Shiho Yano and mother draw crowds in Seoul wearing Hanbok

Shiho Yano and her 70-year-old mother drew attention from citizens at Namsan after wearing Hanbok for an outing in downtown Seoul. The duo, who were requested for photographs by passersby, also visited the Namsan Observatory to try unique desserts such as Chodang corn shaved ice topped with pepper powder.

Shiho Yano visited Namsan in Seoul dressed in Hanbok with her mother. This journey, revealed through KBS 'Fun-Staurant', centered on the mother and daughter's appearance in Hanbok and the interest shown toward them by citizens.

Mother and daughter's fashion in Hanbok captures citizens' attention during Namsan outing

Shiho Yano and her mother set out for an outing in downtown Seoul wearing special Hanbok. In the video, her mother wore Hanbok for the first time in her life, displaying a model-like presence near Namsan. Seeing her mother in Hanbok, which complemented her white hair, Shiho Yano praised her, saying she looked "like a swan." Shiho Yano expressed joy at her mother's appearance, noting that despite being 70 years old, she looked "like a girl" and even marveled that she "looks 50."

The Hanbok worn by the two drew the eyes of passing citizens. People met near Namsan showed interest in their appearance, and there were situations where they requested to take photos of Shiho Yano and her mother, who are foreigners. Shiho Yano described the atmosphere on-site, stating, "A waiting line formed because it was so cool." The scene captured global interest as citizens requested to take photographs.

Seoul scenery and unique desserts enjoyed at Namsan Observatory

The mother and daughter visited the observatory at Namsan to enjoy the scenery of Seoul. Shiho Yano expressed surprise at her mother's familiarity with the geography and the changed appearance of Seoul. Moving in Hanbok during hot weather, the two sought out unique shaved ice (bingsu) to cool down. Despite the difficulty of wearing thick Hanbok in the heat, the mother and daughter continued their outing.

The dessert the mother and daughter tasted that day was shaved ice made with Chodang corn. In particular, the unique method of sprinkling pepper powder over the corn shaved ice drew attention. Shiho Yano was surprised by the unfamiliar method of using pepper but proceeded to taste it. They continued their experience with unique desserts containing Korean ingredients by tasting 'Gamtae Caramel Bingsu' made with gamtae. She expressed curiosity about the dessert using gamtae, noting its good aroma and its similarity to Korean seaweed.

Regarding this experience, Shiho Yano shared her feelings, stating that her mother would have been proud and that she was happy to be able to provide such a special experience for her.

Source: KBS WORLD TV (YouTube)