Dojeon's Café of the Month for October was an easy choice. Let's take a look at why Crosswalk Coffee Shop has made it on our list! This café has made it as my café of the month for October for good reason. Not only does it have a catchy and fun name (Yes, it is located at a crosswalk) but the modern design and bright and airy space make it the perfect place to study, chill out, or get your coffee fix. This cute café has also received lots of positive feedback on Naver. Let's take a look at some of the great feedback. Every time I visit this café, I opt for the vanilla ice americano, which always seems to hit the spot. Crosswalk has also been dabbling in a range of freshly baked goods , which tickle my senses every time I walk into the shop and I think this is why I keep coming back! A great thing about Crosswalk is that it is located right next to several schools, a river resort, and a residential area, so there is always a steady flow of interesting people. For me, I love people watching, and the floor-to-ceiling windows let in all of the natural light, which makes it a great place to sit and sip my coffee, as I watch people walk by, and of course, I daydream and wonder what everyone is doing. The big natural windows also allow for the perfect place to sit and read a book, as well as creating the perfect working space. Since I work from home often, Crosswalk is a great place to come and work and watch the world go by. The prices at Crosswalk are competitive for the area, and an ice americano will only set you back 2,500 KRW (USD 1.85), which is a great price for the quality! In terms of the location, this place has on-the-street parking, and just across the road, there is a beautiful park that you can visit after, not to mention the peaceful Dongchon resort area in Daegu where there is a host of places to walk, amazing natural scenery and places to park. This café should be on your bucket list of places when you visit Daegu! Don't forget to tag us in your photos! and sample the delicious sweet treats offered daily! Let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. #Cafeofthemonth #daegu #coffeeshopreview #coffeereview #coffeetime

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When Kill Boksoon dropped in 2023, it became Netflix’s unexpected flex in the assassin thriller game. Two years later, Netflix thought, “Why stop there?” and delivered Mantis . This time, the spotlight shifts to a younger, flashier generation of contract killers trying to rebuild their world after the fall of MK Entertainment and its top assassins. Instead of a heart-wrenching mother and daughter story like Boksoon, we are thrown into a world of start-ups, rivalries, and plenty of knife fights. The story mainly follows four key players: Yim Si-wan , Park Gyu-young , Jo Woo-jin , and Choi Hyun-wook . Mantis comes back from vacation, finds his world is upside down, and soon realizes all are competing to become the number one assassin. Mantis movie poster (Credits: IMDb) As the murder for hire empire crumbles, the film leans more on layered competition and shifting alliances than on a single assassin’s journey , even though the title might make you think otherwise. But here is the million-dollar question: Is the film actually worth your time? Will it keep you hooked on a Saturday night, or will you be checking your phone halfway through? If you have not seen it yet, read on, but fair warning, we are diving into both the highs and lows of this Netflix spinoff. So buckle up, and let’s get into it. Meet the New Gen of Killers Meet Han-ul (played by Yim Si-wan ), aka Mantis. He’s talented, cocky, and fresh off vacation when he finds out MK has gone up in flames. His solution? Launch his own killer company (because LinkedIn clearly wasn’t an option). He’s joined by Jae-yi (played by Park Gyu-young ), his childhood friend/rival, who’s been struggling to survive after being blacklisted from MK. Their chemistry is on point; sometimes they’re ride-or-die partners, sometimes it feels like they’d kill each other for the last dumpling. Park Gyu-young and Yim Si-wan (Credits: IMDb) Mentoring them is Dokgo ( Jo Woo-jin ), an older assassin coming out of retirement, plus a random investor ( Choi Hyun-wook ) who’s more obsessed with Jae-yi than is probably healthy. The Good Stuff: Vibes & Violence The real juice here is the Han-ul and Jae-yi dynamic. Their friendship, rivalry, and love-hate relationship give the movie its authenticity. Park Gyu-young especially kills it (pun intended). Her performance is layered with anger, ambition, and vulnerability. Honestly, she steals the spotlight from Si-wan more than once. Park Gyu-young (Credits: IMDb) The review would be incomplete if I didn't mention Mantis; he is good at whatever he does. The action and the dialogue delivery were delivered on point. The action? Pretty slick. It doesn’t hit the highs of Kill Boksoon , but it’s still sharp enough to keep you hooked. The final fight sequence, especially, is a banger. Plus, the whole “young assassins hustling for gigs in a collapsing industry” thing is unexpectedly relatable. (Freelancers, we see you.) Yim Si-wan (left), Park Gyu-young (Credits: IMDb) The Flop Side: Story Struggles Here’s where Mantis stumbles. While Kill Boksoon had laser focus on one woman, one moral crisis, this spinoff tries to juggle too many ideas. Assassin unemployment rates? Shaky company politics? Side plots that go nowhere? It gets messy. Si-wan's Mantis , despite being the title character, doesn’t feel fully out. For most of the movie, he’s just orbiting around Jae-yi’s goals. Noble, sure, but a little hollow. Honestly, Jae-yi should’ve been the main lead. Lee Tae-sung’s direction is solid, and the film starts with the right hook, but it slips away into a half-baked plot. Too much information ends up spoiling the broth. Final Verdict: Should You Stream It? Mantis is like that scrappy younger sibling trying to live up to an older sister’s legacy. It’s fun, flashy, and occasionally heartfelt, but it doesn’t quite cut as deep as Kill Boksoon . If you’re here for slick fight scenes and killer chemistry between Si-wan and Gyu-young, you’ll have a good time. If you wanted the same emotional depth and tight storytelling as Boksoon ? You might leave a little disappointed. Yim Si-wan (center), Park Gyu-young (left), and Jo Woo-jin (Credits IMDb) Final Call Mantis is a decent watch for assassin-thriller fans, but maybe one you’ll remember more for the fight clips than the full story. Movie details: Movie Name Mantis Direction Lee Tae-sung Movie Cast Im Si-wan, Park Gyu-young, Jo Woo-jin, Choi Hyun-wook Original Title 사마귀 Mantis 2025 Writers Byun Sung-hyun, Lee Jin-seong and Lee Tae-sung Time Duration 1:53 minutes Let us know in the comments: did you vibe with Mantis ? Was it a yes or a no for you? #Mantis #ImSiWan #ParkGyuYoung #JoWooJin #ChoiHyunWook

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Discover Park Saeroyi's world from the hit K-drama Itaewon Class ! From Namsan Tower to DanBam's Streets, we take a closer look at the filming spots YOU MUST visit! Image: Itaewon Class Photo: Netflix Stop one G Guesthouse Image: G Guesthouse - Photo: gguest.com So this picture is instantly recognizable from Itaewon Class ! This graffiti covered building is the famous site where Park Saeroyi and Jo Yi Seo first met eyes! This spot is now a guesthouse, although if you head to the rooftop, you will embark on breath-taking views of Namsan Tower and the infamous Itaewon district in Seoul. Address: 서울특별시 용산구 보광로60길 14-38 Website: www.gguest.com   Stop two Angel Wings Image: Angel Wings - Photo: Angelwings.seoul.kr This is the place to take some insanely cool Instagramable photos with a graffiti filled background! If you head to the wall next to the stairs where Chairman Jang ( Yoo Jae-myung ) often appeared, you will be able to channel your energy into taking your own memorable photos, at the iconic Angel Wings! Address: (서울특별시 용산구 이태원동 116-18 Stop three Noksapyeong Overpass Image: Noksapyeong Overpass - Photo: Visitkorea.com This overpass is recgonizable from many K-dramas, and it is it the memorable sport where Park Saeroyi and Jo Yi Seo often met! Of course, beyond this it has now became a very popular photo spot among K-drama fans and for good reason! The stunning backdrop makes for some beautiful photos, with the view of Namsan tower in the background! Address: Pedestrian overpass in front of Itaewon Elementary School Education and Culture Center 서울특별시 용산구 녹사평대로40길 19(이태원초등학교 교육문화관 앞 육교 Stop four Itaewon Children's Park Image: Itaewon Children's Park Photo: Naver.com Now, its time to step into the eye catching Asiatic black bear slide, where Jang Geun Soo ( Kim Dong-hee ) apologized to Saeroyi, and also where detective Yoon stopped the spy who was following Park Saeroyi under Chairman Jang's command. This children's park, is more than just a park. It is a park of dramatic K-drama moments! Address: 서울특별시 용산구 이태원동 녹사평대로 46길 Stop five Baekbeom Plaza, Namsan Park Image: Baekbeom Plaza, Namsan Park Photo: Lewis Hooper Last up is the spot where the unforgettable kiss between Jo Yi Seo and Park Saeroyi took place! This iconic scene was filmed on the road between Namsan Park's entrance (towards Sungnyemun Gate) and Baekbeom Plaza. Baekbeom Plaza is perfect for a walk, offering stunning views of Namsan Tower and the Hanyangdoseong Seoul Fortress Wall, and this should be the concluding point of your Itaewon Class tour in Seoul! Address: 서울특별시 중구 회현동1가 100-115 Image: Itaewon Class Photo: Netflix Whether you're a die-hard Itaewon Class  fan or just looking to explore Seoul's vibrant districts, these iconic filming locations offer a unique way to experience the city through the lens of Park Saeroyi's unforgettable journey. Which spot will you be heading to first? Drop a comment and let us know! Make sure you're insured everywhere you go! Visit SafteyWing  for more details on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones whenever you travel! (Click on the image to get your discounted quote!) #itaewonclass   #seoultravelguide   #kdramafilminglocations #koreatravel2025 #visitseoul   #itaewonspots   #kdramalovers #kdrama

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