Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

5.7Km 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.

Yoojung Restaurant (유정식당)

5.7Km 2025-10-29

14 Dosan-daero 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Yoojung Restaurant is well-known, despite being located in a side-street, thanks to its having been frequented often by BTS members during their training days. BTS fans will love seeing the many pictures and posters of BTS decorating the walls, and can enjoy the same dishes loved by their idols. Some of the stars' most ordered dishes have had their names changed to reflect this.

Hyanggieok (향기억)

5.8Km 2025-10-30

23 Seolleung-ro 157-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Making the unique perfume in the world
It is a workshop where you can create your own personalized perfume. A number of famous celebrities such as MOMOLAND's JOOE and CHUNG HA have visited. In addition to perfume, diffuser and candle one-day classes are also available. You can also purchase a variety of scented products such as fabric perfume and pet deodorant products.

ID Clinic Hongdae (홍대 아이디의원)

5.8Km 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.

Passi 0914 (파시0914)

5.8Km 2025-10-29

15 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Passi 0914 is an Italian resturant serving pasta and ovenbrick-baked pizza near the entrance to Dosan Park. The restaurant only has three terrace tables so reservations are a must. The restaurant was featured as a filming site in the drama "Celebrity (2023)."

Apgujeong Rodeo Street (압구정 로데오거리)

5.8Km 2024-03-18

Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3445-0111

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is a cultural street in Apgujeong full of luxury brands and multi-shops. It is a popular destination with significant foot traffic thanks to its convenient shopping opportunities, famous cafés and restaurants, and shops with unique interior design. This street is the place to experience Korean fashion and cultural trends. Nearby tourist sites include Cheongdam Fashion Street and Garosu Street of Sinsa-dong.

M Playground - Hongdae Branch (엠플레이그라운드 홍대본점)

5.8Km 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.

Kleam Clinic (클림의원)

5.8Km 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.

Forever Plastic Surgery (포에버성형외과의원)

5.8Km 2025-10-23

(5th Floor, Patio9), 742 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Forever Plastic Surgery Gangnam is located near Hakdong Station on Subway Line 7 (Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam). You can receive all cosmetic surgeries and procedures including facelifts, skin care, obesity, hair transplant, and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in one place. Our 8 medical staff with about 30 employees specializes in both dermatology and plastic surgeries. We can provide services in English, Chinese, Russian, and Japanese. With various procedures and laser equipment, we will guide you to the most suitable method according to your condition or recovery period.
Feel free to visit and receive consultation without any fee. In addition, we issue a reimbursement slip for refund at the airport refund counter.

SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)

5.8Km 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.

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