Dongdaemun is always crowded, especially on weekends and during the peak tourist season. If you plan to visit the Dechir Dongdaemun Branch for skin treatments but don’t want to spend hours waiting in line, then this guide is for you.
I’ve been to the Dechir Dongdaemun Branch over ten times, and I’ve shared all the tips and tricks I’ve learned below.
📲 Complete Guide to Reserving at Dechir Dongdaemun Branch
💬 Method 1: Official LINE/Kakao (Recommended ⭐⭐⭐)
Dechir has a multilingual customer service team dedicated to helping foreign tourists. Making reservations through instant messaging apps is the fastest way.
Reservation process:
- Search for “데쉴르동대문점” (Dechir Dongdaemun Branch) and add them as friends.
- Send a message:
Reservation Name: [Name] Time: [Time] Contact: [Phone Number] - The Chinese-speaking staff will respond within 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- After confirming the time, you’ll receive a confirmation notice.
⚠️ Dechir’s advantage: They offer 24/7 Chinese-speaking online support (although it’s on a shift basis, the response time is very fast), which is extremely convenient for Taiwanese visitors – you can make a reservation even in the middle of the night!
🌐 Method 2: Online reservation via their website
Dechir’s official website supports multilingual online reservations, including Traditional Chinese:
- Visit the website → Click “예약” (Reservation) → Select “Chinese”.
- Fill in your name, phone number, email, treatment, and date and time.
- Submit the form and wait for confirmation (usually within 2–4 hours).
📞 Method 3: By phone or walk-in
- Phone: Available after making a reservation.
- Walk-in: Yes! The Dongdaemun Branch accepts walk-ins, but you may need to wait 30–60 minutes depending on the crowd.
⏰ Avoid the peak tourist hours
Here are the best times to avoid crowds, based on my experience:
📅 The least crowded days of the week
| Time | Crowd level | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 10:00–12:00 | ⭐ Almost empty | Best time! You can get in almost immediately. |
| Wednesday–Thursday mornings | ⭐⭐ Few people | Good option too. |
| Friday afternoons | ⭐⭐⭐ Moderate crowd | Start getting crowded later in the day. |
| Saturday all day | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely crowded | Make sure to reserve in advance! |
| Sunday | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Relatively crowded | Slightly less busy than Saturday, but still require a reservation. |
| Korean public holidays | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely crowded | Reserve at least two weeks in advance if possible. |
🚫 Peak hours for tour groups
These are the times when tour groups gather (especially those from mainland China and Taiwan):
- 11:00–13:00 – Before and after lunch, when group tours arrive.
- 14:00–16:00 – Peak time for afternoon shopping tours.
- Every month from the 15th to the 25th – Peak period for group departures from mainland China.
- April (cherry blossom season), July–August (summer vacation), December – High tourist seasons.
💡 Tip: If you want to avoid the crowd, arrive at the clinic as soon as it opens on Tuesday mornings (10:00). You might be the only person there at that time, giving you a much better experience.
🚗 Transportation and parking information
🚇 How to get there quickly?
| Starting point | Transportation | Time | Cost (Korean won) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon Airport | AREX → Take Line 4 → Dongdaemun Station | ~70 minutes | 4,500 won |
| Gimpo Airport | Gimpo Line → Take Line 4 → Dongdaemun Station | ~50 minutes | 1,500 won |
| Myeongdong | Take Line 4 directly | ~10 minutes | 1,250 won |
| Gangnam (COEX) | Take Line 2 → Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park Station | ~35 minutes | 1,450 won |
| Hongdae | Take Line 2 → Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park Station | ~25 minutes | 1,350 won |
🅿️ Driving/Taxi
- Taxi: From Myeongdong, it costs around 4,000–6,000 won (10–15 minutes).
- Parking: There are several paid parking lots near the Dechir Dongdaemun Branch (around 2,000 won per hour), but parking spaces are often limited, so driving is not recommended.
📋 Procedure on the day of the appointment
⏱️ Time estimate (taking hyaluronic acid injections as an example)
| Step | Time | Total time |
|---|---|---|
| Registration + form filling | 5–10 minutes | +10 minutes |
| Skin examination | 10–15 minutes | +25 minutes |
| Consultation/determination of treatment plan | 5–10 minutes | +35 minutes |
| Makeup removal + numbing | 25–30 minutes | +65 minutes |
| Treatment (hyaluronic acid, picosecond laser, etc.) | 20–45 minutes | +110 minutes |
| Mask application + post-treatment guidance | 15–20 minutes | +130 minutes |
So if you schedule an appointment at 10:00, you should be able to leave around 11:30–11:45. It’s recommended to reserve at least 2 hours to avoid being too rushed.
🎯 Quick tip: How to secure a spot in 10 minutes
If you decide to go last-minute, here are some quick ways to secure a reservation:
⚡ Method 1: Check availability via LINE/Kakao
>Send a message saying “Please let me know available times today.”The staff usually responds within 10–30 minutes with the available slots for that day.
⚡ Method 2: Call directly
>Call during business hours and tell them you’re nearby. If there are available slots, you might be able to get in ahead of others, especially for less popular treatments like basic skincare.
⚡ Method 3: Walk-in and ask for adjustments
>Just go in and tell them what treatment you want. If the original slot is full, ask if anything else is available – you might be able to switch to another treatment without waiting.
⭐ Summary of how to reserve at Dechir Dongdaemun Branch
✅ Best reservation strategies
- 1–3 days in advance via Kakao/LINE (for non-peak periods).
- 1–2 weeks in advance (for peak periods/weekends).
- Best time: Tuesday to Thursday mornings 10:00–12:00.
- Avoid: Saturday afternoons, public holidays, and peak tourist hours.
Remember: The biggest advantage of the Dechir Dongdaemun Branch is its convenience and speed. By using these reservation tips, you can spend more time shopping in Dongdaemun!
📲 How to make a reservation
💬 Method 1: WeChat consultation
Scan the QR code to add us on WeChat: s-sourire and we’ll answer all your questions one by one.
📱 Method 2: BeautsGO app
Download the BeautsGO app and search for the clinic’s name to make an online reservation.
