# Hapjeong self-photo studio couple shoot: Cinema Blue at Heukbaekgongan - By Jinseo (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-incheon-meals/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Things to do › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-incheon-meals/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-incheon-meals/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/index.md) ## In short Heukbaekgongan is a self-photo studio in Mapo, Seoul, 336m from Hapjeong Station Exit 3, on the third floor of a building on Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil. On a couple date the writer chose the Cinema Blue 2-person self-shoot for 75,000 won, shot for 20 minutes in Studio A, spent 15 minutes picking 2 photos, and had the prints in hand 10 minutes later, with the original files also sent by email. For a Hongdae or Hapjeong date that leaves you with something to keep, Heukbaekgongan is a solid choice. ## Good to know - **Location**: 336m from Hapjeong Station Exit 3 — Room 301, 3rd floor, 50 Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 12:00–20:00 - **Package chosen**: Cinema Blue 2-person self-shoot, 75,000 won - **What's included**: 20-minute shoot plus 15-minute selection, retouching on the 2 selected photos, 4 prints (4x6), retouched files provided, timelapse filming available - **Good to know**: No parking, pets welcome, self-wedding shoots available - **Price reference**: ₩75,000 ≈ $54 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* Business name: Heukbaekgongan self-photo studio Location: 336m from Hapjeong Station Exit 3 Hours: 12:00–20:00 Other: no parking, pets allowed, self-wedding shoots available These days when I go on a date, we don't really hit Hongdae or Hapjeong for the usual stuff, but sometimes you just want a date that leaves you with something, you know?! So this time we tried a couple photo shoot at Heukbaekgongan self-photo studio in Hongdae/Hapjeong~~ We got to pose ourselves, laugh and chat while taking the pictures, which made it a surprisingly great date course!! ## Where is Heukbaekgongan Hapjeong? 336m from Hapjeong Station Exit 3 ![Exterior of the Heukbaekgongan self-photo studio building near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-01-136g9-900.webp) ![Entrance to Heukbaekgongan's Hapjeong branch on Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-02-gsfrm-m-900.webp) The Hapjeong branch of Heukbaekgongan is on Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil in Mapo-gu, on the 3rd floor. ![Stairway up to the 3rd floor of Heukbaekgongan Hapjeong branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-03-1bg9o-900.webp) ![Entrance to room 301, Heukbaekgongan self-photo studio](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-04-5cg6u-m-900.webp) It's in a good spot between Hongdae and Hapjeong for a date, so it's pretty convenient to combine with a meal or a café stop. ## Inside Heukbaekgongan: waiting room, touch-up room and lounge ![Waiting area inside Heukbaekgongan self-photo studio](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-05-q4tfj-900.webp) ![Neatly arranged interior of Heukbaekgongan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-06-v9lpo-900.webp) Once inside, there was a clean studio and waiting area. The owner was super friendly, showed us around, and let us comfortably touch ourselves up in the pouch room. ![Café-like waiting room at Heukbaekgongan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-07-r2jqb-m-900.webp) ![Sample photos hanging on the waiting room wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-08-1a0dp-m-900.webp) It had a bit of a café feel, so while waiting we took photos of ourselves and checked out how other people had posed for theirs. ![Couple photo snapped while waiting in the lobby](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-09-1nnu7-m-900.webp) ![A snapshot taken in the Heukbaekgongan waiting space](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-10-ugkox-900.webp) We took pictures like this while waiting for our turn. ![Mirror and lighting in the Heukbaekgongan pouch room](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-11-14nlu-900.webp) ![Pouch room where you can fix your hair and makeup](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-12-5je0m-900.webp) At the end of the entrance hallway there was a kind of pouch room where you could fix your hair and makeup. Easy to comfortably tidy your hair and also check if lunch got stuck in your teeth haha. ![Heukbaekgongan interior decorated with props and photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-13-1o6ns-900.webp) It was decorated with cute little props and photos, so the owner clearly has a good eye? ![Lounge space for drinks and resting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-14-1tszi-900.webp) There's also a lounge space where you can rest with water or a drink. ## Cinema Blue 2-person self-shoot for 75,000 won in Studio A We chose the Cinema Blue 2-person self-shoot, ₩75,000. The description was 'a movie-like scene under a blue night sky.' - 20 min shoot + 15 min select - 2 selected photos + retouching - 4 prints (4x6) - Retouched files provided - Timelapse shooting available ![Studio A room set up for the Cinema Blue shoot](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-15-1zpzi-900.webp) ![Blue-lit Cinema Blue studio setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-16-1dgtc-900.webp) The shoot happened in Studio A, and once we went in the owner kindly explained the timing and how to shoot. ![Props provided in the studio](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-17-ehbzy-900.webp) You can even shoot a timelapse with your phone, and there are various props so you can go with a concept!! ![Couple shooting in the Cinema Blue Studio A room](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-18-1wxnv-900.webp) ![Posing for a self-shoot while watching the monitor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-19-1arzz-900.webp) The total shooting time was 20 minutes, so we could take pictures freely without feeling self-conscious, which was so fun hahaha. Every time we hit the shutter the photo popped up on the monitor, and at first it was awkward and our expressions were hilarious, but the more time passed the more fun it got — we totally lost track of time hahaha. ## Picking 2 photos in 15 minutes, prints ready in 10 ![Selecting original photos after the shoot](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-20-1ib6p-900.webp) After the shoot, you get 15 minutes to pick your 2 favorite photos. If you feel like 2 isn't enough, apparently you can pay extra to add more?! About 10 minutes after we finished selecting, the owner had the prints ready. It came out faster than expected, very satisfying. The owner also sent the original files by email, so I saved saved saved them to my laptop~~~ ![Printed 4x6 couple photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-21-v8aw7-900.webp) ![Cinema Blue results in matching sky-blue outfits](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-22-17g0n-900.webp) Gotta rush home and stick these photos up somewhere. Since it was called Cinema Blue, we matched in sky-blue outfits hahaha. ## Verdict: is Heukbaekgongan worth it as a Hongdae and Hapjeong date course? ![Heukbaekgongan Cinema Blue 2-person couple photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-23-15wiz-1200.webp) This visit to Heukbaekgongan self-photo studio in Hongdae/Hapjeong was more satisfying than expected. If you're a couple who wants to do something a little more special than the usual Hongdae date, a self-photo studio seems like a pretty solid choice!! You end up with photos, and the shooting process itself becomes a kind of memory. We went in just thinking we'd snap a few pictures, but once we actually shot and came out, we loved how the photos turned out. If you're planning a date in Hongdae or Hapjeong, give Heukbaekgongan's Cinema Blue 2 a try!! ![Final photo taken after finishing the shoot at Heukbaekgongan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple-24-15y3d-900.webp) ## Where it is - Heukbaekgongan (홍대 합정 셀프사진관 데이트코스 흑백공간) - 50 Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil, 3rd Fl, Room 301, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 어울마당로5길 50 3층 301호 - 37.5500313, 126.918107 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%20%ED%95%A9%EC%A0%95%20%EC%85%80%ED%94%84%EC%82%AC%EC%A7%84%EA%B4%80%20%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%EC%BD%94%EC%8A%A4%20%ED%9D%91%EB%B0%B1%EA%B3%B5%EA%B0%84/@37.5500313,126.918107,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-incheon-meals/hongdae-hapjeong-self-photo-studio-couple/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt