Kona Beans > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 08 (3) - 2014 October 15 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

Arrive at Apgujeong Rodeo Sreet bus station, we didn't go back to the subway station. But we walk to Apgujeong Station direction because our next destination is Kona Beans. If you go to Apgujeong Station, just go to exit 2. But because we are from Apgujeong Rodeo Street station exit 2, then we walk straigh until intersection, cross the big road (not the small road). Then go to the right to Apgujeong Station directions.

Just walk until you found Blacksmith Restaurant, turn left. Just go straight then you will found the cafe.

Address: 13 Apgujeong-ro 42-gil (640-9 Sinsa-dong) Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

This cafe is owned by Super Junior. (Some of blog, said that it's some of Super Junior's Mom cafe) I just know after I enter the cafe. It's my friends who wants to came here. The cafe is cozy, and comfortable to hang-out with friends.

After rest enough and enjoy the cafe, we continue to our next destination. From Kona Beans, back to the main road, then turn left. Until you found the big intersections. Turn left, there you can see the Apgujeong Subway Station exit 2.

Credit:
- https://koreancodex.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/kona-beans/
- http://seoulgazer.tumblr.com/post/40341173422/making-your-way-to-sj-cafes-part-1-kona-beans

Apgujeong 압구정 - Cheongdam 청담 trip > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 08 (1) - 2014 October 15 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

Today, we visit Apgujeong and Cheongdam Street at Gangnam.

Before start our journey, I bought Banana Milk for my breakfast.

Apgujeong and Cheongdam are located right at the entry of Gangnam (literally meaning, “South of Hangang River”). Gangnam is known for advanced industries, venture capitals, global business centers, expensive apartment complexes, and high-end villas. If one lives in Gangnam, he or she is regarded as having “new money”. This is also area of K-Pop Entertainment. Many entertainment company, located in here like SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, Cube Entertainment and F&C Entertainment.

We decided to stop at Apgujeong Rodeo Street Station. At the station, we can found 2PM 2D stand-picture.

Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong are the main shopping districts for the rich in Gangnam. Many young people interested in fashion and hair crowd the district. Considered to be ‘hot’ places, Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong typically lead in new fashion styles and social trends in Korea.

Connecting Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong, Apgujeong-ro (ro meaning ‘boulevard’) is the center of luxury fashion and is full of a chic department stores and luxury brands. Korean and international designer shops, galleries, and multi-shops (designer goods in smaller boutiques), and entertainment venues can easily overwhelm casual visitors. Designated as the ‘Special Fashion District’, Apgujeong-ro attracts leaders in the fashion industry and fashion enthusiasts and holds various fashion festivals and events every year.

Aside from fashion, Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong are renowned for offering high-end total beauty care from nail art to hairdos, skin care, and plastic surgery. Top-notch beauty shops provide comprehensive luxurious services to international tourists.

Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong embody the modern wealthy lifestyle in Korea, evidenced by the young professionals that flock to the area’s chic cafés, bars, and restaurants.

Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/whereToShop/whereToShop.jsp?action=about&cid=995827

The street from the Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store is lined with luxury brand stores and designated as the special fashion zone “Cheongdam-dong Fashion Geori (Street). Often frequented by celebrities, the area became a popular tourist destination for Hallyu fans.

Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1389275