Gangnam Place

Positive Hotel Beauty Grocery

A beauty food culture space for busy modern people. Positive Hotel’s unique cura...

Grandciel

Grand Ciel is an authentic Tuscan-style restaurant serving home-style Italian cu...

Haap

Hap is a rice cake cafe run by the chef of Yongjun Bae’s Korean restaurant ‘Kosh...

My Ssong

My Song is an American casual dining restaurant and cafe where you can enjoy a b...

Gospheres Apgujeong Flagship Store

The first flagship store of GoSphere, a brand that received attention as it was...

Nuance

Nuance is a flower cafe and wine bar run by a florist, with dim lighting and ant...

Sikmulsung Dosan

Small Batch Seoul

Small Batch is Melbourne's leading micro roastery. The recommended coffee is Fla...

Ansic (Sanctuary) Restaurant

This is ‘Food Therapy Total Cuisine’ operated by Dr. Lee Ki-ho, a family medicin...

Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall

At the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial within Dosan Park, a large banner first catch...

Miel

Miel is a gallery café run by an owner who majored in art, and the works on disp...

Hotel De And You

Hotel D&U makes you feel like you are in a small hotel in Europe. As it is a bra...

Smoke

I think it could be said that this is a typical bar that only people in the know...

Samseong-ri Earthen Fortress, Apgujeongji & Seunggwapyeong Site

Could you believe that a Baekje earthen fortress once stood around Yeongdong-dae...

People of Gangnam #1: Lee Sang-bong, Fashion Designer

"Gangnam has now established itself as a culture rather than a city. The word Gangnam itself has already become a brand...

Melt (formerly I'm C)

A magical shaved ice restaurant that even makes girl group Girls' Generation, ac...

Constant renewal in Apgujeong

If there is a chronicle on the history of trends, Apgujeong would be the publisher of such records. From the Orange Tribe in the 1990s to the Millennials and Gen Z in 2022, Apgujeong has witnessed over several decades the birth of the youngest, bright

Bar: Savoring Gangnam After Dark

In this day and age, even whiskeys are scoured for their age and production region. It is no rare sight to see bartenders dressed neatly in suits, solemnly shaving away at a ball of ice. Apgujeong-dong and Cheongdam-dong are host to a number of whiskey ba

K-Star Taste Trek: A Reality Food Tour ①

There is a proverb like this in Korea. ‘View of Mt. Geumgang Island after a meal’. Restaurants are probably the most important part of any trip...

K-Art and Cultural Tours

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Gangnam, where the fusion of cultural and artistic performances, serene historical parks, and galleries showcasing traditional Korean paper paintings creates a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. Explore t

Encountering art in your everyday life

It is a great blessing to be able to encounter inspirational artworks mere steps away from your home. Gangnam has a concentration of galleries, both big and small, in its Apgujeong-dong and Cheongdam-dong neighborhoods. Even the neighborhood stretching be

Experiencing brands

There are places in Gangnam that make you wonder if you've somehow left the district behind. We're talking about hanoks-traditional Korean houses. Hanoks are a slice of Korea's own unique beauty, hidden amidst the forest of high-rises. We recommend you st

Transformative Escapes Mood-Enhancing Spots for a Fresh Look

The beauty industry is currently abuzz with discussions around 'eco-friendliness,' 'naturalism,' and 'vegan' practices. In Gangnam, this global trend finds expression in the concept of 'clean beauty,' a movement that adheres to stringent standards. Going

People of Gangnam #5: Choi Ji-gang, Country Manager at Rapha Seoul

"Think back to the first time you rode a bicycle. Riding a bicycle is one of the purest joys you can experience in life...