Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

5.6Km 2025-06-19

84-3 Seongmisan-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-8150

Seoul Fringe Festival has been held every summer annually since 1998. The festival is open to artists of all genres, from dance to music and media art. Due to the open style and non-competitive element of the festival, artists and festival-goers alike are free to express themselves however they choose.

Ichon Hangang Park (이촌한강공원)

5.6Km 2024-12-04

62 Ichon-ro 72-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0551

Ichon Hangang Park is built along the Hangang Park in Yongsan. From the park, one can see the Hangang River up close, and one can also find sports facilities like soccer fields, jokgu fields, inline skating rink, water sports facilities, bicycle paths, as well as a nature learning center built around a restored wetland and a lawn. One can follow the Hangangdaegyo Bridge to enter into the Nodeulseom Island, an island in the middle of the river.

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This park was featured in the TV series "Sisyphus: The Myth" as the setting where Seo Hae (played by Park Shin-hye) reflected on bittersweet memories with her father. Its expansive grounds make it an ideal spot for leisure activities such as walking, picnicking, and cultural events.

Gentle Monster - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (젠틀몬스터 홍대)

5.6Km 2024-04-19

54, Dongmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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TEISTY BURGER (테이스티버거)

5.7Km 2024-10-21

67-11 Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Singer Tei
This is a handmade burger restaurant of singer Tei, who is famous for being a gourmand. The representative menu is the ‘KRAKEN BURGER’ with squid ink buns, squid patties, and tartar sauce. Crispy and chewy squid patties are attractive. You can enjoy the burger even more moistly by pressing the burger bun and popping the egg yolk. In addition to the main store in Hongdae, there is also a store in Jamsil.

Masichaina (맛이차이나)

5.7Km 2024-03-20

68, Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened by a former chef of a famous Hotel, Masichaina serves a hotel-style Chinese dining. The open kitchen style allows patrons to watch their meals being prepared. Cusotmers can choose set menus A, B, or C that include dishes such as tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), cream sewoo (shrimp with cream sauce), paobochae (stir-fried seafood and vegetables), and haemul nurungji tang (scorched rice soup with seafood).

Rolling Hall (롤링홀)

5.7Km 2019-03-18

35, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-6071

Rolling Hall is a cultural complex ideal for holding a wide variety of artistic and cultural events. It has hosted renowned international acts, underground musicians, and indie bands. Equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, the hall has the distinctive, liberal ambience of the live clubs in the Hongdae (Hongik University) area.

Audiences can enjoy musical performances in pop, hip hop, jazz ballad, and rock in an intimate atmosphere that is not likely to be found in large concert halls.

B-hind (비하인드)

5.7Km 2020-04-16

18, Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3141-7212

Cafe B-hind typifies a quiet, secluded place located behind the main roads, away from the heart of the city. The cafe aims to provide a space where people can take a break and enjoy conversation. Additionally, the "B-" in the name represents analog, which inspired most of the cafe's design concept. The cafe is decorated with a glass window, large chalkboard wall, a cozy exterior that fits the elegant interior.

"This Month's Sandwich" is also selected every month, providing great tasting sandwiches that add to the overall experience. Wine novices may also indulge themselves in a sweet glass of wine without the worry of being detected as an inexperienced wine drinker. Furthermore, B-hind is located on the streets of Hongik University, where people can enjoy the culture, shopping at the free market, or watching one of many street performances.

Salgoji Sports Park (살곶이 체육공원)

5.7Km 2024-03-20

16-18 Sageundong-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Salgoji Sports Park is located along the Joongnangcheon Riverside near Hanyang University. Its name "Salgoji" holds deep historical significance, meaning "the place where an arrow is shot" in Korean. The park features facilities such as an inline skating rink, soccer field, basketball court, and badminton court. There are dedicated bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways around the park. Throughout the year, walking festivals and mini marathons are organized, making it a beloved spot among cyclists. In the summer, an outdoor water playground is operated.

Well [Tax Refund Shop] (웰빙할인마트)

5.7Km 2024-04-22

57, Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Kangol - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (캉골 홍대)

5.7Km 2024-04-23

28, Dongmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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