Celebrity Owned Cafes | Creatrip Locals' Guide
Cafes run by Korean celebrities. Find traces of your favourite stars!
This posting is for K-pop and K-Drama fans! Cafes listed below are run by Korean stars, and if you are lucky, you might run across them when they are in store. (Which, to be honest, is less likely.)
Even if you are not a fan of the stars listed below, these cafes have unique atmospheres and desserts that you can enjoy. If you are a fan, you'll find traces of your favourite stars and take pictures in the same places as they did~ Let's go find out which stars have their cafes!
1. Lee Jong-suk | 89 MANSION
Address: 서울특별시 강남구 신사동 압구정로4길 25
Hours: Everyday 11:00~22:00
instagram @cafe.89mansion
instagram @jongsuk0206
89 MANSION is a cafe in Sinsa-dong owned by Lee Jong-suk. He participated in the very first interior designing process, and you can see his artistic taste in every corner of the store. The first floor is a cafe and the second floor is a restaurant. Desserts and drinks are very beautiful delicious and everyone who visits the place is mostly satisfied. Just keep in mind that many customers came for Lee Jong-suk and you might have to wait a while to get your drink.
*The place is closed for now due to Coronavirus.
instagram @cafe.89mansion
2. Yoo Ah-in | STUDIO CONCRETE
Address: 서울특별시 용산구 한남동 한남대로 162
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00-20:00
Studio Concrete is a cafe in which Yoo Ah-in is in charge. It's more of an art studio than a cafe, but you can purchase a drink and enjoy a cup of tea while enjoying the artworks. Yoo Ah-in is very enthusiastic in art and literature, and he is spending a lot of his resources in promoting the artists he loves. You can enjoy the hottest artworks in Korea with a cup of coffee.
instagram @studioconcrete
3. Park Jung-min | Book Night, Day
Address: 서울특별시 마포구 합정동 독막로 54
Hours: Everyday 14:00-24:00
instagram @booknightday
Park Jung-min is a rather new face on the scene but starred in 3 movies just in 2019. He is famous for his interest in books and literature and has opened a book store & cafe in April 2019.
This place is not so fancy on the outside but has books carefully selected by the Jung-min and his crew. Also, the atmosphere is calm and neat and is a perfect place to read a book.
instagram @booknightday
4. Yesung | MouseRabbit
Address: 서울특별시 광진구 화양동 능동로 11길 1
Hours: 10:00-23:30
Yesung and his brother Jong-jin started together, and you'll likely find Jong-jin on-site since he's the barista. The name Mouse and Rabbit comes from the birth zodiac of two brothers. The sun comes through on the upper floor and is a better place to chat or hang out. The lower floor has a calm atmosphere, making it a better place to relax and spend quiet time.
instagram @mouserabbit_official
5. Mino | Osechill
Address: 서울특별시 마포구 합정동 토정로5길 17 1층
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Osechill is a cafe owned by Mino. It has newly opened in March and quickly gained its popularity. As you enter the place, beautiful trees and plants will catch your eyes. Tables, chairs and walls have unique textures that have rainbow-like colours. There are artworks painted by Mino, and you should look around all the corners to find hidden beauties of the cafe.
instagram @OSECHILL_OFFICIAL
6. Jungyup | Oriole
Address: 서울 용산구 신흥로20길 43
Hours: brunch 11:30-18:00 / bar&dining 18:00-25:00
Oriole is a brunch cafe and a pub owned by Jeongyup. Even though it's owned by a famous singer, it is better known for its high-quality food and the unique atmosphere. Recently, this place was renamed to Danbam as a filming site for Itaewon Class. BTS V, who did the OST for the drama, also visited the place!
instagram @oriole_hbc
Hours: 08:00-01:00
Dok2 has been one of Korea's hottest rappers for years. He's famous for his flexin', and he co-opened Louis Hamilton Hotel in Busan with his partners. Dok2's 808 Coffee is located on the hotel lobby and boasts its luxurious interior design. The cafe's specialties are the pancakes, which are quite expensive, but the reviews are not bad.
Best Louis Hamilton Hotel Website
8. Tae Jin-ah | K212
Address: 서울특별시 용산구 이태원1동 36-35
Hours: Everyday 08:00-12:00
K212 is a cafe run by Korean veteran singer Tae Jin-ah. Of all the cafes listed here, you are most likely to see the owner here, since he appears almost every day. Good news for K-pop fans is that Wanna One was a member of Tae Jin-ah's label, and you can see their traces here. It is spacious and has a pleasant atmosphere, and you can spend a quiet afternoon here!
instagram@taejina434141
9. GD | Monsant de Aewol & Untitled 2017
Address: 제주특별자치도 제주시 애월읍 애월북서길 56-2
Hours: Every day 09:00-07:00
GD opened Monsant de Aewol, and soon it became a buzz. It is beautifully designed with mirror-like glass walls and prestigious items like the famous chandelier. It is located right in front of the sea, and you can enjoy the beautiful ocean view while taking a walk around.
A surprising news is that GD gave up on running the cafe, and currently, it is not owned by him. Still, you can enjoy the beautiful view and delicious desserts!
Address: 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 특별자치도, 안덕면 서광리 산24-4 KR
GD opened a cafe inside Jeju Shinhwa World called 'Untitled, 2017' just like his song. It is filled with GD's traces and artistic interior designs selected by himself.
Since it is located inside the theme park, there isn't much ocean view to enjoy. If you want to enjoy the most recent traces of GD, I would visit Untitled 2017, but if you want to watch the ocean view, Monsant de Aewol would be a better choice.
Here is our list of cafes run by Korean celebrities. If you have any questions or suggestions, please leave a comment or contact us at help@creatrip.com. We'll get right back to you!
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