Your Guide To Pop-Ups In Korea: How To Find Them And Tips

South Korea is a bustling country with plenty to do and many things to see. From cafes to shopping, and nightlife, the options are endless for activities to do if you're planning a trip to South Korea. One activity that is a bit underrated in the Korea tourist scene is pop-ups! The country is known for its endless pop-ups that never stop rolling in.

Whether it's a short-lived cafe, an exciting art exhibition, or even a flagship store, South Korea is the capital of pop-up shops. Pop-ups may be hard to understand and navigate if you're a first-time visitor. It's not hard to find these fun little outings. We have tips to help you find the best pop-ups in the area.

 

Social Media Is Your Best Friend!

Social media is the biggest thing in our modern society. It should come as no shock that this is the first place you need to go to find pop-ups. There are many accounts dedicated to just spreading information about pop-ups for the month. Some popular accounts on Instagram are popupstorego and popupmate. They share where the pop-ups are, their operating times, and even the location! If you don't want to spend too much time on the accounts, you can always look up your favorite brands and companies' Korean accounts. More often than not they'll have a pop-up going on! Below are some current pop-ups that the companies KLAIRS and Dinto are holding this month.

 

When In Doubt, Korean It Out!

If you're stuck on where to find pop-ups, it's time to bring out the translator and use some of South Korea's best websites! a popular site under the NAVER company is NAVER Blog. The website is open to everyone in Korea and they can share their thoughts and daily life in a blog post. The amazing thing about NAVER Blog is many writers share their experiences and advice on pop-ups! Simply searching the word pop-up (팝업 in Korean) on it will send you into an endless tunnel of opportunities and information!

 

Make Sure You Check Information!

You've found an interesting pop-up from a company that you love, a great start! Did you make sure to check the information? Checking information for a pop-up is crucial to making sure you're able to experience it. Knowing where it is, how to get there, and operating hours helps you in the long run. Not only that, there are many things that pop-up information can share if you're planning a visit. Sometimes they will hold special events, such as the first 100 visitors earning a gift or a raffle for the day. Another important thing about checking information is reservations. Some pop-ups require reservations to enter certain areas or access certain things. For example, TXT's recent pop-up requires reservations. If you don't reserve, the pop-ups usually offer on-site queueing but wait time can be minutes or even hours. Knowing all that you can about the pop-up will help you earn the most that you can from your trip!

 

Plan Accordingly!

Whatever pop-ups you do decide to visit, make sure you plan well! If you want to go to multiple in one day, make sure you understand their systems. Plan on spending a lot at them? Make sure you see if in-person purchases need a reservation or not. It's best to be prepared for anything but you must have fun as well! Pop-ups are very unique in South Korea and offer fun gifts so on your next trip to Korea, search for some you want to see!