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Gangnam K-Star Road

강남 케이스타 로드(한류스타거리)

+82-2-3423-5533
5.0/1

Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 강남구 압구정동)

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K-Star Road is a special project of Gangnam-gu for foreign tourists who love Korean culture and hallyu stars. As the name implies, the shops and stores are frequented by the hallyu stars around Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Sinsa-dong, and Nonhyun-dong areas.

From the west part of Apgujeong Galleria Department Store along the 400-meter strip leading to the headquarters of SM Entertainment, visitors can see cute, stylized statues of famous K-pop stars like TVXQ, SNSD, SHINee, EXO, 4minute, Miss A, FT Island, Super Junior, CNBlue, and 2PM. Not only that, Apgujeong Rodeo Station is adorned with graffiti art, as well as walls and floors decorated with artwork and special name plaques of hallyu stars.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3423-5533 (Korean)

Updated 2016.05.03

Tour Course Information

Sightseeing Tip: Start from explore Apgujeong-dong, Cheongdam-dong, Dosandae-ro Road, then Garosu-gil Street.

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[Subway]
Get off at Apgujeong-Rodeo Station (Bundang Line), Exit 2.

Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line B Apgujeong Rodeo (압구정로데오) - 64.5m
Subway Line 3 Apgujeong (압구정) - 1122.2m
Subway Line B Gangnam-gu Office (강남구청) - 1166.5m
Subway Line 7 Gangnam-gu Office (강남구청) - 1166.5m
Subway Line 7 Cheongdam (청담) - 1417.4m
Subway Line 7 Hakdong (학동) - 1714.4m
Subway Line B Seoul Forest (서울숲) - 1799.8m
Subway Line 9 Seonjeongneung (선정릉) - 1868.9m
Subway Line B Seonjeongneung (선정릉) - 1868.9m
Subway Line 9 삼성중앙 - 1949.8m

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Buck2016.12.22

K-POPが好きなので一回行ってみました。可愛いキャラクターがいて一緒に写真も撮りました。

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Mother's Office Seoul > Itaewon・Hannam・Yongsan Mother’s Office in Cheongdam-dong serves up homemade, European-style burgers made using Angus beef patties, fresh-baked ciabatta buns, and flavorful sauces. Other available menu items include pasta, salad, and a selection of desserts.	144m
Studio J(JYP Entertainment) Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Studio J is a bar that was created by collaboration between JYP Entertainment and a famous bar in the Chungdam District called Y1975. The bar is setup with a live stage where you can enjoy many varieties of music and new sights; for instance, the LED lights, the stairway, and the grand interior are	168m
Mandujip Seoul > Garosu-gil・Sinsa Mandujip has operated for 30 years, offering simple and neat Pyeongan-do-style mandu guk (dumpling soup).	203m
Kojima Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Park Gyeong Jae's dedication and passion for fresh ingredients play a key role in offering an excellent sushi experience at Kojima.	213m
Cafe74 Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Featured in the New York Times in 2004, Cafe74 is a trendy restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, with an elegant interior and many famous faces as regulars.	222m
Jung Sikdang Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Jung Sik Dang (정식당) is a Korean restaurant launched by a chef who studied and worked in the U.S. and Spain. The restaurant introduces a new concept of Korean cuisine, offering new items that break away from the stereotypes of Korean cooking with avant-garde presentation and cooking methods and	225m
Gaehwaok Seoul > Garosu-gil・Sinsa Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Korea at our restaurant, nestled in the vibrant district of Gangnam, where traditional flavors meet modern elegance. Our star attraction, the much-celebrated bulgogi, transcends the ordinary, transforming premium-grade beef into a tantalizing masterp	225m
Gaehwaok Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam This restaurant specializes in tasty bulgogi served in an attractive atmosphere. Lightly spiced, and a high-grade beef, bulgogi is cooked on a Korean-style brazier for optimum temperature and taste. Also famous are bossam, consisting of sliced pork and kimchi, and spicy beef and vegetable salad. A d	227m
Oh Tongyoung Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Oh Tongyoung offers fresh seafood dishes with seafood directly delivered from the ocean.	251m
Once In A Blue Moon Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Once In A Blue Moon is a jazz club offering live performances by top jazz musicians, a wide range of menus, and over 130 types of wine. Frequented by world-renown musicians, the club is also a popular shooting location for films, TV shows, and commercials.	264m

Galleria Department Store - Main Branch Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam The Galleria Department Store is well known as the most popular luxury-brand fashion mall in Seoul. Located in the wealthy district of Apgujeong-dong, the Galleria Department Store plays a leading role in today’s fashion industry, as it offers a wide variety of high-class brands. The Galleria Depa	128m
Boon the Shop Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Boon the Shop is a fashion select shop that has a passion for direct marketing lesser-known designer brands, and discovering new and talented designers. The shop’s exterior is designed to look simple/minimal; this makes/compliments the shop’s interior design, which is also quite simple/m	227m
Repetto - Cheongdam Branch Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Repetto is a shoe brand that specializes in ballet shoes. The use of soft leather soles, light leather and detailed stitchwork make Repetto shoes extremely comfortable. Repetto Cheongdam carries flats, ZIZI shoes, ballet shoes, bags and other products for women and children.	253m
Accessorize - Apgujeong Rodeo Branch Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam Accessorize is a boutique that carries accessories and clothing imported directly from the U.K. This cozy shop is popular among women shoppers and carries everything from cute earrings, necklaces, and clips to clothing, bags, and shoes. Best-sellers include seasonal items such as beachwear, hats, su	262m
CAOLION Cosmetics Seoul > Garosu-gil・Sinsa Established in 1995, CAOLION Cosmetics has been making hypoallergenic cosmetics for sensitive skin for 18 years. The company launched natural cosmetics for the first time with a 3-free principle: pigment-free, fragrance-free, and alcohol free. At the present, the company has developed products that	278m
Cartier Maison Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Opened in September 2008, Cartier Maison is the largest store in Korea offering Cartier collections. It is equipped with a customer service center and an atelier dealing with special orders.	285m
Pungwoldang Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam First opened in June 2003, Pungwoldang is a cultural salon for classical music enthusiasts. It's filled with music albums and houses seminars, travel services, and a café. There are over 11,000 music albums (classical music CDs/DVDs and opera CDs) and a diversity of seminars related to classical mu	288m
Mucha Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Mucha is a premium jewelry company owned and operated by Kim Jeong Ju, a renowned gemologist, jewelry designer and jewelry coordinator. The store carries fine jewelry under three brands - Mucha, Kiss by Mucha, and Mucha Arno, and offers custom-design services as well. Meanwhile, Mucha jewelry has be	383m
Biker Starlet Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Biker Starlet offers diverse bags with unique designs that can be carried to cocktail parties and clubs. The designers of Biker Starlet are involved in the entire production process, so customers can be guaranteed high-quality, innovative items. The shop is a must-visit for those looking for colorfu	430m
RARE MARKET Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Rare Market is a fashion select shop known for being owned by G-Dragon’s sister. The shop displays fashion brands that are hard to find in Korea, keeping everything up to date and trendy. It is known that “Rare,” which means hard to find in English, was given its name by G-Dragon h	450m

Figure Museum W Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam Located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si, the Figurine Museum W is a new concept museum that combines figurines, toys, and a theme park all in one. The museum showcases unique figurines for all types of visitors, including children, youth, and adults in order to help visitors enjoy and experi	221m
Cheongdam Fashion Street Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam The street from the Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store is lined with luxury brand stores and designated as the special fashion zone “Cheongdam-dong Fashion Geori (Street). Often frequented by celebrities, the area became a popular tourist destination for Hallyu fans.	451m
Chaum Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Chaum is a premier wellness, longevity, and aesthetic medical facility offering a combination of oriental medicine, western medicine, and alternative medicine as well as traditional treatment techniques such as medical spa, exercise, and food therapy programs. Instead of rushing people off to the do	547m
Park Ryu Sook Gallery Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Soon after its opening in 1983, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery moved to Cheongdam-dong, an uncharted territory back in 1988. Ever since, the gallery has played a significant role in turning the region into one of the most representative art places in Korea. The Park Ryu Sook Gallery mainly deals with mod	597m
Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial Hall Seoul > Garosu-gil・Sinsa Dosan Ahn Changho Memorial Hall was established for the purpose of sharing the mind and spirit of Ahn Changho. It opened in November 1998 to mark the 120th anniversary of the patriot’s birth and the 60th anniversary since he lost his life serving his country. On the first floor of the building	639m
Horim Art Center(Horim Museum Sinsa) Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Horim Art Center is located in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu. The Horim Museum at the art center is a branch of the Sungbo Cultural Foundation's Horim Museum. This museum has exhibition halls on the second through fourth floor, a museum shop, and a lounge. The building, themed to look like comb-patterned c	724m
Opera Gallery Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam Opera Gallery is a French gallery that has 11 branches worldwide: Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Venice, Miami, Seoul, Monaco, Geneva, and Dubai. The gallery features a range of tasteful collections ranging from the works of European masters to the modern artists of Asia. Preparation	763m
Coreana Art & Culture Complex Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam The Coreana Art & Culture Complex is the largest museum in Korea that is exclusively for cosmetics and was created to preserve and to promote beauty items and the make-up culture of Korea.Centered around the 53,000 beauty items collected by Dr. Yu Sank-Ok, one of the executive directors of Corea	861m
Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul offers a great opportunity to take a look at every aspect of automobiles. Each floor is designed with different concepts, and visitors can try various experiences regarding automobiles. A children's activity zone, an automobile museum, image walls, and more await visito	933m
Dosan Park Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam Dosan Park was built up in 1973 to pay tribute to Dosan An Changho’s patriotism. Dosan An Changho’s tomb was moved here from Manguri Public Cemetery as well as his wife, Lee Hyeryen, whose tomb was moved from Los Angeles.The area of the park is 29,974㎡. It has Dosan An Changho Memorial Hall, D	947m

Hotel Pop Green Seoul > Garosu-gil・Sinsa Pop Green hotel is located in Seoul’s Apgujeong area, a rising center of shopping, tourism, and business. A hotel that combines natural beauty with modern design elements, Pop Green is an all-inclusive accommodation facility with a range of facilities such as a 24-hr business center, wedding h	1.0km
Hotel Prima Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Hotel Prima, located in Cheongdam-dong, breaks the conventional idea of 'business hotels', and creates a new culture of hotels as a space for art. The lobby contains Buncheong porcelains and Korean folk painting decorations to give the guests a sense of the traditional Oriental style. Also, the buff	1.0km
Hotel Blue Pearl Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam Located in the commercial area of Samseong-dong, Hotel Blue Pearl features 77 Western-style and 3 Korean-style guestrooms. The hotel's proximity to COEX Mall (largest underground mall in Asia), COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, Korea World Trade Center and Bongeunsa Temple provides easy access	1.1km
Ellui Hotel (엘루이호텔) Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam The high-class "Eluei Hotel" is located at the southern end of Gangnam's Yeongdong Bridge. The hotel provides the romanticism of Mother Nature while catering to the businessmen with state-of-the-art facilities.	1.2km
Hotel Riviera Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam Hotel Riviera Seoul is a top-class hotel chain that was first opened on December 12, 1987, with the philosophy of creating a whole new hotel culture. The hotel is located to the south of Yeongdong Bridge in Cheongdam-dong, offering the convenience of the Olympic Expressway for transportation. In Feb	1.2km
Hotel Sunshine Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Hotel Sunshine is a first-class business hotel situated in the heart of Gangnam, located only 10 minutes away from the bustling business district of Taeheranno, the trendy area of Apgujeong, Central City, and the Korea City Air Terminal, conveniently meeting all of its guests' business accommodation	1.3km
Tiffany Tourist Hotel Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Tiffany Tourist Hotel in the upscale neighborhood of Cheongdam-dong features 43 Western-style and 9 Korean-style guestrooms at affordable rates. Guests may hop on a subway at the nearby subway station to access other areas of Gangnam-gu County for diverse commercial and cultural activities.	1.6km
Garosugil Homestay (가로수길 홈스테이) [한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality] Seoul > Garosu-gil・Sinsa Garosugil Homestay, located in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, is a domestic-style guest house. The owner, who worked as a Japanese interpreter for 37 years, established the guest house after his/her daughter’s marriage, offering guests the highest level of comfort and an excellent standard of communicati	1.6km
Always Like Home Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam	1.6km
Imperial Palace Hotel Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam Imperial Palace Hotel first opened on September 18, 1989, starting as a first grade hotel and becoming a superior deluxe hotel after 10 years in June, 1999. The hotel has remained the pride of the Korean hotel industry thanks to its effective management and improving domestic capital. In 2005, it ca	1.6km

Seoul Gangnam K-POP Hair & Makeup Salon by Cutloose Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Seoul Gangnam K-POP Hair & Makeup Salon by Cutloose Your Dream K-POP & K-Beauty Makeover Starts Here Step into Cutloose in Cheongdam and experience the same transformation loved by real K-POP idols and Korean celebrities. This is where you can finally enjoy the glowing K-Beauty complexion, s	427m
Culture And Nature Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Culture And Nature is a beauty salon which has been responsible for catering to many different celebrities, such as Son Tae Young, Kong Seung Yeon, Han Sun Wha, Gong Yoo, Kim Nam Kil and many others. A once widely-popular short hairstyle, which has been the trademark hairstyle for the actress, Ko Ju	544m
Coupon 10% OFF Jenny House - Primo Branch Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Jenny House is a total beauty shop with services ranging from hair and makeup service to nail care, foot spa and wedding consulting. Based on the know-how accumulated for 10 years, more than 70 artists provide hair and makeup services that fit each customer's individuality and reflect the latest tre	582m
Sulwhasoo SPA Flagship Store Seoul > Garosu-gil・Sinsa Sulwhasoo SPA is a place for experiencing the holistic beauty with Asian wisdom It is a place where Sulwhasoo realizes the holistic beauty with Sulwhasoo products, experienced therapists, Sulwhasoo’s unique rituals with Asian wisdom, and special treatment tools. Korean Herbal Medicine Drawn fr	670m
Marzia Healing Spa - Cheongdam Branch Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Color therapy harmonized with aromatherapy. Indulge in the best relaxation experience at Marzia Healing Spa Cheongdam branch. This traditional Korean practice is combined with top European aromatherapy techniques, delivering excellent results. Facial care, body care, scalp care, and men's care i	947m
A.H.C SPA Gangnam Branch Seoul > Garosu-gil・Sinsa A BEAUTY SERVICE PROVIDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BUSY MODERN PEOPLE The AHC Play Zone provides a different kind of service by fusing the concepts of a secret ‘play area’ for women and a ‘resting area’ where women can enjoy high-class beauty services. 【TRIPPOSE benefits】 1.	985m
Zakyntos Global Spa Club - Cheongdam Main Branch Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Zakyntos is a world-wide spa franchise, having 13 different branches in Korea and 15 branches overseas, including in Bangkok, Pattaya and more. All stores are directly managed and supervised by the company headquarters, offering the best qualiity service to their international clientele and keeping	1.0km
Whoo Spa Palace Seoul > Gangnam Station・Yeoksam Whoo Spa Palace is a luxurious spa facility using tradtional beauty care that was once used by Korean royal families. The professional spa services use high-quality hanbang (traditional Oriental medicine) herbs and the secret of royal beauty care that dates back for thousands of years. Main services	1.1km
Q Spa & Clinic Seoul > Apgujeong・Cheongdam Q Spa & Clinic has clinical and spa programs managed by expert staff certified in cosmetology and trained to handle the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.	1.1km
Hill Spa Seoul > Garosu-gil・Sinsa Hill Spa is a haven in the city, providing clients with a relaxing and comfortable ambience through its classy, fusion-style interior. The spa offers both oriental massage programs (based on oriental medicine) and western-style body analysis to tailor a personalized spa plan perfect for each client.	1.2km