Straight out of the comics: This monochromatic cafe in South Korea can take you into a living graphic novel

Greem Café in Seoul, South Korea transports you to a two-dimensional universe inspired by the popular Korean animated web series W.

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What’s so special about this coffee?

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According to Architectural Digest, every aspect, including walls, countertops, furniture, and even cutlery, is designed to make two-dimensional designs appear to come to life.

Where is the cafeteria located?

Located in Seoul’s Mapu-gu district, this coffee shop has become a magnet for coffee aficionados and those looking for a unique experience. Unsurprisingly, it has become popular among photographers.

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A video of the cafeteria has gone viral on the Internet. “There’s a cafe in South Korea where everything is monochromatic and cartoon-like, making you feel like you’re in a storybook,” writes Science Girl in X. It’s known as Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20.

Why is it called Greem Café?

Greem, the name of the cafe, is derived from a Korean word meaning “cartoon” or “painting.” According to Architectural Digest, it is also known as Café Yeonnam-Dong 223-14, which is simply the address of the café.

On X, the video has had more than 15.5 million views and a large number of comments. A member of the public commented: “I haven’t been there, but there is an article saying that this cafe has gained more popularity among foreigners and has even secured franchise deals abroad.”

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How have people reacted to the images of this cafe?

“He is known for his creative interior design with cartoons and comics,” another user commented. “Hand-painted murals of cartoon characters adorn the walls, giving consumers the impression that they are inside the world of a 2D comic book.”

“I need to make time to go there,” the third user wrote.

“That’s great,” wrote the fourth X user.

“I love this, I have never been there, I hope one day I make the trip,” remarked the fifth user. Watch the video here.

There’s a cafe in South Korea where everything is monochromatic and cartoon-like, making you feel like you’re in a storybook. It’s called Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20. pic.twitter.com/kwNyInTiTy

— Science Girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) November 19, 2023

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