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GOBOKII has been featured by Korean and Japanese media for reinterpreting Joseon furniture, Korean ceramics, and antique objects for contemporary life.
&Premium (Japan) | Dapsimni Gallery GOBOKII: Antiques That Blend into Everyday Life
From the "Seoul Travel" series in the Japanese lifestyle magazine &Premium. It features Gallery GOBOKII on Dapsimni Antique Street as a space that feels like a small museum.
CREA (Japan) | Tips on Choosing a Good Antique Shop from GOBOKII
CREA, a magazine published by Bunshun, introduces GOBOKII of Dapsimni as "a shop admired by antique enthusiasts" and shares tips on how to choose a good antique shop and incorporate antiques into your daily life.
The Naver Design Talk | A Treasure Trove Embracing the Beauty of Time: GOBOKII’s Atelier
The Naver Design Talk EP.13: A video featuring an interview with CEO Kim Ji-eun at GOBOKII Atelier on the Dapsimni and Janganpyeong Antique Art Streets, covering the aesthetics of antique furniture and tips for getting started with interior design and antique art.
The Naver | The Story of Antique Furniture, as Told by Kim Ji-eun, CEO of ‘GOBOKII’
The Naver interviewed CEO Kim Ji-eun to mark the reopening of GOBOKII Atelier. The article and video feature interior design tips and advice for those new to antique art.
ELLE DECOR | Antiques Are So Cool — GOBOKII Bridges Tradition and Modernity
GOBOKII is a newcomer to the Dapsimni Antique Market. Run by Kim Seong-ho and Kim Ji-eun, a couple who love vintage items, the shop brings together traditional Joseon-era furniture with Bauhaus and mid-century modern pieces under one roof.
Harper's Bazaar Korea | How to Hunt for Antiques in Dapsimni: GOBOKII
An article on how to shop for antiques at the Dapsimni Antique Market. It focuses on GOBOKII’s studio, which she has decorated to feel like a home, and her collection of ceramics, including white porcelain ritual ware.
&Premium (Japan) | GOBOKII Special Feature Archive
The "GOBOKII" keyword archive on the &Premium website. Introducing GOBOKII, an antique gallery in Dapsimni where tradition and modernity coexist.
Allure Korea | The Timeless Beauty of Antiques, According to GOBOKII, Owner of an Antique Shop
Allure Korea interviews GOBOKII, a high-end antique furniture boutique. We explore the couple’s curatorial philosophy and the charm of antique furniture dating back 100 to 150 years.
Marie Claire Korea | A Place Where the Mind Finds Rest: GOBOKII
Introducing GOBOKII, one of the key spaces in the Dapsimni Antique Market. It is described as a "space of respite" where objects from different times and places blend together in a strange yet peaceful harmony.
JoongAng Ilbo Picnic | Why Are People in Their 20s and 30s Interested in Antique Art? GOBOKII Opens a Gallery in Dapsimni
A Vicnic newsletter exploring the trend among millennials and Gen Z toward antique art, shifting focus from Seongsu to Dapsimni. It features an interview with CEO Kim Seong-ho of "GOBOKII" (the husband-and-wife team of Kim Seong-ho and Kim Ji-eun).
JoongAng Ilbo Picnic | Dapsimni, Hotter Than Seongsu: GOBOKII at Its Heart
A Vicnic article covering the Dapsimni Antique Market, which is attracting a surge of people in their 20s and 30s. We interviewed Kim Seong-ho, the owner of "GOBOKII" (run by husband and wife Kim Seong-ho and Kim Ji-eun), a second-generation shop.
JoongAng Ilbo | The Young and the Old: A Connection Through the Past — GOBOKII, Spotted on Social Media
An article highlighting the younger generation’s passion for antiques and introducing GOBOKII (run by husband-and-wife team Kim Seong-ho and Kim Ji-eun) as the most famous store on social media and in the industry.
Den Magazine | MZ Generation Obsessed with Antiques: GOBOKII, Owner of a Couple’s Curiosity Shop
A feature article in Den Magazine exploring the popularity of the Dapsimni Antique Market among the MZ generation. It introduces GOBOKII, a home goods shop run by a couple who love antique furniture.
SME News | Gen Z on the Hunt for Treasures and GOBOKII in 'K-Heritage'
An article about Gen Z searching for treasures at the Dapsimni Antique Market and the resurgence of "K-Heritage." It features "GOBOKII"—a name meaning "the joy found in old things"—as a second-generation shop.
Women's Economic News | "Old Becomes New": GOBOKII of Dapsimni, a Favorite Among Gen Z and Millennials
A feature story exploring why the MZ generation is flocking to the Dapsimni Antique Market. It highlights "GOBOKII," a shop opened last year by designer couple Kim Seong-ho and Kim Ji-eun, as a popular destination for the younger generation.
Gen Z Collecting the Old Future — Meeting GOBOKII in Dapsimni
An article exploring the Gen Z craze for collecting vintage and antique art. "GOBOKII," a space curated by a couple, is featured as an example of this trend.
Travie | GOBOKII: A Space of Sensibility on a Tour of the Dapsimni Antique Market
We’d like to introduce GOBOKII, a stylish antique shop located at the heart of the Dapsimni Antique Market tour route in Seoul.
JoongAng Ilbo | Exploring Personal Tastes and Antiques — GOBOKII of Dapsimni Saebaram
A JoongAng Sunday article covering the phenomenon of "GOBOKII," a young shop located in the Dapsimni Antique Market, attracting customers in their 20s and 30s with its modern displays.
The Kyunghyang Shinmun | Welcome to Dapsimni: Scenes Painted by GOBOKII
We spotlight "GOBOKII," run by husband-and-wife team Kim Seong-ho and Kim Ji-eun, as one of the new-generation antique shops revitalizing Dapsimni. We introduce a space where traditional Joseon-era furniture and mid-century modern pieces coexist.
Sisa Journal e | Dapsimni: The Hottest Spot Right Now—The Story Begins with GOBOKII
An article that identified the GOBOKII Atelier and gift shop, which opened in Dapsimni in January 2025, as a sign of Dapsimni’s revival.