Preview Seoul Fashion Week with K-Pop's ENHYPEN at Dongdaemun Design Plaza - Bookable on Airbnb

Sat, 20 May 2023 07:05:36 +0000
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· For the first time ever, K-Pop powerhouse ENHYPEN are opening the doors to an overnight stay at the iconic Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul

· Located in Seoul's most fashionable district, guests will steal the spotlight with an overnight stay ON the runway the night before Seoul Fashion Week in September 2023

· Guests will get a sneak preview of new collections and exclusive passes to Seoul Fashion Week including front row seats with some of K-Fashion's biggest names

Get your light sticks ready! ENHYPEN is set to kick off Seoul Fashion Week in September 2023 with the worlds first overnight stay at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the soul of style in Seoul.
* Dongdaemun Design Plaza - Bookable on Airbnb*

Following their appearances at Milan Fashion Week, K-Pop's ENHYPEN are becoming Airbnb Hosts and inviting two lucky guests to preview Seoul Fashion Week with an overnight stay at DDP. Designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, DDP is a major landmark in South Korea's capital city, and hub to a thriving design, art and fashion scene.

The top floor loft space has been transformed in celebration of Fashion Week, with guests getting the chance to stay ON the runway, and gain a first look the night before collections are revealed and Seoul Fashion Week begins. A backstage dressing room offers designer clothes for guests to try on from K-fashion's most innovative up-and-coming designers. To top it off, guests will receive exclusive passes to Seoul Fashion Week (including front row seats with some of the biggest names in K-Fashion!).

"We are honored to partner with Airbnb and DDP to bring guests behind the scenes of Seoul Fashion Week like never before," said *ENHYPEN's leader Jungwon*. "It's so exciting to be part of the K-Wave movement, and share the magic of Korean music and fashion with the world."

"I am thrilled that Airbnb has joined forces with ENHYPEN, Seoul Design Foundation and Seoul Metropolitan Government to create a truly unprecedented experience in the cultural heart of Seoul," said *Nathan Blecharczyk, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Airbnb.* "Airbnb's unique offerings in South Korea, from traditional hanoks to contemporary structures such as DDP, provide distinctive spaces from which to explore the fascinating culture of this dynamic market."

*About the stay*
Two guests will have the opportunity to stay overnight* on September 4, 2023 for just $14** - a nod to 14 years ago when construction first broke ground - during which they'll get to channel their inner fashion model or K-Pop star with:

· Exclusive passes to Seoul Fashion Week, including front row seats with some of the biggest names in K-fashion

· Access to a personal fashion runway, a perfect backdrop to take a Polaroid selfie

· A personalized video welcome from ENHYPEN

· A curated stay filled with snacks, drinks, and books all personally selected by ENHYPEN members

· A giveaway of two special autographed Polaroids of ENHYPEN at DDP

· Their very own capsule wardrobe, complete with K-fashion's up-and-coming designers - and pieces to take home!

· An adventurous stroll on DDP's undulating rooftop with a guide, overlooking the expansive views of fashionable Dongdaemun and its bustling thoroughfares

*How to book*
Fans with a passion for fashion can request to book this stay beginning Wednesday, May 24 at 8 a.m. KST (Wednesday, May 24 at 4:30 a.m. IST) at airbnb.com/ddp. Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Seoul.

On-site staff will comply with local rules and guidelines while on-site, and will abide by our five-step enhanced cleaning process.

Interested in becoming an Airbnb Host Learn more at airbnb.com/host.

*This one-night stay is available for one participant and their fellow guest and is not a contest.
**Plus taxes and fees

Airbnb is closely monitoring Korean COVID-19 infection rates and government policies and will offer booking guests a refund of the booking fee ($14) and $1,000 Airbnb travel credit if Airbnb determines it is necessary to cancel the stay.

*About Airbnb*
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed 1.4 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

*About DDP*
DDP is the epicenter of Seoul's art, fashion and design community. Originally designed by Zaha Hadid and opened in 2014, DDP regularly showcases the best of K-culture with a cutting edge series of exhibits and events. DDP is a creative hub that fosters the fusion of media and technology, furthering Seoul's prominence on the global design community.

*About Seoul Design Foundation*
The Seoul Design Foundation (SDF), founded in 2009 by the funding of Seoul Metropolitan Government, has pushed forward various design projects with the strategic goals of disseminating the design culture, promoting the design industry, and increasing public interest in design. Through the DDP operation and design projects, the SDF aims to develop Seoul as a sustainable city and promote the design industry, thereby enriching the lives of Korean citizens and aligning the competitiveness of Seoul design to global standards.