SarangHello, a K-pop shop in San Francisco's Sunset District, has played a significant role in reviving the local economy. The store, run by Kevin Teng, Chesca Rueda, and Pip Reyes, opened as a pop-up in 2020 and has since grown tremendously. Now located in a brick-and-mortar store on 31st and Taraval, SarangHello has become a hub for K-pop fans in the Bay Area.
According to San Francisco Mayor London Breed, the store has contributed to an 8% increase in sales tax revenue in the Sunset/Parkside neighborhood since the pandemic.
The store's success can be attributed to its collaborative events within the Bay Area, new group comebacks, exclusive items, and fan sign events with K-pop artists.
During these events, the staff clears out the space for fans to meet their idols, making SarangHello a unique and special experience. Teng, Rueda, and Reyes, who are all K-pop fans themselves, never imagined they [+]
According to San Francisco Mayor London Breed, the store has contributed to an 8% increase in sales tax revenue in the Sunset/Parkside neighborhood since the pandemic.
The store's success can be attributed to its collaborative events within the Bay Area, new group comebacks, exclusive items, and fan sign events with K-pop artists.
During these events, the staff clears out the space for fans to meet their idols, making SarangHello a unique and special experience. Teng, Rueda, and Reyes, who are all K-pop fans themselves, never imagined they [+]
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Run by Kevin Teng, Chesca Rueda, and Pip Reyes, the store opened as a pop-up in 2020. In three years, the store has grown tremendously. SarangHello is now located in a brick-and-mortar store on 31st and Taraval. Reference: See here
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