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K-Pop Seoul Travel: Jannah's "Beautiful" Dream Come True at KING STUDIO

Discover how Jannah turned her Seoul trip into a K-Drama moment at King Studio's recording session.

KING STUDIO

19 Jan 2026 — 10 min read

How a Singaporean Goblin Fan Turned Her Seoul Trip into a Professional K-Pop Recording Experience

When Seoul Travel Becomes More Than Tourism: Jannah's Story

Most people visit Seoul for palaces, street food, and shopping. But what if your Korea Travel could include something most tourists never experience—recording a song in a professional K-Pop studio with the same equipment and techniques used by actual Korean idols?

Meet Jannah from Singapore, a die-hard K-Drama Goblin fan who decided her Seoul Trip needed to include one non-negotiable item on her Korea Bucket List: recording Crush's emotional masterpiece "Beautiful" at KING STUDIO.

This isn't karaoke. This isn't a fan photo-op. This is KING STUDIO's DIAMOND service—a 2-hour professional recording experience that transforms K-Pop fans into actual artists, complete with vocal directing, sound engineering, and studio-quality production.

Ready to make your Seoul Travel unforgettable? Book your DIAMOND session here and discover what it feels like to record like a K-Pop Idol.

Why KING STUDIO's DIAMOND Service is the Ultimate K-Pop Experience in Seoul
The 6-Step DIAMOND Journey: What Jannah Experienced
Beyond the Studio: Complete Your K-Pop Seoul Travel Itinerary

Why KING STUDIO's DIAMOND Service is the Ultimate K-Pop Experience in Seoul

While other Korea Experience packages offer dance classes or costume photoshoots, KING STUDIO provides something deeper: the authentic process of K-Pop music production.

What Makes DIAMOND Different?
✅ Professional K-Pop Production System — Same equipment used in Korean entertainment companies
✅ Dedicated 3-Person Team — Vocal Director, Studio Manager, Sound Producer
✅ 2-Hour Intensive Session — Not rushed, not superficial
✅ Unlimited Mixing Revisions — Perfect your track until you love it
✅ Auto-Tune + Mastering — Radio-quality final product
✅ Perfect for Non-Singers — No experience required, just passion

Target Audience:

K-Pop fans visiting Seoul who want an authentic Korea Experience
Solo travelers, couples, or friend groups seeking unique Seoul Experience activities
K-Drama lovers (especially Goblin/Guardian OST fans!)
Anyone on a Korea Trip who dreams of recording like their favorite artist
Aspiring vocalists testing their skills in a professional environment

The 6-Step DIAMOND Journey: What Jannah Experienced

Let's walk through exactly what happens when you book KING STUDIO's signature Seoul Travel experience—from arrival to walking out with a professionally produced track.

STEP 1: Meet Your Dream Team
The moment Jannah walked into KING STUDIO, she was greeted by Studio Manager Hee Jeong—warm, professional, and equally obsessed with the Goblin OST (instant bonding moment!).

Then came the introductions to her dedicated team:

🎤 Vocal Director Lucia
A seasoned professional specializing in emotional ballad coaching. Lucia's superpower? Finding the perfect balance between technique and feeling—exactly what Crush's "Beautiful" demands.

🎧 Sound Producer Aiden
The technical genius behind the console. Aiden handles everything from mic positioning to real-time audio processing, ensuring every note sounds pristine.

💼 Studio Manager Hee Jeong
Your coordinator, translator, and biggest cheerleader. She ensures the session flows smoothly and you feel comfortable every step of the way.

Why This Matters: Unlike automated recording booths, KING STUDIO's K-Pop experience includes human expertise—people who care about your voice and your story.

STEP 2: Studio Tour & Professional Equipment Introduction
Before singing a single note, Hee Jeong guided Jannah through the facility—demystifying the "scary" professional equipment that makes K-Pop sound so polished.

The Tech Tour Included:

🎤 Neumann U87 Microphone
The legendary mic used in top Korean entertainment companies. This isn't a USB mic—this is the real deal. The same model that captured vocals for your favorite K-Pop tracks.

🎧 Cue Box System
Learn how to hear yourself and the backing track simultaneously—just like idols do. Hee Jeong explained how to adjust your personal mix so you're not "singing blind."

🖥️ Control Room Setup
Peek behind the glass at Aiden's workstation—the nerve center where raw vocals become magic. Jannah saw the same software and hardware used in professional Korean studios.

📱 Communication System
The talk-back mic that lets Lucia give real-time direction while you're in the booth. "Take 2, let's add more emotion on the bridge!" becomes instant, collaborative art.

Pro Tip: This tour isn't just informational—it's confidence-building. Understanding the equipment removes intimidation and helps you perform better.

STEP 3: Vocal Training & Warm-Up

Here's where KING STUDIO separates itself from amateur recording services: We don't just press record—we prepare your voice first.

Lucia led Jannah through a customized warm-up designed specifically for "Beautiful":

🌬️ Breath Control Exercises
Since "Beautiful" requires sustained, emotional phrases, Lucia taught diaphragm breathing techniques—the foundation of stable vocals.

🎶 Range Check & Scale Practice
Quick vocal exercises to identify Jannah's comfortable range and where potential strain points might occur.

💧 Tone Quality Assessment
Listening to how Jannah's voice naturally sounds—bright or warm? Breathy or clear? This informs Lucia's directing approach.

🎭 Emotional Connection Discussion
Lucia asked: "Why did you choose this song? What does it mean to you?"

Jannah's answer? She first heard "Beautiful" during the iconic Goblin rooftop scene, and it became the soundtrack to her own love story. That emotional anchor? That's what would make her recording authentic.

Result: By the time warm-ups finished, Jannah wasn't nervous anymore—she was ready.

STEP 4: Rehearsal & Key Adjustment

This is where science meets artistry.

The Key Finding Process:

1️⃣ Initial Test Sing
Jannah sang "Beautiful" in the original key while Lucia and Aiden listened carefully.

2️⃣ Professional Assessment
Lucia identified that the original key pushed Jannah slightly too high in the chorus—causing strain instead of emotion.

3️⃣ Strategic Adjustment
Aiden lowered the backing track by 2 semitones. Suddenly, Jannah's voice floated instead of fought.

4️⃣ Confirmation Rehearsal
One more run-through in the new key. Perfect. Comfortable yet challenging—exactly where growth happens.

Why This Step is Crucial:
K-Pop idols record in keys customized to their voices, not the original artist's. KING STUDIO treats you like the professional you deserve to be.

This is why your Seoul Travel recording will sound better than home karaoke—it's engineered for your unique voice.

STEP 5: Professional Recording & Idol-Style Directing

Now the real magic begins.

Jannah stepped into the vocal booth. Headphones on. Neumann mic glowing. Aiden's voice through the cue box: "We're rolling. Take 1."

The Professional Recording Process:

🎬 Take-by-Take Approach

Unlike karaoke (one full song attempt), professional recording captures sections: verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge. Each section gets multiple takes for optimal performance.

🎯 Real-Time Directing
After each take, Lucia provided specific feedback:

"Beautiful breath control, but let's extend that last note by one beat."
"Perfect emotion! Now let's try one more with a bit more power."
"Your falsetto is gorgeous—use it more confidently in the bridge."

🎛️ Live Monitoring by Aiden
While Lucia directed emotion, Aiden monitored technical quality:

Mic technique (distance consistency)
Pitch stability
Breath noise management
Dynamic range balance

🔄 The Compilation Process
After 8-10 takes per section, Aiden and Lucia selected the best performances—sometimes even combining the emotion of Take 3 with the technique of Take 7. This is called "vocal comping," the same method used for actual K-Pop idol recordings.

The Transformation:
By the final chorus, Jannah wasn't "trying" anymore—she was performing. The nervous Singaporean tourist had become an artist telling her story through Crush's beautiful melody.

Hee Jeong, watching from the control room? Tears. (We're emotional like that. 😭)

This is the K-Pop experience global fans dream about—and KING STUDIO delivers it authentically.

STEP 6: Final Monitoring & Welcome Kit
The recording finished. Now came the moment Jannah had been waiting for: hearing herself as a real artist.

The Sweet Spot Experience:

Aiden invited Jannah to sit in the control room's acoustically optimized "sweet spot"—the precise location where sound is perfectly balanced through professional studio monitors.

He played back the rough compiled track.

Jannah's reaction?
"That's... me? I sound like THAT?!"

Yes. THAT'S what your voice sounds like when captured with professional equipment, proper technique, and expert directing.

What Happens Next (Post-Session):

📧 Within 7-10 days, Jannah receives:

Auto-tuned vocal track (natural, not robotic—just like real K-Pop)
Professional mixing (EQ balancing, reverb depth, compression)
Final mastering (radio/streaming-quality polish)
Unlimited revision requests (Want more echo? Less? We'll adjust!)

🎁 KING STUDIO Welcome Kit:

Branded merchandise
Session photos
Certificate of completion
A memory that lasts forever

The Final Product:
A studio-quality recording Jannah can share on social media, play at her wedding, or simply treasure as proof that she did it—she recorded a song in Seoul like a real artist.

Beyond the Studio: Complete Your K-Pop Seoul Travel Itinerary

Your Korea Trip shouldn't end at KING STUDIO. Here are Top 3 K-Drama & K-Pop locations perfect for fans like Jannah—all within easy access from our studio.

🥉 #3: Namsan Seoul Tower / N서울타워 — The Iconic Goblin Location

📍Address (Google) : 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
📍Address (Naver) : 서울특별시 용산구 남산공원길 105

Why Visit:
As a Goblin OST lover, Jannah had to visit the tower where iconic K-Drama scenes were filmed. The "love lock" fence, panoramic city views, and romantic atmosphere make it a must-see Seoul Experience.

Best Time: Sunset (4-6 PM) for golden hour photos
How to Get There: Cable car from Myeongdong Station or walking trail
Perfect For: Solo travelers, couples, K-Drama pilgrims

🥈 #2: Starfield Library COEX Mall / 스타필드 코엑스몰 — K-Pop & Book Heaven

📍Address (Google) : 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
📍Address (Naver) : 서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513

Why Visit:
This Instagram-famous library inside COEX Mall is surrounded by K-Pop entertainment company headquarters (SM Town nearby!). Browse K-Pop magazines, idol photobooks, and soak in the aesthetic Seoul vibes.

Best Time: Weekday mornings (less crowded)
Bonus: COEX Artium often hosts K-Pop pop-up stores and fan events
Perfect For: K-Pop fans, aesthetic photography lovers, solo explorers

🥇 #1: Seonjeongneung Park / 선정릉 — Hidden Seoul Gem for Peaceful Reflection

📍Address (Google) : 1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
📍Address (Naver) : 서울특별시 강남구 선릉로100길 1

Why Visit:
After the emotional high of recording at KING STUDIO, this serene UNESCO World Heritage site offers peaceful walking paths perfect for reflection. It's where modern Seoul meets historical Korea—a beautiful metaphor for your Korea Experience journey.

Best Time: Early morning or late afternoon (avoid midday heat)
Entry: Small fee (about $1 USD)
Perfect For: Solo travelers seeking quiet, history lovers, reflective walks

Planning Your KING STUDIO Diamond Experience

📍 Location: KING STUDIO, Seoul, South Korea
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours (in-studio) + 7-10 days for final delivery
💰 Price: Check official DIAMOND page
🌐 Languages: Korean, English (full translation provided)
📅 Booking: Reserve at least 1-2 weeks in advance

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing (you'll be standing/moving)
Your chosen song selection (or ask for recommendations!)
An open heart ready for transformation
Your camera for behind-the-scenes content

Perfect For:

Solo female travelers (like Jannah!) seeking safe, empowering experiences
K-Pop fan groups or couples wanting a unique Seoul Travel memory
Anyone checking off their Korea Bucket List
Aspiring vocalists testing professional recording environments

From Tourist to Artist: Why This Matters

Jannah didn't just visit Seoul—she became part of its music scene for a day.

Her Korea Travel included typical tourist activities: palaces, cafés, shopping. But the experience that brought her to tears? The one she'll talk about for years? Recording "Beautiful" at KING STUDIO.

Because when you stand in that vocal booth, wearing professional headphones, hearing your voice through the same equipment as K-Pop idols—something shifts. You realize:

"I'm not just a fan. I'm an artist too."

That's the power of the DIAMOND experience. That's why KING STUDIO exists.

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Ready to Make Your Seoul Trip Legendary?

Your Korea Experience deserves to be more than ordinary tourism. It deserves to be transformative.

Whether you're a Goblin fan like Jannah, a BTS ARMY, a BLACKPINK Blink, or simply someone who loves music—KING STUDIO's DIAMOND service welcomes you.

No singing experience required. Just bring your passion.

👉 Book your session now: https://kingstudio.kr/diamond
📧 Questions? Contact us through the website
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