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✅ 25 Kpop Locations in Seoul
✅ Tips on How to Meet Kpop Idols for Free
✅ Timed Day-to-Day Itinerary with Interactive Map
✅ Access to My KakaoMap Group for Easy Navigation
✅ Stores to Buy Official Kpop Albums & Merch
✅ Discounted Activities, Tours and Travel Essentials
✅ Highly-rated Hotels Based on Your Budget
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Experience the thrill of Kpop live at morning music shows! Plus, score exclusive gifts from your favorite idols! But note that some of the music shows pre-recording are filmed early in the morning, sometimes even at dawn. Watch the videos below on your to watch Kpop music show in Korea for FREE!
SBS Prism Tower is the home of the broadcasting station SBS and is also the shooting location for the Kpop music show SBS The Show every Tuesday.
Kdramas filmed here:
Why Her (2022)
One The Woman (2021)
The Penthouse S3 (2021)
Taxi Driver (2021)
Her Private Life (2019)
Fates and Furies (2018-19)
Temperature of Love (2017)
Jealousy Incarnate (2016)
Beautiful Gong Shim (2016)
The Time We Were Not In Love (2015)
Pinocchio (2014-15)
Cheongdamdong Alice (2012-13)
CJ EN M is the shooting location for the Kpop music show M Countdown every Thursday.
This was also featured in Kdramas:
The Heavenly Idol (2023)
Love in Contract (2022)
Military Prosecutor Doberman (2022)
Melancholia (2021)
Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020)
The Fiery Priest (2019)
Something in the Rain (2018)
Hwayugi (2017-18)
Criminal Minds (2017)
Oh My Ghostess (2015)
Queen In-Hyun's Man (2012)
I Need Romance (2011)
MBC Open Hall in Sangam-dong is the shooting location for the Kpop music show Music Core every Saturday.
Kdramas filmed here:
Wonderful World (2024)
Tomorrow (2022)
Find Me in Your Memory (2020)
SF8 (2020)
Dae Jang Geum Is Watching (2018-19)
Hide and Seek (2018)
Radiant Office (2017)
SBS Open Hall in Deungchon-dong is the shooting location for the Kpop music show Music Core every Saturday.
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If you want to watch a Kpop music show live with guaranteed seat and free VIP Seoul Tour package, you can easily book a ticket to SBS The Show. This music show happens every Tuesday at SBS Prism Tower.
But if you plan to just wait for them before or after pre-recording, I suggest that you go to Music Bank in the KBS Building. You can have a high chance to see your favorite Kpop idols there on their pre-recording in the morning and live show in the afternoon. Note however that KBS has another building where they sometimes film Music Bank so make sure to check for any changes on the venue.
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Visit K-Star Road or HiKR Ground
Stroll along K-Star Road in Gangnam and spot character dolls representing iconic Kpop groups such as:
📍 516, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 압구정동 516번지)
🚇 Apgujeong-Rodeo Station, Exit 2
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Stroll along K-Star Road in Gangnam and spot character dolls representing iconic Kpop groups such as:
✅ 4Minute
✅ Super Junior
✅ 2PM
✅ FT Island
✅ SHINee
✅ Miss A
✅ CNBLUE
✅ TVXQ!
✅ Girls’ Generation
✅ EXO
✅ AOA
✅ BTS
✅ B1A4
✅ VIXX
✅ INFINITE
✅ KARA
✅ Block B
Or if you are not a fan of any of these Kpop groups, you go straight to HiKR Ground located in the Korea Tourism Organization center in Seoul.
HiKR Ground, located in the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center, is a vibrant space where visitors can immerse in K-pop and media art. Designed to welcome global tourists, it offers interactive Korean tourism content for the younger generation. On the first floor, enjoy media arts and tourism videos from global hallyu fans. The second floor features an XR Live Studio for making K-pop music videos, while the third and fourth floors showcase local arts, experiences, and exhibitions.
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AFTERNOON
12:00 NN to 5:00 PM - Explore Entertainment Agencies
Visit the entertainment agencies of your favorite idols and grab a coffee at their affiliated cafes. Allocate time wisely, especially if you are a multi-stan, as agencies are scattered across Seoul! Here are some of the well-known entertainment agencies in Korea and their locations:
YG is the entertainment agency that manages several Kpop groups such as TREASURE, BABYMONSTER, WINNER, AKMU, EUN JIWON. They also manage several well-known Korean actors such as Kim Hee Ae, Cha Seung Won, Yoo In Na, Lee Sung Kyung, Yoo Seung Ho, Jang Ki Yong and many more!
YG is the entertainment agency that manages several Kpop groups such as B1A4, OH MY GIRL and ONF. This place is just a walking distance from Mangwon Market.
HYBE is the main company behind these artists:
BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, LE SSERAFIM, SEVENTEEN, fromis_9, ZICO, NewJeans and many more!
This is near the National Museum of Korea.
Cube Entertainment is the agency behind (G)I-DLE, PENTAGON and LIGHTSUM. They also used to manage several groups and artists like BTOB, APINK and HyunA.
This is just a few minute walk from the Seonsu station Exit 1.
SM Entertainment is managing groups and artists like: KANGTA, BoA, TVXQ!, SUPER JUNIOR, GIRLS’ GENERATION, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT 127, aespa and many more!
This building is just near Seoul Forest subway station.
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If you are going to visit Cube Entertainment or SM Entertainment building in Seongsu, you can also drop by these places:
This coffee shop is located on the first floor of Cube Entertainment's building. This cafe used to be "20 Space" and "Cubaker" and many fans flock there to buy official merchandise. Cube artists also frequently buy their coffee from this shop so there's a chance that fans might see them.
Myeongdong is a bustling shopping district in Seoul, famous for its vibrant street food stalls and trendy fashion boutiques. It's a shopper's paradise and a top destination for both locals and tourists.
Notable Kdramas filmed here:
She Would Never Know (2021)
True Beauty (2020-21)
My First First Love (2019)
Hotel del Luna (2019)
Devilish Joy (2018)
Emergency Couple (2014)
Queen In-Hyun's Man (2012)
Creating Destiny (2009-10)
You're Beautiful (2009)
Dal-ja's Spring (2007)
Goong/Princess Hours (2006)
You can find official Kpop albums and other merch on this shop in Myeongdong. They also regularly hold fan sign events wherein you have to buy albums to get a chance to participate in the fan sign event of your favorite Kpop star. I once got *lucky* entering a fan sign event from buying albums in this shop.
This shop, located in Myeongdong, sells official Kpop albums and merch as well as unofficial items. You may also find old and rare items here that are still unsealed.
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If you love a vibrant and youthful nightlife where you could sing your favorite Kpop songs in a noraebang or watch live busking performances, then head to Hongdae. Some performers even cover Kpop songs that Kpop fans will really appreciate. You’ll never know, you might find underrated artists to stan.
This shop is located in COEX Mall in Gangnam where you can buy official Kpop albums and merchandise. It has pop-up events with cute photo booths to try.
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Discounted Kpop activities in Seoul
If you have more time to spend in Seoul, you can try these various Kpop-related activities and tours. Make sure to use the discount code: KOREAFILESKLOOK to get 5% off!
If you are a Kpop fan visiting Seoul for the first time, you can stay in Hongdae and Myeongdong area. Here are some of the highly-rated (8+ rating) accommodations in those areas:
✅ This is a packed itinerary which aims to see many Kpop locations in a day. But feel free to customize this and remove/add destination based on your preference. You can also change the day/time arrangement based on your schedule; just make sure to check the closing day/time of each location.
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