Compose Coffee
Compose Coffee (컴포즈커피) is Korea's fastest-growing coffee franchise with approximately 2,700+ stores, founded in 2014 in Busan.
Price Range
₩1,500–3,500 per drink. Ultra-budget take-away coffee chain with 2,000+ locations across Korea.
Menu Guide
4 items
Nearest Locations for Tourists
3 spots
How to Order
Most Compose Coffee branches are tiny take-out kiosks — order at the window or counter and grab your drink to go. Use the touch-screen kiosk if available (English option may be limited). Card payment is standard. These are perfect for a quick, cheap caffeine fix while exploring the city.
Compose Coffee (컴포즈커피) is Korea's fastest-growing coffee franchise with approximately 2,700+ stores, founded in 2014 in Busan.
What catapulted it into the global spotlight was BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) becoming the brand's global ambassador in 2023 — making every store a pilgrimage site for K-pop fans worldwide.
Despite the celebrity connection, prices match Korea's budget coffee standard: ₩1,500 Americano, Cafe Latte ₩2,500, Vanilla Latte ₩3,000, Caramel Macchiato ₩3,500.
The navy-and-white branding feels more polished and Instagram-friendly than competitors, creating a 'premium but affordable' aesthetic.
Originally from Busan, it has strong density in Korea's secondary cities (Busan, Daegu) — great for tourists doing multi-city trips who want a familiar, reliable coffee stop outside Seoul.
Acquired by Yangjae Partners in 2024 at a valuation over ₩1 trillion.
Many stores feature BTS V promotional materials and limited-edition cups.
Self-order kiosks available.
Nearest Locations for Tourists
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