How to Find Pop-ups in Seoul | Find pop-ups happening in November here!
Use this information to find the hottest pop-ups happening in Korea right now!
- Tip 1. Watch out for them on your FYP
- Tip 2. Follow social media accounts dedicated to pop-ups
- Tip 3. Follow your favorite brand's social media account
- Tip 4. Get a Korean phone number
- Additional Tips!
- Seoul Pop-ups in November
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Pop-up stores are one of hottest activities to do in Korea! Many popular brands will open up a pop-up store with fun games, unique experiences, and lots of freebies.
Most pop-ups can be found in Seongsu, Hongdae, or The Hyundai Seoul, and last anywhere from a few days or even up to a few months. Here are some tips for discovering the latest and greatest pop-ups currently happening in Korea!
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Tip 1. Watch out for them on your FYP
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are excellent resources for discovering the trendiest pop-up stores in Korea. People are quick to visit these spaces and share their experiences to boost engagement and attract followers.
However, it's important to note that content showing up on your TikTok 'For You Page' or Instagram 'Explore Page' may have been posted weeks earlier—often outlasting the short lifespan of these pop-up stores.
In Korea, pop-ups typically last for just a week or two, making real-time information crucial. This leads us to our next tip, where you can be informed before the pop-ups open.
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Tip 2. Follow social media accounts dedicated to pop-ups
On Instagram, there are specialized accounts dedicated to keeping the public in the loop about the latest pop-ups in Korea. However, most of these are primarily in Korean.
If you're not fluent, don't worry—you can use Instagram's built-in translation feature, found just below the caption and comments, to get the gist of the post.
While this won't help you read Korean text in the image carousels, it will give you a good starting point for figuring out where and when these pop-up events are happening.
*Some of the Instagram accounts we follow are @popga_official and@popupmate.
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Tip 3. Follow your favorite brand's social media account
Brands will often tease and announce their upcoming pop-ups on their social media pages or homepage. If there is a specific brand you like, make sure to check out their social media channels incase they have a pop-up coming up!
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Tip 4. Get a Korean phone number
A lot of pop-ups might require you to wait through this tablet system called CATCHTABLE, and you'll need a Korean phone number to register your spot. Once you're registered, you can keep checking how many teams are in front of you on your phone and just come back once you get a message!
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Additional Tips!
1) Check out @thehyundai_seoul's Instagram page. The hottest, trendiest pop-ups are held at The Hyundai Seoul, Seoul trendiest department store. They post about all the pop-ups currently happening on their page as well as information about them.
2) Stroll through Seongsu, one of Korea's trendiest neighborhoods, and you're bound to stumble upon at least three pop-ups! The area is always buzzing with excitement, and many of the most notable pop-up events choose Seongsu as their backdrop.
3) Get your personal color analyzed so you know what makeup colors suit you best! There is always a K-beauty brand pop-up store open in Seongsu and many of them offer makeup customization, free lip products, exclusive discounts, & more! If you know your personal color, it'll make your experience a lot easier and more satisfying!
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Seoul Pop-ups in November
📌 UNIQLO <HEATTECH Pop-Up>
🗓️ November 15 - 24
📍 33 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성동구 연무장길 33)
⏰ Weekdays 11:30-20:30 / Weekends 10:30-20:30
📌 UNOVE <Eternal Aura Pop-Up>
🗓️ November 8 - 24
📍 5 Yeonmujang 17-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울 성동구 연무장 17길 5, 1층)
⏰ Daily 11:00-20:00
📌 TEAFFERANCE Pop-Up Store
🗓️ October 31 - December 1
📍 12 Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성동구 연무장7길 12)
⏰ Weekdays 12:00-19:00 | Weekends 11:00-20:00
📌 NCT DREAM <DREAM FINDER: Chase The Light Pop-Up Store>
🗓️ November 12 - December 1
📍 73 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성동구 연무장길 73)
⏰ Daily 11:00-20:00
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