Kakao Friends Shop Gangnam | Dolls, clothes and jewelry, all kinds of character products are on display

Kakao Friends Gangnam Shop

Last time I went to 'Line Friends store' in Gangnam and this time is Kakao Friends Shop. 

Kakao Friends Shop is flagship stores of KakaoTalk which is a Korean top instant messenger. 

Kakao Friends Gangnam Shop is always crowded with lots of people. When it Kakao Friends Shop first opened in 2016 near Gangnam Station exit 10, I even couldn't pass well the sidewalk. It means that Korean love Kaokao characters. 

There are Ryan, Apeach, Tube, Muzi, Con, Frodo, Neo, and Jay-G as Kakao characters. Most of them are animal-related characters, such as Ryan (lion), Tube(duck), Con(crocodile), Muzi(rabbit), Prodo(dog) and Neo(Cat). The most popular Kacao character is Ryan (I thought it was Bear at first, but it was a lion.) 

Kakao Friends Gangnam Shop 1st floor

KakaoFriends Gangnam Shop have 3 floors. First floor at the door decorated a big 'Lucky 2018' bag with Kakao dolls like Ryan, Apeach and Tube.

Kakao character figures

On the first floor, various Kacao cotton dolls, figures and toys are on display. Kakao mobile phon accessories and stationery are also pretty. I personally like Kakao car toys and character notebooks.

I think there is a pleasure to collect Kakao figures because the characters have different poses and facial expressions.

Kakao character car toys

Frodo and Neo, Ryan and Apeach are couples? They have a love atmosphere. Even Love point rings are shining near the dolls.

Other items such as coin purses, pouches, cloth bags are also on sale on the first floor.

Kakao Friends Store 2nd floor

Other items such as coin purses, pouches, cloth bags are also on sale on the first floor.

Kokao brand jewelry and beauty products such as hair strings, necklaces and earrings are also available. There are so many kinds of Characeter goods. Tumbler and cups look like bagic items.

If you are worry about choosing a friend's gift, it will be solved if you just visit to Kacao Friends Store.

Kakao Friends Store 3F, Ryan cafe

I moved to the third floor passing Ryan and Apeach aromatic products. There is a Ryan Cafe on the third floor of the Gangnam Kakao Friends Store.

You can order a variety of drinks and desserts as well as rest your tired legs. Ryan Mango Frappe and Ice Creams, Ryan Chocolate Cupcake, Apeach Strawberry Cupcake, Ryan Chocolate Macaroon, Apeach Raspberry Macaroon, etc. They are so cute to just eat.

Ryan mood lighting is looking out the window to Gangnam street. Inside the cafe, cushions and blanket products are displayed.

Gangnam kaKao Friends Shop open everyday from 10:30 AM to 22:00 PM.
If you feel difficulty to visit at the Kakao friends store, you can buy character goods at the Kakao Friends Online Store. Some items are listed as possible overseas shipping.

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If you like cute bear dolls don't miss 'Line Friends Cafe & Store' in Gangnam

Line Friends Cafe & Store in Gangnam Garosugil, Seoul

I stopped by 'Line Friends Cafe & Store' in Gangnam Garosugil, Seoul. There are a lot of character products which make Line messenger more fun.

It is not my responsibility to open your wallet without realizing it. I came close to squandering my all money inside my wallet when I went sightseeing in  Line Friends Cafe & Store.

Brown doll which is the most popular character

There is a huse Brown doll from the entrance of Line Friends Store. Brown is the most popular character in Line Friends and Ryan is the most popular character in Kakao Friends. Both are representative characters of Korean big messenger company. Ironically, Brown and Ryan are taciturn.

Many people like to take pictures in front of the big Brown doll. When the Linefriends cafe & store opened on the first in Gangnam Garosugil, I had to wait a long line to take a picture in front of it. When people drive, still I have to wait a long time to take a picture. But such a big cute bear doll! It is worth to wait.

Lots of character items in Line Friend Store

There are a variety of Line Friend products available. I would like to buy a Brown neck pillow for my trip.

Honey hat, Brown wearing a dinosaur hat! Babies wear bear hats often, and Brown bear wears dinosaur hats.

the Cafe of Line Friends Store, F1

Line Friends Store consists of two floors above ground and one underground floor. A brown doll standing in front of the stairs.

The second floor is a photo zone where you can take pictures. The first floor is the shop you just saw, and the first floor is the Line friends cafe. But you can buy the product anywhere and you can take pictures anywhere. Especially where and how to take pictures. Even at least the background is definitely cute.

Brown is painted on the way to the cafe. The appearance of a cafe. There is no time for the end of time.

Line Friends character cake and macaroon! It looks so cute to eat.There is a Brown doll with a guitar on the side of the cafe. If you do not see it well, it's hard to find it.

Line brand's clothes

Here you can purchase clothing items. Brown, Connie and Sally are flying together. This cute Line Friends goods are actually called air purifiers Brown Friend!

I hesitated in front of the painted hood tee. If the wallet was not a light month, I might have bought it.

Line Friends Store and Cafe, F2

Cony dolls(which is sister of Brown)

Now the photo zone has come up to the second floor. At the entrance of the second floor, it explains the line artificial intelligent speaker. I heard the explanation for a moment, but it was really amazing.

This is a bowl item that adults will love more than children. (I think I can reduce the washing distance.) Brown's sister Choco is painted.

James, always in narcissism. Connie is playing piano. Moon with a big thumb who closed eyes.

On the second floor, there are large dolls of various line friends including brown as well as chocolate, so it is good to take pictures. While pretending to be a doll next to the doll, click!

It was Line friends cafe & store which I fell in charm of cute Line friend. I would like to buy a brown hoodie and a bowl set when it comes time for my salary day. I saw Line Friends Store well.

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Shopping in Seoul | Yangjae Costco, the world 1st place in sales of Costco

Costco is an American mart brand which is getting bigger in Korea. 

Costco CEO once said that whenever he think of Korea, he will have tears. Because their business is so going well in South Korea. 

In particular, Costco Yangjae in Seoul is the world 1st place in sales of Costco. 

I am not a Costco mania but even me, go shopping at Costco sometimes. If you see photos I attached you'll know how much Seoul Yangjae Costco is crowded. 

Costco Yangjae in Seoul

Yangjae Costco entrance

Near Seoul Yangjae Costco is mostly busy with lots or cars. 

When I went to Yangjae Costco, customers left a bit cause closing time was coming. (but still crowded)

1st floor of Yangjae Costco

Yangjae Costco B1

I bought a curry that I could eat immediately without cooking. In Costco Korea, they sell curry, chicken, salad, and sushi, etc.

Sea food corner of Yangjae Costco

meat corner of Yangjae Costco

fruits corner of Yangjae Costco

rice in Yangjae Costco

Rice, meat, fish, fruits, and dairy products are basic items of most marts in South Korea (even Costco).

Like Costco in the US, you can also buy bakery and other processed foods in Costco.

cookies and desserts of Seoul Yangjae Costco

snacks in Yangjae Costco

One of the features of Costco is membership system. Koreans can enter with a Costco membership card or Costco gift certificates.
For overseas tourists, it is possible to enter the membership card made at overseas branch such as USA. Please refer to calculate the items which you buy, only cash or Samsung card payment are available.

Yangjae Costco counter

pizza, burrito and pepsi

After calculating my shopping lists, I went to the pizza and burrito store on the corner of Yangjae Costco. This place was also crowded with people who was eatting late dinner.

I like Costco Burrito and sometimes just because of it, I and my wife visit Costco.

Business hour of Costco in Korea are usually from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. They close on the second and fourth Sunday of every month, January 1, New Year's Day and other holidays. Currently (as of February 2018), Costco has 13 branches in Korea. In Seoul, there are 3 Costco branches like Yangpyeong and Sangbong with Yangjae city.

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