CRAVITY's Serim and Wonjin visited Taekwondowon in Muju.

Located in Seolcheon-myeon, Muju, Jeollabuk-do, Taekwondowon is the world's only dedicated taekwondo complex. It's 10 times the size of Seoul World Cup Stadium, roughly half the area of Yeouido Island. It's the first Olympic single-sport facility where all aspects – competition, experience, training, education, research, and exchange – are possible.

Serim and Wonjin donned taekwondo uniforms (dobok). A taekwondo instructor taught them basic stances. "Taekwondo begins and ends with courtesy. Bow!" "Hello!" The two greeted loudly. Ready stance, punching, Poomsae Jang 1. "Once you get the stance right, your confidence really builds up," Serim said with a laugh.

They learned about taekwondo history at the National Taekwondo Museum. The name 'Taekwondo' was established by the Naming Committee in 1955. All global taekwondo competitions are conducted in Korean. "Start, attention, bow, break... these are all Korean words." "It's truly awe-inspiring," Wonjin exclaimed. With 213 member nations, taekwondo became the global sport it is today after the military taekwondo demonstration team began its world tour in 1959.

They rode the monorail up to the observation deck. "Wow, mountains. So vast, so high." The Sobaek Mountain Range unfolded before their eyes. Clouds hung over the mountains. "It's beautiful. So amazing." Serim took photos.

"How was your experience, from learning taekwondo and discovering its history at the museum to going up to the observation deck?" "I'm so glad we came. I feel like I'm leaving with a complete understanding of Muju's charm," Wonjin replied. "Even as a Korean, I feel like I've gained a new appreciation for the charm of taekwondo."

Admission to Taekwondowon is free. Taekwondo demonstration performances are also free (first-come, first-served). The round-trip monorail fare of 4,000 won is the lowest in the country. While many visitors are families, it's also great for idols like CRAVITY, or couples. It's especially beneficial for children learning taekwondo. It's a pilgrimage site that taekwondo practitioners worldwide wish to visit at least once in their lifetime. The same goes for Koreans.