Slimming Focus 60-min at Labiche Foot & Body, a Yongsan massage shop

I went looking for a massage near Ichon Station in Yongsan and ended up at Labiche Foot & Body. It's close to Ichon Station and there's a bus stop right in front, so it was easy to find. I had no idea there was a place this pleasant in Yongsan for a couple massage. This time I didn't just get a regular massage — I tried slimming care too, and honestly the whole process turned out to be more systematic than I expected.

Normally when my body feels stiff I just think 'regular massage,' but this time it started with a consultation where they checked which areas I was worried about before treating me. If you're someone who wants both a massage and body care, or you're looking for a different kind of couple date, this might be worth checking out.

How to walk to Labiche Foot & Body from Ichon Station

Labiche Foot & Body Dongbu Ichon branch is fairly close to Ichon Station, so it was easy to reach by public transport. There's a bus stop right outside, so I took the bus, and when I got off and looked behind me, the building was right there.

You go into the building, down the stairs, and through the passage on the left — that's the layout. Since it was my first visit I was a little worried about getting lost, but the route turned out to be simpler than I thought.

Personally, I think location matters a surprising amount for massage shops. If I have to walk ages from the subway station or go deep into some alley just to get a treatment, it feels like a hassle before I've even booked.

But here, it's close to Ichon Station and the bus stop is right outside, so that part was really convenient. Especially for couples getting around without a car, this seems like a good stop to add into a date.

Slimming Focus 60 min for 98,000 won: programs and prices

At Labiche Foot & Body, they don't jump straight into treatment — it starts with a consultation. They asked in detail about which areas I was worried about and how I was feeling that day. Honestly, I have no part of my body that isn't stiff, so I mentioned my neck, shoulders, back, and calves — all of it.

Then they showed me to the changing room. Separate rooms for women and men is a given, but the interior was so well kept and spotless, like a clinic, that I felt I could trust them with my body without worrying — haha.

The program I got was Slimming Focus 60 minutes, with a trial price of ₩98,000. They explained it combines Invedum Max equipment with the therapist's hand therapy. Invedum Max apparently uses ultrasound, cavitation, heat, suction, decompression, and low-frequency functions to focus intensively on whichever area you want.

• Slimming Focus 60 min: ₩98,000
• Slimming Lower Body Focus 100 min: ₩147,000
• Slimming Upper Body Focus 100 min: ₩147,000
• Slimming Full Body Care 120 min: ₩161,000
• Flow Focus Dry 60 min: ₩66,000
• Aroma Focus 60 min: ₩77,000
• Stone Focus 60 min: ₩88,000
• Flow Balance Dry 80 min: ₩87,000
• Aroma Balance 80 min: ₩100,000
• Stone Balance 80 min: ₩114,000

Among the slimming programs, anything 100 minutes or longer includes North Energy Bar care too, so if you want something more premium, it's worth comparing the programs.

From foot callus scrub to Invedum Max suction: how the treatment goes

On my first visit they gave me a foot massage along with tea. Up to this point it was similar to what I'd experienced elsewhere, nothing too special, but they also scrubbed off dead skin on my feet during the foot care, and I really liked that part.

Then the slimming care started for real. I'm usually good at handling pain, so I told the therapist at the start it was fine to go hard.

But once the suction actually started, the intensity was stronger than I expected. It felt cool and refreshing, but painful at the same time. If I had to compare it — like cupping therapy but being dragged around while still attached, or like a full-body gua sha.

At first I thought, 'this is stronger than I expected,' but as the treatment went on I got a little used to it. Having my usual tight spots and trouble areas focused on gave a different feeling from a regular massage — like my blood circulation really opened up and released.

After the treatment, it wasn't that I suddenly lost weight, but more that blocked areas felt cleared and my body felt lighter. Parts that usually looked a little puffy seemed more settled, and my body line felt smoother than before. For women who want both a massage and are interested in slimming care, being able to get both in one place was a plus.

When I've gone to regular massage shops before, it usually felt like a brief moment of comfort and then it was over. This time was better because it started with a consultation where I could talk about my problem areas, and the slimming care was tailored to that.

So personally, I think this suits someone who wants focused care on trouble areas rather than just resting through a massage.

How do you book Labiche Foot & Body?

Before visiting Labiche Foot & Body, I'd recommend checking Naver Reservations first. If you're going as a couple, it's especially handy to check ahead for a time slot you can both get treated at together.

They're running various events too — booking through Naver Reservations gave access to several coupons usable right away, so it's worth checking the benefits before you book.

I've missed out on coupons and events like this before by finding out too late, so this time I checked ahead. Even for the same treatment, it's worth grabbing any benefits available.

There's also an autumn membership event running, so it's worth checking that out too~

Coming away from this visit, I was impressed that for anyone searching for a massage near Ichon Station in Yongsan, there's a real location advantage here, plus you can get body care on top of a regular massage.

I especially think it's a good option for visiting with girl friends, or for couples who want something a bit different from the usual meal-and-café date.

If you're like me and your whole body — neck, shoulders, back, calves — is stiff and you can't pick just one spot, I'd suggest describing all your trouble areas in detail during the consultation.

That said, the slimming care I received had more intensity than expected because of the suction. If you want a soft, relaxing massage that lulls you to sleep, check the program's character in advance; on the other hand, if you're also interested in body-line management along with your massage, it's worth trying at least once.

If you're looking for a massage shop near Ichon Station in Yongsan, this could work well for people who prefer good accessibility, women who want to go with friends, or couples looking for a different kind of date.

What was good about the Yongsan massage shop

The biggest advantage I felt was the location and accessibility. It's close to Ichon Station with a bus stop right outside, so it was easy to reach by public transport. The layout — just going down the stairs in the building — meant even as a first-time visitor I found it without trouble.

Second, it's not just a plain massage — you get foot care, scrub, hand therapy, and slimming care all together. The foot scrub in particular was something I hadn't expected, and I was really satisfied with it.

I also liked that the consultation came first, giving me a chance to talk about my trouble areas. For someone like me with multiple spots bothering me at once — neck, shoulders, back, calves — that consultation process turned out to matter a lot.

Above all, the interior was clean and pleasant, so it didn't feel awkward to visit with friends or as a couple.

What fell short: suction strength

What I found lacking was that the suction intensity in the slimming care I got was stronger than expected. I usually handle pain well and told them to go hard, but once I actually got it, it was both a cooling and a painful feeling at the same time. In the end I regretted it partway through and asked them to lower the intensity — haha.

So if you're visiting expecting a soft, comfortable massage, I'd suggest avoiding the program I tried. It's worth discussing your preferred style and intensity beforehand.

Also, 60 minutes felt a little short to cover every area thoroughly. Since I had trouble from my neck down to my calves, I think next time I'd want to try a longer program.

Final verdict on Labiche Foot & Body

Trying out Labiche Foot & Body near Ichon Station in Yongsan felt different from a massage that's just a brief moment of rest.

Starting with a foot massage and scrub, then a consultation, then treating my trouble areas with equipment and hand therapy — the whole process was quite thorough. After the treatment, rather than suddenly losing weight, my body first felt lighter overall and parts that usually looked puffy seemed more settled.

This seems like a good fit especially for people looking for a couple massage in Yongsan or a treatment to get with friends near Ichon Station. Instead of the usual meal-and-café date, getting a massage and body care together with your partner could make for a nice date course.

On the other hand, if you just want to lie back and get a soft, gentle massage, definitely check the intensity when choosing a program. The slimming care I got was definitely intense once the suction kicked in.

Still, for someone like me who's interested in both massage and slimming or body care, it was an experience worth trying once. If you're searching for a massage near Ichon Station, a massage in Yongsan, or a couple massage, it's worth comparing locations and programs and booking whatever suits you.

And don't forget to check the 3 coupons and events available through Naver Reservations before you book.