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BIFF Square

Getting around: Located in Nampo-dong; take Metro Line 1 to Nampo Station and it's a short walk from Exit 7, right next to Gukje Market and Jagalchi Market.
Hours: Open-air street, accessible 24/7; street food stalls generally run from late afternoon into the evening, roughly 3pm-11pm.

BIFF Square (named for the Busan International Film Festival, which started here before the main venue moved to Centum City) is a compact strip of streets in Nampo-dong lined with handprints of Korean and international film stars set in bronze plaques along the pavement. During the day it functions as a regular shopping street; after dark it turns into one of Busan's best-known street food alleys, thick with the smoke of grilled skewers, hotteok stalls, and seafood pancakes.

It's less a single attraction than a atmosphere to walk through, easily paired with nearby Gukje Market and Jagalchi Fish Market for a half-day loop through old downtown Busan.

BIFF Square FAQs

Is BIFF Square still where the film festival happens?

No, the Busan International Film Festival now centers on Centum City's Busan Cinema Center, but BIFF Square retains the name and the star handprints from the festival's early years.

What food should I try here?

Ssiat hotteok (seed-filled sweet pancakes) is the signature snack of this specific street, alongside grilled skewers and Busan-style fish cake.

Is it walkable from Jagalchi Market?

Yes, it's about a 5-10 minute walk connecting directly to both Jagalchi Fish Market and Gukje Market.

Best time to visit?

Early evening, around 5-7pm, when the food stalls are set up but before the heaviest crowds arrive.

Are there indoor shops too?

Yes, the surrounding blocks have covered arcades and shops selling clothing, accessories, and eyewear at discount prices.

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