K-Star Road in Gangnam Road
Gangnam road itself has huge attractions not only among the tourists but also the locals. Find street art, unique cafés, shopping spots, and other stuff! Gangnam isn’t just for the K-Pop celebrities and the elite, but there is plenty for you to get out and about to see.
One of the famous roads in Gangnam is K-Star Road. It is located in Gangnam-gu and is part of Gangnam Road. As we know, the government of South Korea supports the Hallyu Wave, they build mascot dolls for each idol as appreciation and row the dolls throughout the K-Star Road. Tourists usually take pictures with their idols’ mascots there!
Along the section between Gangman Station (exit 10/11) and Sinnonhyeon Station (exit 5/6) along the main road, Gangnam-Daero is the most popular shopping and dining area in Gangnam. It is a designated smoke-free zone, lined with large brand stores on both sides of the boulevard for a great shopping experience.
KAKAO FRIENDS & LINE FRIENDS Large Flagship Stores
Are you a fan of KAKAO & LINE merchandise? Good news! You can find the cute stuff of the brand in Gangnam. With the opening of the LINE FRIENDS Flagship store in Gangnam on August 8th, 2019, fans can now visit both multi-story LINE FRIENDS Flagship Store together with KAKAO Friends Flagship Store which are located within 50 m of each other from Gangnam Station.
KAKAO FRIENDS Flagship Store is located 270 m from exit 10 of Gangnam Station.
Address: 429 Gangnam – daero, Seocho – dong, Seocho – gu, Seoul
Opening Hours: 10:30 – 22:00
Website: store.kakaofriends.com
LINE FRIENDS Flagship Store is located about 320 m from exit 10 of Gangnam Station.
Address: 437 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Opening hours: 10:30 – 22″30
Website: www.linefriends.com | store.linefriends.com
Gangnam Station Food Streets
Besides fashion and goods, Gangnam also provides you some deli and interesting meals! Check out the interesting food streets located behind either side of the main road (Gangnam Daero), a short walk away from Gangnam Station’s exit 10 or 11.
There’s also the popular and famous New York burger chain, Shake Shack. Don’t miss out visiting the restaurant which is located a short walk away across the road from the LINE FRIENDS Flagship Store. This branch is open from 11:00 to 23:00 every day. Yum! Gotta try those buns!
Banpo Han River Park
Banpo Han River Park is located on the southern side of the river centering on Banpo Bridge between Hamnam Bridge and Dongjak Bridge. The Rainbow Fountain built on both sides of Banpo Bridge was registered in The Guinness Book of Records in 2008 as the longest bridge fountain in the world with a total length of 1,140 m.
The park also provides sports facilities including bubble playground, in-line skating track, soccer field, and basketball court. You can enjoy the gorgeous view of the Han river and skyscrapers on the riverside. Well, it is so tempting to go for a picnic or some nature hangouts!
