☊ missing baptol's ☊

Yesung's dad is opening a shop in Myeongdong?! OK, check. One more reason to obsess on Myeongdong then hehe!

But now, I kind of miss Baptol's~ really too bad that it closed too soon. I thought I'd post some pics from Baptol's, Hongdae circa 2010. The store lasted for just about a year and was soon replaced by Handel & Gretel in Yeouido. Here's how it was at Baptol's on an August afternoon back in 2010.













I kind of miss this place. It's definitely bigger than Handel & Gretel (though not by much). The place is filled with fangirls of all possible nationalities too and at any time of the day, same with Handel. The walls are covered by fan messages, fan arts and some Yesung memorabilia ~ so the décor is definitely more casual and free form than Handel. The food was quite good and the price was reasonable. Yesung's parents were also hands on in operating the restaurant ~ just like how they are at the café. I'm not sure if Jongjin was as active at Baptol's though. For sure, he is a regular barista at Handel & Gretel.

Do you know how dynamic a foreign ELF's Seoul itinerary has been in the last 4 years?
[2008] Only SJ Happy to follow as SJM was in China. Only a handful of sushows as well.
[2009] No SPAO. Everysing was only in Apgujeong ~ quite hidden if I say so myself. Going to Sukira meant taking a cab ride from the nearest subway stop since the Gold line has not opened then yet. No Handel & Gretel then as well.
[2010] SPAO (several branches) + Everysing (Myeongdong + Apgujeong) + Baptol's. National Assembly subway stop has opened and you can search videos instructions online on how to go to Sukira! Also, Kyochon foodstop or delivery is a must because of the endorsement.
[2011] Baptol's → Handel & Gretel in Yeouido. So Sukira + Handel & Gretel is now a combo.
[2012] Kona Beans. I wonder if a visit here makes a combo with either Everysing or the SM Building in Apgu. PLUS Yesung-Appa's new Myeongdong shop.

Now I wonder if that rumored SM theme park will really materialize. How chaotic would that place be just before and just after an SMTown concert weekend? I cannot even begin to imagine.