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K-Burger Quest: The Top 3 Dojeon (Challenge) Picks and Why K-Idols Love Them!

The secret sauce of stardom! Here's why the burger reigns supreme in K-pop culture!



Image: Cha Eun Woo and Popular Korean burger - Photo: Reddit
Image: Cha Eun-woo and Popular Korean burger - Photo: Reddit & Koreaboo

Burgers are food that are loved pretty much anywhere in the world, and with good reason! For a long time now, burgers have been a "go-to" meal in Korea as well. In this article, the Dojeon team is going to focus on the ultimate Korean burger list and the secret why K-idols love them so much!



The Cherished "Cheat Meal" & Diet Culture


Korean idols are under extreme pressure to maintain a certain physique, often adhering to very strict, low-calorie diets. You see, when an idol is filmed eating a burger, it actually provides reassurance to their fans who worry about their idols not eating enough, thanks to the clever play on visuals when an idol eats a burger. Of course, for the idol, this juicy bite-sized burger is actually a rare chance for them to indulge.


The burger globally is a symbol of a "cheat day" or a hard-earned reward, making the moment of consumption much more meaningful to the audience, and in Korea, it is the same!



Global Brand Endorsements and the Hallyu Wave


The rising global influence of K-pop has led major fast-food brands to actively partner with idols. Iconic examples like the McDonald's BTS Meal or endorsements with other major groups drive massive sales and keep the burger at the forefront of popular culture. This showcases these fast food joints as a cool and hip place to be, and the collaboration with a K-idol is a money-making success for the brand. Let's check out this classic BTS collab!



  1. The Melting Pot


Image: The Melting Pot - Photo: https://www.eatstretchexplore.com/
Image: The Melting Pot - Photo: https://www.eatstretchexplore.com/

This place does what it says; it literally melts the most amazing blue cheese! Who doesn't love blue cheese?! For the Dojeon team, this spot comes in at number one, thanks to its Detroit Double Burger! In this burger, you can enjoy a great dining experience and, at the same time, devour crispy breadsticks and a pot of melted blue cheese as a side for your burger!


Address: 1613-4 Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul


  1. Yankees Burger


Yankees Burger is one of Seoul's hippest burger places, with chic art and a neon-lit interior! This is why the Dojeon team has put this place at number two! Their signature burger is the "Mullae", named after the neighborhood and featuring an oatmeal ciabatta bun and mushrooms dipped in truffle oil. The rich flavors literally hit the spot every time, and for a high-quality experience and photos worthy for social media, then this is the place to be!


Image: Yankees Burger Seoul - Photo: tastesseoulgood
Image: Yankees Burger Seoul - Photo: tastesseoulgood

Address: 서울특별시 영등포구 도림로 434-1 ☎️070-8849-0815


  1. Cry Cheeseburger



Alright, so this place won't make you cry because you are sad, but the cheeky name "Cry Cheeseburger" will make you cry thanks to their amazing flavors! The whole theme here is mostly yellow, which pays homage to the American chain In-N-Out, known for its smash-style patties. The burgers feature char-grilled beef topped with their signature, decade-old recipe, garlic mayo "Cry Sauce". They also serve loaded fries and offer "Protein Style" (without the buns) options for a customizable, classic fast-food vibe at an affordable price!


Address: 616, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06174 South Korea




Let the Dojeon team know your best burger in Korea in the comments below!

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