After 74 YEARS We Can Finally Go Inside...Korea's Blue House Blew Our Minds | Presidential Residence

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We were recently invited to film at THE BLUE HOUSE in Seoul, and what an experience it was! The Blue House is where the Korean president resides, works, and meets foreign leaders. The grounds consist of several buildings that showcase the beauty of traditional Korean architecture. Until a few months ago, it was completely closed off to the public for 74 years. We have always been SO curious what it's like inside the grounds, so this was such an incredible experience for us!
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After 74 YEARS We Can Finally Go Inside...Korea's Blue House Blew Our Minds | Presidential Residence

[@2hearts1seoul]

Hi, all. This video was filmed two weeks ago, and the upload schedule was finalized even before we started the filming process. We woke up this morning and were shocked to see the news stories on the horrifying crowd surge in Itaewon last night. The loss of so many lives is just beyond devastating. We’re honestly still trying to process it all. We want to thank those of you who messaged/DM’d us to check if we were ok. We weren’t in the area last night and are fine. Thankfully we were able to get in contact with our friends who were in the area last night, who are also ok. That being said, there are still people who are unable to get in contact with their friends and loved ones. If you’re in Korea or abroad and are trying to find someone, Seoul has set up some missing persons emergency lines: 02-2199-8660 02-2199-8664~8678 02-2199-5165~5168 120 Dasan call centre (multilingual on weekdays) Call 1330 with the name, age, nationality, and Korean phone number of the missing individual if you have a foreigner friend who went to Itaewon. on the night of Oct. 29th. This is for if your friend is still missing. Also if you are outside of Korea it is +82-2-1330. This number is for foreigners. Hearts across the country are very heavy today. Stay safe, everyone. 안녕하세요. 이 영상은 2주 전에 촬영되었고 촬영을 시작하기 전부터 업로드 스케줄이 정해졌던 영상이에요. 오늘 아침에 일어나서 세라와 저 둘 다 이태원 뉴스를 접하고 충격에 할말을 잃었어요. 저희의 지인들에게도 모두 연락해 보았고 또 저희의 안부를 묻는 메세지도 시청자분들로부터 많이 받았어요. 저희는 괜찮습니다. 현재까지 연락이 안되시는 분들이 있다는 소식을 들어 국내외 분들을 위해 연결을 할 수 있는 번호도 남기겠습니다. 02-2199-8660 02-2199-8664~8678 02-2199-5165~5168 120 다산콜센터 (평일엔 외국어도 가능합니다) 혹시라도 당시에 이태원에 계셨던 분들 모두 아무일이 없으셨길 간절히 바랍니다

[@araverse]

Thanks for sharing. What a day!

[@tamarabutler7672]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this tragedy. Our hearts are heavy for all who have lost a loved one.

[@angeladevoted]

You guys , as soon as I saw the news reports immediately thought of you both. Praying you weren't there. So thankful you are safe. Thinking of you both during this difficult time and praying for all the people who were hurt and the family's who lost loved ones and those suffering from this tragedy. 🙏 💔 So sorry 🥺

[@ctgctg1]

My thoughts and prayers go to the families who were affected by this tragedy. So sorry.

[@ginapino2857]

So sorry to hear this….So tragic….

[@inbetweenworlds]

My thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tragic Itaewon stampede.

[@mindysmom6132]

Wowwwww! Sarah and Kyuho! To be invited by the Korean Government to visit and show us the inside of the Blue House! You’re IT! You’ve both worked so hard at your craft and you’ve let us live vicariously through your videos. I’m sooooo happy for you both! Thank you for sharing this amazing location, as you’ve walked where your Presidents have walked and lived. It’s absolutely stunning! Honestly, thank you! Please take care! Continued prayers for Seoul and the victims of the Itaewon tragedy. 🙏❤️🙏

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you so much 🥹❤️ It was an incredible experience and we’re honored to have been invited ❤️

[@rayejin]

What an amazing opportunity! You both put in so much effort to film and edit this. Amidst the tragedy that we've watched unfold over the weekend in Seoul, it feels good to be able to watch such a calm and beautiful video to remind us of all that we should be grateful for in life. Our thoughts are with everyone in Korea during this time and thank you both for your continued positivity!

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you so much. That really means a lot coming from you two, as we’ve always admired your videos and filming style ❤️ Glad to see you getting settle in Minnesota-hope you’re enjoying a beautiful fall there 🍂

[@user-qf5up4er1p]

Kyuho. I served 3 yrs in Korea in the USAF and it was a privilege to be there. I'm glad for the experience. Love the Korean people. Best wishes

[@2hearts1seoul]

Wow, so glad you hear you had such a great experience in Korea :)

[@arcie3716]

The blue house is so beautiful. I still wonder how much of the former residence you can explore

[@araverse]

Watching the Itaewon news all day I've been in a very difficult and shocked state of mind. This video is very therapeutic and I feel it came out in the right time. Hope you both are well and safe at a time like this. Sending love ❤️.

[@2hearts1seoul]

❤️🇰🇷

[@user-qf5up4er1p]

I didn't realize blue house was so large. Thank you for the video

[@dare1969]

So glad you both are alright. My heart goes out to all if the people affected from the tragedy this weekend.❤

[@mollyjames9534]

Hey you guys, I am so sorry to hear about what happened in Korea, I hope your loved ones and friends are okay. Take care, it must be incredibly shocking and hard to process right now. I felt the same way hearing what happened in Uvalde in my country in May of 2022. This kind of stuff is just horrible. Please take however much time you need to heal and I wish you good health and especially good health for your Korean loved ones.

[@cherylschaeffer7832]

This video was amazing. The colors are amazing and I'm sure Kyuho especially appreciated it. Loved that you found a cat there LOL (Hope Beemo is doing well). It's breathtaking. I think the Korean government picked the right influencers to have do this.

[@marenhumblebee2736]

Thank you so much for this video. The sad news from Korea last night were so devastating. I am glad you uploaded this calm and serene video, which gives a lot of hope. So sad this horrible accident happened in Itaewon.

[@morningcalmrisingsun]

I always wanted to visit there because my great grandfather served in the blue house as a senator, I believe. His name should be there.

[@debcokinis]

Beautiful and clean City! Thanks for sharing! 🌎😃

[@Isabella1680]

I never thought of adding the Blue House to my vacation schedule, but after watching your video I definitely want to visit too. It's so very beautiful on video, it must be mindblowing in real life, especially the President's home, so so beautiful. Oh and the government building, the painting of Korea with it's mountains, that was most impressive, wow.

[@JoeChanTV]

This is one of the most beautiful Government Residences I have seen, very traditional with lovely colours. Huge contrast to the many majestic looking ones in other places, both intimate and dignified at the same time.

[@2hearts1seoul]

‘Intimate and dignified’, perfectly put 🍂

[@tjohannam]

What a beautiful vlog! Thanks for taking us along. ✨

[@sharonrafter9534]

Stunning. I would not get any work done living there, I would be soooo relaxed. But I would be very happy. Hello to Beemo.

[@nonidagoo1]

My prayers goes out to the people and their family 🙏🏻 . Glad to hear you guys are safe . Wow ! 🤩, what an honor it must feel to get to film & explore Korea’s Blue House .

[@mariagonzales5432]

Thanks for the tour guys!

[@juliegoodwin6850]

What a beautiful video, thanks so much to you both for sharing!

[@tamarabutler7672]

This was a beautiful video. What an honor for you to do a tour. A definite must for my bucket list.

[@Isabella1680]

Also, and not to forget, I hope the injured people will recover quickly. My deep condolences to the families. May the victims rest in peace 🙏😔

[@millieatcentralcagarden9764]

You both did a wonderful job showing the viewers the Blue house. You both are so good in explaining the history and captured the grounds of the whole facility. Prayers to all the folks in Korea now during the tragedy.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you so much. We were quite nervous we wouldn’t be able to truly do this beautiful place justice-you just have to be there. ❤️

[@nerd26373]

The Blue House looks immaculate. Keep the good work on your channel. More blessings to the both of you and this channel.

[@2hearts1seoul]

The entire grounds are so beautiful 🇰🇷 Thank you for the kind words ❤️

[@sandrac1313]

Wow.What an honor,to be allowed to film there.just wonderful. Such sad news though.Thoughts are for all those who lost friends and family.❤

[@littlsuprstr]

Very cool footage! Way more impressive inside than I thought it would be.

[@leigh459]

Looks amazing. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Amazing!!!

[@shmickyshmoe]

Thank you for the beautiful tour!!! The traditional form of architecture is wonderful! The grounds were also so very refreshing and peaceful!! Really love this type of content😀. The super tasty lunch you had looked great too. Have a safe week🙏🏻

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you ❤️ The traditional architecture was so beautiful, and it was amazing to see on that scale (all those roof tiles!).

[@victoiredl4571]

Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us, this is so beautiful! And congrats on the partnership, so proud of you guys 💜 Much love to you two and Beemo as well 😘

[@christinekim361]

I didn't realize how beautiful and magnificent the Blue House would be. Thank you guys for sharing your fantastic experience with us. Not only the inside but the landscape as well. I too was inquisitive about what it looked like inside. How is Beemo doing? 😻

[@2hearts1seoul]

We weren’t prepared for how magnificent it would be ✨ Luckily Beemo has a good week (it’s usually up and down).

[@HP-ql4wc]

It's very nice of the South Korean government to open the blue house to everyone. So much history lies in that place. Thank you for giving us a tour of a very valuable historic site. I am definitely going to visit on my next visit to Seoul!

[@gb4469]

It looks soo cool!!

[@thatguy9634]

I have been by the Blue House so many time and always wondered what it was like on the inside. Thank you so much for sharing your tour, it was so beautiful!!!

[@msdanaheart]

Incredible achievement!!!! ❤ so so so happy for you guys !

[@durgee3]

So funny. I’ve lived in Mexico for 12 years. We visited CDMX after the current president decided not to live on the presidential compound, Los Pinos. They opened it with reservations and we went in… it was surreal. We walked in a place we never thought we could.

[@joseromansierrachan]

I love the shots and the angles too much. Greetings from Yucatan

[@jadese33]

I just visited Korea for a little over 2 weeks, having been in Seoul for less than 10 days. I’ve been watching your videos for years now and realized how beautifully you both shoot the city! Having recently visited myself makes me appreciate your efforts and videos even more ❤

[@zanpsimer7685]

Thanks for taking us into the Blue House.

[@imarijade1469]

Thank you for sharing a part of your world with us. I enjoyed it very much.

[@dk___]

Love your music choices

[@jh-iw5eb]

Thank you for the lovely video. It was a welcome light during this time of great sadness.

[@catherinebeaudry5661]

My thoughts and prayers are with this nation in morning. I’m so happy to hear that you are safe and sound. Prayers also for the families affected by this tragedy. However, your wonderful video today has offset some of the despair I was feeling over this news. I loved seeing the two of you holding hands and walking at the beginning of the video.🇨🇦🙏🏼

[@janejameson8202]

Fantastic video… so informative and will be so helpful for when we come to Korea ❤

[@kdramaoma]

Thoughts and prayers to all affected by this tragedy. What an amazing opportunity for you two and we get to enjoy the tour as well. Thank you.

[@lynettelee9296]

Thanks so much for the tour of the Blue House. I am anxious to visit it when we come to Seoul during the Fall next year.

[@danban8155]

Wow, such amazing place with a deep historical and cultural meaning, definitely a place to visit! Thank you for this amazing video!

[@colourfulintuition]

What a wonderful experience, congratulations guys on this big project. 💙

[@victoriamctaggart]

This was absolutely stunning! I got chills from behind the screen and cannot imagine what it would be like in real life! Also, the little guard cat was just too cute!

[@lorimcclary9124]

Absolutely stunning place. Thank you for sharing.

[@skim4188]

Love it❣️it really captures all that is Korea 🤗 Never imagined it to be that beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@despinachristakis1050]

Beautiful place and you did an amazing job.

[@lillettepinkerton8557]

The Blue House is on my bucket list for sure. Korea was never on my radar until I started watching you guys. Now that life is slowly getting back to normal, I'll be making my plans.

[@nukem384]

VERY cool opportunity to be able to see the Blue House! I remember we passed by it when we were there. Looked amazing in person. But how cool you guys were able to go inside and show us around the premises! Thanks for the tour!

[@simonegallion9262]

Ohhh wow amazing 😍😍👍🏻😃

[@abcapple1986]

Huge congrats to you two!

[@purpleScarf12]

Thank you for sharing this piece of history and such beautiful grounds! I loved seeing traditional korean architecture as well - its so inspiring

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thanks for watching~ The traditional Korean architecture there was just so beautiful 🥹

[@katyschildmeyerksapparelde2441]

So beautiful! Absolutely a structure of art.

[@sueallan7896]

The buildings are amazing . So lucky to get the opportunity to look inside.

This was such an amazing video. I was really impressed with the editing and the music choices. So healing and therapeutic. Exactly what we all needed right now. I’m relieved that you are safe and I hope Beemo’s health issues will be resolved soon. Sending you lots of love and light from Sweden! 💜💜💜

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you-so glad you enjoyed it ☺️❤️

[@hanisazam1368]

it is really beautiful!

[@karenv525]

How cool is that, well I guess I need to add this to my list of places to see when I come next year. I love the old Korean architecture, so beautiful.

[@missdeath1990]

You captured it so beautifully, can’t even imagine how phenomenal it must feel to experience such a place in reality. Korean architecture is definitely something the country needs to preserve. If I ever visit , thanks to you guys this place will be on my bucket list. 100 points to both of you for perfect music and angles as always 🌟

[@dalkis1717]

So happy to see this video! I was there too 2 weeks ago!! So super excited and honoured to be able to visit the place. I dunno how to describe my feelings. It was crowded when I was there. Limited tickets were reserved for foreigners like me and I can only get my tickets onsite. It was truly a memorable experience for me!

[@jenster1190]

Guys you've really done an amazing job with the photography and editing with this one. Top of your game. I plan. to visit S Korea sometime so I'll add The Blue House to my list of must sees.

[@BegaW]

Wow, one of the best Blue House and Gwanghwamun tour video for sure. The Blue House is stunningly beautiful. Thanks, guys for sharing. Warm regards, 🙏🍀

[@jasminee204]

What an incredible opportunity, and a beautifully vibrant video. I'll be visiting South Korea for two months in spring next year so will have to see if I can get on a Blue House tour. Glad to hear you and all your friends are safe. Such horrible news :(

[@2hearts1seoul]

It was such an exciting opportunity for us. Definitely recommend a visit to the Blue House-it was beyond beautiful. We’re so grateful our friends are all ok, but so heartbreaking that so many lost their lives.

[@christinas8596]

What a beautiful tour! For sure will put it on my list of place to visit in Korea! The videography was wonderful but I also feel like you can't get the full experience unless you see it in person.

[@2hearts1seoul]

It’s definitely a must visit 🇰🇷

[@964964limkyung]

wow! amazing, beautiful Presidental house , just say WOW!

[@peterkimcpams9385]

Your content and photography are amazing!! The Blue House is amazing!!

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you so much! ☺️ The Blue House is such a beautiful place to film 🎥

[@hk.a.4818]

such a beautiful structure.

[@veritush]

absolutely beautiful architecture!

[@adriarcanine8100]

Wow!! So stunningly beautiful.

[@claylover9845]

Still heartbroken over the Itaewon tragedy but your video is soothing. The Blue House is beautiful. Thank you Sarah and Kyuho.

[@KIMSEOKDOMVLOGS]

So beautiful 😍💙

[@patriciad.7309]

My husband and I are so glad that you are ok, and we are so sorry about what happened yesterday. We wish all the best to the survivors, and condolences to those who have lost loved ones. We are also SO happy that you guys are getting more and more of these government jobs - you do such great work. We definitely want to come to Korea, in a couple more years though, so plenty of time to gather ideas from you! Take care!

[@nicolegordon129]

The Blue House grounds are breathtaking. The architecture is lovely. The ceiling is so ornate.

[@angeladevoted]

What a beautiful tour , and what an honour to be invited❤ Thanks for taking us along !😊

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you ❤️ It was such a great opportunity and an unforgettable day ☺️

[@bonnielennon8306]

Beautiful Seoul!

[@kleelee2670]

Stunning! chills up my arms ~ especially at the stair landing scene, ceiling design, the interiors architecture is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing.

[@2hearts1seoul]

We were blown away by the architecture 🙌 Thanks for watching ☺️

[@marilynvillarosa9537]

So Beautiful

[@kadariyoon6523]

so beautiful !

[@2hearts1seoul]

Stunning architecture!

[@joellow8605]

Yes Korean Govt! More sponsorship for this channel please! My family and I were in Seoul for holiday for 2 weeks. When visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace we stumbled upon the opening of the Blue House, unfortunately my wife did not have her passport with her and we were unable to get tickets to visit it. Thanks for your video, I at least get to see it through your lens!

[@virtuallyveronicka]

Is there any significance to the color blue in Korea? What a beautiful place. I’m always amazed at the traditional building designs. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@mrjinkorea]

I've walked those alley streets many times in Itaewon. I'm heartbroken over this. All those young lives who were just out for a good time with friends celebrating Halloween until the chaos began. I remember there was a stampede at a Travis Scott concert in Texas a while ago that killed some people. Things like this should NEVER happen, but I have accept that tragedies like this are a part of life. Yet it still hurts. Rest in peace to those who passed.

[@maureeno9382]

Absolutely gorgeous and sublime!

[@marygee3981]

☀️Beautiful video! Thank you🙂 Thinking of Beemo💕 Sorry to hear of Seoul Sadness🙏 prayers to families. Any videos on Winter comfort foods from your 2 cultures? 🙂

[@charlesbrenan6269]

The Blue House has been open to the general public since May. I was very fortunate to go there in July, although not to film of course! Much nicer time for you to visit though - love seeing it again! Avid watcher of your vlogs - really hope to come back to Seoul one day. Very sorry to see the awful event in Itaewon. 🇰🇷🙏🙏

[@cheryll8008]

Beautiful video as always. My thoughts & prayers to the victims of the Itaewon tragedy. 🙏🏼

[@elyse3884]

Congratulations on being invited to tour and film the Blue House. It was amazing touring the grounds with you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍. My heart is shattered for all those that lost their lives, as well as the injured, in the recent Itaewon tragedy. I will continue to pray for the families of the victims. 🙏😭😭😭 I am so happy to learn you and your friends are OK. Hopefully Beemo is doing well. 😺

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you ❤️ We feel so lucky to have had that experience. We’re still in total shock about the horrible incident in Itaewon…our hearts are broken for those young people and their families.

[@nessela]

BEAUTIFUL..... glad you guys are ok after the horrible accident in Seoul , so sad this even had to happen.

[@zillsburyy1]

when i was there in 2018 i could barely get close to it

[@cozzy8910]

Very beautiful 💙💚💜

[@LK-rt9cb]

Thank you for this video and for your message re the tragedy in Itaewon. The one thing I wish you had included in your coverage of The Blue House is a shot of the gallery of presidential portraits from the opposite angle, to show the one female president. It’s something we, in the United States, are still waiting for.

[@naomiaki2962]

Saddened by the horrific news. Praying for all touched by this tragedy😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️. Praying for South Korea💔

[@velyvely6479]

so so beautiful! I always loved the view of the blue roof and the mountain behind it! such a cute mountain haha I was wondering why the new PM decided not to live there?

[@taeminstrash]

Definitely cooler than the tour you get at the US White House 😂 such amazing architecture!

[@patriciabunye6784]

I was in Busan and Seoul recently and did not know in advance that it is now possible to tour the Blue House. Otherwise, I would have made arrangements. Had to be content with taking photos from the street (from where those sculptures are) until the police shooed our van driver away. Thanks for the marvelous video and for all that you do. Have been enjoying not just your videos, but seeing how the two of you interact with each other. The one of Kyuho discovering colors with his new glasses was particularly special. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone in Korea during this difficult time.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Ohh, you’ll definitely have to pop by the Blue House on your next Korea trip, then! And thank you so much for the kind words-that really means a lot ❤️

[@epiphadipity]

Immediately went to try to book a tour after watching this as i’ll be flying to Korea in 4 days!!! Unfortunately foreigners arent allowed to book i think 🥲