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The Ultimate K-Pop Shopping Guide in Seoul

Ga-ram by Ga-ram
October 5, 2023
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Explore the vibrant world of K-Pop shopping in Seoul with our comprehensive guide. Discover the best stores for albums, merch, and more in the city’s hottest spots!

For ardent K-Pop fans, Seoul is the ultimate destination for indulging in K-Pop merchandise. Known as the birthplace of K-Pop, Seoul offers a plethora of options for K-Pop enthusiasts to get their hands on albums, lightsticks, photocards, accessories, clothes, and all sorts of goodies. But with so many choices, where should one begin? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Discover the best places to shop for K-Pop goods in Korea in this K-pop shopping guide in Seoul!

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  • Myeongdong: A Shopper’s Paradise
    • Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center 
    • Buruttrak
    • Myeongdong Shopping Street
    • MusicKorea
  • Gangnam: The Heart of K-Pop
    • KTown4U
    • Kyobo Book Centre
  • Hongdae: Hip and Youthful Vibes
    • Withmuu
    • Idolllook
    • BT21
      • Related Posts

Myeongdong: A Shopper’s Paradise

If you’re looking to stock up on K-Pop merch, Myeongdong should be at the top of your list. This bustling shopping area is a hub for K-Pop enthusiasts.

Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center 

For affordable K-Pop merchandise, the Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center is a must-visit. Located at Myeongdong Station, this underground shopping center offers inexpensive items like stickers, posters, calendars, and other unofficial K-Pop and K-drama memorabilia. The best part? They stay open late, so you can shop even at night.

Operating Hours: 9 am to 11 pm

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Buruttrak

If you’re on the hunt for old K-Pop albums, head to Buruttrak. This record store has been around since 1979 and is renowned for its collection of CDs, DVDs, LPs, and even vintage Korean music albums. You might even stumble upon a signed album if you’re lucky!

Website: https://buruttrak.business.site/

Operating Hours: 10 am to 11 pm (Monday to Saturday); 11 am to 11 pm (Sunday)

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Myeongdong Shopping Street

Beyond albums and official merchandise, Myeongdong’s famous shopping street is teeming with stalls and malls offering a variety of product endorsements by K-Pop idols. Explore cosmetics, food, skincare brands, and fashion items along this vibrant shopping area.

Location: Myeongdong, Seoul, South Korea

MusicKorea

You may already know MusicKorea as an online store, but did you know they also have a physical shop in Seoul? Skip the wait for online deliveries and head straight to their store. Discover this musical haven’s latest albums, photo books, limited edition releases, and more.

Website: https://www.musickorea.com/

Operating Hours: 9:30 am to 10:30 pm

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Gangnam: The Heart of K-Pop

Gangnam is the epicenter of K-Pop in Seoul, housing various K-Pop agencies and offering a chance to spot idols in real life (sans the sasaengs, of course). Though K-Pop merchandise in this area tends to be on the pricier side, it’s still worth exploring.

KTown4U

For a comprehensive selection of K-Pop merch, visit KTown4U. This international online store has a physical shop in Gangnam, where you’ll find everything from albums and photo books to accessories, fashion items, photocard packs, DVDs, lightsticks, slogans, toys, tumblers, stationery, and much more.

Operating Hours: 10 am to 10 pm

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Kyobo Book Centre

Kyobo Bookstore is not your average bookstore. Known as Korea’s largest chain of bookstores, Kyobo also features magazines that showcase your favorite K-Pop groups. Additionally, they have a music store where you can listen to and purchase your favorite albums.

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Hongdae: Hip and Youthful Vibes

Hongdae is a vibrant and youthful neighborhood in Seoul, known for its trendy atmosphere, street performances, and an abundance of cafes and shops, according to this K-pop shopping guide Seoul.

Withmuu

A must-visit for K-Fans, Withmuu is both a store and a cafe. Here, you’ll find a wide array of K-Pop merchandise, from popular groups to up-and-coming indie artists. They offer official merch as well as cute trinkets that are hard to resist. Don’t forget to recharge with a cup of coffee and pastries while enjoying K-Pop music videos at the Withmuu cafe.

Operating Hours: 11 am to 10 pm

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Idolllook

For those looking for cute K-merch beyond albums and lightsticks, Idolllook is a treasure trove. This shop specializes in plushies and costumes that pay homage to your favorite idols. Grab some adorable dolls’ outfits as souvenirs to remember your K-Pop adventure.

Operating Hours: 10:30 am to 5:30 pm (Closed on weekends)

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BT21

ARMYs, rejoice! There’s a dedicated BT21 shop right in Hongdae. Explore a wide range of adorable BT21 merchandise, including pillows, phone cases, sleepwear, bags, and stuffed toys that will make you want to take everything home.

Operating Hours: 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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Seoul is truly a haven for K-Pop fans, and with these shopping destinations, you can indulge in your love for K-Pop merch like never before. So, prepare your wallet and get ready to explore the vibrant world of K-Pop shopping in Seoul with this guide!

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Ga-ram is a travel blogger and photographer who is passionate about sharing her love of Korea with the world. She has been living in Seoul for the past 5 years, and she has explored every corner of the city. She loves to share her favorite spots with her readers, and she always has new recommendations for places to visit.

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