On busy working days, this café on Lingshan Island in Nansha is bustling with customers.  

Kim Chang-hyun, Korean Entrepreneur in Nansha:  

I can't help but imagine my customers enjoying a cup of coffee by the river, perhaps with a book or children nearby. They can enjoy the sun in Nansha, where they can see the water and the beach. People need this kind of space to unwind, to enjoy their surroundings. It is a refreshing escape for them.  

This place features a café, an art gallery, a yoga studio, and a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, including lawns. Time seems to slow down when you arrive here.  

Kim Chang-hyun:  

I was incredibly busy before, which took a toll on my health. I even gained weight. After experiencing physical issues, I learned to slow down. My hometown in South Korea is also a coastal city, so the environment in Nansha feels very familiar to me.  

Kim Chang-hyun met his partner, Lee Hong-jong, in Nansha four years ago. They quickly connected in this foreign land and chose Nansha as the foundation for their dreams.  

Lee Hong-jong, Korean Coffee Roaster:  

There are so many coffee shops in South Korea—at least four or five within 100 to 300 meters on any given street. The competition is fierce. I saw an opportunity in China, so I decided to come here.

Lee Hong-jong has over 20 years of experience in the coffee industry and has trained tens of thousands of apprentices in South Korea. He roasts 10 kilograms of coffee beans each day, handling the entire process himself to ensure quality.  

Lee Hong-jong:

Our coffee has three distinct flavors. When customers taste them all and express their gratitude, I feel deeply moved. This is the happiest and most fulfilling aspect of my coffee roasting journey.

In Nansha, these Korean entrepreneurs have found more than business success—they've created a space where coffee, community and coastal living blend perfectly.