KM CHART AWARDS
KM CHART AWARDS 2026
Where should you stay?
Where to stay for the KM CHART AWARDS at Korea University Hwajeong Tiger Dome: Anam vs Dongdaemun vs Itaewon, and the Line 6 way home after the show.
- Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium
- Anam Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 1
- 4 stay areas compared
- Hotels from USD 40
Hotel price ranges last checked Jul 17. Tap any hotel for live prices on the booking site.
Concert details
The KM Chart Awards, one night at Korea University's Tiger Dome. TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ZEROBASEONE, P1Harmony, CORTIS, ALLDAY PROJECT, KickFlip, 82MAJOR, VVUP, UNIS, Hearts2Hearts and more are on the bill, with actors Kang Tae Oh and Won Ji An hosting.
- Date
- Jul 25, 2026
- Show time
- Sat entry 17:30 · show 18:30 (KST)
- Venue
- Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium · 48 Gaeunsa 2-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- On sale
- International sales run through award-show ticket packages on NOL World, Trazy, Klook and KKday, not a normal general sale. Heads up: Stray Kids open their sold-out KSPO Dome run the same Saturday, so Seoul hotels surge that weekend.
- Streaming
- HELLOLIVE carries an official online stream of the ceremony (hellolive.tv); check their KMA 2026 page for pricing and start time.
Quick Comparison
| Area | Best For | Baseline | Current | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anam / Korea University Closest | The shortest walk back and the cheapest rooms | USD 40–80 | 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 50–110 | 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 60–130 | Direct Line 6 from Itaewon to Anam, then the campus walk | |
Eunpyeong (Eungam / Yeonsinnae) Far escape | A real bed under budget when the central clusters sell out or surge | USD 38–65 | USD 85–103 ↗ | Line 6 from Eungam or Yeonsinnae direct 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
Eunpyeong (Eungam / Yeonsinnae)
Far escapeA real bed under budget when the central clusters sell out or surge
Real hotels near the venue
Where to actually book
Cheap, well-rated picks near the venue, each with how you get back after the show. The price is a typical nightly anchor; the link opens live availability for your concert dates.
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Venue logic
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.
Drop the bags first
Where to stash your luggage
Anam Station right by the gym has no lockers you can count on, so use the lockers one stop north at Korea University Station, or a 24/7 app near your stay for a late finish.
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Numbered pins are the storage spots below (straight-line distance from the venue; see each card for the walk). The 24/7 apps cover the whole city, so they are not pinned.
Korea University Station lockers (Line 6, B1)
≈ 1000 m from venue
One stop north on Line 6, the nearest dependable coin lockers; good if you're back before the station closes around midnight.
Coin-locker rates by size
Bounce shop by Dongmyo Station
≈ 1.4 km from venue
The closest bookable Bounce shop, by Dongmyo Station about 1.4 km away.
From about ₩5,200 a day per bag
Luggage-storage apps (Bounce, Stasher, Radical)
24/7 drop-offs cluster around Dongdaemun, a short Line 6 ride away, so they cover a late finish.
About ₩5,000–7,000 a day per bag
First time in Korea?
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 05:30–24:00. 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.
Make a trip of it
Sights near your stay
Major Korea attractions within reach of the areas we recommend sleeping in, with prices, booking rules, and nearby food.
Photo: U0894629 / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)Hongdae Street
The art-school district, and the easiest nightlife to handle if you don't speak Korean. Expect buskers, indie clubs, and cheap food until late.
- Admission
- Free
- Booking
- Not required
- Hours
- Liveliest from late afternoon past midnight
- Getting there
- Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2 / AREX), Exit 9
- Nearby food
- Cheap eats and dessert cafes everywhere, with buskers along the main street
Photo: Enamoradadecorea / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)Mangwon Market
A working neighborhood market where locals actually do their shopping. The street food is cheap and you skip the tourist markup of Gwangjang. Eat here, then walk over to Mangnidan-gil or down to the Hangang for a picnic.
- Admission
- Free
- Booking
- Not required
- Hours
- Roughly 10:00–22:00 (stalls vary)
- Getting there
- Mangwon Station (Line 6), Exit 2
- Nearby food
- Cheap fried chicken, tteokbokki, and hotteok in the market, with the Mangnidan-gil cafes alongside
Photo: Korea.net / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)Tongin Market
A small market known for one trick: buy a handful of brass coins, grab a tray, and fill a lunchbox from the stalls. It sits in the quiet Seochon neighborhood, a short walk from Gyeongbokgung.
- Admission
- Free (lunchbox café: buy ~₩5,000 in brass coins)
- Booking
- Not required
- Hours
- 07:00–21:00; Dosirak (lunchbox) Café ~11:00–16:00, closed Mondays
- Getting there
- Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Exit 2, about a 10-minute walk
- Nearby food
- The coin lunchbox is the whole point; the Seochon alleys are a few steps away
Photo: Basile Morin / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)Gyeongbokgung Palace
The grandest of Seoul's five palaces. Rent a hanbok at one of the shops nearby and you walk in free.
- Admission
- ₩3,000 (free in hanbok)
- Booking
- Not required; time your visit for the changing-of-the-guard ceremony
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00 (varies by season), closed Tuesdays
- Getting there
- Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Exit 5
- Nearby food
- Tongin Market's lunch-box alley and the tea houses around Insadong
Eat like a local
Where to eat nearby
Real restaurants near the stay areas, pulled from Korean local reviews. Tap to open on Naver Map.
Hearty bubbling army stew, a Korea Univ student staple, cheap and filling before the show.
Tidy katsu-and-udon sets, easy for a quick solo meal near the campus.
Fast, cheap loaded rice bowls the students live on, with free soup refills; good before the uphill walk to the gym.
Locally-run Indian spot the students swear by for curry and chewy naan, an easy change from Korean near campus.
The go-to Anam Italian for a proper sit-down, known for its cream pastas; popular with students so time it off-peak.
Keep planning
More guides you may need
Other shows at this venue, plus more from the same artist. Same stay and transit playbook.
Official notes
Before you book
An award show rather than a tour stop, so ticketing works differently: no domestic general sale has been announced, and the way in for foreign fans is the official ticket packages sold through NOL World, Trazy, Klook and KKday. Trazy lists ground standing packages around ₩300,000-500,000 and its 2F seats are already gone, so if you want to sit, move fast. Entry from 5:30 PM, show at 6:30 PM.
First time buying tickets in Korea?
How foreign fans actually pay, get verified, and pick up tickets, answered plainly in our concert Q&A.