19-05-2025
5 Korean celebrities who own restaurants
BTS' Kim Seokjin co-owns this upscale Japanese restaurant, specialising in seiro-mushi, a traditional steamed dish served in wooden boxes, with his brother. The BTS member reportedly helped shape the concept himself. And during the pandemic and his military training, fans continued to visit, drawn by the delicately plated wagyu, minimalist interiors and the chance to support his venture. 3. Leeteuk (Super Junior) – Meat-ing
Leeteuk is a man of many talents: singer, host and yes, meat ambassador, making him another one of those celebrities who own restaurants. Meat-ing, his chain of Korean BBQ spots, which you can find all over Seoul, serves quality cuts in a casual, buffet-style setting. It's the kind of place where you can overeat and not feel judged—just the way Leeteuk would want it. Fans love the chance to eat like an idol without the price tag of a Michelin-starred restaurant. 4. Yesung (Super Junior) – Mouse Rabbit Café
Looks like Super Junior loves producing celebrities who own restaurants. The group's resident crooner owns Mouse Rabbit, a multi-story café with sleek decor, strong coffee and walls lined with fandom flair in Seongdong-gu. Co-owned with his brother, it's part hipster coffeehouse, part celebrity shrine. Yesung himself has been spotted manning the counter and occasionally giving surprise acoustic sets. Come for the latte art, stay for the K-pop vibes. 5. ZM-ILLENNIAL – Jimin (BTS)
Becoming celebrities who own restaurants feels like a natural next step for many pop stars. Formerly known as Magnate, this Busan café owned by Park Jimin's dad is a pilgrimage site for ARMYs. With chic industrial interiors, buttery pastries and BTS memorabilia, it's a stylish hangout with K-pop lineage. It was rebranded in 2024 but still serves the same charm, just under a new name.
Also read: BTS anniversary: The best BTS gender-defying fashion moments
