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Octagon Club

Octagon Club (645 Nonhyeon-ro, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul) – open from Thursday to Saturday nights, this is one of the larger electronic dance music venues in Seoul (which can accommodate up to 3,000 people). Octagon has a regular roster of both local and international dance music DJs (like Dada Life, Paul Van Dyk, Fedde Le Grand, […]

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M2

M2 (20-5 Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul) – M2 is another popular nightspot in Hongdae (northern part of Seoul). It boasts state-of-the-art light, sound and facilities with grand scale bar & dance floor. M2 attracts a steady local crowd of electronic music fans, which means a full dance floor on the weekends (not so much during the […]

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Helicon

Helicon (Garden Level, Grand Hyatt Seoul, 322 Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – this is one of Seoul’s well-geared karaoke bars. Along with the bar, there’s a lounge, and 6 private rooms. The song bar occupies the garden level of Grand Hyatt Seoul. Each room has state-of-the-art audio, video and lighting equipment, cordless microphones, and a TV […]

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Griffin Bar

Griffin Bar (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul, 279 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno 5(o).6(yuk)ga-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) – this bar, located within one of the more prominent hotels in Seoul, is ideal for a more mature crowd who enjoys signature cocktails and fine wines. Located on the JW Marriott’s 11th floor, the bar has a rooftop terrace overlooking Heunginjimun […]

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Glam Lounge

Glam Lounge (26 Itaewon-ro 27ga-gil, Itaewon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) — Glam Lounge is Seoul’s hottest place for fashion industry leaders and celebrities from around the world, with a luxurious interior, premium drink menu and Asian inspired tapas. The interior of Glam Lounge combines various design elements such as exotic, oversized arched windows, a large bullet-shaped […]

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Club Steeve

Club Steeve (200 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul) – opened in 2015, Club Steeve is another Gangnam area nightspot that’s part of the city’s EDM scene. Boasting a luxurious atmosphere, this club offers a unique experience for party revelers in Gangnam. Club Steeve plays both EDM and hip-hop music to appeal to a larger crowd. There’s also […]

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Club Mass

Club Mass (1306-8 Seocho 4 (sa) dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul) – reputed to be the first Seoul nightspot to launch EDM music, Club Mass offers up a high energy and a lot of space to dance. Open every day of the week, you don’t have to wait until Friday to have a good time at Club […]

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Club Cocoon

Club Cocoon (Wausan-ro 21-gil, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul) – this is one of the more prominent and bigger nightspots in the Hongdae district of the capital. Catering to a 20-something crowd, it is open during the weekday evenings (even Monday nights), as well as on weekends. Electronic dance music dominates the dance floor at this club. […]

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Club Avenue 535

Club Avenue 535 (Gangnam-gu, Cheongdam-Dong 125-16, Seoul) – formerly known as “Club Answer”, Club Avenue, like many nightspots in Seoul, is big on electronic dance music (EDM). Big name international EDM DJs like Deadmau5, Benny Benassi, and Paul Van Dyk have appeared there in recent times. This venue is spacious (three levels) – with a […]

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Woo Lae Oak

Woo Lae Oak (62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jugyo-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-330) – this restaurant was originally set up by a family that fled North Korea during World War II. Despite its long history, Woo Lae Oak has cross-generation appeal (including the 20-something crowd). Specialties like bulgogi (marinated beef) and mul-naengmyun (buckwheat noodles in iced broth) are popular […]