The Seoul Folk Flea Market is the biggest second-hand market in Korea.

They have everyday goods, souvenirs, clothes, and old folk items that possess the unique charm of Korea. 

We took a trip there to explore and recreate some vintage outfits that were worn by members of BTS!

Come with us today to explore the Seoul Folk Flea Market and see how we can recreate BTS outfits in a budget.

If you're interested in other second-hand markets in Korea you can check out our Dongmyo Market edition of trying to recreate other popular idol looks.

Exploring Seoul Folk Flea Market

A lot of Koreans love to hunt for second-hand vintage items because they are cheap and unique. 

The Seoul Folk Flea Market is the biggest second-hand market in Korea!

When you walk through the entrance of the market, you will see many different vendors that sell all kinds of products laid out on picnic blankets.

This place had absolutely everything! From books, lifestyle, decorations, vinyl records, toys, and much more. 

The market has both outdoor and indoor areas. The outdoor area has many clothes on sale with prices that range from 1,000 - 5,000 won which is very cheap.

Some branded items may be slightly more expensive but it's still considered to be very cheap.

In addition to clothes, you can also buy vintage and old folk items that showcase the past lifestyle of Koreans. It could be a great souvenir for your friends or family.

If you're hungry, you can stop by these food vendors and grab some food to eat along the way. 

Korean street food such as fish balls, hot dogs, and refreshing drinks are all available at affordable prices. 

After visiting the outdoor market, we decided to head in to explore its indoor area. 

The inside of the market is a lot more modernized than the outdoors. All the shops here are lined up neatly next to each other and it's very clean.

On the first floor, you'll find many second-hand clothing stores. Most stores sell branded clothes which makes them more expensive than the clothes you'll find outside.

If anyone wants to hunt down designer clothes at cheap prices, this will be your paradise.

In addition, there are many second-hand goods and accessories.

Just be careful as it's quite easy to get lost!

There are many home decor items that are available at affordable prices too. You can find things that are very unique and beautiful.

We even saw a shop that sold musical instruments!

The second floor is where the Korean variety show, Running Man filmed an episode with Sunny and Yoona from Girls' Generation. 

If you're a fan of Running Man or Girls' Generation, you definitely want to visit the second floor!

On the second floor, you'll find many products from clothes to old DVDs.

There are also high-end luxury items that you can find. Just make sure to carefully examine them before making a purchase.

There is also a food court on the first and second floor of the market if you are feeling tired after walking around.

They mostly sell Korean foods such as kimbap, fried rice, and various soup dishes. 

The most special area is Cheongchun Ilbeonga (청춘일번가) located in a corner of the second floor.

Here, you can travel back in time and get a glimpse into nostalgic childhood memories of many Koreans.

You can take photos at various old shops that were recreated to look like stores from the past.

You can play old games, check out some records at the record store, and read comic books in an old comic book store.

Each store is very cute and full of photo zones so make sure you have enough memory on your phone!

I had a whole photoshoot at all the different little stores!

There is also an old school uniform rental service if you would like to get the full experience.

Idol Looks Challenge: BTS Edition

We wanted to recreate some vintage outfits worn by BTS in their BTS 2021 Seasons' Greetings. 

We decided that the Seoul Folk Flea Market was the perfect place to find some similar vintage looks at affordable prices!

1. Jungkook

After walking around in search of the perfect shirt, we came across a polo shirt similar to Jungkook's.

His shirt is from Ralph Lauren which can be quite expensive if you buy a new one from the store. 

I got mine for only 5,000 won! Everyone said that it looks very similar to Jungkook's, what do you think? 

2. J-Hope

Everyone should own at least one loose, comfortable t-shirt for the summer.

We easily found this red shirt that is very similar to what J-Hope wore. Even though it's not 100% identical, it's very similar, right?

It was only 5,000 won as well. You can pair the red shirt with a white t-shirt underneath to get his look. 

3. V & Jin

V and Jin's shirts are actually very rare but we tried to find one that looked the most similar. 

We found this reddish-brown shirt that was of good quality and similar to theirs. It was only 5,000 won.

What would you rate this find?

4. RM 

As for this shirt worn by RM, we tried to look for a white shirt with a similar black pattern. It looks pretty good, right? It was only 5,000 won!

We paired it with some baggy jeans just like RM. Although we'll never be able to wear it better, we think we pulled it off quite nicely!

5. SUGA

Our final look is inspired by SUGA. We found a green t-shirt similar to his for only 5,000 won. 

The quality of it was amazing and great for everyday wear. 

Information 

Seoul Folk Flea Market (서울풍물시장)

Address: 서울 동대문구 천호대로4길 21
21 Cheonho-daero 4-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:00-19:00
Tue: Closed
(Restaurants are open until 20:00)

That concludes our trip to the Seoul Folk Flea Market! What are your thoughts? 

You can find so many vintage outfits and goods here at affordable prices.

Let us know which Korean idol looks we should recreate next!