SEVENTEEN Hoshi Birthday Cafe Tours and Fan-Made Goods in Korea

In Korea, SEVENTEEN fans actively celebrate member birthdays, with Hoshi's birthday on June 15th prompting numerous special events. A significant part of this celebration involves visiting themed birthday cafes (생카) where fans can acquire a variety of unique goods, often created by other fans or event organizers, which are highly sought after.

Fans embark on birthday cafe tours, visiting multiple locations like Cherish ('See You Soon'), Gallery Cafe Bias ('STAY'), Molly's Picnic ('Hanip Convenience Store'), and Diversity ('Hohwa Hohwa Bakery') in areas such as Hongdae. By purchasing drinks or desserts, attendees receive special benefits (특전) including paper cups, posters, lenticular cards, letter sets, pin buttons, fans, bookmarks, printed photos, paper bags, mini lenticular fans, and lucky charm photocards. Some cafes also feature lucky draws, offering additional items like heart ID card folders, ticket holders, or large novelty spoons.

Local bloggers express satisfaction with the quality and variety of these fan-made goods, often preferring them over official merchandise for their aesthetic appeal. They appreciate practical items like fans during hot weather and paper bags for carrying collected items. The experience is enhanced by well-decorated photo zones and the occasional pleasant surprise of tasty cafe drinks and desserts, contributing to a fulfilling fan experience.