Top Things to do in Gangnam Underground Shopping Mall, Korea

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Lets go shopping together at the Gangnam Underground Shopping mall! This is where you can find some bargain deals on Gangnam style clothing! This is a great place to shop on a cold, rainy or snowy winter day in Seoul. It's underground and you don't even have to leave the train station. I'll give you my honest review of the shops as well as tips on bargaining, prices, and clothing sizes in this mall.
To get to the Gangnam underground shopping mall (강남역 지하도상가) you can take the train to Gangnam Station (Seoul Subway line 2) and go out of pretty much any exit. The shopping mall is right there when you walk out of the turnstyle.
Go ahead and put this on your Gangnam itinerary for when you visit Seoul. For my other Seoul travel guides, check out this playlist: goo.gl/Ft1o2i
If you want to compare this to the Goto Shopping Mall at Express Bus Terminal (Also in Gangnam), you can watch the video here: • Shopping for Clothes a...
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@NehaSingh-de2hs 5 лет назад

I am from India and I am coming to Korea in February only for shopping with my mom. I am so excited and this video was really helpful. BTW I am bringing an empty suitcase just to fill it with dresses 😂

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Lol!! Shopping spree!! I'm glad you liked the video :)

@pilarf 5 лет назад

How was your trip Neha?

@katherinelin480 4 года назад

That’s what I’m going to do too! I’m going in april

@lamnunhoilhungdim4874 4 года назад

Lmao I also want to come

@biksgrg 4 года назад

Lol im going too with my best friend when im 20 but im eleven because the airport doest let the people from young age to go far countries

@albi7258 5 лет назад

Korean fashion is to die for I love it

@FowziaMadar 5 лет назад

I wish I visited the underground mall when I was in Korea the prices are amazing, great video 🙌 xx

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Aww! Maybe next time. The prices are pretty great!! :)

@peggytan4610 5 лет назад

I went shopping in Myendong and actually I was looking for pyjamas but as I was going to pay for it, the salesperson directed me to go 1 level down ( below road level) and there was this place that sells any 2 pcs of clothes for just 10,000 won! I forgot about the pyjamas and bought 2 sweaters instead 😂😂😂 Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the name of the shop 😝

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Wow, that's crazy! She sent you to a secret store!! What a great deal.

@ohwow3294 5 лет назад

Is this in the myeongdong street or in a mall

@jadaakenzua208 5 лет назад

All the clothes there are really nice I'll be sure to go there thank you for the video 😘❤️

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

It's a great place to get things at bargain prices. Hope you like it!!

@rosedarkling 5 лет назад

Really cool; I like watching these shopping videos. That cardigan is really pretty and looks great on you, Marie. Keep up the fun tips and tricks. God bless yours and you! :)

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Hi Melissa!! Thanks I will have to keep the cardigan anyway bc no returns when dealing with the local markets :) I liked it too though. :) Hope you're having a great day!

@rosedarkling 5 лет назад

@@MariesKawaiiWorld Glad you found some stuff you like. :) And I am doing well, thanks. Hope all is going well over there for you all. :)

@daltonbrown923 5 лет назад

These underground shopping malls amaze me! I'm so glad you take the time to make your videos! Hopefully one day I'll make it to all these fascinating places! I'm also really enjoying catching up on videos I've missed!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Thank you, Dalton!! I’m happy to have you back! Love reading your comments!!

@skylenified85 5 лет назад

Thank you for another informative video! Last time I went to Korea I didn't get to do a lot of underground shopping in Seoul, but hopefully I can next time!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Yes maybe next time!! There is so much to do here its hard to do it all!

@c_o_b_y_5318 5 лет назад

Always like your pieces you pick for yourself and the girls. Thanks for another great video.

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Thank you!! I'm glad you liked the video! :)

@MandyN 5 лет назад

Wish I saw this when I went to Seoul in October. But least I saw the video you filmed about Innisfree cafe and hence I paid a visit when I was there in Oct. Keep it up girl :)

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Thank you!! I hope you liked the cafe. The menu changed since I filmed the video! Thanks for watching!! :)

@mymeikisis 5 лет назад

Love your shopping videos!!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Thank you!!

@koreanforlife8375 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. Lots of good tips for foreigners. 👍👍

@paulakr 5 лет назад

This was really informative! Thank you!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Glad you liked it!! 😀

@samanthainlove 4 года назад

I am happy your still making videos. Your videos are really different neat beautiful and unique. I hope your family have a wonderful time in Korea. They are lucky to grow up there.

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@angelam.4660 5 лет назад

IM EARLY!!❤️❤️❤️SO LOVE UR VIDEOS, LUV U!!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Thank you, Angela!! :)

@qamarinarazali6738 5 лет назад

I love it when you show all the nice clothes one by one❣️❣️

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Ill try to do that more if I film another clothes/shopping vid ! 😀😀

@kuravukawaii 5 лет назад

What great tips on shopping! I watch a lot of videos on shopping in Korea but never had anyone mentioned on how to properly shop or bargain with the vendors. Very informative indeed..Are the underground shopping in Gangnam more expensive compared to the other underground shopping malls?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

I think Express Bus Terminal might be cheaper for some things, because there are lot more shops & perhaps with more competition you can get better prices on some things. But you can't beat some of the prices I showed in the video. Gangnam is cheaper than Myeongdong's underground mall though. I think Gangnam has a few shops with trendier clothes compared to Express Bus Terminal.

@Nina-ut2ep 5 лет назад

Reall, informative and cool video, I hope I will be able to go shopping in an underground station when I'm in Seoul. Unfortunately we don't have those Underground Shopping Malls in Germany so I've never been to one before. The prices were actually, compared to german prices, really cheap and the items looked all so cool and cute, I might get poor while shopping in there 😣 I'm looking forward to your next video!

@Angultra 5 лет назад

Oppa Gangnam Style 😋 great tips!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Lol :)

@merryjanegolong2225 5 лет назад

Shopppiiinnngggg! 😍 ❤😍❤ The yellow sweater looks good on you even though it is a bit oversize. Better than the pink one. ☺ Thanks for sharing tips and for this video. Well noted on the "communication/language" part, I'll keep that in mind for my next trip to South Korea. 😊

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Lol!! Actually everything I bought was just a little "off". So you do get what you pay for... Lesson learned (again and again!)

@justsweetlikecandy6407 4 года назад

My favorite channel💕 I see u from Algéria 🇩🇿❤

@Jan-iu1mb 5 лет назад

Watched many young influencers vlog on Seoul shopping and really like your practical comments. Was worried how do I communicate with unfriendly shop keepers but I guess I will take your advice and be assertive!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yes, I think being assertive but still friendly is the best way. :)

@LR_memories 5 лет назад

I really love these sweaters 4:32 so colorful like confetti. I was In Korea in April and only did underground shopping in Myeongdong. But I will be back in March so will definitely check this one out😉

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Ahh I loved that one too! Maybe I'll have to go back and look again. :)

@anzhelausenko 5 лет назад

Such kind of video is very interesting. One day I will go to Korea and visit Gangnam station. Please film more such kinds of video. ❤️⭐️🦋 I love your video!!!!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it!! I will try to film more like this! but maybe not always buy stuff. :)

@fourzee2727 Год назад

Great tips n information

@MariesKawaiiWorld Год назад

Thanks! Happy shopping

@ry_ry__ 5 лет назад

The sweaters are actually nice 👍🏼

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Thank you!!

@beautifulchickennugget6081 5 лет назад

I have to go shopping in in there!! thanks for the tips😊

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

It's a great place to bargain shop! :)

@ewaf5022 5 лет назад

Would love to watch a video about where to find good quality clothes. Like fair trade, eco-friendly brands. The yellow/green sweater looks good on you. :)

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Hmm, I have seen one store, but I haven't seen a ton here. I'll keep an eye out for that and do a video if I can. :) Thank you!!

@esteficano1056 5 лет назад

Hi!! I loved your idea of putting sunglasses on the eyes of the girl :) I think that’s lily Collins but I’m not sure haha, great tips!!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Thanks!! Lol I think it is Lily Collins :)

@pooplandtrellace 5 лет назад

the prices are amazing!!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Yes, a lot of the stuff in the front of the stores is super cheap!

@muyeonmijin8399 5 лет назад

I love your grandma cardigan!! 😍😍😂😂

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Lol thank you!!

@avabui9042 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tips! I am visiting Seoul next week and I will be sure to check out the underground mall! Hopefully sizing will be ok! Because clothes never seem to sit on me properly :'(

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Enjoy your trip to Seoul!! Hope you are able to find some nice stuff. I wish they would let you try the clothes on more often! Some stores allow it but not all.

@miagalante2115 4 года назад

Hi Marie. I loved the purple duster. The sweaters are very pretty. The cheapest quality of clothes that I have are Forever 21. I love thrift stores.

@aokaya 4 года назад

I loved the video! I enjoy looking at cheap clothes and then inevitably not buying anything...ehehe... Would you consider clothes from the Gangnam station to be just as cheap and/or on par with clothes found looking around Dongdaemun Market?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

I think everyone gets their clothes wholesale from Dongdaemun, so it’s probably the same. But there are some brand name stores in Dongdaemun, so in that sense they might have better quality?

@mikkilu1580 5 лет назад

Pink Ribbon has such pretty clothes!!! How much does most of their clothing cost???

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

I don't think I checked the prices! Sorry!!

@fbiopenup3034 4 года назад

This video was posted like 8 months ago or something, but look at the guy at 0:37 lmao I don’t know why I wanted to point that out I’m sorry🤦🏻‍♀️

@KelcyPassportbyDesign 5 лет назад

The Bupyeong station underground shopping in Incheon is really good as well.

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

I’ll have to check it out if I go!

@NaqqashDilshad 4 года назад

hahahah the ending was cute

@the.gummybear.family386 5 лет назад

Hello Marie, where did you say it was also a good place for accessories in dong-dae moon? Gonna visit Korea km April, can't wait!!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Hi! It's in the Migliore store next to Doota (a giant 7-8 story building). On the upper floors they have accessories. Also the other adjacent stores may have it too. Also in the toy alley they have some hats and mittens and things like that. :)

@famlyvlogs1327 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. We want to visit that place ☺️

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

It’s a great place to shop!

@famlyvlogs1327 5 лет назад

Great! That’s our next visit ☺️ our RU-vid channel is about our baby Emma toys and our fam ly travels ☺️

@roohollahtaeb534 4 года назад

thank you for this video it's really helpful! but i have a little problem. i hate fast fashion! I don't want to pollute the environment and of course I definitely want to use my clothes for a long time maybe a few years. now, i want to ask you, Where do you suggest me to buy clothes? as i saw, i have to go and shop from luxury brands or buy a cheap and low quality thing from fast fashion stores. is there any convenient and reasonable choice between these two in south korea?

@Jessicu7697 5 лет назад

Awesome 😍 I want to go there just go shop.

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

It's such a fun place to shop! Hope you can go someday!

@Jessicu7697 5 лет назад

2020 for sure, we are going to Japan in january i'm so excited.

@nouyn6326 5 лет назад

I went to Korea for a 20 days, it felt like I’m living there but it was fun. I didn’t try those market shoes they are good but try to fine the right size. 👌🏻

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Lol! 20 days is a long time 😀.

@ordinaryobserver897 4 года назад

Hi Marie Thanks for the helpful video I am thinking of visiting Seoul during the Seollal period. Can I know if most of the shops and restaurants are opened?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

Hi! I think most restaurants will close for a few days during that time

@ordinaryobserver897 4 года назад

Thanks for your reply Marie. Appreciate it.

@krisikagurung1940 3 года назад

Can u tell me please. How much the price they discount when we buy those in wholesale?

@jonesie3769 4 года назад

I love your taste and style! It’s me! Simple cute modest 😊

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

Thank you so much!! :)

@anitapn1 4 года назад

Second cardigan suits you...look beautiful..👍

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

Thanks!

@Gyu_and_Agata 5 лет назад

i love underground shopping in Korea! you need to be careful with sizes though as you can’t try most items on :)

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Yes that's so true! :) I feel like the sleeves were too short on a sweater I got and one was too large!

@KelcyPassportbyDesign 5 лет назад

It's tough. My sister bought a dress in the Gangnam underground once. No one was able to fit it and she had to donate it.

@floramoon9521 5 лет назад

Those clothes are too adorable

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Korean clothes are super cute :)

@floramoon9521 5 лет назад

@@MariesKawaiiWorld yeah u right ...Best in the world.

@sabrinachico1845 4 года назад

Hi Marie! Can you tell me how much some of the original prices were? Also do you have any tips on bargaining?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

Lol, I'm terrible at it, at most I will get only 1-2000 won off ($1-2 USD). Be assertive, but friendly. If you buy more than one thing you're entitled to ask for a discount (most times people will tell me no).

@razanram8840 5 лет назад

HI Could you make a video where you shows us where we can find big size clothe in Seoul because i never find a video of this kind Thank you

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Hi! There’s not a lot of stores like that but I’ve seen a few in itaewon

@freelyclothed8579 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for the video!! May I know how much a good quality coat would go for in korea ??:)

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

I can't really say because I actually haven't bought a coat here! I have noticed that the trendy ones that are like giant puffer coats that look like sleeping bags but are so warm and cozy, and everyone is wearing them cost around $200-300.

@freelyclothed8579 5 лет назад

Thank you so so much for your reply :))

@freelyclothed8579 5 лет назад

Marie's Kawaii World I was wondering about those in the underground stations !!

@sude2901 4 года назад

kıyafetler çok güzel ya

@j0li3_42 4 года назад

I have a question. If you buy the jacket like at 1:36 do you buy the whole outfit or is it just the jacket?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

Just the jacket

@j0li3_42 4 года назад

oh ok

@kayheartgg 4 года назад

Can anyone recommend shops for guys too? pls ty

@mynameishakunamatata 4 года назад

Hi! Do you prefer this more than the goto mall? Or which would you recommend I go shopping for coats and sweaters?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

No, I prefer Goto mall. I think it's cheaper and they have a better selection. If you go during the winter you should be able to find it at both places. But I think the coats are more for looks than warmth, for warmth I'd buy brand name products.

@mynameishakunamatata 4 года назад

Marie's Kawaii World thank you so much!!! This is really helpful ❤️

@aiki5435 4 года назад

Do they have sales tax refund? Nice video by the way.

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

No, not at the underground mall. Here you mostly have to pay in cash too. Thanks!

@dudie5403 5 лет назад

I went there with a few other people during my trip to Korea and someone wanted to try on a sweater over her tshirt to see if it did fit and we got yelled at by some ahjumma because we where not allowed to actually try it on. Then we went looking at some other rack of nice sweaters and predicting if it would fit and the ahjumma kept looking at us and when we went she rushed to the rack to redo it. We didn't even pick anything out of the rack so it was still tidy and such but according to ahjumma we must have been the most dirty girls on the planet. We wondered how do Koreans know it would fit them perfectly if nobody is allowed to try it on?!

@deryatalks 5 лет назад

I will bring a lot of money to korea when i vidit bcs there are endless things i wanna buy omg the clothes are soooo beautiful

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Korea is a shoppers paradise but not good if you want to save money!! There is so much to buy here 😅

@deryatalks 5 лет назад

@@MariesKawaiiWorld ug yess i can see trough many videos that are so many places, cafes, shopping malls,also makeup and some amusement parks etc i really wanna go so i need to even bring even more than expected money i guess lol but thanks for the video💗

@2Fennie 5 лет назад

HELLO from the Philippines, I plan to visit Korea and I follow your videos to give me ideas where to go and see for 6 days but will be there bout 2nd wk of October. Would I be needing thicker clothing cause in my country we only very hot and rainy season. On a budget wishing for nice and cheap finds Thank you.

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Hi! October is very nice, I think maybe you need a light jacket but it’s pretty warm and still good weather!

@2Fennie 5 лет назад

Thank you for replying. Learning much from your vieos. 😊

@melanieprocter442 5 лет назад

Hi Marie I like the purple cardigan very nice, my tip to help you bargain is offer your prize if they say no, say ok I'll go and get it at ???? I can get it cheaper there, it works most of the time as they don't want to loss a sale to someone else. If you try it out let me now if it worked! 😀😍💖🎀🎄🎁🎅🤶🎊🎉

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Hi Melanie!! Ok, I will try your tactic next time :) Are you good at bargaining? Hope you're having a great day!! :)

@melanieprocter442 5 лет назад

@@MariesKawaiiWorld I like to think so, my son and I were in a market a lady was selling a hello kitty mobile phone ear phone, she said it was £10 I said it was to much, I looked at my son and said will you get it for me you know you love me, my son said no, so I did my lower lip curl, and he said no, so I said ok let's go and the lady said £5 and my son said ok and got it for me. Have had a migraine all day had a nap but still got it. 😀💖🎀

@user-vw3dv7ch8d 5 лет назад

When you go shopping underground is there tax on the clothing? Like it says 10,000₩ will it be 10,000₩?

@liltieutieu 5 лет назад

민슈가 no tax

@meebebe_ 5 лет назад

I never really had a problem with being " looked down" because I am soft spoken. So I think it just depends who the worker is.

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Yes that’s true

@DelphinusFNT 5 лет назад

Lol, the girl in the sweater is Lily Collins and the funny thing is that I was in London last year and I saw her next to me in the Whole food market, so I started to fantasize what would happend if I was wearing that sweater with her face on hahahahahha that would be epic!!

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Lol!! Too funny. I think I found the perfect sweater for you!! 😂

@hoomanbean8416 4 года назад

Does Korea include tax in the price? And would it be weird to try on the jackets or coats without asking?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

Tax is included with the price. I’m not sure about the jackets. I think I’d ask to be on the safe side :)

@hoomanbean8416 4 года назад

Marie's Kawaii World thank you for responding!

@jjellyan 5 лет назад

Hello. Where I can buy clothes/shoes in seoul cheapest price?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

I think Express Bus Terminal at the Goto mall. But Gangnam is very similar!

@lamnunhoilhungdim4874 4 года назад

Why is this all to pretty n gorgeouss!! Omg I want to live in seoul. Can u buy for me😂😂

@chachamariiichaaa 5 лет назад

Can we as a tourist can ask about the material ?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Yes of course! (I’m not sure how to say it though 😂😂)

@hdes4814 4 года назад

1:50😭😭😭😭😭😍😍😍🥰🥰💛💛💛wwwoooooww omg😭😭😭😭😭🌧🌧🌧🌼

@itzme8861 5 лет назад

Here in india I could have bought a heck lot of stuff.......korea sure is expensive

@Jackie-je1lq 4 года назад

Up to what US size would these clothes fit?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

Maybe a size 6?

@Jackie-je1lq 4 года назад

Marie's Kawaii World thank you so much it’s just that I’m currently planning my trip to Seoul next year. You’re videos are quite helpful.

@nadjaschleuniger6812 5 лет назад

Collin abroadcast make good videos for bargains

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Ah he's so good at bargaining.

@peachesnpearls5506 5 лет назад

Why does all the clothing look cute?i going to korea when i have money

@gdumaguing 5 лет назад

are there plus size shops in Seoul?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

I’ve seen some in Itaewon

@gdumaguing 5 лет назад

@@MariesKawaiiWorld .oooohhh... okay! awesome! thank you!

@pasta3166 4 года назад

Probably not much

@maxeenee 5 лет назад

i almost never bargain HAHAHA

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Lol me too! I hate bargaining and I'm terrible at it. :)

@Kimberly-zn5nw 4 года назад

Sameee! I don’t know how to bargain! I end up paying the original price

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

Loll. It's so hard sometimes !!

@ruthsanz9297 5 лет назад

That girl is Lilly Collins

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Oh!! Lol whoops. I have heard that name before but I had to google her.

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Thanks for letting me know

@chesantos9428 5 лет назад

Mahal

@JGTenkara 5 лет назад

Did they have guy clothes!?

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Only a couple of stands. Not many...

@coocoobananass 5 лет назад

It’s super funny going to underground shopping as a foreigner! They sometimes play tricks with you thinking you don’t know they money so they raise your price. Hehe little do they know,,,,

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Lol! I'm on to them...

@selladuraip6380 4 года назад

Open Gangnam style 😎😎😅

@MariesKawaiiWorld 4 года назад

😀😀

@angelberry9095 5 лет назад

I do like Korean fashion but "Look down on you" wow really?! It's customer service after all. If they do that, I will never enter the store ever. I don't feel comfortable.

@MariesKawaiiWorld 5 лет назад

Yeah... that's what my husband tells me because I do feel intimidated a little bit in these local markets because I'm used to shopping in a normal store where prices are marked and there's no bargaining. But that's the local market culture and it's pretty aggressive.