Gangnam Days 1 and 2 stayed in Apgujeong and Cheongdam. Day 3 moves one stop south into Seocho-gu, centered on Kamong — a restaurant reportedly run by EXO Kai’s sister — and Seorae Maeul, Seoul’s small French expat neighborhood.

Why this route

Seocho-gu sits right next to Gangnam, south of the Han River, but feels noticeably different from it — more residential, less saturated with the flagship stores and mega-cafes that define Apgujeong and Cheongdam. Most K-pop travel content keeps recycling the same two or three Gangnam spots, which has left Seocho relatively unmapped for fan tourism. Kamong stands out here too: it’s reportedly a genuine family business run by Kai’s sister, which is a more personal connection than “an idol ate here once.” It’s worth saying clearly that this kind of connection is fan-reported, not something the agency or Kai himself has confirmed — worth keeping in mind before you visit.

Full itinerary

  1. Seocho — lunch at Kamong
  2. Walk through Seocho’s residential streets
  3. Seorae Maeul’s French-influenced cafe street
  4. Seoripul Park walk
  5. Dinner and dessert in Seorae Maeul

Getting there

This route is best covered on foot and by bus within Seocho-gu. Line 2 or Line 3 to Gyodae Station or Bangbae Station, then a bus transfer, is the typical route, and it’s about a 20–30 minute walk between the Seocho residential area and Seorae Maeul itself. Seorae Maeul is a hilly neighborhood built for walking, so expect more time spent wandering the neighborhood than moving between stops.

Admission fees & hours

  • Kamong: Reportedly named by combining Kai’s own name with the family dog’s. It’s a regular restaurant with no admission fee. Full background and sourcing is in our earlier writeup.
  • Seorae Maeul: Home to a long-established French expat community (the Seoul French School is nearby), with no admission fee or fixed hours since it’s a neighborhood, not an attraction. French-language signage mixed into the streetscape is part of the appeal.
  • Seoripul Park: A free neighborhood park connected to Seorae Maeul, with well-maintained walking paths.

Food, cafes & snacks

Start lunch at Kamong with something closer to Korean home cooking, then walk off the meal through Seocho’s residential streets on the way to Seorae Maeul. French-style bakeries are scattered through Seorae Maeul’s alleys, good for a croissant or baguette sandwich along the way. The neighborhood leans hard into dessert cafes — tart and macaron specialists are common, and the generally quiet atmosphere means you won’t feel rushed lingering over coffee. For dinner, a small bistro or pasta spot tucked into Seorae Maeul is an easy, low-key way to close the day, and the bakeries near the entrance are a solid grab for a final snack.

Tips

  • Saving money: This route runs on individual restaurants and cafes, so there’s no unified discount system. Many of Seorae Maeul’s cafes are small independent shops, and some offer a small discount for cash or bank transfer over card — worth checking store signage before you order.
  • Skipping the wait: Kamong has picked up enough attention from fans that weekend lunch can mean a wait. A weekday visit or arriving right at opening tends to get you in without one. Seorae Maeul’s cafes are quiet enough overall that waits are rarely an issue.
  • Route tip: Seocho’s residential streets don’t have the tourist signage you’d find elsewhere, so pull up directions to Seorae Maeul before you set out to avoid getting turned around.
  • Enjoying the quiet: Seorae Maeul draws more local residents than tourists compared to Apgujeong or Cheongdam, so if you want a slower, quieter day of walking and cafe-hopping, this is the calmest of the five Gangnam routes.

This is less about chasing something famous and more about atmosphere and story. Next up: KSPO Dome and Lotte World Tower — the concert-venue-and-skyline version of a Gangnam K-pop day.

Sources: Kamong writeup, Creatrip idol restaurant roundup