K-pop fan guide: concerts, fan cafes, and idol spotting in Seoul

Seoul is K-pop heaven. Here's how to get the most out of it: Concerts & Events: - Check Interpark or Ticketlink for upcoming concerts - HYBE Insight (BTS museum) — book online, ₩22,000 - SM Town museum in COEX — free areas + paid exhibition - Inkigayo/Music Bank — free audience seats (apply online weeks ahead) Fan Cafes: - HYBE building area (Yongsan) — BTS fans gather daily - JYP building (Cheongdam) — TWICE, Stray Kids - SM building (Seongsu) — aespa, NCT Shopping: - LINE Friends (BT21) stores — Myeongdong, Itaewon - KPOP merch stores in Myeongdong Underground - Hongdae photo card trading shops Idol spotting: - Music show recordings (Fri-Sun) - Garosu-gil and Cheongdam-dong restaurants - Hannam-dong and Itaewon cafes Pro tip: Follow @KBIZoom on X/Twitter for daily schedule updates.