K-Pop in Myeongdong,
A Must-Visit for K-Pop Fans,
KPOP FRIENDS (케이팝 프렌즈)
If you love K-Pop, you must visit this place! Known as a must-visit place for K-Pop fans, KPOP FRIENDS is very popular with fans from all over the world. It offers a variety of content including albums, merchandise and magazines from Korea's top idol groups, making it a paradise for K-Pop fans.
This must-visit destination in Myeongdong is conveniently located in the heart of the area. It's just a 3-minute walk from exit 8 of Myeongdong Station on the subway line 4, making it easily accessible. So why is this place a must-visit for K-Pop fans? Let's find out!
1st Floor - Pop-up Zone
The first floor is the pop-up zone, where the theme changes regularly. Usually, you can find albums, magazines, and displays of popular idol groups such as BTS, BLACKPINK, SVT, aespa, TWICE, and NCT. Fans can browse and purchase various content, including their favorite albums, and also check out items such as photo cards and posters included in the albums. During my visit, there was a stunning 3D frame of SVT members, and the quality was incredible! Plus, there are limited-edition magazines available only here, making it perfect for fans looking for special items!
2nd Floor – Chocolate Products Zone
Walk up the stairs with idol names written on them, and you'll reach the second floor, where chocolate products themed around various idols are displayed and sold. You can find chocolate products featuring BTS, NCT, SVT, TXT, aespa, Red Velvet, SUPER JUNIOR, and more. Especially for BTS, there are chocolates available by member, album concept and character to attract the attention of fans. Tasting chocolates with your favorite idols adds an extra layer of fun! 😁
3rd Floor – Merchandise Zone
The third floor is a paradise for merchandise lovers! This floor is so popular that new products are displayed daily and often sell out quickly. Here, you'll find a wide variety of items such as light sticks, frames, notepads, stickers, various cases, keyrings, postcards, puzzles, dolls, and more, all capturing the hearts of fans.
You can find merchandise from the latest popular idols as well as products from past idols, all in one place. Many items here are limited editions that you won't easily find elsewhere, making this place even more special among fans. Every visit brings the joy of discovering new items, so you'll never get bored even if you visit several times.
If you're looking to buy merchandise, this is the place to be! From the hottest idol goods to rare items, you can find everything you want here. When in Myeongdong, don’t miss out on the 3rd Floor Merchandise Zone!
During my visit, I met fans from many different nationalities. Among the Korean fans, there were fans of all ages, from elementary school fans who came with their parents to middle school fans. In some cases, parents who were idol fans came with their children. Seeing fans from different countries come together to share their passion made us realize how widespread and popular Hallyu and its fan culture have become. 🙏
Location Information
Address
서울특별시 중구 명동8가길 17, 케이팝프렌즈
17, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea
💎KST 09:30 ~ 23:30