"This is happiness" A picnic enjoyed at Namsan, Kim Hae-joon and his group's outing to Namsan

Amidst the full autumn weather, Kim Hae-joon visited Namsan with his companions for the first time in about 20 to 30 years. The outing shared by Kim Hae-joon captures everything from the steps toward N Seoul Tower to the scene of a picnic where they shared a carefully prepared lunch box.

"Namsan after 20–30 years," conversations continuing amidst the autumn weather

Upon arriving at Namsan, Kim Hae-joon expressed satisfaction with the clear sky and weather he faced after a long time. He shared his feelings, stating that he had come here after a very long time, seemingly about 20 to 30 years. One of the companions recalled their past experience as a Seoul guide, remembering how they had guided Namsan as the final course of a tour including Gwanghwamun and Insa-dong.

Various conversations took place among the group while moving toward N Seoul Tower. They reminisced about the scenery of couples attaching padlocks, which was a trend at Namsan in the past, to contain their wishes. The group spent time taking photos against the backdrop of the Namsan scenery, during which stories about the famous spots and characteristics of Namsan continued.

Self-prepared kimbap and jambon-beurre, a picnic at Namsan

After settling into a spot at Namsan, the group enjoyed a picnic with the lunch boxes they had prepared in advance. One member of the group presented kimbap and tofu rice balls (yubu-chobap) that they had personally prepared by going to an early morning market, while another member prepared 'jambon-beurre,' suggesting a meal with a Western-style brunch feel. In particular, they discussed the ingredients of the prepared food, such as pairing the jambon-beurre with cheese from Norway.

During the meal, a joyful atmosphere continued as they shared the prepared food. In the process of sharing and evaluating the taste of the kimbap and jambon-beurre, the group members appeared to have carefully prepared the food they brought. Enjoying the prepared food along with the scenery of Namsan, the group reacted that such time is indeed happiness.

Source: original video (YouTube)