Key takeaways
If you are visiting from abroad, keep in mind that language support varies by clinic: none of the five clinics below lists English-speaking staff in the public data used here, so confirm by phone or on the clinic's booking page before you go. Booking is generally done by phone, and a phone number is listed for each clinic. Bring your passport or ID, a list of any medicines you take, and any previous test results or imaging.
On back-pain care specifically, this data alone does not show whether a particular clinic achieves good results or specialises in back pain. For all five clinics, the supplied information contains no records that specifically confirm back-pain treatment volume or treatment details. Looking first at review counts, 누베베한의원 홍대 (Nubebe Korean Medicine Clinic Hongdae) stands out with 7,835 Naver reviews, followed by 간편한의원 (Ganpyeon Korean Medicine Clinic) with 1,966. On Kakao, Nubebe Hongdae is rated 4.0; no Kakao rating is available for Ganpyeon, and the average Kakao rating across the five selected clinics is 4.5. If proximity to Hongdae Station (홍대입구역, also romanized Hongdaeipgu-yeok) matters most, 로아한의원 홍대점 (Roa Korean Medicine Clinic Hongdae Branch) is listed 47 m from Exit 2, and 홍대 끗 한의원 (Hongdae Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic) 163 m from Exit 8. Review counts and ratings are reference points for gauging user experience; they do not guarantee back-pain treatment results.
How we compared
This article is based on 10,408 Naver Place visitor reviews, 139 Kakao Map reviews, and registration data from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA). For each clinic we compiled the Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts and ratings, the address, distance from a station exit, opening hours, facilities, and listed treatment departments. Adding the Naver and Kakao review counts gives 10,547, but because there is no way to check whether the same people posted on both platforms, we do not treat this as a count of unique reviews. Google reviews are listed as 0 for all five clinics, and no Naver ratings were provided. HIRA data did not give a separate doctor count for any clinic. Review quotations are taken from the actual visitor reviews supplied, with emoji and special characters removed.
미소짓는한의원 (Miso Jitneun Korean Medicine Clinic)
미소짓는한의원 has 43 Naver reviews, 141 blog reviews, and 5 Kakao reviews, with a Kakao rating of 4.4 and a Google rating of 5. Because the Google review count is 0, the rating alone says little about user opinion, and no Naver rating was provided. Its HIRA-registered departments are Sasang constitution, acupuncture and moxibustion, internal medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics, neuropsychiatry, ophthalmology/ENT/dermatology, and rehabilitation. No doctor count was provided. Although rehabilitation and acupuncture are among the listed departments, that alone does not confirm specialist back-pain care or treatment outcomes.
"Both the practitioner and the staff were kind, and the facilities were clean and nice." (Naver review, 11 February 2026)
"I had a consultation with the director, who listened carefully to what I said and explained everything kindly and thoroughly." (Naver review, 26 April 2025)
The address is 서울 마포구 월드컵북로 192 미소빌딩 5, 6층 (5F–6F, Miso Building, 192 World Cupbuk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul), 850 m from Exit 1 of Mapo-gu Office Station. No distance from Hongdae Station exits was provided, so access from Hongdae Station cannot be compared using this data. Hours are Monday–Friday 09:30–18:30 and Saturday 09:30–14:00; there is no information on Sunday hours. Lunch hours are not listed, so call before visiting. The phone number is 02-332-3375. Reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, simple payment, and parking are listed, but the number of parking spaces and the booking method are not confirmed. Reviews mention clean facilities and good consultation and service. If you plan to visit for back pain, ask when booking whether the clinic treats back pain and what the consultation involves, and bring a note of where the pain is, when it started, and what makes it better or worse.
홍대 끗 한의원 (Hongdae Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic)
홍대 끗 한의원 has 497 Naver reviews, 208 blog reviews, and 62 Kakao reviews, with a Kakao rating of 4.6 and a Google rating of 5. The Google review count is 0 and no Naver rating was provided. HIRA data on doctor count and departments was not provided, so back-pain care and related departments cannot be confirmed from this data. The reviews supplied mention kind service, facilities, and waiting experience, but some are about skin treatments, so they should not be read as evidence of back-pain care.
"The staff are kind and the prices aren't a burden, so I keep coming back." (Naver review, 26 October 2026)
"Kind, no wait, clean facilities, good explanations, and convenient parking." (Naver review, 25 October 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 양화로 162 4층 401호 (Room 401, 4F, 162 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul), listed 163 m from Exit 8 of Hongdae Station. Hours are Monday–Friday 10:30–20:30 and Saturday–Sunday 10:00–18:00. Lunch hours are not listed in the data. The phone number is 0507-1468-8880, and a website, blog, and Instagram are provided. Facilities listed include reservations, a waiting area, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, simple payment, and parking, but parking conditions and bookable times should be confirmed before visiting. If you are considering an evening or weekend visit, it is safer to call and reconfirm that the clinic is open that day. When asking about back pain, first confirm whether the clinic treats the condition, what the consultation and treatment process is, and the expected waiting time. The public data contains no back-pain-specific information.
누베베한의원 홍대 (Nubebe Korean Medicine Clinic Hongdae)
누베베한의원 홍대 has 7,835 Naver reviews, 439 blog reviews, and 25 Kakao reviews — the highest Naver review count among the five clinics provided. Its Kakao rating is 4.0 and its Google rating 5, with a Google review count of 0. No Naver rating was provided. HIRA data on doctor count, departments, and facilities is not available. Visitor reviews mention consultations and service, herbal medicine, and weight loss, but none can be confirmed as a review of back-pain care. The high review count and suitability for back-pain treatment should therefore be judged separately.
"Director Jeong So-min is very kind, which builds trust." (Naver review, 26 October 2026)
"The consultation was good and everyone was kind." (Naver review, 24 October 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 Monday 09:30–19:30, Tuesday 09:30–15:00, Wednesday 10:00–19:30, Friday 09:30–19:30, and Saturday 09:30–15:00. Thursday and Sunday hours and lunch hours are not in the data. The phone number is 02-338-0036. An official website, blog, and Instagram are provided, but booking methods, parking, and facilities cannot be confirmed from this data — check by phone or on the official channels before visiting. Reviews comment on consultation and service but do not indicate treatment results for any specific condition. If you are considering a visit for back pain, ask first whether the clinic treats the condition, which departments handle it, and whether a booking is required; if you take medication or have previous test results, bring them to the consultation.
로아한의원 홍대점 (Roa Korean Medicine Clinic Hongdae Branch)
로아한의원 홍대점 has 67 Naver reviews, 14 blog reviews, and 5 Kakao reviews, with both the Kakao and Google ratings given as 5. The Google review count is 0 and no Naver rating was provided. A rating based on a small number of reviews should be read as reflecting only the users registered on that platform. HIRA data on doctor count and departments was not provided. The actual reviews mostly describe skin and cosmetic treatments and consultations; nothing supports back-pain care or treatment experience.
"At the consultation the director started by listening, which made me trust them completely; there was no overtreatment and they recommended only what was needed." (Naver review, 23 October 2026)
"I visited for a touch-up and the staff were kind." (Naver review, 23 October 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 양화로 165 1202호 (Room 1202, 165 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul), listed 47 m from Exit 2 of Hongdae Station — the shortest exit distance among the five clinics here. Hours are Monday–Wednesday and Friday 11:00–21:00, and Saturday 10:00–15:00; Thursday and Sunday hours and lunch hours are not in the data. The phone number is 0507-1396-0331. Reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, a waiting area, simple payment, and parking are listed, but parking conditions should be confirmed separately. A website, blog, and Instagram are also provided. Because the reviews mainly reflect cosmetic treatment and consultation experiences, it is important not to extend them to back-pain care. If you plan to visit for a back problem, ask before booking whether the clinic actually treats the condition and what consultation and treatment it can offer.
간편한의원 (Ganpyeon Korean Medicine Clinic)
간편한의원 has 1,966 Naver reviews, 210 blog reviews, and 42 Kakao reviews. No Kakao or Google rating was provided, and there is no Naver rating in the data either. The Google review count is 0. HIRA data on doctor count and departments was not provided, so back-pain-related departments or specialisation cannot be confirmed. Reviews describe symptom explanations, herbal medicine consultations, and decompression therapy. These reviews alone cannot establish whether that treatment suits back pain or is effective.
"My period pain is severe, so every month is hard. I thought about it for a while and visited, and the director organised and explained my symptoms one by one, which was good." (Naver review, 23 October 2026)
"It was my first decompression treatment so I was a little nervous, but the director explained first and checked during the treatment whether I was okay." (Naver review, 20 October 2026)
The address is 서울 마포구 양화로 105 2층 (2F, 105 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul), 391 m from Exit 2 of Hapjeong Station. No distance from Hongdae Station exits was provided, so the route between the two stations should be checked separately. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00–20:00, Wednesday 10:00–19:30, and Saturday–Sunday 10:00–17:00. Lunch hours are not in the data. The phone number is 0507-1376-7075. Reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, and parking are listed, but parking conditions and the booking method need to be asked about before visiting. A blog and Instagram are provided. Whether the decompression treatment mentioned in reviews applies to your back symptoms should be confirmed in a separate consultation. Note when and where the pain started and what treatment or tests you have already had, and confirm treatment methods and costs before starting.
At a glance
No Naver ratings were provided. Total reviews are a simple sum of Naver and Kakao review counts, and duplicate posting has not been verified. The Google review count is 0 for every clinic.
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Doctor count and departments | Location | Strengths and points to check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 미소짓는한의원 (Miso Jitneun) | Not provided | 4.4 | 5 | 48 | Doctor count not provided. Sasang constitution, acupuncture and moxibustion, internal medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics, neuropsychiatry, ophthalmology/ENT/dermatology, rehabilitation | 850 m from Exit 1, Mapo-gu Office Station | Registered departments can be checked. Distance from Hongdae Station exits not provided |
| 홍대 끗 한의원 (Hongdae Kkeut) | Not provided | 4.6 | 5 | 559 | Doctor count and departments not provided | 163 m from Exit 8, Hongdae Station | Weekend hours; reservations and parking listed |
| 누베베한의원 홍대 (Nubebe Hongdae) | Not provided | 4.0 | 5 | 7,860 | Doctor count and departments not provided | 291 m from Exit 1, Hongdae Station | 7,835 Naver reviews. Confirm Thursday and Sunday hours |
| 로아한의원 홍대점 (Roa Hongdae) | Not provided | 5 | 5 | 72 | Doctor count and departments not provided | 47 m from Exit 2, Hongdae Station | Shortest exit distance among the five clinics |
| 간편한의원 (Ganpyeon) | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | 2,008 | Doctor count and departments not provided | 391 m from Exit 2, Hapjeong Station | Weekend hours; reservations and parking listed. Distance from Hongdae Station not provided |
Checklist for choosing a back-pain clinic
- Whether back pain is treated — ask before booking whether the clinic currently treats your symptoms.
- Departments — check HIRA registration data and the clinic's own information, and ask directly about anything that is not published.
- Prepare your symptoms — note when the pain started, where it is, how long it lasts, and what makes it worse or better.
- Previous tests and treatment — bring earlier consultation or test results and a list of any medicines you are taking.
- Treatment method and sequence — understand the purpose and order of any proposed treatment before deciding.
- Costs — confirm the cost of each treatment item and whether extra charges apply before starting.
- Opening hours — lunch hours were not provided in the source data, so call on the day to confirm the clinic is open.
- Booking, waiting, and language — check whether a booking is needed, whether waiting times differ with one, and whether an English-speaking practitioner or interpreter is available; support varies by clinic and must be confirmed.
- Getting there and parking — use the listed exit distances as a guide, but ask the clinic directly about parking availability and conditions.
Warning signs
- Be cautious about explanations that guarantee treatment effects or outcomes.
- If the treatment and its costs are not explained clearly, or your questions go unanswered, ask for the explanation again before deciding.
- If you are repeatedly pushed toward treatments or packages you did not ask for, check the necessity and the cost before deciding.
- If the pain is severe or your symptoms change suddenly, do not rely on choosing a clinic alone — ask a medical institution about appropriate care.
Frequently asked questions
Which clinic near Hongdae Station is good for back pain?
The data provided contains no treatment results or specialisation information for back pain at any clinic. It is better to compare exit distances, opening hours, registered departments, and whether the clinic can treat your specific symptoms by asking directly.
Which clinic has the most reviews?
On Naver reviews, 누베베한의원 홍대 has the most with 7,835. Review counts show the volume of user opinion; they do not indicate back-pain treatment effectiveness.
Which clinic is closest to Hongdae Station?
Based on the location data provided, 로아한의원 홍대점 is 47 m from Exit 2 of Hongdae Station. Check the actual walking route and the building entrance before you visit.
Are any clinics open in the evening or at weekends?
According to the data, 홍대 끗 한의원 is open Saturday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 and 간편한의원 Saturday–Sunday 10:00–17:00. 로아한의원 홍대점 and 미소짓는한의원 list Saturday hours. Schedules can change, so confirm before visiting.
Do any of these clinics have English-speaking staff, and how do I book?
The public data used here does not state which languages any of the five clinics support, and no clinic is confirmed to have English-speaking staff — support varies by clinic, so call the number listed for each clinic or check its website, blog, or booking page before you go, and have a Korean-speaking friend or a translation app ready for the first call. Booking methods are not specified in the data either, apart from reservations being listed as an available facility at some clinics, so confirm by phone.
Can I choose a clinic based only on the ratings in this article?
Ratings and reviews are reference information showing visitors' experiences. Check back-pain care availability, what the consultation covers, costs, booking, and travel convenience together, and decide based on the care you personally need.
Final thoughts
When comparing clinics near Hongdae Station, use review counts and ratings as a guide, but the data provided cannot determine which clinic is best for back-pain treatment. Two figures stand out: 7,835 Naver reviews for 누베베한의원 홍대 and 47 m from the station exit for 로아한의원 홍대점. Before visiting, confirm whether the clinic treats back pain, its departments, costs, booking and parking, and that day's opening hours. This article summarises collected clinic information and visitor reviews; it does not replace diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional about your symptoms.
Last updated: 2026-10-26