Korean Job Discussion Forums

[tirinal]

Out of curiosity, would anyone like to recommend a place that does ear piercings (standard lobe, as well as helix/cartilage)? Bonus points if they do dermal punching or have some experience with stretching.

I assume that is a fairly rare thing in Korea, so I thought I'd ask. Sanitation, experience, and a decent ability to speak English are the main things.

Much obliged. :)

[lsrupert]

My friends and I have had multiple piercings done at a piercing stall in a "mall" outside of Sillim Station. I really can't remember the exit number, but the building name is Renaissance. I had my upper ear cartilidge pierced, other friends have had many different piercings done there. It only cost 5,000 won. They did a good job. I'm pleased with it. (This is 3 months later..)

[MattAwesome]

had my nipples done in hongdae. near club Cocoon. Its on the corner when you turn left.

[Ruthdes]

[dalem]

I had my ears pieced last weekend (yes, my first ever piercing at the age of 27 hahah) and had no problems at all with the place in hongdae. I assume it's the same place others are talking about? (i don't know 'cocoon'). However, I do know that it is along the street behind children's park, near the Watson's store there.

They had a lot of stuff for stretching, spoke enough english to get by (i don't speak korean), and seemed like a funky, fun place. Very helpful for a piercing newb like me.

[tirinal]

It's not finding normal piercing shops that's a problem, it's the larger stuff that is hard to ferret out. I can't seem to locate a place that does helix piercings with a 10 gauge needle, which is fairly common stateside.

Anyone heard tell of such a thing?

[youtuber]

I remember in Korea one of my gfs said "Oh you would look sooooo cool with your ear pierced". Just like the flock of other K guys with their diamond studs or hoops.

In time...I actually believed it.

Then I came to my senses.

Your gf is hypnotizing you!!!! Beware her evil powers!!!

[dalem]

the place in hongdae seemed to have a variety of ear piercing equipment and jewelry sold. If it is standard stateside, i'd be willing to bet they do it too.