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Kim Sawon’s Namjjok Bada Jageun Seom: The ₩50,000 Seafood Platter Explained

What was the ₩50,000 seafood meal Kim Sawon shared in Yeongdeungpo? His October 19, 2026 video visits Namjjok Bada Jageun Seom (남쪽바다 작은섬). The order was a small special assorted raw-fish platter for two people to share. It was not a ₩50,000-per-person course, and the stated food price did not establish a drinks-inclusive total.Photo: Kim Sawon's original Namjjok Bada Jageun Seom video.The order ..

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Kim Sawon’s Midong Sikdang in Seoul: How the Chef-Selected Bar Snacks Work

미동식당 is an option for a small drinking party, not a fixed-price dinner without drinks. Its chef-selected snacks were listed at ₩10,000 per person, with one alcoholic drink required per person. The shop rules also excluded reservations and parties of four or more.This K-Star Check is based on Kim Sawon’s video and shop information checked on Oct 20 2026, not a personal visit. The prices and opera..

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