A whole trip for one roll? Gimcheon makes gimbap a picnic destination
Pick a roll, try an activity, then leave time for the park. A little planning goes a long way at Gimcheon Gimbap Festival.
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Meet A2O in three songs: MAY, SOUL and LITE
MAY’s new single makes this a good moment to explore SOUL and LITE too. Start with the voices and performances that give each team its own introduction.
A whole trip for one roll? Gimcheon makes gimbap a picnic destination
Pick a roll, try an activity, then leave time for the park. A little planning goes a long way at Gimcheon Gimbap Festival.
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