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Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store

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👍👍 Kakao shop that first I know. Double shop storey with a lot of concept Kakao stuffs. I like the special products that they sell. Laptops casing, pillows, bag, mouse pads, etc. Nice to visit here, I love it a lot. People often mention Kakao, cute, shop, store, characters, cafe,


Address

162 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Website

store.kakaofriends.com

Contact

+82 2-6010-0104

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (4.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: (Singmogil), 10:30 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 10:30 AM to 10 PM

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  • 5/5 Seeker S. 2 years ago on Google • 477 reviews
    Kakao shop that first I know. Double shop storey with a lot of concept Kakao stuffs. I like the special products that they sell. Laptops casing, pillows, bag, mouse pads, etc. Nice to visit here, I love it a lot.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andreia C. 2 years ago on Google • 460 reviews
    They have a new factory store on B1 floor where they have good sales. The shop also had good sales too. The prices are a little overrated, but the characters are really cute
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ralph Y. 1 year ago on Google • 442 reviews
    Kakao Friends are cute characters based on KakaoTalk emoticons that were released in November 2012 by Kakao. Get your KAKAO FRIENDS collectibles from Muzi, Ryan, Jay-G, Tube, Frodo, Neo, Con, Apeach, and more! With several KAKAO FRIENDS merch to choose from, you can pick from K-beauty to everyday items! KakaoTalk is the most popular messaging app in Korea, and the cute emoticon characters are much loved by its users. These 8 stores sell items such as calendars, plushies, pillows, keyrings and even golf balls, all of which feature these adorable characters. If you're a big fan of Kakaofriends or have a friend who would love something adorable, be sure to check these stores out!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ChanMin K. 5 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Full of cute items. Good to sightseeing. Perfect place for buying dope souvenirs. Usually crowded after 11:00. Recommended visit time is 10:30. Reviewed by CM.Kim
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Wong C. 11 months ago on Google • 350 reviews
    Overall, the whole building is well design with cute characters.... Except when ordering food from the cafeteria which I encountered having an unhappy experience. Cafeteria need to buy drinks then allowed to be seated. Even though food is quite unique, but taste is so-so. Pricing might be over-rated. By the way, this will be my first & last time visiting here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andy L. 6 months ago on Google • 631 reviews
    Kakao seems to be the virtual mascot for S Korea. Kakao shop offers plenty of selfie opportunity, and 3 stories of cute merchandise. Very popular with locals.

  • 2/5 Sergey Olegovitch (. 5 years ago on Google • 54 reviews
    It's very cute and all, but overpriced for what it is. Nice to have a browse, but not the best quality. Nice spacious coffee shop upstairs too with great views on the main street. However, again food quality is poor. Missed opportunity I think, this could have been so much better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yami Y. 8 months ago on Google • 273 reviews
    I like this voloured store with its cute and funny characters.

  • 5/5 Sara S. 6 months ago on Google • 83 reviews
    I loved the stuffs! Will come back soon! It is free even to take pictures! 😅😁😁😁

  • 5/5 Nanatchalan K. 3 years ago on Google
    This branch is the flagship store of Kakao Friends. There is a cafe also. It's 3 floors building. It is located near the subway Hongdae station, exit 8.

  • 5/5 Noel S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cute shop. The collections seem to be just slightly different from last year but nonetheless good quality and the Ryan cafe is great too. 🚻 toilet is on the 3rd floor right next to the stairs.

  • 4/5 Maggie A. 1 year ago on Google
    I mixed up Kakao friends and line friends 🤣🤣🤣 The first Kakao shop I have been to. The shop is big and has many products. If you are fans of Kakao friends, you must go!!

  • 2/5 Therese T. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting selection of products, from golf gear to home appliances. Customer service is the worst we have come across where the staff are incredibly rude and unhelpful. Very disappointing for such a kid friendly store.

  • 5/5 kiyomikookie 1 year ago on Google
    Smells so lovely inside! Great selection of cute kakao merch! Cute cafe also :)

  • 5/5 Adam F. 10 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    By far the best Kakao Friends in Seoul. Friendly staff. Well stocked. Wide selection. Awesome cafe on the third floor!

  • 5/5 Pack 50 Milk S. 1 year ago on Google
    There are so many cool souvenirs here!

  • 5/5 Evelyn L. 11 months ago on Google
    The shop is big and there are many different products. Enjoy taking photos with Ryan and Peach!

  • 5/5 Melly 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing store. Staff is very friendly and I wasn't able to decide what to buy because there are so many choices haha If you are a foreigner do not forget to take your passport with you!

  • 5/5 Trent G. 1 year ago on Google
    The cafe at the top floor (3rd floor) is great and decorated super nicely.

  • 4/5 Eunice F. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was so pretty but odd that each person had to order one drink EACH to be able to sit in the cafe which was not full despite our group ordering multiple pastries. This potato mochi and the mentaiko croissant were Really good

  • 5/5 Happy S. 6 months ago on Google
    Oh my goodness, I could've bought the whole store! Very cute, fun place with a huge range of Kakao friends products, everything from pens, pyjamas, homeware, & a great selection of very soft plushies!

  • 5/5 Aymeric C. 1 year ago on Google
    Big Kakao Friends store, 2 floors of shop, and a 3rd one as a café! Can recommend a visit, even if you're not interested in buying anything. Very interesting to see all the different characters and you might find your favourite there. There are so many items you didn't know you needed until see them!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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