Many people in Haeundae recognize 모던. He makes a point of greeting neighboring shopkeepers and acquaintances he meets on the street. The Nepali shopkeeper has lived in the neighborhood for fifteen years and runs a small 60 Chicken (60계치킨) restaurant.
A greeting takes a moment. In a neighborhood, those moments add up: familiar faces become people you know. Over time, 모던 has become one of Haeundae's familiar faces.
The shop's reputation has traveled further. It has become one of Haeundae's standout chicken shops, well known among customers from China and Taiwan.1
When you visit Haeundae, follow your time by the sea with a walk through Haeundae Market. Choosing something to eat and browsing the shops brings your holiday into contact with the working day of the people who live here.
Leave a little time for the market: a meal, a pause outside a shop that catches your eye, a hello. A familiar face would make a good addition to your memories of Haeundae.
1. Reporting note
The profile and shop details come from a local shopkeeper's account provided on 2026-09-24. An interview with the subject and independent verification are pending.