Hongdae, a street where youth and art live and breathe
One of the trendiest and most vibrant streets in Seoul, Hongdae. This is more than just a shopping destination; it is a neighborhood full of art and youth energy. Centered around Hongik University Station, this place is a mix of cultures and sensibilities, and a variety of stores, including fashion, beauty, living, and stationery, as well as designer brands, select shops, bookstores, cafes, and restaurants, catch your eye.
There are always lively busking and dance performances on the streets, and the Mural Street near the back gate of Hongik University is a great photo spot for taking pictures or taking a walk. At night, this place is filled with lights and shows off another charm. Hongdae Club Street is also a famous place that takes charge of hot nights with the passion of youth.
Above all, Hongdae is a neighborhood that shares the ‘joy of making things yourself’. Every Saturday, the Hongdae Art Market Flea Market is held, and on Sundays, the Hope Market is held, where young artists’ unique works and ideas are actively exchanged. It is truly a gathering place of culture that ‘sees, buys, makes, and shares’.
You’ll regret missing it, Yeonnam-dong & Yeontral Park
If you walk from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station toward Donggyo-dong Intersection, you’ll come across Yeonnam-dong. It was once famous for its street of restaurants, but now it’s full of trendy cafes and unique restaurants where you can taste cuisines from all over the world. Exotic atmospheres and emotional shops are hidden in every alley, so if you walk wherever your feet take you, you’ll lose track of time.
The highlight here is the Yeontral Park, or Gyeongui Line Forest Trail, with its green tree-lined path. It’s a great spot to enjoy nature in the city, whether you’re taking a walk or having a picnic. You can even see street performances sometimes.
Treasure-like spaces hidden in alleyways
Hongdae is attractive enough on its own, but exploring the surrounding alleyways is another fun experience. The alleys of Seogyo-dong, which lead to Hapjeong Station, Sangsu Station, and Gwanghwamun Station, are filled with small and cute shops, making it fun to walk around like a treasure hunt, while the Yeonnam-dong and Yeonhui-dong areas have a more sophisticated and trendy atmosphere that stimulates your emotions.
Hongdae, a neighborhood that excites you no matter when you visit
During the day, there are shops and cafes filled with emotion, and at night, there are passionate music and people. Hongdae is a neighborhood that goes beyond simple trends and contains the ‘sense of this moment.’ No matter what you like or what your taste is, you will definitely find ‘your own joy’ in Hongdae.
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