2026 CORTIS TOUR <PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN> IN SEOUL
Where should you stay?
Where to stay for CORTIS's PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN Seoul shows at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium: Anam vs Dongdaemun vs Itaewon, with Line 6 after-show tips.
Hotel price ranges last checked Jun 18. Tap any hotel for live prices on the booking site.
The Seoul stop of CORTIS's debut world tour PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN, marking the rookies' first anniversary. Two nights at Korea University's intimate Hwajeong Gymnasium after the Incheon opening, before the tour heads to North America and Japan.
- Date
- Aug 22β23, 2026
- Venue
- Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium Β· 48 Gaeunsa 2-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Streaming
- Offline-only event
Quick Comparison
| Area | Best For | Baseline | Current | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anam / Korea University Closest | The shortest walk back and the cheapest rooms | USD 40β80 | 12-min uphill walk from Anam Station, or a short taxi | |
Dongdaemun (DDP) Best all-round | Shopping, late food, and easy transit on a budget | USD 50β110 | Line 6 with one transfer, or a 15-min taxi | |
Itaewon Nightlife pick | Foreign visitors who want nightlife and a straight line to the gym | USD 60β130 | Direct Line 6 from Itaewon to Anam, then the campus walk |
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Find Your Area
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Anam / Korea University
ClosestThe shortest walk back and the cheapest rooms
Dongdaemun (DDP)
Best all-roundShopping, late food, and easy transit on a budget
Itaewon
Nightlife pickForeign visitors who want nightlife and a straight line to the gym
Transit & venue notes
A compact campus arena on Line 6, easy to reach but tucked up a hill on Korea University's grounds, so the last stretch is a climb.
Best default route
- Main
- Anam Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 1
- Secondary
- Korea University Station (Line 6) with the Seongbuk 20 village bus, or a short taxi up the hill
- Walking
- About 12 minutes uphill (800m) from Anam Station Exit 1
Typical approaches
- Myeongdong / Euljiro -> Line 2 or 4 -> transfer to Line 6 -> Anam
- Hongdae / Itaewon -> Line 6 direct -> Anam
- Dongdaemun -> Line 1 one stop to Dongmyo -> Line 6 -> Anam
- ICN -> AREX to Seoul Station -> transfer toward Line 6
Venue tips
- Anam Station Exit 1 is closest, but the walk to the gym climbs across campus, so leave a few extra minutes.
- It seats only about 8,000, so the crowd clears faster than a dome, though the campus streets are narrow.
- The Korea University main-gate strip has cheap student food and cafes open late, handy before or after.
Getting back after the show
- This is a small campus arena, about 8,000 seats, so the after-show crowd is nowhere near dome scale. The pinch is the narrow campus streets and the downhill walk back to Anam Station, not the platform.
- Line 6 runs until roughly 23:30 and shows here usually wrap by 22:00 to 22:30, so the last train is not tight. It is still the last train, so do not dawdle if you are crossing the city.
- Taxis surge about 1.4 to 1.6 times right by campus for the first half hour. Walk a couple of blocks down toward Anam Station or the main gate and hail one off the bigger road, or set your Kakao T ride before you leave your seat.
- Going to Itaewon or Hongdae after? Line 6 from Anam runs straight there with no transfer, which is the easy late-night move from this venue.
After-Show Strategy
Practical notes for getting in and out without turning the night into a transit puzzle.
This is a small campus arena, about 8,000 seats, so the after-show crowd is nowhere near dome scale. The pinch is the narrow campus streets and the downhill walk back to Anam Station, not the platform.
Line 6 runs until roughly 23:30 and shows here usually wrap by 22:00 to 22:30, so the last train is not tight. It is still the last train, so do not dawdle if you are crossing the city.
Taxis surge about 1.4 to 1.6 times right by campus for the first half hour. Walk a couple of blocks down toward Anam Station or the main gate and hail one off the bigger road, or set your Kakao T ride before you leave your seat.
Going to Itaewon or Hongdae after? Line 6 from Anam runs straight there with no transfer, which is the easy late-night move from this venue.
The 6 things to sort before you land
A five-minute setup that makes the whole trip smoother, especially if you don't read Korean.
Use Naver Map or KakaoMap
Google Maps can't do walking or transit directions in Korea. Download Naver Map or KakaoMap; both have English and accurate subway timing.
Grab a T-money card
Buy one at any convenience store (CU, GS25), top it up with cash, and tap onto every subway and bus. It also gives cheap transfers.
Get an eSIM or pocket WiFi
Pick one up at the airport or buy an eSIM before you fly. You'll need data for maps, translation, and booking on the go.
Mind the last train
The subway runs roughly 05:30β24:00. If the show ends late, plan the last train or use the Kakao T app to call a taxi.
Cards work, but carry some cash
Korea is card-friendly, but street-food stalls and traditional markets often want cash. Use ATMs marked 'Global' for foreign cards.
Papago beats Google Translate
For Korean, the Papago app translates menus and signs far better. Many restaurants also have photo menus or tablets with English.
Sights near your stay
Major Korea attractions within reach of the venue, with prices, booking rules, and nearby food.
Daehangno (Hyehwa Theater District)
Korea's live-theater district, with more than 150 small playhouses clustered around Marronnier Park. Most plays are in Korean, but musicals and nonverbal shows like NANTA work fine if you don't speak it.
- Admission
- Free to wander (shows ticketed)
- Booking
- Book each show through Interpark or NOL
- Hours
- Evenings liveliest; shows usually 14:00 & 20:00
- Getting there
- Hyehwa Station (Line 4), Exit 1β2
- Nearby food
- Street food around Marronnier Park and cheap student eats near Sungkyunkwan University
Photo: Eugene Lim / CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
Zaha Hadid's curving silver building, ringed by fashion malls that stay open most of the night. Come after dark to catch the LED rose garden lit up.
- Admission
- Free (some exhibitions paid)
- Booking
- Not required
- Hours
- Plaza 24h; malls and night market run late
- Getting there
- Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Lines 2/4/5)
- Nearby food
- 24-hour food courts in the Dongdaemun malls, plus a grilled-fish alley nearby
Photo: Bgag / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)Gwangjang Market
Seoul's most famous food market, and a first stop for a lot of visitors since it turned up on Netflix. Go hungry and expect crowds at the bindaetteok stalls.
- Admission
- Free
- Booking
- Not required
- Hours
- Food stalls ~09:00β23:00 (some close ~22:00)
- Getting there
- Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1), Exit 8
- Nearby food
- The market is the meal: bindaetteok, mayak gimbap, live octopus, tteokbokki
Photo: S h y numis / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
A warren of 1920s hanok now packed with tiny cafes, dessert bars, and izakayas. Younger Seoulites come here instead of the more touristy Bukchon, and it really fills up after dark.
- Admission
- Free
- Booking
- Not required
- Hours
- Cafes & shops roughly 11:00β22:00
- Getting there
- Jongno 3-ga Station (Lines 1/3/5), Exit 6, about a 3-minute walk
- Nearby food
- The alley is the draw: cafes, tea houses, and izakayas tucked inside old hanok
More guides you may need
Other shows at this venue, plus more from the same artist. Same stay and transit playbook.
Before You Book
The Seoul shows are billed as a 'Birthday Party' for CORTIS's first debut anniversary. As of mid-June the Seoul on-sale date hadn't been published, so watch the official CORTIS Weverse and the ibighit tour page; the Incheon dates went on sale first. Hwajeong is a small campus arena, so seats will be tight.
First time buying tickets in Korea?
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