[2025 Seoul Shopping Mall] Travel Guide for AK PLAZA Hongdae (Updated Jul)

#IndoorDateCourse Buttershop Hongdae AK store is famous for its unique props and interior props, attracting the attention of young people. When you enter the store, cute props are neatly displayed, making it visually very enjoyable. Various themed products are available, so you can purchase everything from small interior props to daily necessities at once. In particular, the reasonable prices are attractive, making it cost-effective. The staff also kindly serve customers, and the overall atmosphere of the store is comfortable and pleasant. It is a place where you can feel small pleasures while shopping, and it is worth visiting at least once when you come to Hongdae. 📍Buttershop, 2nd floor, Aekyung Tower, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Digimon Adventure Exhibition 📍188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul ✔️Digimon Adventure Exhibition & Pop-up Store in Hongdae~ ✔️Anyone born in the 90s can time-slip back to their childhood. There are a lot of cute goods, but many of them are already sold out, so if you want something, I recommend coming early. ✔️After walking around the exhibition hall, you can take a picture with a Korean-only frame! #Domestic travel #Pop-up store #ak plaza hongdae

💜 Online tickets on my dates were sold out, so I took a chance to walk-in, and glad that I did! Held at the top floor of AK Plaza, the exhibit was a deep-dive into the colourful, inspiring world of Hobi: dancer, rapper, fashion king, and all-around sunshine. The exhibition was split into five zones, each one showing off a different side of J-Hope’s journey. Overall, it was interactive, colourful, creatively presented, with lots of photo zones. End off by penning your well wishes to Hobi. Packed with ARMY from all over the world, each entry at 35,000 won comes with 2 photo cards, and exhibition merch were also available for sale. The exhibition has just ended on 22 Jun 2025, and there are no updates if this will be touring. Guess the closing question is: “And What” is next for BTS? #summervacay #seoul #bts #hongdae

📍188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul ✔️I visited the Sakamoto Days pop-up store, inspired by the fun I had reading the series. ✔️The Sakamoto shop and checkout counter are impressively designed, allowing visitors to experience the feeling of actually making a purchase and even capture realistic photos of the scenes. ✔️The interior displays are neat, and the variety of goods available are both diverse and beautifully crafted, making it a great place to browse.

Do you like Hiroaka? I went to the My Hero Academia UA exhibition at Hongdae AK Plaza this time. Wow Actually, I didn't have high expectations before going, but I regretted not going because it was so well done. Romgok I was able to see famous scenes from each season, and the background music, lines, and everything was perfect, without anything missing. That Japchae..⭐️ There are places where you can't take pictures, so be careful in those places. I enjoyed the places where you can take pictures;) I wanted to buy goods like t-shirts and towels, but many of them were sold out. If you have a favorite character, I recommend going early. There is also a place where you can take a life shot with the character at the place where you buy goods. Since you don't have much time to choose a picture, you have to choose quickly and finish;-; That's why I took one picture without me, and only the character.ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Anyway, it was an enjoyable exhibition until the end. You should definitely go there too-! 📍Hongdae AK Plaza 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul ・Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 ・Nearby station: 2 min walk from Hongik Univ. Entrance Station #SeoulTravel #Hongdae #HongdaeAK #PlacesToVisitInHongdae

#HawaiiFlightEvent ⚓ The charm of Play One Piece - Play One Piece, located on the 5th floor of Hongdae AK&Mall, is the only official One Piece goods shop in Korea. If you're a fan of Luffy and Zoro, you must visit! It's a paradise of One Piece goods, from figures to key rings. (Tip: Operating hours: 11:00-22:00, Reservations recommended on weekends ⏰) 📍 Location: 5th floor of AK&Hongdae, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 📸 Photo zone - Take a picture with the Luffy figure and pirate ship display as the background! (Tip: Use the photo booth at the store entrance 📷) 🛍️ Things to enjoy - One Piece figures (₩20,000 $100,000), limited edition posters (₩5,000~$15,000), and a visit to the nearby Mofun Cafe. (Tip: New goods sell out quickly, so visit early ⏰) ✨ Make your One Piece fan's dream come true at Play One Piece!

#HawaiiFlightEvent 📖 The charm of Booksae Tongmunko - Booksae Tongmunko, located near Hongik University Station, is a mecca for book lovers with its cozy atmosphere and curation unique to independent bookstores. From literature, art, and travel books to vintage magazines, a space full of MZ sensibility! (Tip: Free admission, visit on a weekday afternoon to take it easy ⏰) 📍 Location: 3rd floor of AK & Hongdae, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 📸 The best photo spot - Take a picture with vintage lighting between the bookshelves and a pile of books as the background! (Tip: Use the window seat to make the most of natural light 📷) ☕ Things to enjoy - Reading books, Americano at the cafe in the bookstore (₩4,000~$6,000), shopping for goods (postcards ₩1,000~$3,000). (Tip: Make sure to get the limited edition bookmark 🎁)

#SeoulTravel I visited Coffee Bean Hongik Univ. Entrance Station Exit 8 branch, which is easily accessible and located right in front of Hongik Univ. Entrance Station. It has floors 2 to 4, and there are many seats, so there are many customers. I recommend Coffee Bean, which has delicious coffee👍 The seasonal menu, Seolhyang Strawberry Latte, is delicious with just the right amount of sweetness and lots of strawberries, so I recommend trying it. 📍7, Yanghwa-ro 18an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul ✔️Daily 09:00-22:00 ✔️02-338-9463

#AustraliaFlightEvent DetailedLocation: 190-1 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul This is the AK Plaza Hongdae branch, which is recommended as a place to visit in Hongdae. There are many and diverse stores inside, and there are many cute and special character goods, so it was nice to look around.

My friend lives alone in Seoul, so I went to Seoul to see my friend for the first time in a while ㅠㅠ I'm a senior in high school now, so I thought it was my last time and did everything I wanted to do. On the first day, I went to the National Exhibition without any problems. As a local, I've only been to the gacha shop in Seomyeon (I'm not even in my 50s at the moment) when it comes to gacha, so it was a whole new world. I regret not having time to go to the gacha shop in Japan, but I was able to shake off my regret at the National Exhibition. ㅋ The next day, I just walked around Seongsu Street to save money. I went to New New, but the keychains were only 2,000 won? 3,000 won? and there were a lot of other accessories, so it was nice. ㅎㅎ We also did an escape room in the evening, and since it was my first escape room in my life, I was really excited. ㅎㅎ But there was a mission where you have to go into a closet and grab the door, and as soon as I grabbed the door, I heard a girl humming a song, so my friend and I almost fainted... I successfully escaped and went to see the Black Nuns, which I had reserved for a late-night movie, but if the escape room theme had been ghosts, I might not have been able to go home after watching the whole movie… .ㅋ Anyway, I thought I could study more passionately after doing everything I wanted to do!!! But now that a month has passed, the taste of knowing is scary ㅠㅠ I’ve become a girlfriend (a person crazy about traveling) who is practicing it. Please save me #SeoulTravel

#IndoorDate Hello, today I visited the Biok pop-up store operating in Hongdae AK Plaza Mall! Biok is a prop shop in Hongdae with a unique sensibility, and this pop-up store was my first time visiting! I was surprised by the number of products they had even though it was a pop-up 🍀 And I liked the feeling of the vintage DPs that seemed to be casually placed here and there as focal points! It seems like a pop-up you should definitely visit when you visit AK Mall! Address: 2nd floor, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

#IndoorDate Hello! Today, I visited Butter, a prop shop that I recommend as a date course! Butter carries a lot of character goods in addition to design stationery goods! It has such a cute and cozy sensibility, so it seems like a great place to stop by with your boyfriend, buy couple items, and have a little fun! The dolls are so cute, and the store interior is great for taking pictures, so I recommend it 🥞 Address: 3rd floor, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

#IndoorDate Hello! Today, I visited Animate in Hongdae AK Plaza, which is full of various goods! If you like animation, it's a place that would be fun to visit and look around! My boyfriend and I also like animation, so we had fun enjoying it! It's also full of comics and guidebooks, so it would be fun to visit once for a unique date🎶 Address: 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

#JapanFlightEvent #2024WishEvent #DomesticTravel #SeoulTravel #EmotionalCafe #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent It's a pudding shop in AK Plaza in Hongdae~ I always saw it and passed by, but I stopped by because I was so hungry after walking around Hongdae a lot, and I was so surprised because it was so delicious✌️ I was so embarrassed that I even ate the last bit with a bowl, but it's a secret... 😁 -Caramel Custard Pudding 5,500 won -Chocolate Pudding 5,500 won -Blue Soda 6,000 won -Melon Soda 6,000 won

#JapanFlightEvent #HongdaeTravel #HongdaeAK #HongdaeGoodsShop #HongdaeAnimate #Animate #2024WishEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #SeoulTravel Just as there are Animates all over Japan, there are also big Animates in Korea! Of course, the Animate in Ikebukuro, Japan, uses an entire building, but the one in Hongdae has a lot of goods inside. There are a lot of people on weekends, and there is a One Piece shop on the other side of Animate, so stop by~

#JapanFlightEvent #FebruaryTravelSupportEvent #SeoulTravel Introducing Goemon, located right in front of Hongdae AK Plaza Animate~ After going around all the goods shops in Hongdae, I stopped by Animate for the last time because I was so hungry, but the visual was just like Japanese omelet rice, so I visited right away! My brother and I ordered the most popular menu at this store, the soufflé omelette mentaiko risotto😊 Mentaiko means salted pollack roe~ The soufflé omelette risotto with mentaiko must be delicious, right?!! It was so soft and delicious after one bite😚 I'm willing to visit😝😝

#favouriteitinerary At Bakudanyaki, you can expect a vibrant atmosphere that caters to both locals and tourists. The menu often includes various types of takoyaki with different toppings and sauces, along with options for other Japanese-inspired dishes and snacks. The presentation is typically colorful and appetizing, embodying the lively spirit of Japanese street food culture. Bakudanyaki 📍Address:190-1 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea 🕰️Business Hours: 11am - 10:00pm 💰Average Price per Person: 1- 10,000won #travel #couplestrip #seoul #seoultrip

I looked around Hongdae AK Mall, and it was especially fun to see various Japanese character goods including One Piece. It's a really fun place for animation fans! There were various products such as figures, dolls, and stationery, and rare limited edition goods caught my eye. I didn't realize how much time had passed just by looking around. It's a place worth stopping by at least once when you go to Hongdae! #JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #SeoulTravel

Omuseum - Berserk Exhibition - I went to see the first Korean exhibition of 'Berserk'. The Berserk Exhibition, which traces the 32-year trajectory of Kentaro Miura's art career that has been serialized for 32 years, is the third exhibition of Omuseum, newly launched by SMG Holdings, which distributes "The First Slam Dunk," "Haikyu," and "Dragon Ball." You can see the dark fantasy [Berserk], which depicts the heroic life of the main character Guts in a world where swords, magic, and monsters exist, in person at the exhibition hall. Location: AKplaza Hongdae 4F Exhibition Hall #Indoor Date

Omuseum - Berserk Exhibition - The first Korean exhibition of 'Berserk' is open:) The Berserk Exhibition, which has been serialized for 32 years and has been a trajectory of Kentaro Miura's 32-year career, is on display! This is the third exhibition of Omuseum, newly launched by SMG Holdings, which distributes "The First Slam Dunk," "Haikyu," and "Dragon Ball," and follows the previous Sakura and Conan exhibitions. Come see the dark fantasy [Berserk], which depicts the heroic life of the main character Guts in a world where swords, magic, and monsters exist, at the exhibition hall🫶 📍AKplaza Hongdae 4F Exhibition Hall 📍You can make reservations through Naver. #IndoorDate

✈️24/April trip to Korea A highly recommended fashion building for quick shopping in Hongdae! 【AK PLAZA Hongdae】☺️🤍 It opened in 2018 and was once called AK&, but I wonder if AK PLAZA is now its official name? 🤔💭 The stores inside change every now and then, but every time you come, there are new and trendy stores, so it's fun to go and see them and discover something new☺️🤍 1st to 5th floors are AK PLAZA, which has tenants🏢 6th to 16th floors are Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae🏨 17th floor is the cafe run by musinsa, 【musinsa terrace】☕️☺️ The main stores when I went to see them this spring were like this🙂🤍 💛1st floor ✔︎ARTBOX (miscellaneous goods) ✔︎CHICOR (cosmetics) ✔︎knotted (donuts) 💛2nd floor ✔︎BUTTER (miscellaneous goods)✔︎BEOK (miscellaneous goods)✔︎Mottenkoyangi (miscellaneous goods) ✔︎WITHmuu (idol goods)✔︎AVANDRESS (Korean brand) 💛3rd floor ✔︎MUJI✔︎Tteokbokki Farm (famous store in Suwon!) 💛4th floor ✔︎SPAO First of all, the impression is that there are a lot of miscellaneous goods stores If you like stationery and cards with Hangul characters I highly recommend it! 🥹🇰🇷 Especially BEOK on the 2nd floor is cute and spacious, so I could stay there forever!!🥹 Also, if you like K-pop idols, WITHmuu is a must👏 There was a huge selection of official goods!! ! I didn't have time to go to Tteokbokki Farm or Mushinsa Terrace, so next time I'll stop by for a meal and a cafe too 🥲 You can have a lot of fun just here, so it's recommended for those times when you don't have time to go around Hongdae! 🙆♀️🤍 🏢AK PLAZA Hongdae 📍190-1 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🚇Right next to Exit 4 and 5 of Hongdae Station on the Airport Railroad ⏰ Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00 Sat, Sun, and Holidays 10:30-22:00 #KoreaInformation#TravelInformation#HongdaeShopping #HongdaeEntrance #KoreaShopping2024

#SpecialHotelAccommodationEvent The Cinnamoroll Cafe in Hongdae AK Plaza is always popular, and the cafe drinks are more delicious and refreshing than you might think! Especially, the Cinnamoroll is so cute, so I, a Sanrio fan, had a great time 💗 If you like Cinnamoroll, you must visit!

#Domestic travel Address: 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Atmosphere/Facilities: A holy place for anime lovers Key points: Large scale Average price per person: 20.0 Rating: 4.5 ☑️ Operating period 24.07.24 ~ 24.10.01 Open year-round 🎫 Things to know Adults 20.0 Teenagers 16.0 Right after exiting Hongik University Station Exit 5 🍀 Overall review Conan's important episodes are collected. It was a shame that the goods for popular characters were sold out 🥲

Located on the first floor of Hongdae AK Plaza, this store sells takoyaki the size of an adult's fist! The giant takoyaki has various toppings such as octopus, quail eggs, and sausage. It was soft and had a lot of toppings to chew on, and it was delicious. They also sell cute takoyaki miniature keychains :) 🔹Business hours: 11:00-22:00 every day 🔹Address: 1st floor, Aekyung Tower, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul #Southeast Asia flight ticket event

I went to see the collaboration goods of Cinnamoroll and Japanese character Miku at the Hongdae AK Mall Cinnamoroll Sweet Cafe. There were a lot of people, but I was happy to see them because they were my favorite characters.🩵 🔹Business hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00 Sat-Sun 10:30-22:00 🔹Address: 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul #Hotel Accommodation Voucher Event

Sanrio characters at the peak of their popularity! Among them, Cinnamoroll Cafe consists of a shop where you can buy Sanrio character props, a cafe, and a photo zone. Every space is so cute that it makes you happy 🙂 🔹Business hours: 11:00-22:00 🔹Address: 2nd floor, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul #Hotel Accommodation Voucher Event

#OverseasFlightEvent #HongdaeWineShop #Wine I recommend this place to beginners or those who are just starting out in wine! It is located on the first floor of AK Plaza in Hongik University Station. The interior feels like a modern interpretation of the classic image of wine. There is a tablet PC inside Purple Dog, so I recommend it to beginners in wine because of this. You can turn on the headset and click on the wine you want to hear an explanation of the wine. Wine can be difficult for beginners, but the explanation you hear through the headset is very detailed. Each wine is well explained. It is very advantageous in that you can learn more about specific wines and make it easier to choose! In addition, if there are wines on one side, there are various pamphlets on the other side where you can see the explanation of the wine. The contents of the pamphlets were also very specific. It has detailed information on the wine production area and characteristics of each variety, so it would be good to look at it if you are new to wine or are having trouble deciding what to buy.🍾🍸🍷 📍Purple Dog Hongdae Branch 1st floor, Aekyung Tower, 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Every day 11:00 ~ 22:00

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If you're looking for a unique indoor date, recharge your cuteness at the new hot place connected to Hongdae Station💕 It's a unique date spot cafe filled with cinnamorolls, so it's cute and has a variety of photo zones, so you can take pictures and have fun without realizing how much time passes‼️ 📍Cinnamoroll Cafe ✔️Hongdae AK Plaza 2nd floor Since its opening, it's been a hot place in Hongdae, so there's always a waiting line, so I recommend making a reservation in advance or registering for a wait and eating before coming🥹 If you use Cinnamoroll Cafe, you can use the cafe-only photo zone together, so taking pictures is a must✨ The drinks and desserts are also delicious and sweet with cinnamoroll decorations on cinnamoroll tableware❤️ The souvenir shop right next door has various products, such as cafe-only cappuccino cinnamoroll goods, so if you finish it off with some shopping, you can complete the perfect indoor date🔥 #WinterIndoorDate #CafeRecommendation