Noraebang (노래방) is the Korean version of Karaoke! Noraebang literally means "song room" and these shops can be found almost everywhere, especially in Seoul. You rent a room by the hour, and you and your friends can order drinks or snacks while you use the karaoke system to sing to your heart's content!
Hongdae (홍대) is the heart of the young Korean scene. Filled with coffee shops, clubs, restaurants, and shopping, Hongdae provides the vibrant feeling of college life. Hongdae is also home to the Korean indie music clubs and you can find street performers, in locations such as the Free Park, practicing their skills.