Myeongdong optician: lighter ₩70,000 sunglasses, 007 Optical

My partner (I'll call him Sunding) lost his sunglasses, or so we thought! (He has since found them. Seriously, you goof.) Thinking they were gone, we went to buy new ones, and guess what? I found life-changing sunglasses... (dun dun!)

These are the great sunglasses we got at 007 Optical (007안경원) in Myeongdong (Namdaemun). 007 Optical is really famous in Seoul for progressive lenses, and it has a truly huge range of glasses, lenses and sunglasses. Highly recommended if you're looking for sunglasses in Seoul! Okay, here's my honest review.

Where do you park at 007 Optical?

Customers of 007 Optical can park in the Sangdong Building parking lot right next to Sangdong Church. They cover 1 hour of parking, so you can get sunglasses or glasses made without worrying about parking!

Watch the signs on the way up through Sangdong Building

Sangdong Building is a teeny bit confusing, so you really have to follow the signs on the way up! We went round and round, haha. Watch those signs!!!

Right in front of Exit 8 of the Namdaemun-ro Underground Shopping Center

Does 007 Optical pressure you to buy?

The owner of 007 Optical never pushes you to buy or makes unnecessary suggestions. They say your eyesight often drops a lot after giving birth, so I'd come to 007 Optical for glasses before my delivery. And what's really great about this owner is that:

• There's absolutely no hard sell!
• They don't recommend anything unnecessary!
• If you pick up something too extravagant, they tell you there's no need to buy that one, and I love that so, so much, okay???

At many opticians, some people push over-the-top products and make you spend a ton, but 007 Optical is never, ever like that! Maybe that's why there are so many regulars, and even someone like me who came just once went back for sunglasses. It's a seriously good optician!

How much are the frames at 007 Optical?

Frames at 007 Optical are ₩30,000 / ₩50,000 / ₩60,000 / ₩70,000 depending on the frame. Plenty of the ₩30,000 and ₩50,000 ones are really pretty too, so it's very reasonable! Glasses have to be tried on, haha. I'm greedy for glasses too, so even though I came just to browse sunglasses after a long time, I tried on lots of kinds.

You really have to try on glasses and sunglasses before buying, because what suits you depends on your face shape and skin tone, so you only find out by wearing them! For my glasses too, dark colors suited me far better than light ones, haha.

How were the sunglasses when tried on?

Today's goal: try on lots of sunglasses! We came to buy Sunding's sunglasses, but I browsed and tried some too, haha. Wow... there was so much I wanted, you guys! I totally recommend it to anyone looking for cheap, good-value sunglasses in Seoul. The prices are just so kind!!!!

There are so many kinds, but of course we had to try them on! The owner said there are pricey ones across the way, but you don't need them: just buy cheap ones and swap the lenses often. This is why I trust 007 Optical. The owner is just so nice 😭😭😭😭😭😭

There were also slightly Ray-Ban-style sunglasses like these. They were exactly the same style Sunding already had, so he said he wanted something different this time.

I tried on glasses and Sunding tried on sunglasses, a bit of everything, haha. Even though we tried every kind, the owner didn't say a thing. They just told us to let them know when we'd chosen and stepped away so we could look comfortably... haha (so good).

Oh wow, they even have the trendy ones right now! Then I have to try them on right away, mwahaha.

I tried on round, beige, hip-looking sunglasses and they did not suit me ;;;;; hahaha

I tried slightly round glasses, but they were a bit too feminine, so pass~

Whoa, these are totally light and comfy!

There were square sunglasses like these too. They look like something from a US Navy movie, and I think dads would love them!!!! Anyway, the sunglasses at 007 Optical come in a really wide variety, with styles for everyone, men, women, young and old, to try on, haha.

Oh my, this is kind of hip? >_< haha

He loved how light these were, too. I picked them up and they really were light~ Sunding, with his injured leg, loved the sunglasses and tried on one after another, so happy!

There are feminine ones like these too, so if you want feminine sunglasses, go for these!!!!!

Finally, the pair Sunding chose in the end! These cover his big face so he looks smaller, hahaha. Crazy good, get these, get these!!!!!

I tried them on too and what a chic look! Get these, get these, clap clap clap!

How much were the sunglasses he chose? ₩70,000

The sunglasses Sunding picked at 007 Optical were exactly ₩70,000. After agonizing over this and that, he chose the pair that makes his big face look smaller! Trying them on really shows you right away what suits you and what doesn't!

The sunglasses Sunding used before were from a pricey brand, but he said the 007 Optical pair is much lighter and doesn't press on his nose, so it's far more comfortable. It also made me feel that rather than buying expensive sunglasses to keep for ages, it's better to buy reasonably comfortable ones and replace the lenses often!!!! There are even cheaper ones, so if you want good value, come in, try a bunch on, and then buy!!!!

What else is inside 007 Optical?

While the owner wrapped up Sunding's sunglasses, I looked around the inside of 007 Optical some more!

The cold juice is self-serve, so just grab one! haha

They have kids' sunglasses and kids' glasses too! 007 Optical really has everything! It's all here~

And if you want high-end products, there are super pricey ones like these too!

007 Optical: eye exams, same-day glasses and Seoul Pay

007 Optical makes glasses the same day, and you can pay with Seoul Pay. Last time I had an eye exam and got glasses made here, and my eyes felt so much more comfortable! The owner does the eye exam quickly and comfortably with the latest technology. Order your glasses, go eat japchae hotteok (glass noodle-filled sweet pancake) at Namdaemun Market, and come back right on time! >_<

They even accept Seoul Pay, such a nice optician!!!

When is the best time to visit 007 Optical?

I recommend visiting 007 Optical on a weekday. When I came on a weekend it was absolutely packed, but on a weekday it was roomy and nice! Weekdays recommended >_<

Sunding says the new sunglasses are so light, comfy and stylish, and I felt weirdly proud! If you're looking for sunglasses or an optician in Myeongdong or Namdaemun, I highly recommend it!