Korean Online Brands | Flagship Stores in Hongdae

Korea is known for being fast. You can get anything you want within a day or even within a few hours in Korea. This is why Koreans love online shopping.

But what if people would like to try the clothes in person to check the size, texture, and fit whenever they are shopping for clothes? No worries! You will be able to find some of your favourite online stores offline as well. They offer you not only clothing items but also accessories and cosmetics. Today, we would like to introduce you to famous Korean flagship stores of online brands in Hongdae.

CHUU

Address：20, Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Hours：11:00-23:00

Do you recognize this brand by any chance? Or this cute iconic duckling with round cheeks and an orange beak? Our first shop to check out is called CHUU. Recently, CHUU has co-branded with FANFAN DUCK and released cosmetic lines, pajamas, costumes and so much more.

Once you enter the store, holiday-themed FANFAN DUCK will welcome you. The concept of this store is very straight forward; cute and pink. Besides, every floor is themed differently, so don't forget to look around each floor.

CHUU also has various collections of adorable plushies and stationeries which make great souvenirs or gifts for your friends and family.

Simply by walking around this store, you'll feel happy and energized! CHUU is one of the biggest online brands in Korea, so we recommend checking out this place.

SOMEDAYS (썸데이즈)

Address：26, Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Hours：12:00-21:00

Somedays is a hidden gem in Hongdae. You might have just passed by this place, but this place is worth a lot more than you might expect. The shop inside is very cozy and minimal.

Fashion trends in Korea during the spring is a mix of floral prints, delicate fabrics, and big bows. Not everyone will be able to find their perfect outfit from Somedays, but if you do, we can ensure you that it will be your favourite outfit.

STYLENANDA (스타일난다)

Address：335-22, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Hours：11:00-23:00

Did you know that 3CE is the cosmetics brand of STYLENANDA? 3CE's launch was a huge success for STYLENANDA globally.

Once you enter, you will notice that the first floor of this store has a selection of everything; clothing, 3CE products, shoes, and accessories. Additionally, you will be able to find a (complimentary) photo booth for you to take pictures as well.

First, let's take a look at those 3CE cosmetic products! You will find yourself swatching all the different colours of lipsticks, eyeshadows, and blushes. 3CE offers you broad choices of colours and texture. You may find your perfect shade of lipstick there too!

The price here at STYLENANDA may not be cheap. However, you will be able to find unique brand clothing and accessories.

If you go to the top floor, there is a beautiful pink pool cafe, which makes you feel like you are a princess. This cafe is popular for both Koreans and foreign visitors for cute pastries and desserts, so we highly suggest visiting here! 👸

IM VELY（임블리）

Address：314-1, Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Hours：11:00-22:00

IM VELY is a well-known brand that is located outside the Hongdae business district. You will be able to find this shop closer to Sangsu Station. It is hard to miss this shop because of the big iconic red door.

On the very first floor, you will be able to see IM VELY's famous cosmetics as well as their clothing. On the second floor, the clothing continues with an elegant style of outfit.

You can find all the trendy clothes here at IM VELY! Also, each floor's interior/display design makes the brand even more appealing.

Check out the latest furniture! Taking cute photos while you are shopping is another perk of coming to the IM VELY store.

Once you go up to the 4th and 5th floor, you will find a cafe with more cute furniture and decorations. We highly recommend checking out IM VELY after shopping in Hongdae; it is a good place to take a break in Sangsoo.

MILKCOCOA（밀크코코아）

Address：358-107, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Hours：11:00-22:00

You can find MILK COCOA on the LALAVLA slope in front of M PlayGround on Hongdae's main shopping street. You will notice the shop's main theme from miles away; feminine. The exterior of the building is decorated with flowers and plants.

MILK COCOA offers you a nice selection of fashionable blouses and dresses.

Once you enter the shop, you might have a hard time making decisions about which one you should buy, but no worries. MILK COCOA has fitting rooms for customers to try on clothes and make the right choices for them.

The interior design is based on the concept of "Romantic and Girlish". You can easily find plenty of items and accessories displayed which showcase femininity rather than basic design. Many Korean women drop by and take a look to see if there are any cute dresses as well

One of the highlights of this shop is the main entrance. The entrance is decorated with seasonal flowers and plants, which is a great photo spot for everyone.

It may not be as famous as other international big-name brands, but all of these shops are popular places for Korean women whenever they go shopping. How did you like our suggestions? I hope you added some of the shops that we have listed on your travel list!

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