the reason Kanye West is lingering in South Korea could be the food, and they recommended various Korean dishes they thought he might enjoy. The fact that Kanye West continues to stay in South Korea has become a cheerful topic of conversation among Koreans, with many finding amusement and pride in his prolonged visit.
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Looks like Korean BBQ has a universal appeal, even for Kanye! The owner letting him eat for free? Guess Koreans are team Kanye. Who would’ve thought he’d be more popular here than back home?
Asia needs to stop admiring foreign artists.
The West is declining rapidly.
Asia needs to support Asian artists.