# Hongik University station > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hongik_University_station > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hongik_University_station.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongik_University_station > Source revision: 1351338474 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Subway station in Seoul, South Korea 239 홍대입구 (에듀윌학원) Hongik Univ. (Eduwill Academy) A03 홍대입구 Hongik Univ. K314 홍대입구 Hongik Univ. Hongik University station entrance No. 8 Korean name Hangul 홍대입구역 Hanja 弘大入口驛 RR Hongdaeipgu-yeok MR Hongdaeipku-yŏk General information Location 160 Yanghwa-ro Jiha, 165 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul[1] Coordinates 37°33′24″N 126°55′25″E / 37.55667°N 126.92361°E / 37.55667; 126.92361 Operated by Seoul Metro Airport Railroad Co., Ltd. Korail Lines Line 2 AREX Gyeongui–Jungang Line Platforms 3 Tracks 4 Construction Structure type Underground History Previous names Donggyo Key dates 22 May 1984[1] Line 2 opened 29 December 2010[1] AREX opened 15 December 2012[2] Gyeongui–Jungang Line opened Passengers (Daily) Based on Jan-Dec 2012. Line 2: 126,722[3] AREX: 10,616[3] Gyeongui–Jungang Line: 820[3] Services Preceding station Seoul Metropolitan Subway Following station Hapjeong Next counter-clockwise Line 2 Sinchon Next clockwise Gongdeok towards Seoul AREX Digital Media City towards Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal 2 Gajwa towards Munsan Gyeongui–Jungang Line Sogang University towards Jipyeong Gyeongui–Jungang Line Jungang Express Sogang University towards Yongmun Haengsin towards Munsan Gyeongui–Jungang Line Gyeongui Express Gongdeok towards Yongmun Location **Hongik University station** ([Korean](/source/Korean_language): 홍대입구역) is a station on [Seoul Subway Line 2](/source/Seoul_Subway_Line_2), [AREX](/source/AREX) and the [Gyeongui–Jungang Line](/source/Gyeongui%E2%80%93Jungang_Line). As its name indicates, it serves the nearby [Hongik University](/source/Hongik_University). It was formerly known as **Donggyo station**, after the neighborhood that it serves. As of December 2010, it has become a transfer station to [AREX](/source/AREX) and also was connected to the [Gyeongui–Jungang Line](/source/Gyeongui%E2%80%93Jungang_Line). It will become the terminus station of the forthcoming [Daejang–Hongdae Line](/source/Daejang%E2%80%93Hongdae_Line) planned to open in 2031.[4] ## Gallery - Station concourse - Gyeongui–Jungang Line eastbound platform - AREX Platform - Station sign (Line 2) - Line 2 Platform ## Vicinity The [Hongdae area](/source/Hongdae_area) around the station and the university is notable for its urban street arts and [indie music](/source/Indie_music) culture, clubs and entertainment. It also serves [Incheon International Airport](/source/Incheon_International_Airport). **[Line 2](/source/Seoul_Subway_Line_2)** - Exit 4: access to the eponymous coffee shop used as filming location for 2007 [Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Munhwa_Broadcasting_Corporation) (MBC) television drama *[The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince](/source/The_1st_Shop_of_Coffee_Prince)*.[5] Also, AK Plaza Hongdae is located right in front. - Exit 6: access to Hongdae Playground Park[5] - Exit 9: known as a busy meeting area.[6] ## See also - [Hongdae (area)](/source/Hongdae_(area)) ## References Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Hongik University Station](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Hongik_University_Station). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-doo_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-doo_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-doo_1-2) [홍대입구역](http://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?docId=1384014&cid=40942&categoryId=32190) (in Korean). [Doopedia](/source/Doopedia). Retrieved 6 July 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-KRIC_2-0)** [홍대입구역](http://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?docId=2798373&cid=55631&categoryId=55631) (in Korean). KRIC. Retrieved 6 July 2016. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-KTDB_smesrs_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-KTDB_smesrs_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-KTDB_smesrs_3-2) [Monthly Number of Passengers Between Subway Stations](http://www.ktdb.go.kr/en/web/guest/418) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141006080247/http://www.ktdb.go.kr/en/web/guest/418) 6 October 2014 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine). Korea Transportation Database, 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Kim A-sa (15 December 2025). ["Daejang-Hongdae Line Begins Construction, Halving Travel Time to 27 Minutes: 2.1 Trillion Won Project to Open 2031, Adding Stations in Underserved Areas"](https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2025/12/15/L4LTNAS5EJHU7B6OF3P4PQPKSU/). *[The Chosun Ilbo](/source/The_Chosun_Ilbo)*. Retrieved 27 January 2026. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-coffeeprince_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-coffeeprince_5-1) ["*The First Shop Of Coffee Prince*"](http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/CU_EN_8_5_1_26.jsp). *Korean TV Drama*. [Korea Tourism Organization](/source/Korea_Tourism_Organization). Retrieved 28 June 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Murthy, Rishika (22 September 2011). ["Seoul's 6 coolest subway stops"](http://travel.cnn.com/seoul/visit/seouls-6-coolest-subway-stops-659558). *CNN Travel*. Retrieved 26 February 2013. ## External links - (in Korean) [Station information](http://www.letskorail.com/ebizprd/stationMainView.do?stationSeq=10282592&searchCondition=main1) from [Korail](/source/Korail) v t e Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 2 Circle Line City Hall Euljiro 1(il)-ga Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Euljiro 4(sa)-ga Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Sindang Sangwangsimni Wangsimni Hanyang Univ. Ttukseom Seongsu Konkuk Univ. Guui Gangbyeon Jamsillaru Jamsil Jamsilsaenae Sports Complex Samseong Seolleung Yeoksam Gangnam Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education Seocho Bangbae Sadang Nakseongdae Seoul Nat'l Univ. Bongcheon Sillim Sindaebang Guro Digital Complex Daerim Sindorim Mullae Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Dangsan Hapjeong Hongik Univ. Sinchon Ewha Womans Univ. Ahyeon Chungjeongno City Hall Seongsu Branch Seongsu Yongdap Sindap Yongdu Sinseol-dong Sinjeong Branch Sindorim Dorimcheon Yangcheon-gu Office Sinjeongnegeori Kkachisan Gyeongui–Jungang Line Gyeongui Line Dorasan Imjingang Uncheon Munsan Paju Wollong Geumchon Geumneung Unjeong Yadang Tanhyeon Ilsan Pungsan Baengma Goksan Daegok Neunggok Haengsin Gangmae Korea Aerospace University Susaek Digital Media City Gajwa Sinchon Seoul Yongsan Line Gajwa Hongik Univ. Sogang Univ. Gongdeok Hyochang Park Yongsan Gyeongwon Line Yongsan Ichon Seobinggo Hannam Oksu Eungbong Wangsimni Cheongnyangni Jungang Line Cheongnyangni Hoegi Jungnang Sangbong Mangu Yangwon Guri Donong Yangjeong Deokso Dosim Paldang Ungilsan Yangsu Sinwon Guksu Asin Obin Yangpyeong Wondeok Yongmun Jipyeong AREX Seoul Gongdeok Hongik Univ. Digital Media City Magongnaru Gimpo Int'l Airport Gyeyang Geomam Cheongna Int'l City Yeongjong Unseo Incheon Int'l Airport Cargo Terminal Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal 1 Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal 2 This Seoul Metropolitan Subway station article is a stub. 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