Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

5.6Km 2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Frientrip Co., Ltd. (주식회사 프렌트립)

5.6Km 2025-11-28

#G704, HEYGROUND, 115 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Frientrip is a wellness-based medical tourism service that integrates travel with personalized health management. It partners with certified medical institutions and trusted wellness providers to offer a seamless journey that combines check-ups, beauty and healthcare programs, and recovery experiences. KareTrip enables customers to conveniently schedule medical services while enjoying travel, providing tailored itineraries and on-site support as a comprehensive end-to-end service.

KstarROAD 한류스타거리 (KstarROAD Hallyu Star Road)

5.6Km 2024-03-05

394, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The K-Star ROAD is a place to meet the stories of celebrities who were at the forefront of the K-Wave phenomenon. The road features art toy statues inspired by K-Pop bands, such as SNSD, EXO, and TVXQ, while terminals next to shops help you find the fashion shops and restaurants frequented by celebrities. Moreover, the schools attended by the celebrities, houses in which they used to live, and other spots that capture their stories can also be found on this street.

ID Clinic Hongdae (홍대 아이디의원)

5.6Km 2025-10-23

10th Floor, H-CUBE, 140 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae ID Clinic is a specialized clinic of the ID Group, backed by over 20 years of expertise in facial contouring surgery, skin treatments, and petit procedures. With a deep understanding of facial anatomy, we provide safe and precise treatments, offering a wide range of customized solutions such as lifting, Botox, fillers, and lasers to create natural and harmonious beauty.

Kleam Clinic (클림의원)

5.7Km 2025-10-23

3F, 141 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Kleam Clinic is a leader in K-beauty innovation, and they discover the unique, radiant beauty of customers from around the globe.
Kleam Clinic is sought after by many customers as it is known for its excellent procedural competence, honest pricing, and use of genuine products. Additionally, the clinic provides interpretation services in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai for international clients. Additionally, the clinic offers airport pick-up and drop-off services, hotel bookings, and tax-free services, allowing foreign visitors a hassle-free one-stop procedure.
The clinic is open from Monday through Sunday so patients can conveniently get consultations on holidays as well.

M Playground - Hongdae Branch (엠플레이그라운드 홍대본점)

5.7Km 2024-09-05

94 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

M Playground is a casual boutique brand known for its signature exterior design of blue shipping containers. The shop does its best to present the latest fashion trends and the hip, street vibe found exclusively in Hongdae. Most visitors range in age between teens and young adults in their 30s, looking for trending clothing, accessories, and other products.

DM Plastic Surgery (디엠성형외과)

5.7Km 2025-12-09

(2nd Floor), 158 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

DM Plastic Surgery is a clinic run by a doctor from Yonsei University College of Medicine, the first university in Korea to establish a plastic surgery department.
As a former professor of plastic surgery at Severance Hospital of Yonsei University College of Medicine for 16 years and a board member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the chief director of DM is always striving to be a model in the medical industry. We promise to spare no effort, guided by the tenet of diligence and sincerity, to advance plastic surgery technology in Korea and to fulfill our responsibilities as plastic surgeons.

Nodeul Island (노들섬)

5.7Km 2024-11-01

445 Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Nodeul Island seems like an island floating in the middle of the Hangang River. The island was opened to the public in 2012 as a recreational area while preserving most of its original form. In 2019, the island was equipped with more facilities to serve as a cultural entertainment spot to the public.

SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)

5.7Km 2025-11-05

18, Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'BLACKPINK HOUSE' filming location
In the past, it was a Hello Kitty cafe, but it was renovated and used as accommodation when BLACKPINK's first reality content, 'BLACKPINK HOUSE' was filmed. Currently, it is operated as an exhibition experience and cafe for Sanrio characters. The inside and outside of the two-story building in pastel colors are full of Sanrio characters. You must make a reservation in advance to enter the cafe on the second floor. You can visit and purchase at the MD Shop on the 1st floor without a separate reservation.

Chosun Hwaro Gui (조선화로구이)

5.8Km 2025-10-30

5, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

BIGBANG's favorite meat restaurant
It is a restaurant specializing in charcoal grill that celebrities from YG Entertainment often visit. Autographs of celebrities including BIGBANG adorn the walls, and it is always full of customers. Only 1++ grade Korean Beef and domestic Pork are used, so the taste is guaranteed. Boneless Korean Galbi are the most popular, and Grilled Marinated Pork Galbi are also a steady seller. All of the Kimchi and side dishes are made with care, and the Galbi Soup for meals is also delicious.

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