Hongdae

Hongdae is Seoul's most youthful and creative district, centered around Hongik University and overflowing with indie music clubs, street performance art, quirky cafés, vintage shops, and animated nightlife. The neighborhood has incubated Korean indie music and contemporary art for decades and is the birthplace of many K-pop styles. Club Day and the weekly free market (Free Market) on weekends showcase the area's DIY creative spirit.