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Sobok (소복)

Sobok (소복)

5.6Km    2017-01-10

58, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

With its main branch located in Hongdae, Sobok is an ice cream shop that focuses on naturalism. The shop’s interior is designed with shades of white, presenting a light and neat atmosphere overall. Bingsu (shaved ice) and ice cream made of natural ingredients like rice and unpolished rice are served in unique plating.

Samonim Dongaseu (사모님 돈가스)

Samonim Dongaseu (사모님 돈가스)

5.6Km    2017-01-10

39-13, Wausanro-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Samonim Dongaseu is a popular dongaseu (pork cutlet) restaurant despite its location hidden in the alleys. The fresh salad and butter-roast potato are served with the thick and crispy meat. The amount served is plentiful enough to satisfy even the hunger of any grown man.

Tutorial (튜토리얼)

Tutorial (튜토리얼)

5.6Km    2024-10-18

39-15, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Singer Zion.T 
The tutorial run by singer Zion.T and his father gives a comfortable first impression with white interior and spacious seats. The signature menu, 'Crumpled Paper Cake', is topped with non-smooth white icing and, as the name suggests, looks like crumpled paper. Chocolate sauce is provided here, so customers can write their own pictures or letters. Even if you're not good at it, you can make your own cake, so it's really fun. His dog ‘Haemeogi’ resting in the store as if indifferent is another specialty.
 

Jinjungsung Optical - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경진정성홍대점)

Jinjungsung Optical - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경진정성홍대점)

5.6Km    2024-06-27

13-5, Dokmak-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Ichon Hangang Park (이촌한강공원)

Ichon Hangang Park (이촌한강공원)

5.7Km    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.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - TV series "Sisyphus: The Myth"
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.

Cshop Hongdae Flagship [Tax Refund Shop] (씨샵 홍대 플래그쉽)

Cshop Hongdae Flagship [Tax Refund Shop] (씨샵 홍대 플래그쉽)

5.7Km    2024-06-26

50, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Salgoji Sports Park (살곶이 체육공원)

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.

Hurato Sikdang (후라토식당)

Hurato Sikdang (후라토식당)

5.7Km    2021-03-30

3-14, Dongmak-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6053-7090

This is a place where you can enjoy gyukatsu (beef cutlet) grilled on a private brazier. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is beef cutlet.

Haha & Kim Jongkook's 401 Restaurant (하하&김종국의 401정육식당)

Haha & Kim Jongkook's 401 Restaurant (하하&김종국의 401정육식당)

5.7Km    2024-10-21

23 Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'Running Man' members Haha & Kim Jongkook
It is a meat restaurant run by Haha and Kim Jongkook, members of the entertainment program 'Running Man'. With the concept of a Grilled Pork Belly restaurant, you can taste Grilled Pork Small Intestines, Grilled Pork Tripe, and Grilled Pork Rinds. It is characterized by the fact that the staff grills the meat for customers, and the combination of well-grilled Pork belly, Salted Anchovy Sauce, Green Onion Salad, and White radish cabbage is popular.

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

5.7Km    2025-07-24

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.