Olive Young is easily the No. 1 must-visit shopping spot in Korea! Want to grab the hydrating serum that's a SEVENTEEN Seungkwan favorite or BLACKPINK Rosรฉโs tangerine blush? This is the best place to find all your K-core essentialsโskincare, makeup, body, hair, and hot snacks. With stores all over Seoul, we've narrowed it down to 4 major Olive Young stores you absolutely can't miss!
๐ Myeongdong
1๏ธโฃ Olive Young (Myeongdong Town)
- English labels & signs
- Welcome Gift for international travelers
- Tax Refund
The Myeongdong Town Store is the must-visit Olive Young in Myeongdong! Shop easily with English labels, and enjoy tax-free service and free samples (unlike other stores). Its larger size guarantees a wider selection of items!
The tax refund office is located on the 2nd floorโjust follow the SERVICE LOUNGE sign. After making your purchase at the 1st floor counter, proceed to the 2nd floor Service Lounge. Immediate refunds are available if you spend over โฉ15,000 and present your passport. Note that sanitary goods, shopping bags, and dried fruit are excluded from the tax refund.
The Welcome Gift Zone is right next to the tax refund booth. Here, international tourists can receive a free pouch packed with various beauty samples! ๐คซ This perk is not offered at all Olive Young branches, so make sure to pick up your free gift at the 2nd-floor lounge while you're at the Myeongdong Town Store!
โ Scan the QR code on the poster โก Create an OLIVE YOUNG Global Mall account โข Check the welcome gift coupon in My Account of the Global Mall โฃ Receive your welcome gift at the Global service lounge
2๏ธโฃ Olive Young (Myeongdong Station)
- Next to Myeongdong Station Exit 6
- Welcome Gift
- Tax Refund
The Myeongdong Station Store offers the best accessibility among all the stores located in Myeongdong! It's the perfect spot if you want to quickly grab the best Olive Young essentials, as it offers both tax refund service and free sample pouches (like the Myeongdong Town Store).
๐ Seongsu
3๏ธโฃ Olive Young N Seongsu
- Pop-ups themed on K-POP idol groups
- Free beauty & makeup consulting session
- High-end Olive Young store
N-Seongsu is a must-visit for its constant stream of Seoulโs hottest pop-up events (on the 1st floor zone)! This unique Olive Young offers a luxury, department-store feel and is highly convenient for tourists, with all guidance offered in English and floor guide kiosks available in Japanese, Chinese, and English.
Upon entering N-Seongsu, the main Pop-up Zone is to the left, and a comfortable cafรฉ is to the right. Make sure you don't miss the perk: you can enjoy a free drink if you spend over โฉ20,000 at the store! Next to the cafรฉ, a cozy lounge and the Delight Project Zone (Olive Young's food brand) are available for you to explore.
Korean/English pamphlets and a floor guide kiosk are located by the escalator on Floor 1.
Stepping onto the 2nd floor, the space is so luxurious it feels more like a department store than an Olive Young. This level hosts the Perfume Library and Makeup Zone, and offers services like a corner for free simple makeup touch-ups and a Personal Color Diagnosis booth. Also available are the latest K-Pop Trends zone, the Men's Edit section, and the cash registers.
The third floor features the Skincare Zone, which is home to a wide range of products from sheet masks to moisturizing creams, as well as a Food Market. There are merch and fashion zones, providing plenty of interesting things to see. There is even a pop-up zone offering skincare consulting, so be sure not to miss it! N-Seongsu is especially unique because it is designed more like an experience zone.
๐ Hongdae
4๏ธโฃ Olive Young (Hongdae Town)
- Next to Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8
- Exciting pop-ups
The Olive Young Hongdae Town Store offers a funky, hip vibe. It always features diverse pop-ups (beauty brands, character collabs, K-Pop idols). You can enjoy photo booths and experience zones for events like the PLAVE X Mediheal and Sanrio Pop-ups!
