# @eyopkr on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNh-Ym9zspB
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33694847-eyopkr-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-19T09:02:53.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** eyop (@eyopkr) — https://gondola.cc/eyopkr

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The National Museum of Korea (nationalmuseumofkorea) just keeps riding the wave of global hype 🌍✨

In July alone, it welcomed 690K visitors — more than double last year’s numbers — and its gift shop sales hit ₩4.9 billion (≈ $3.6M), up 180% from a year ago. A surge in international tourists and souvenir hunters is fueling the boom.

So what’s behind the craze? Let’s break it down 👀

🇰🇷 K-Culture Goes Global
Korean heritage is trending worldwide — from ”KPop Demon Hunters“ (Netflix netflixkr) to WSWF (Mnet mnet_dance). At the National Museum of Korea, you can spot the actual tiger paintings that inspired KPop Demon Hunter‘s Derpy and Sussie, plus snag themed keyrings at the shop. 

You’ll also find the traditional gat hats seen in BUMSUP’s mega crew mission on WSWF — both on display and as exclusive merch.

🏛️ Massive, Cultural-Rich Collection
Boasting over 310,000 pieces and six permanent galleries featuring national treasures like the Pensive Bodhisattva and Goryeo celadon, the museum showcases the full arc of Korean history and art.

💜 RM’s Favorite Artsy Escape
BTS’s RM (rkive), a true art lover, has long shown his affection for the National Museum of Korea. He’s posted photos of the Pensive Bodhisattva statue, actually owns merch from muds_museumgoods, and even made a Joseon-era puppy painting go viral just by sharing it on his Story. Every time, he shines a spotlight on Korean art and culture.

🤩 Accessible & Immersive Spaces
The museum’s modern architecture offers immersive galleries, VR-enhanced exhibits, kid-friendly zones, cafes, and multilingual guides—making it both accessible and interactive for worldwide visitors.

📍 National Museum of Korea
137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
⏰ Tue–Sun: 10AM–6PM (Wed/Sat until 9PM)
🚫 Closed Mondays
🎟 Admission: Free

Whether you’re an art lover, an RM fan, or just in Seoul for something meaningful and cool — this museum is a must-visit.

#국립중앙박물관 #NationalMuseumofKorea #SeoulTravel #Seoul #LifeinSeoul #eyop_travel

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