Key takeaways
Among the Korean medicine clinics near Hongdae Station, comparing review counts alongside Kakao ratings points first to 이로울한의원 (Irooul Korean Medicine Clinic), whose reviews mention pain treatment, and to 누베베한의원 홍대 (Nubebe Korean Medicine Clinic Hongdae), whose review volume stands out. 이로울한의원 has 2,996 Naver reviews and 669 Kakao reviews, with a Kakao rating of 5. 누베베한의원 홍대 has 7,825 Naver reviews and 25 Kakao reviews, with a Kakao rating of 4. Review counts are the numbers displayed on each platform; they do not guarantee any actual treatment experience or outcome.
If you want to read reviews about pain treatment such as acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and Chuna manual therapy, start with 이로울한의원; if you are looking at weight-management reviews, compare 누베베한의원 홍대. For skin-procedure reviews, look at 홍대 끗 한의원 (Hongdae Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic) or 로아한의원 홍대점 (Roa Korean Medicine Clinic, Hongdae Branch). Which clinic suits you, however, depends on your symptoms, your treatment goal, and what is discussed during consultation.
Visiting from abroad? Language support varies by clinic, and none of the five clinics below is confirmed in the source data to have English-speaking staff, so call ahead or check the clinic's own booking page before you go. Bring your passport or alien registration card, a list of any medications you currently take, and previous medical records, and ask when you book whether an interpreter is available and which payment methods are accepted.
How we compared
This comparison of five clinics is based on 13,333 Naver Place visitor reviews, 798 Kakao Map reviews, and registration data from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA). Review counts for each clinic are shown separately as the Naver, blog, Kakao, and Google figures provided. The "total reviews" figure is a simple sum of the four platforms, and duplication across platforms has not been verified. The average Kakao Map rating of the five selected clinics is 4.7. The number of Korean medicine doctors is missing from the data for every clinic, and HIRA department information was confirmed only for 간편한의원 (Ganpyeon Korean Medicine Clinic). Ratings and review counts reflect the data provided; Naver ratings were not supplied.
홍대 끗 한의원 (Hongdae Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic)
홍대 끗 한의원 has 485 Naver reviews, 201 blog reviews, 60 Kakao reviews, and 0 Google reviews, a simple total of 746. Its Kakao rating is 4.6 and its Google rating is 5, with no Naver rating in the data. Neither the number of Korean medicine doctors nor the departments are confirmed under HIRA data, so the scope of treatment cannot be judged from that source. The visitor reviews provided mention friendly consultations and experiences with pigmentation and tone-up treatments and hair removal. These are individual reviewers' experiences and do not guarantee that any procedure will work.
"Clean and friendly — I liked it." (Naver review, hoopooo, October 22, 2026)
"I'm very satisfied with the doctor's kind consultation and treatment." (Naver review, ysm****, October 20, 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 양화로 162 4층 401호 (4F, 162 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul), 163 m from Exit 8 of Hongdae Station. Hours are listed as 10:30–20:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 10:00–18:00 on Saturday and Sunday. No lunch break is given in the data, so confirm before you visit. Booking, Wi-Fi, a waiting area, separate men's and women's restrooms, simple payment, and parking are listed as amenities. Check the booking method and whether parking is actually available, and under what conditions, by calling 0507-1468-8880. If a review mentions a treatment you are considering, ask about what it involves, the expected cost, and whether it suits you before deciding.
누베베한의원 홍대 (Nubebe Korean Medicine Clinic Hongdae)
누베베한의원 홍대 has 7,825 Naver reviews, 440 blog reviews, 25 Kakao reviews, and 22 Google reviews, a simple total of 8,312. Its Kakao rating is 4 and its Google rating is 5; no Naver rating was provided. The number of Korean medicine doctors and the departments are not confirmed in the data. Visitor reviews mention Gambijeong (감비정), weight-management consultations, thorough explanations, and visits made after booking. Reviews describe individual experiences, so weight-loss effects or prescription results cannot be assumed to be the same for everyone.
"The doctor explains things in such detail and is so kind. It feels trustworthy — a clinic you can have faith in." (Naver review, we****, October 21, 2026)
"I booked and came in to try it after a friend recommended it. It was clean and things moved fast — I had my prescription within an hour." (Naver review, ona****, October 21, 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 양화로 125 경남관광빌딩 3층 (3F, Gyeongnam Gwangwang Building, 125 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul), 291 m from Exit 1 of Hongdae Station. Hours are listed as 09:30–19:30 on Monday and Friday, 10:00–19:30 on Wednesday, and 09:30–15:00 on Tuesday and Saturday. Thursday and Sunday hours are not in the schedule provided. Lunch break and amenity information are also unconfirmed, so call 02-338-0036 or check the official website before visiting. If you are consulting about weight management, it is practical to ask specifically about the prescription, how to take it, the cost, and precautions, and to tell the practitioner about your health status.
이로울한의원 (Irooul Korean Medicine Clinic)
이로울한의원 has 2,996 Naver reviews, 1,433 blog reviews, 669 Kakao reviews, and 84 Google reviews, a simple total of 5,182. Its Kakao and Google ratings are both 5, and no Naver rating was provided. The number of Korean medicine doctors and the departments are not confirmed. Visitor reviews mention acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and pain consultations. Any change a reviewer felt is a personal experience and cannot be used as evidence that a treatment works.
"The doctor checked my symptoms carefully and explained them kindly, which put me at ease." (Naver review, cod****, October 21, 2026)
"The doctor pointed to the painful areas and explained in an easy-to-understand way what was tight and why." (Naver review, door, October 19, 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 양화로 133 서교타워 4층 (4F, Seogyo Tower, 133 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul), 213 m from Exit 1 of Hongdae Station. Hours are listed as 10:00–20:00 Monday through Friday and 10:00–14:00 on Saturday. Sunday hours and the lunch break are not in the data. Booking, a waiting area, separate men's and women's restrooms, group use, simple payment, and parking are listed as amenities. Ask about the booking method and parking conditions by calling 0507-1333-3189. If you are considering pain treatment, it helps to describe when the symptoms started, which areas are uncomfortable, and any treatment you have already had, and to confirm the treatment plan and how often you would need to come in.
로아한의원 홍대점 (Roa Korean Medicine Clinic, Hongdae Branch)
로아한의원 홍대점 has 64 Naver reviews, 14 blog reviews, 3 Kakao reviews, and 10 Google reviews, a simple total of 91. Its Kakao and Google ratings are both 5, and no Naver rating was provided. The number of Korean medicine doctors and the departments are not confirmed. The reviews provided mention consultations and booked visits for procedures such as Venus Co and Ultherapy. These are individual users' assessments and do not guarantee results. Because the review count is lower than at the other clinics, it is better to check the content of a consultation directly rather than judging the clinic on ratings alone.
"They treated me according to my skin's condition and told me clearly which parts needed work, which I liked." (Naver review, tmmw****, October 20, 2026)
"I liked that the head doctor personally checked everything in detail." (Naver review, 신데렐라81, October 17, 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 양화로 165 1202호 (Room 1202, 165 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul), listed as 47 m from Exit 2 of Hongdae Station. Hours are 11:00–21:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 10:00–15:00 on Saturday. Thursday and Sunday hours and the lunch break are not in the information provided. Booking, Wi-Fi, a waiting area, separate men's and women's restrooms, simple payment, and parking are listed as amenities. Confirm available appointment times and parking conditions by calling 0507-1396-0331 before you visit. For a procedure consultation, it is better to ask first about the procedure you need, the options, the cost, and any expected discomfort and precautions.
간편한의원 (Ganpyeon Korean Medicine Clinic)
간편한의원 has 1,963 Naver reviews, 209 blog reviews, 41 Kakao reviews, and 3 Google reviews, a simple total of 2,216. No Kakao or Google rating is given in the data, and no Naver rating was provided either. The departments confirmed in HIRA registration data are Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Korean Internal Medicine, Korean Gynecology, Korean Pediatrics, Korean Neuropsychiatry, Korean Ophthalmology/Otolaryngology/Dermatology, and Korean Rehabilitation Medicine. The number of Korean medicine doctors is not confirmed. Reviews mention herbal medicine consultations, decompression therapy, pharmacopuncture, and visits related to traffic accidents, but reviews alone cannot establish what a clinic can treat or what results you will get.
"I had a lot of questions about herbal medicine, and the doctor answered each one kindly." (Naver review, abc1****, October 21, 2026)
"It was my first time with decompression therapy so I was nervous, but the doctor explained first and kept checking during the treatment whether I was okay." (Naver review, uio****, October 20, 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 양화로 105 2층 (2F, 105 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul). The transport information provided lists 391 m from Exit 2 of Hapjeong Station, and the distance from a Hongdae Station exit is not confirmed. Hours are 10:00–20:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10:00–19:30 on Wednesday, and 10:00–17:00 on Saturday and Sunday. No lunch break is given in the data. Booking, parking, Wi-Fi, and separate men's and women's restrooms are listed as amenities. Call 0507-1376-7075 in advance to confirm whether booking is required, the parking conditions, and whether traffic-accident care and inpatient treatment are available. Reviews mention an inpatient room, but the data provided does not confirm how it operates.
At a glance
Naver ratings were not included in the collected data, so every entry is marked "Not provided." Total reviews is the sum of Naver, blog, Kakao, and Google review counts, and duplication across platforms has not been verified.
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Doctors and departments | Location | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 홍대 끗 한의원 | Not provided | 4.6 | 5 | 746 | Doctor count and departments not provided | 163 m from Exit 8, Hongdae Station | Seven-day schedule listed; booking, parking, and other amenities |
| 누베베한의원 홍대 | Not provided | 4 | 5 | 8,312 | Doctor count and departments not provided | 291 m from Exit 1, Hongdae Station | Highest combined review count in this set |
| 이로울한의원 | Not provided | 5 | 5 | 5,182 | Doctor count and departments not provided | 213 m from Exit 1, Hongdae Station | Pain-related visitor reviews; booking and parking information |
| 로아한의원 홍대점 | Not provided | 5 | 5 | 91 | Doctor count and departments not provided | 47 m from Exit 2, Hongdae Station | Closest to a station exit; booking and parking information |
| 간편한의원 | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 2,216 | Doctor count not provided; 8 departments confirmed | 391 m from Exit 2, Hapjeong Station | HIRA department information available |
Checklist for choosing a clinic
- Purpose of the visit — Decide whether you need pain treatment, weight management, or a skin procedure, and ask whether the clinic provides it.
- Practitioner information — If you want to know who will treat you and how many Korean medicine doctors work there, ask the clinic directly. The data provided does not list doctor numbers.
- Departments — Check HIRA registration data or ask the clinic which departments cover your symptoms.
- Consultation and plan — Make sure the purpose of the treatment or prescription, the order of steps, and the expected number of visits are explained so that you understand them.
- Cost — Confirm the cost of the consultation, the procedure, and the prescription, and whether extra charges may apply, before treatment starts.
- Precautions — Tell the practitioner about medications you are taking, existing conditions, and allergies.
- Booking and waiting — Confirm by phone or on the clinic's official channel whether booking is required, how to book, and whether same-day visits are accepted. If you need an English-speaking consultation, ask about it when you book.
- Opening hours — Re-check the day-by-day schedule, the lunch break, and any closures on the day you plan to visit.
- Getting there and parking — Check the distance from each exit and whether parking is actually available and on what terms, then plan your route.
Warning signs to watch for
The points below are not an assessment of any particular clinic; they are general things to check during a consultation when choosing a medical institution.
- If you are pushed to decide immediately without a clear explanation of the diagnosis or treatment plan, ask again and make your decision only once you fully understand.
- If a clinic guarantees results outright or does not explain individual variation and precautions, ask for specifics and for the limits of what it can promise.
- If costs, including additional procedure or prescription charges, are not stated clearly before you start, confirm the total cost and whether each item is optional.
- If the same treatment is recommended to everyone without asking about your symptoms and health status, review what was discussed and, if needed, seek another medical opinion.
Frequently asked questions
Which clinic near Hongdae Station has the most reviews?
Adding up the Naver, blog, Kakao, and Google review counts provided, 누베베한의원 홍대 has the most at 8,312. Duplication across platforms has not been verified, and a higher review count does not mean better treatment results.
Which clinic near Hongdae Station has the highest Kakao rating?
In the data provided, 이로울한의원 and 로아한의원 홍대점 both have a Kakao rating of 5. 홍대 끗 한의원 is 4.6 and 누베베한의원 홍대 is 4, while 간편한의원 has no rating information. Ratings reflect what each platform provided.
Can I check the number of doctors and departments for all five clinics?
No. The number of Korean medicine doctors is unconfirmed for all five under HIRA data. Departments are confirmed only for 간편한의원, which lists eight including Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and Korean Internal Medicine; for the other four, the data provided contains no such information.
Is any clinic open on Sunday?
In the hours provided, 홍대 끗 한의원 is listed as open 10:00–18:00 on Sunday and 간편한의원 as 10:00–17:00. Confirm actual opening and appointment availability before you visit.
Which clinic is closest to a Hongdae Station exit?
Based on the exit information in the data, 로아한의원 홍대점 is listed as 47 m from Exit 2. Distances come from the accessibility data provided, and the actual walk can feel different depending on the route and which entrance you use.
Do any of these clinics have English-speaking staff?
The source data used for this comparison does not record which languages any of the five clinics can consult in, so none of them can be confirmed here as an English-speaking clinic. Call the clinic (numbers are listed above) or check its booking page and ask directly whether the practitioner or an interpreter can consult in English; if not, ask whether a written treatment plan can be provided.
Final notes
When choosing a Korean medicine clinic near Hongdae Station, compare not only review counts and ratings but also your treatment goal, the distance from the station exit, the day-by-day hours, and the booking and parking conditions. The highest combined review count belongs to 누베베한의원 홍대, and if you want to weigh pain-related reviews alongside a Kakao rating, 이로울한의원 is another option to compare. This is a summary of the data provided and is not a medical recommendation of any institution or a guarantee of treatment effects. Before treatment, tell the practitioner about your symptoms and health status and confirm the care you need and any precautions. Hours, ratings, and amenity information can change, so check with the clinic before you visit.
Medical disclaimer: This article summarizes publicly available information and visitor reviews and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. Whether to undergo treatment should be decided in consultation with a medical professional.
Last updated: October 22, 2026