Cheongdam vs Gangnam vs Myeongdong: choosing a hair salon area in Seoul
Seoul's most familiar hair areas feel different. This guide describes their general character in plain terms and says nothing about individual salons other than ours. The goal is to help you choose an area that fits your plans, then check the facts of any salon you consider.
WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM · Updated October 2026
How to read this guide
Neighbourhoods change, and a guide like this can only describe broad character. Treat it as a way to ask better questions, not as a ranking. We do not compare individual salons and we make no claims about other businesses.
WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM is at 4F, 34 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. That puts it in the Gangnam side of the city. We state no walking times to other landmarks. Use a route planner for your own start point.
Cheongdam: a fashion and boutique district
Cheongdam-dong is known as a district of fashion boutiques, galleries and design shops. Visitors often combine a salon visit with shopping or a meal in the same part of Gangnam-gu. If your day is built around that kind of outing, a salon in the area keeps your route short.
The area is not purely about style. It is also residential, with quieter streets away from the main roads. Our own page on the Cheongdam-dong boutique street covers it in more detail.
Gangnam: a large, busy business and entertainment area
Gangnam is a broad name. It covers a big, dense part of southern Seoul, with offices, shops, restaurants and many transport links. People who work or stay there often want a salon that fits around meetings or a flight. The district is large, so it pays to check which part of it a salon sits in.
Our guide to a salon in Gangnam looks at the practical side for visitors.
Myeongdong: a central, tourist-heavy shopping area
Myeongdong is on the north side of the river, in central Seoul. It is a busy shopping area that many visitors already have on their itinerary, with plenty of street activity. If your hotel and plans are on that side of the city, a salon there is convenient. If you are staying south of the river, a cross-city trip may not be worth the time.
How to choose between them
- List where you will be on the day: hotel, meetings, planned outings.
- Pick the area that adds the least travel.
- Check the open days. Salon calendars differ, and ours is Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 19:30.
- Check how bookings work. Ours run through Naver Booking, with a page per stylist.
- Compare the price rule, not only the figure. Ours depends on stylist level, length and condition.
Where WENEED BLACK Cheongdam fits
If your plans keep you on the Gangnam side, this salon is one option. It is 586 m from Exit 3 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station and has a private styling area with curtains that close off the view from outside. See the directions page for the building details and hair salon in Seoul for a wider view.
Frequently asked questions
Which area suits a hair appointment in Seoul?
There is no single answer. It depends on where you stay, your schedule and the service you want. Use travel time and open days as your first filters.
Is Cheongdam part of Gangnam?
Cheongdam-dong is in Gangnam-gu. People use Gangnam both for the district and for a broader area, so check the address of any salon.
Does this page rank salons?
No. It describes the general character of three areas and does not make claims about other businesses.
Where is WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM?
In Gangnam-gu, at 4F, 34 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil. The nearest station is Apgujeong Rodeo, Exit 3, 586 m away.
How should I compare salons across areas?
Check open days, the booking route, the pricing rule and any detail about privacy. Those are things you can verify on a salon's own pages.
Visit WENEED BLACK THE CHEONGDAM
4F, 34 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 3, 586 m. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00–19:30, closed Sunday and Monday.