How to buy K-pop concert tickets as a foreigner

Getting tickets for a concert in Seoul from abroad is possible, but popular shows sell out in minutes. Preparation is everything.

1. Find the official announcement

Start with the artist’s official channels or the promoter’s notice. It tells you which ticket site is selling the show, the sale dates and any fan-club presale. Avoid buying from resellers you do not know.

2. Make an account on the global site

Major Korean ticket sites run global versions in English for overseas buyers. Sign up well before the sale opens and check that your details match your passport, because the name on your ticket often needs to match your ID at the venue.

3. Note the sale time in Korea time

Sales open in Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9). Convert it to your own time zone and set an alarm. Log in a few minutes early.

4. Check how you can pay

Check which overseas cards and payment methods the site accepts before sale day. A payment failure in the final step is a common reason for losing tickets.

5. On the day of the show

• Bring your passport. Staff may check your ID against the ticket.
• Find out whether you collect paper tickets at the venue or use a mobile ticket.
• Large venues are busy before and after the show. Plan your route home and check the time of the last train.

A note on photos

Most concerts do not allow filming or professional cameras. Follow the venue’s rules.

Where are the concerts?

Many big shows in Seoul take place at venues in Olympic Park and at the Seoul World Cup Stadium area. Check the official notice for the exact venue and its nearest subway station.

Prices, timetables and rules in Korea change often. We check this guide regularly, but please confirm details with the official sources linked above before you travel.