u/TheWhyTieMy

Has anybody else noticed a strong shift in the vibe of Haeundae over the past few years?

I feel as though this change can be observed on Gunam-ro. Many long-standing businesses on the street have been replaced with more "upscale" eatablishments. Two obvious examples come to mind for me.

1. Thursday Party, which relocated to a smaller location off the main strip.

2. Fuzzy Navel, which went through an upscale rebrand before quickly being replaced by Blue Elephant after nearly two decades of successful operation.

Does anybody have insight into why these shifts are occuring? Is the image of Haeundae being guided towards these kinds of changes, or do you think these are just effects of the market & highly competitive rental costs in the area?