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For gay nightlife, Itaewon is the favorite among visitors. Homo Hill refers to the collection of gay bars and clubs which are in the Itaewon district. Itaewon is also the international hub of Seoul home to many ex-pats so it’s hardly surprising that the gay area is also international.
For a megacity, Seoul’s gay nightlife scene is relatively small but it’s make up for this with packed gay bars and after-party clubs.
On the other side of town, Jongro-3 is comparably tame compared to the nightlife in Homo Hill. The smoky bars are filled with local Korean’s drinking peacefully late into the night.
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Homo Hill is a small pedestrian street dotted with shops, cafes, restaurants, and gay clubs & bars. It has some great bars overlooking the street, so great for beer, conversation, people-watching, and of course, dancing. Seoul’s gay scene is divided into two main areas, Jongro-3 and the most popular gay scene, Homo Hill in Itaewon.
The gayest visitors become familiar with Homo Hill for the best gay bars with drag shows in a convenient location. Homo Hill is easy to find as it’s well known for the city’s red-light district neighborhood where to enjoy your gay scene in Seoul. The gay street, Homo Hill opens on Thu to Sun and normally gets busy around 1 am onward.
Seoul’s most popular gay bars in Homo Hill are Queen, which is popular for a young, attractive crowd and gay scene weekend madness, Trance, and Why Not Bar. Not on Homo Hill, but nearby fun gay bars in Itaewon are Club Pulse and GRAY Club.
The gay street, Homo Hill opens on Thu to Sun and normally gets busy around 1 am onward.
Music: The street of the gay scene in Homo Hill has a great collection of international DJ, current international pops (Top 40) and last but not least is K pop.
Crowd: Night out in this street is popular with both locals and international visitors from every country all over the world wandering and cruising around.
Dress: The heart of gay town in Itaewon is very casual. Tank-top and shot are totally great to go for Seoul gay scene in Homo Hill.
Facilities: Dancing, Cruise, Restaurant, Bar, Sauna
Seoul’s Second Most Popular Gay Nightlife (After Homo Hill)
Jongno is one of the most famous areas for gay travelers seeking the local gay scene. Only 25 mins on the train to get to Homo Hill Itaewon, Korea’s main gay hub. Also street food and shopping. It’s the place that everyone will be sitting on the side of the street for dinner next to the subway station of Jngno 3-ga, line 5. Afterward, all boys head down into the narrow street for bar hopping.
Over 25 bars, such as Shortbus and Friends. Keep in mind that the street is located right in the middle of the community and that’s why there are no dance clubs, check it out over the weekends for the crowd.
Music: The area is full of trendy local but the music is pretty well-mixed amount of top-40 pop from Youtube hits and Kpop.
Crowd: Local is the main crowd here for food, drink, and chat about. However, there is a few mixes of international visitors and expats who’re exploring the gay scene in this little charming narrow street.
Drinks: You can’t really say no to So-Ju (Korean’s most popular alcohol drink). Either take it as a shot or mixing it up with local beer. Cost around 4,500 – 5,000 Won ($4 USD).
Dress: There is no dress code on the gay street, just remember you’re in one of the most fashionable city. Casual but trendy with comfy and don’t let yourself down.
Facilities: Karaoke, Restaurant, Bar, Music, Free WiFi
This cocktail bar is located right next to SOHO on Homo Hill, an excellent location for bar-hopping over weekends. The venue is well design and the best place to be for fun crowds and wacky renditions of k-pop choreographies. Open daily from 7:30 pm to 3 am (until 5 am on Friday & Saturday). The bar entry fee is 10,000 Won ($8 USD) + 1 free drink.
Why Not is one of the oldest gay bars on Homo Hill. Each bar on Seoul’s main gay street has its own characteristics, especially Why Not? Bar. Staff can speak English hence it is very popular among gay travelers. It’s a perfect place to make a conversation with friends, make new friends or even more!
Music: The bar has plenty of music ranges from house, techno and the latest mainstream international dance and diva hit on top-40 charts. Last and not least, the beat of k-pop remix.
Crowd: Night out in Why Not attracts an international crowd & trendy locals between the age of 30-40. Sometimes the local crowd puts on their own show with k-pop dance.
Dress: The heart of gay town in Homo Hill, Itaewon is very casual. Tank-top and shot are totally great to go for Seoul gay scene. However, the crowd here are well dressed.
Facilities: Bar, Music
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