IVE THE 2ND WORLD TOUR <SHOW WHAT I AM> in SEOUL
Where should you stay?
Archived stay guide for IVE's SHOW WHAT I AM at the KSPO Dome: Olympic Park vs Jamsil vs Gangnam, useful reference for future Seoul dates.
Hotel price ranges last checked Jun 15. Tap any hotel for live prices on the booking site.
- Date
- Oct 31 β Nov 2, 2025
- Venue
- KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) Β· 424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
- Streaming
- Offline-only event
Quick Comparison
| Area | Best For | Baseline | Current | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Olympic Park / Bangi-dong Closest | Shortest walk back to the room after the encore | USD 80β130 | Walk or one subway stop | |
Jamsil Best all-round | Visitors who want sightseeing plus easy venue access | USD 100β180 | One Line 8 stop or a short taxi | |
Gangnam / COEX Business-hotel option | Travelers who want reliable business-hotel stock | USD 110β190 | Line 9 express or taxi |
Click a row for details Β· click a price to jump to hotels in that area
Find Your Area
Viewing: Olympic Park / Bangi-dong
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Olympic Park / Bangi-dong
ClosestShortest walk back to the room after the encore
Jamsil
Best all-roundVisitors who want sightseeing plus easy venue access
Gangnam / COEX
Business-hotel optionTravelers who want reliable business-hotel stock
Where to actually book
Cheap, well-rated picks near the venue, with Olympic Park / Bangi-dong shown first. Each opens Booking for your concert night (Oct 31).
Seoul Olympic Parktel
β 8.7The only hotel actually inside the park: shortest possible walk back after the encore.
Hotel Park Habio
β 8.3Well-reviewed budget base a few minutes from the venue with easy Line 8 access.
Jamsil Delight Hotel
β 8.4Cheapest solid pick in Jamsil, with good ratings and steps from the Lotte World food court.
Rosana Hotel
β 8.9Highest-rated mid option in Jamsil; strong comfort-to-price balance.
GLAD Gangnam COEX Center
β 8.3Reliable COEX-side value next to the mall, with quick Line 9 access to Olympic Park.
Prices are recent starting rates and may change - the link opens current availability. We may earn a commission from bookings.
Transit And Venue Notes
One of the easiest big-venue getaways in Seoul, thanks to both Line 5 and Line 9. The catch is the walk through the park, which adds up after a sold-out night.
After-Show Strategy
Practical notes for getting in and out without turning the night into a transit puzzle.
Split the crowd: fans on Line 9 should walk to Olympic Park Station, Line 8 users should head out via Mongchontoseong.
Taxi apps surge hard right at the gates; walking two blocks out of the park first usually beats waiting.
Lean on the last Line 9 trains. If you're staying west, check the final departure before the encore.
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.
Photo: Arturbraun / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)SEOUL SKY (Lotte World Tower)
Korea's tallest building, with a glass-floor deck near the top. It sits right on the Jamsil stay area, so it's an easy add-on the day of a KSPO Dome show.
- Admission
- ~β©31,000 (fast pass higher)
- Booking
- Buy online for a timed slot; weekends sell out
- Hours
- ~10:30β22:00 (last entry ~21:00)
- Getting there
- Jamsil Station (Lines 2 & 8), Exit 1β2
- Nearby food
- The Lotte World Mall food hall and the cafes around Seokchon Lake
Photo: Hyerimwon / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)COEX Aquarium & Starfield Library
A big aquarium and the two-storey Starfield Library that fills everyone's feed, both tucked inside the COEX mall. Good for a hot or rainy afternoon.
- Admission
- Aquarium ~β©35,000 (online ~β©28,000); Starfield Library free
- Booking
- Aquarium: buy online to save; library: just walk in
- Hours
- Aquarium ~10:00β20:00; mall ~10:30β22:00
- Getting there
- Samseong Station (Line 2), Exit 5β6
- Nearby food
- The COEX Mall food court and cafes over by Bongeunsa temple
Photo: CHO woohyuck / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)Seoul Forest
A big riverside park where Seoul families spend their weekends. There's a deer paddock and long walking paths, and the Seongsu cafe district is right next door. Easy to reach from Jamsil and KSPO stays.
- Admission
- Free
- Booking
- Not required
- Hours
- Park open 24h; deer paddock ~10:00β17:00
- Getting there
- Seoul Forest Station (Suin-Bundang Line), Exit 3, or Ttukseom (Line 2)
- Nearby food
- The Seongsu-dong cafe and brunch district starts right at the gates
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
More guides you may need
Other shows at this venue, plus more from the same artist. Same stay and transit playbook.
Before You Book
Archived three-night KSPO Dome run. Kept for stay/transit reference for future IVE Seoul dates.