Hongdae | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 홍대 |
| • Hanja | 弘大 |
| • Revised Romanization | Hongdae |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Hongdae |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Street_hongdae_Seoul.jpg) Hongdae Street | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Seoul_South_Korea_location_map.svg)  Hongdae | |
| Coordinates: 37°33′19″N 126°55′24″E / 37.55528°N 126.92333°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| City | Seoul |
| District | Mapo District |
Hongdae (Korean: 홍대) is a neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea near Hongik University, after which it is named. It is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, cafés and entertainment. The area is located in Mapo District in the western end of Seoul, stretching from Seogyo-dong, Hapjeong-dong & Seogang-dong.