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Music Café
The more songs that
played, the more
I wanted to stay.
The more songs that played, the
more I wanted to stay. Perhaps my
recognition of these old songs is
an indication of my age—or a vivid
recollection of lazy, languid Sunday
mornings in my childhood when my
dad would play music from the 60’s
to 70’s while he cleaned his car.
But whatever it is, this cafe brought back nostalgic
memories when music felt and sounded so raw as it
conveyed genuine emotions and aimed to touch deep
into the hearts of listeners.
A PLACE FOR MUSIC LOVERS
Lined up and decorated around the cafe are vinyl
records, with their glaring, big, shiny black discs. The
subtle lighting, open windows where guests can look
outside, and moody atmosphere captured the spirit of
the old times.
By the bar is a library of LP records, or “long play,”—and
for Gen Z youngsters who might not be not familiar
with it—these are 12-inch, analog storage mediums
that were first produced in the 1940’s. Earlier forms
of vinyl existed as early as the 1800’s.
As a 90’s millennial kid, seeing and hearing vinyl
records is a refreshing experience especially here in
Korea, where most K-pop music heard everywhere
is made with fancy digital manipulations. It makes
even more sense that this LP cafe is found in Jeonju,
a city that has kept the traditional elements and
remnants of Korea’s rich history while coexisting
with the modern times.
By day, this place serves coffee, healthy handmade
herbal tea (Daechu tea, Ssanghwa tea), and by night,
it converts into a lounge bar that serves alcoholic
beverages like whiskey, beer, and other spirits.
The friendly cafe owner is always happy to engage
in conversations and will happily oblige your
favorite song requests. It’s a fascinating place
where you can feel the warm sunshine, warm
coffee, and soft music. Most importantly, it’s a place
your parents will definitely approve.
Address: LP카페소리, 전북 전주시 완산구 현무2길 13-7
13-7 Hyunmoo 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Contact: 010-2373-5863
Open 10:00AM-11:00PM, Closed on Sundays
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