CJ Foodville to open character exhibit at N Seoul Tower

CJ Foodville on Monday said it is opening a new character exhibition at the “N Seoul Tower” located in central Seoul, showcasing famous characters such as Hello Kitty and Marvel Comics heroes.

CJ will operate two exhibits — “Hello Kitty Island” showcasing diverse Hello Kitty-themed exhibits and activities and the “Ssentoy Museum & Showroom” featuring limited-edition animation figures, Marvel heroes and diverse spaces that utilize virtual reality technology.

“We decided to open this character exhibit to offer visitors to the N Seoul Tower a chance to enjoy popular characters on top of scenic views of Seoul,” said a CJ Foodville official.

In celebration of exhibition’s opening, CJ is holding a promotional event throughout the month of August. For instance, discount coupons will be passed out at the tower’s eateries while free gifts will be handed out to visitors to the exhibit on a first-come first-served basis.

Tickets to the “Hello Kitty Island” are priced at 8,000 won for adults and 7,000 won for children, while tickets to the “Ssentoy Museum & Showroom” cost 10,000 won for adults and 8,000 won for children. Combined packages for entry to the tower’s observation deck and the new exhibits are also available at the ticket booth.

By Sohn Ji-young (jys@heraldcorp.com)