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Kakao Friends Flagship — Gangnam

Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Korea's other big character brand flagship (Ryan & friends).

Not BTS-specific, but a staple Seoul character-goods stop alongside Line Friends/BT21. Big photo zones and exclusives. Easy add-on to a Gangnam day.

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Kakao Friends — official checked 2026-06-01

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Multi-brand select store of Korean indie fashion labels.

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K-pop label and fashion district where BTS members frequent.

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Tree-lined street of beauty flagships, fashion, and cafés.

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Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Flagship eyewear concept store in the Dosan/Apgujeong area.

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Vast underground arcade of cheap fashion and homeware.

Hundreds of stalls under the Express Bus Terminal selling trend fashion, shoes, and accessories at a fraction of mall prices. Bring cash and patience — it's a bargain marathon.

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