24-hour custom phone case shop in Hyehwa: Ghibli couple cases, Casedby

I had a date in Hyehwa at Casedby Hyehwa, where you can make your own phone case! Here's my intro to this unusual date spot and things to do in Seoul~

Where is Casedby Hyehwa, and how much does it cost?

Casedby Hyehwa is at 37 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and it runs unmanned, 24 hours a day. A MagSafe case is ₩28,700 and a clear case is ₩22,800.

The phone case shop is a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station. It's easy to reach by public transport, so I'd recommend it as a place to go in Hyehwa.

Unmanned 24-hour shop that also sells phone straps

Since Casedby Hyehwa is unmanned and open 24 hours, the big plus is that you can make a case any time! And it doesn't only do custom cases, it sells phone straps too.

So many colorful, cute straps! You just pick the one you want and pay at the card terminal, so it was easy.

How to use Casedby Hyehwa

Touch the kiosk screen and a QR code appears; it takes you to a website where you can make a case for your phone model.

MagSafe case or clear case: which to pick?

You can choose between two types: a MagSafe case made only for iPhones, and a clear case that works with Galaxy phones. If you're using a photo from your album, the clear case prints cleaner and sharper, so keep that in mind!

Press "Start custom order," scan the QR code that appears, and you're off! Check the compatible models below~

Models compatible with Casedby Hyehwa

• iPhone: 17e, 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, Air, 17, 16 Pro Max, 16 Pro, 16 Plus, 15 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Plus, 15, 14 Pro Max, 14 Pro, 14 Plus, 14, 13 Pro Max, 13 Pro, 13 Plus, 13, 12 Pro Max, 12 Pro, 12, 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11
• Galaxy: S25 Ultra, S25+, S25, S25 Edge, S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S23 Ultra, S23, S23 FE, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22, S21 Ultra, S21

How to make the case and how long it takes

On the Casedby Hyehwa site, depending on the case model you chose, you can add photos from your album or use designs by featured artists.

Once you finish paying on the site, a code appears in the top right corner. You can follow the progress by checking the code shown on the kiosk.

Here's the case being made after payment! It takes about 1 minute at Casedby Hyehwa, and watching it get made in real time was surprisingly fun and fascinating.

And the finished case is out already! There was a notification that it was done, and the case came right out.

MagSafe case fit and what's included

I went with the MagSafe case at Casedby Hyehwa, and I loved the fit and grip: no gaps, no wobble, just the right size. It even came with a frame that protects the camera lens!

My boyfriend has a Galaxy S23, and he could choose MagSafe too! His set is the same: the custom case plus a camera protection frame~

Couple phone cases made from Ghibli photos

We made couple cases from Ghibli-style photos, which were all the rage for a while! Maybe because it's a case that's all mine, I liked it even more 💕

I swapped to the new case right away! I drop my phone a lot and my screen always used to crack, but the Casedby Hyehwa case is light yet pretty durable, and my phone didn't crack when I dropped it.

If you want an unusual date in Hyehwa making your own phone case, Casedby Hyehwa is a must-visit! We came away with a special memory 💕