These days in Korea, glasses have become more than just a tool for vision correction—they're a key fashion accessory.
If you look at people on the street or trendy individuals sitting in cafes, you'll notice that everyone completes their own unique style with glasses.
Today, we’d like to introduce ‘Optic Life Seongsu,’ an eyewear shop located in Seongsu-dong, where a variety of stylish brands come together.
This place is more than just an eyewear shop—it’s a special space where you can experience both Korea’s fast and precise custom lens technology and the unique sensibility of K-fashion.
Plus, you can enjoy ongoing exclusive benefits through Creatrip, so be sure to pay attention and don’t miss out on this content!
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[Spot] ✨Creatrip Exclusive✨ Optic Life | Seongsu – Free prescription lens & frame fitting, 30% off lenses & frames
✨ CREATRIP X OPTIC LIFE SEONGSU EXCLUSIVE ✨
Get glasses for half price with an 8,000 KRW voucher!
Why Buy Glasses in Korea?
Korea's optical industry is world-renowned for three reasons. First, same-day service: precise eye exams and custom lens fitting happen fast—most glasses are ready the same day, perfect for short travel schedules. Second, quality meets affordability: Korean lens technology and craftsmanship are globally recognized, delivering crystal-clear lenses and durable frames at reasonable prices. Third, K-fashion trendsetting: glasses here aren't just vision correction tools; they're fashion statements reflecting the latest trends. You'll find styles that simply aren't available back home.
The Deal
Most people in Korea spend ₩100,000-150,000 on decent prescription glasses. OPTIC LIFE in Seongsu is already known for having cheaper lens prices than typical shops. With Creatrip's exclusive voucher, you get 30% off. This isn't a limited-time promotion that disappears; it's an ongoing exclusive benefit for Creatrip members.
Real Numbers
Say you're buying ₩100,000 glasses. At OPTIC LIFE, they'd normally cost around ₩80,000 (lenses are already cheaper). With the 30% off: ₩56,000 + ₩8,000 voucher = ₩64,000 total (save ₩36,000).
For ₩150,000 glasses: the total price ≈ ₩108,000 total. Either way, you're saving significant money on something you need anyway, and you'll have them ready before you leave Seoul.
Why It's Worth It
- Free Professional Fitting: Located next to Blue Elephant sunglass specialists, OPTIC LIFE offers proper fitting service (adjusting nose pads, temple arms, frame curvature) that normally costs ₩30,000-50,000 elsewhere. This is included free with your voucher—no headaches, no ear pain, properly adjusted from day one.
- Same-Day Pickup: Like most Korean optical shops, OPTIC LIFE provides fast turnaround. Get your eyes tested, choose your frames, and walk out with finished glasses the same day—ideal for travelers.
- Ongoing Benefit: The 30% discount continues as Creatrip exclusive. You're not locked into a tiny time window; you're getting sustained access to better pricing.
Who Should Buy This
Makes sense if you normally spend ₩100,000+ on glasses. The ₩8,000 voucher pays for itself immediately through discounts, plus you get professional fitting. Perfect for travelers who need new glasses, want trendy Korean frame designs, or are replacing old pairs during their trip.
Less relevant if you exclusively buy ultra-budget ₩30,000-50,000 glasses or require specific luxury brand frames.
Bottom Line
₩8,000 gets you 30% off at a shop with Seoul's best lens prices, plus free professional fitting and same-day service. Typical savings: ₩36,000-100,000 depending on what you buy and when.
How to use: Purchase the ₩8,000 voucher through Creatrip (membership required), present it at OPTIC LIFE Seongsu. Open 10:00-19:30 KST daily, next to Blue Elephant.
Benefits
When you purchase glasses or lenses at Optic Life, Creatrip members exclusively receive a prescription certificate!
Optic Life Seongsu Branch | Our Visit
Today, we visited 'Optic Life Seongsu', a specialty eyewear shop located in Seongsu-dong.
It’s just a 3-minute walk from Seongsu Station, making it super convenient to find, and the trendy Seongsu atmosphere made the visit itself enjoyable.
Located between stylish cafes and shopping streets, it’s perfect for exploring the area after getting your glasses.
As soon as you step inside, the white-toned interior immediately catches your eye.
Touches of blue throughout the space add a sophisticated vibe.
Since it hasn’t been open long, the store felt clean and well-organized overall.
There was a wide variety of glasses and sunglasses on display, making it fun to browse.
From classic designs to trendy styles, they had almost everything, so it was actually hard to choose!
There were also snacks and drinks prepared on one side of the store, showing thoughtful care for customers.
We then moved to the eye examination room to have my prescription measured.
The examination room was clean and private overall, so I was able to have my vision tested comfortably.
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The optician carefully measured my prescription using specialized equipment.
Throughout the exam, everything was conducted professionally, and the optician kindly explained each step, which made the experience even more comfortable.
While wearing the test lenses, I walked around the room to make sure I didn’t feel dizzy or uncomfortable, and the optician checked everything thoroughly.
It was amazing how the prescription was measured perfectly for my eyesight—I could see clearly without any dizziness!
After the examination, they prepared a prescription certificate for my glasses.
Unlike most other optical shops in Korea, which usually don’t provide a vision test sheet, Optic Life stands out by offering this service!
This certificate can be used anywhere in the world, so you can make use of it even after returning to your home country.
Plus, the design is stylish and the prescription details are organized in an easy-to-read format, making it convenient to keep.
And remember—this certificate is a special benefit you can only receive when booking through Creatrip! Don’t forget!
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After the exam, we started browsing the glasses and sunglasses in earnest.
There were so many different styles that it was fun to see which ones suited us, and we had a great time recommending frames to each other.
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After checking out the glasses, we also browsed through the wide variety of sunglasses one by one.
Thanks to the diverse and unique designs, it was really enjoyable to look at all the sunglasses as well.
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We had so much fun recommending different designs to each other that we lost track of time while browsing with my friends.
After thoroughly browsing the glasses and sunglasses, we received a detailed explanation about the various lens options.
Especially at 'Optic Life Seongsu', it was really convenient that you can bring in frames from other brands and have just the lenses fitted.
Moreover, this shop is an officially certified optician for the German high-precision optics brand ZEISS, so you can trust that you’re getting an accurate eye exam and genuine lenses!
One of my friends brought frames purchased from another brand, and based on the eye exam we just did, they decided to replace only the lenses.
Another great advantage of Optic Life is that they can make your glasses on the same day, so you can receive them right away!
This is a huge time-saver for tourists with short travel schedules, as you don’t have to wait to pick up your glasses.
For my friend, the lens replacement was completed in about 20–30 minutes, and they made sure the fit and prescription were perfect before handing them over.
If there are many other customers, it may take a bit longer, but overall, the service was impressively fast and attentive!
Plus, if you scan the QR code displayed in the store, you can instantly apply a 30% discount with a Creatrip voucher at checkout!
This discount isn’t just a short-term event—it’s an exclusive, ongoing benefit available only to Creatrip members, so don’t miss out!
Thanks to this, my companion was also able to purchase lenses originally priced at 90,000 KRW for just 63,000 KRW with the 30% discount :)
Being able to get reliable, high-quality lenses at a more reasonable price was truly a huge advantage.
Today, we visited the 'Optic Life Seongsu' for glasses shopping and custom lens fitting.
With professional eye exams, a wide selection of frames, same-day service, and exclusive Creatrip discounts, it was a truly satisfying visit.
If you want to get trustworthy glasses in a short amount of time during your trip to Korea, be sure to visit the 'Optic Life Seongsu'!
Optic Life Seongsu | How to Get There
Exit through Seongsu Station Exit 1.
Walk straight in the direction you exit.
Keep going straight.
When you reach the traffic light, turn right.
Continue straight.
Keep walking straight.
Continue straight until you see the 'Optic Life Seongsu' sign.
Enter the building and go up to the 2nd floor to arrive at 'Optic Life Seongsu'!
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