Golden Mics, Bright Nights: How Karaoke Culture Shapes Social Life in Gangnam
Karaoke in Gangnam draws locals and visitors for reasons that go beyond a catchy chorus. The district’s concentration of music rooms, sound systems, and late-night venues forms a steady backdrop for friendship, dating, team bonding, and casual celebrations. The practice looks simple from the outside: book a room, pick a song, and sing. Yet the …
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