Itaewon Guide

Korea's first Tamon-kun (Which One Now?!) collaboration cafe lands at Poppublic inside IPark Mall Yongsan from May 1 to July 26. Anime fans can dive into themed drinks, photo zones, and exclusive goods inspired by the popular Japanese series, all on the 6th-floor Theme Park's Popcorn D Square. A near three-month run perfect for travelers visiting Yongsan Station's shopping complex.

Itaewon select shop TWL (Things We Love) hosts a children-themed craft exhibition from April 7 to May 10, 2026 at its Noksapyeong-daero space. The curated show gathers Korean ceramicists and craft studios — Goombapottery, Mono Reim, Soop Sori, Econd, Yong Hyungjun, Jeon Haram, Jiseungmin's Air, Takano Eri, Torim Doye, Hohodang, Hwang Kyungwon — pairing playful objects for kids with nostalgic crafts for adults.

Korea's first major Apothecary Diaries original art exhibition lands at Yongsan IPark Mall's 6th-floor Popcorn D Square from April 4 through May 10. Marking 12 years since the novel's publication and over 40 million copies sold across the series, the show celebrates the bestselling Japanese fantasy mystery franchise. A must-visit for anime and light novel fans traveling through Seoul.

Korean character artist Sugar Lane brings Wasabi Bear's first solo pop-up Merongdo is Love to Atypical Gallery in Yongsan from April 23 to May 20. The exhibition features 8 Wasabi Bear artworks plus 6 special dioramas exploring the bear's playful tongue-out love expression. A hidden character-art gem near Sookmyung Women's University, perfect for fans of Korean illustrative culture.

A charming typewriter-themed vintage cafe hidden inside Sinheung Market in Haebangchon. Cafe Tajagi offers stunning sunset views of Seoul's skyline through large windows, alongside freshly brewed coffee and homemade desserts. The retro interior features antique typewriters, old newspaper clippings, and nostalgic memorabilia.

Seoul's beloved German bakery on Gyeongridan-gil, run by German baker Micha Richter for over 10 years. The Baker's Table serves authentic German breads, pastries, hearty schnitzel, and soups in a warm European atmosphere — a perfect brunch spot near Noksapyeong Station.

Seoul's most popular Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant, famous for its kimchi carnitas fries and galbi short rib tacos. Founded by Korean-American chefs, Vatos blends California-style tacos with bold Korean flavors in a vibrant industrial-chic space near Itaewon Station.

A laid-back Yongsan-side park beloved by locals for its summer Hangang Outdoor Pool and the “Buddha’s Lake” reedy ecology zone. A cherry blossom corridor and quiet picnic spots make it a hidden May gem near Itaewon.

Famous for rare weeping cherry trees that drape down like curtains. The branches create natural frames for portrait photography. Spacious, solemn, and crowd-free.

Perched atop Namsan Mountain, N Seoul Tower is one of Seoul's most iconic landmarks. In KPop Demon Hunters, Gwi-Ma draws a massive crowd to a fictional stadium at the tower's base for the Saja Boys' soul-stealing concert — the film's dramatic Pied-Piper-into-Hell climax.