The SameE: A New Cafe At YG Entertainment With Simple Chic Vibes

YG Entertainment just opened a new cafe in front of their building for their fans to chill at.

If you are a fan of YG artists such as BLACKPINK, TREASURE, and more, you can now visit the YG building to sip a cup of coffee.

We visited the cafe the day that it opened so let's go see what it looks like!

After a long wait, YG Entertainment finally opened up a cafe for its fans.

The cafe is located just in front of their new headquarters in Hapjeong-dong, Seoul.

The SameE opened on June 1. The letter "E" at the end is used to refer to fans as the 'alter ego' of artists.

The cafe has 3 floors in total, the 1st and 2nd floor is the cafe area and the basement is the YG merchandise store.

Walking into the cafe, you will immediately feel that you're at YG by their decorations and products on sale.

It looks very simple and is the perfect example of "less is more".

If you want to buy a souvenir from this chic cafe, you can buy glasses that are on sale on the 1st floor.

They sell donuts from the popular Old Ferry Donut shop so you know that they are delicious.

There are 5 donuts to choose from: The SameE Donut, Creme Brulee Donut, Raspberry Donut, Peanut Butter Donut, and Butter Pistachio Donut.

What's special about this cafe is that you can pick an artist's logo and they will stamp it on your order.

If you're not a fan of donuts you can opt for some granola.

There are a variety of drinks to choose from.

Their recommended menus are Cherry Ade and Green Grape Ade.

I was pretty shocked by how affordable the prices were.

When I first walked in, I thought their prices would be on the higher end but it was much cheaper than what I had expected.

It's a lot cheaper than some other cafes as well.

On the 1st and 2nd floors of the cafe, there is a self-service table where we can pick up water, straws, and tissues.

It's very convenient as you don't need to walk up to the counter to ask the staff for something each time.

After ordering some snacks and drinks, we walked around the cafe and took pictures at the Alter Ego sign.

This spot is a major photo zone and you NEED to take a picture if you ever visit!

When we visited, there was a group of fans waiting for the artists to come out in front of the building.

After taking some pictures, we went back into the cafe and waited for our orders to come out.

On the way up to the 2nd floor, there was a huge model of the character KRUNK.

When you walk up to the 2nd floor, you'll see a lot of seats and a large screen.

They play endless loops of YG artists' music videos.

This was a good way to kill time while we waited for our donuts!

Another huge hotspot for taking pictures is this area with a window that looks out to the YG building.

When the weather is nice or if you just want to enjoy the view of the YG building, you can sit on the balcony.

Maybe you'll even catch a YG artist heading to work!

Most importantly, it's the perfect spot to take some pictures with the YG building as your backdrop.

When the bell vibrates, you can pick up your order.

It looks delicious, doesn't it?

We ordered the Cherry Ade and the Green Grape Ade with The SameE Donut and Raspberry Donut.

Cherry Ade
5,000 won

Green Grape Ade
4,500 won

When I tasted the drink, I could see why it was their most recommended menu.

The Cherry Ade had a sweet scent of cherry syrup with fresh cherries as well.

I actually don't like cherry-flavored drinks because they usually have too many artificial sweeteners but it was really delicious here.

The Grape Ade wasn't too sweet either. It was very refreshing as it was made with actual grapes.

The donuts look super appetizing, right?

The SameE Donut is their signature and there's TREASURE's logo on it.

The SameE Donut
5,000 won

Let's begin with their signature The SameE Donut. The flavor was tiramisu with a mild aroma of coffee.

The taste wasn't too sweet and the filling inside was very soft and delicious.

There was just the right amount of filling so it wasn't too greasy either.

The donuts were hard to cut because we didn't want to destroy the logo.

Raspberry Donut
5,000 won

For those who fear eating sugar-coated donuts, we highly recommend this menu.

There is raspberry filling inside and it has a sweet and sour taste.

After we were done eating, we decided to take a walk and look around the artist's merchandise on the basement floor.

You can use the elevator or the stairs.

When we walked into the store, we were surrounded by albums of YG artists.

If you collect their albums, you'll be in paradise!

The staff told us that some items from the store weren't on display.

So if you can't find what you're looking for, you can ask the staff.

What I really liked about the shop was that the products were arranged by each artist.

This allows fans to easily locate the products of their favorite artists.

Of course, a must-have item for fans is light sticks of their favorite artists.

If you don't already have one, you can buy one here.

If you're a fan of BLACKPINK, you will burn a hole in your wallet.

Whether it's photocards, dolls, or accessories, the shop has so many BLACKPINK goods to choose from!

Dolls that are hard to find are also available here for purchase.

There are also sandals, portable fans, and more merchandise from the song Ice Cream.

Let me tell you once again if you're a BLINK, you'll go bankrupt here.

There is also beautiful clothing here such as crop tops, short sleeves, long sleeves, and even bathrobes.

In another corner, you will find TREASURE's goods from TREASURE MAP Ep.47, a sporting event that was held with little kids.

If you want to buy a shirt or other items, there are many options that are available here but the sizes run a little large.

If you're a fan of TREASURE, you'll find a lot of products to choose from as well.

The pastel colors double the cuteness of the products.

There are many essential items that are available such as socks, masks, toothbrushes, or even a headband.

For those who like to collect pictures or decorations for your desks such as photo frames, you can find them here.

The set of photo cards are beautiful!

It showcases each member's charms really well and I really like the pictures.

BIGBANG fans can also find figures of the members to take home.

The store doesn't have a price tag on it but we're sure that it's not cheap because it's so detailed and realistic!

G-DRAGON's brand 'PEACEMINUSONE' is also on display here.

The price isn't too expensive and it's very cool and chic.

Overall, there were more goods of BLACKPINK and TREASURE than other artists.

But don't worry! We had a chance to speak with the manager since we went on the very first day the cafe opened.

They asked us what we thought of their items and we recommended having more of other artists' merchandise as well.

So let's wait and see if they will put more items in the future!

The products aren't just related to artists' goods but there are also different glasses and plates with clean designs on the 1st floor.

There was a motorbike located on one side of the cafe which was a unique decoration.

For those who come here to shop, we recommend bringing a bag because they don't provide bags for you for free.

If you didn't bring one though, don't panic, you can buy one for only 100 won.

The bag is true YG style with a black design and the cafe's logo.

The workers at the store asked us to get back to them with recommendations for more products!

So if you are looking for something they don't have, you can make requests during your visit.

The day that we went, we were shooting a video on our Thai YouTube channel.

The staff member was so friendly they even subscribed to our channel.

If you're traveling in Korea, this is a cafe you can't miss, especially if you're a K-pop fan!

Information

Address: 서울시 마포구 희우정로 1길 6-3
6-3, Huiujeong-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:00-21:00

Transportation: 10-minute walk from Hapjeong Station exit 8.

Instagram: the SameE

How To Get There

Walk out of Hapjeong Station exit 8.

You will see a gas station. Keep walking straight.

You will see HOTEL CIRCLE.

Keep walking until you come across a junction.

Cross the road.

Turn left after crossing.

Turn left and continue walking straight until you reach the corner of the street.

Turn right.

When you turn right and look to the left, you'll see the YG Entertainment building.

Walk towards it.

You'll see a GS25 store. Continue walking straight.

The SameE cafe will be located on the right, on the opposite side of the YG Entertainment building.

What do you think of the new cafe in front of YG Entertainment?

Add this cafe to your list of travel plans when you're in Korea.

You'll taste some delicious desserts while splurging on YG artist merchandise.

There is also a possibility of seeing your favorite YG artists heading to work!