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5x5 Nail Studio Seongsu

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Seongsu · Contemporary nail art studio

A high-following nail art studio in Seongsu known for nature-inspired custom designs — marble, stone, and watercolor motifs — booked entirely through Instagram.

Carp Nail

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Yeonnam · Nail art studio

A small independent nail-art studio in Yeonnam-dong with a distinctive name and location-tagged Instagram.

DAKYO NAIL

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Apgujeong · Nail art

Nail art studio in Apgujeong, newly listed on Klook.

Dakyo Nail Seongsu

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Seongsu · Nail art studio

The Seongsu branch of the Dakyo Nail family, a K-pop-adjacent nail art studio with its own account and following distinct from the brand's Hannam and Apgujeong locations.

Gonggan Nail (Hongdae Branch 2)

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Hongdae · Nail art studio (chain branch)

The second Hongdae branch of the established Gonggan Nail chain, in the LG Palace building by Hongik University station.

J.Olly Nail Art (Hapjeong)

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Hongdae · Nail, lash & makeup studio

A new Hapjeong-area branch of the multi-location Mapo K-beauty brand J.Olly, offering nail, lash and makeup together.

Nailamuteun

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Yeonnam · Nail art studio

A newly opened nail-art studio in Yeonnam-dong, tagging itself squarely to the Yeonnam and Hongdae nail scene.

NailKimlee

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Hongdae · 5.0 (32) · Nail art & lash perms

Popular Hongdae/Hapjeong nail atelier; 1:1 by appointment.

Signicho Nail Hongdae

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Hongdae · Nail art studio

A busy, budget-friendly nail-art studio on Hongdae's main walking street, with a heavy portfolio and a big following.

The Prettier Nail & OROSYFUSS Hapjeong

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Hongdae · Nail & foot-care studio

The Hapjeong branch of the OROSYFUSS group, combining nail art with problem-foot (문제성발) care in the Mapo Hangang Prugio complex.

The Sketch Nails

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Hongdae · Nail art studio

A small Hongdae nail studio known for photogenic anime/character (오타쿠) nail art, minutes from Hongik University station.