Exhibition photo & drawing MagSafe case shop in Seongsu: Casedby

I'd only ever ordered custom goods online, but now there's an unmanned shop in Seongsu where you make a phone case yourself and take it home right away. Casedby is a custom phone case shop I'd recommend for anyone looking for things to do in Seongsu! I happened to have an image I wanted on a MagSafe case, so I went and made my own.

Where is Casedby Seongsu?

Casedby Seongsu is at 2 Seongsui-ro 12-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 525m from Seongsu Station Exit 3. It's close to the hot spots where pop-ups are always running, so it's a perfect place to stroll to while taking in the streets of Seongsu.

I'd walked past a few times before, so I found it without even checking the map. Casedby is an unmanned shop, so you can make your custom phone case comfortably without feeling watched by staff.

How much are Casedby phone cases, and what designs are there?

Casedby's MagSafe case is ₩28,700 and the clear case is ₩22,800. For the design, you can choose either a ready-made image or a custom one.

You can bring in photos straight from your own gallery and turn them into a case, or go with stylish artist collaboration images. The images in the photo above are samples of the artist collabs you can order. I loaded a drawing I'd made myself and a photo I took at an exhibition.

Which phones can you make cases for at Casedby?

• Galaxy: Galaxy S23 – S25 series
• iPhone: iPhone 11 – 17 series

Casedby is unmanned, but the guidance is good, so it isn't hard to make a case. It supports the latest models too, which makes it great for matching couple items with a friend or partner.

Straps, keyrings and sample cases

Casedby Seongsu also sells accessories that go well with the case you make. There were products in all sorts of designs, from straps to keyrings.

This is a sample case~ If you bring the image you want on a case ahead of time, you can just pick it and make it, which is even easier. When I showed mine to my boyfriend afterward, he said we should make couple cases next time.

How to make a custom phone case: 8 steps in 2 minutes

You scan the QR code on the kiosk, order and pay on your own phone, and the case is done in about 2 minutes. Even if you're hopeless with machines, don't worry at all. The intuitive kiosk screen lets anyone make one quickly and easily. Just follow the 8 steps below in order.

• Scan the QR: Open your phone camera and scan the QR code shown on the kiosk screen.
• Choose your phone: Select your exact phone model (Galaxy or iPhone).
• Add a photo: Tap the 'Add photo' button and pick the photo for the case from your phone gallery.
• Edit and go to payment: Adjust the position and size of the photo, then tap the 'Pay' button at the top of the screen.
• Choose a payment method: Pick the payment method you want and pay.
• Case production starts: Once payment is complete, production starts right away. (Only 2 minutes!)
• Collect your case: After 2 minutes, a message says it's done, and you take your fresh, warm case from the pickup slot.
• Fix the frame: Finally, put the camera lens frame on over the case and press firmly to lock it in, and it's perfect.

Once the order and payment go through on your phone, the machine where you scanned the QR shows this message.

The printing progress is displayed, and after a short while the finished case came out.

The finished MagSafe case, with a choice of 2 lens frames

Casedby's custom MagSafe case came with 2 lens frames so you can choose. You separate the one you want from the mold and fit it on.

I'd wanted to make a case from my own drawing for a while, and it was convenient to pick it up right away without the hassle of shipping. I always use MagSafe, so I also liked that it works with MagSafe.

How was the quality of the Casedby phone case?

The Casedby case was better quality than I expected, and the print quality was high too. Above all, it was really appealing that a high-quality phone case comes together in such a short time.

While browsing pop-up stores or cafés in Seongsu, you can drop in casually and take away something that carries your own personality. Casedby is perfect as an offbeat date idea with your partner or for making friendship items with friends! If you're looking for something to do in Seongsu this weekend, stop by and make your own MagSafe phone case.