2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON 'A Day in Red & Velvet'
Where should you stay?
Where to stay for Red Velvet's A Day in Red & Velvet fan-con at Korea University Hwajeong Tiger Dome: Anam vs Dongdaemun vs Itaewon, with the Line 6 way home after the show.
Hotel price ranges last checked Jun 19. Tap any hotel for live prices on the booking site.
Red Velvet's first full-group event in two years, the fan-con A Day in Red & Velvet, landing on their 12th debut anniversary. Two nights at Korea University's intimate Hwajeong Tiger Dome alongside an August comeback.
- Date
- Aug 1β2, 2026
- Show time
- Sat 18:00 Β· Sun 16:00 (KST)
- Venue
- Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium Β· 48 Gaeunsa 2-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Tickets
- β©143,000
- On sale
- Korean presale June 18 Β· Global presale June 22 Β· General sale June 23 (8 PM KST) via Melon Ticket
- 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 | USD 60β180 β | 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 | USD 65β140 β | Direct Line 6 from Itaewon to Anam, then the campus walk |
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Find Your Area
Viewing: Anam / Korea University
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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
Where to actually book
Cheap, well-rated picks near the venue, each with how you get back after the show. Prices are the typical nightly rate; concert nights run higher, so tap to see the live rate for your dates.
"GRAND OPENED" Maxtyle Guesthouse Dongdaemun
β 9.0Cheap, spotless and scores a 9 with guests, and it drops you in the Dongdaemun all-night shopping and food scene that runs long after the fan-con lets out.
Hamilton Hotel
β 7.7On the same subway line as the gym, so the trip back after the fan-con is one train with zero changes, and Itaewon keeps you near late food and bars when the show lets out.
Prices are typical nightly rates; concert nights run higher, so the link opens the hotel to show the live price and availability for your dates. We may earn a commission from bookings.
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.
Where to stash your luggage
Bounce shops within a short ride, from Dongmyo and Jongno across to Myeongdong. Book in English, hand the bag over at the shop.
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Numbered pins match the cards below, closest first (straight-line distance from the venue). Tap a card for live prices and to book in English.
Jongno-3ga Station Exit Five
β 3.5 km from venue
Myeongdong Shopping Street North
β 4.3 km from venue
Across from Cheonggyecheon Stream
β 4.4 km from venue
Near Myeongdong Station (Exit 2)
β 4.5 km from venue
National Palace Museum of Korea
β 4.9 km from venue
Seoul Station West Seogye
β 6.2 km from 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
Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden
The UNESCO-listed palace, quieter and more wooded than Gyeongbokgung. The Secret Garden out back is the highlight, but it is a separate timed ticket with limited spots, so reserve before you go rather than hoping at the gate.
- Admission
- Palace β©3,000; Secret Garden a separate β©5,000 timed ticket
- Booking
- Secret Garden is timed-entry and limited, so book online ahead, it sells out on weekends
- Hours
- 09:00β18:00 (shorter in winter), closed Mondays
- Getting there
- Anguk Station (Line 3), Exit 3
- Nearby food
- Ikseon-dong's alley cafes and the Bukchon tea houses are a short walk
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.
More guides you may need
Other shows at this venue, plus more from the same artist. Same stay and transit playbook.
Before You Book
Red Velvet's full-group return after two years, a fan-con for their 12th anniversary (Aug 1 is the actual debut day). Tickets via Melon Ticket: Korean fan-club presale June 18, global fan-club presale June 22, general sale June 23 (8 PM KST). Hwajeong is a compact campus arena, so seats go fast.
First time buying tickets in Korea?
How foreign fans actually pay, get verified, and pick up tickets, answered plainly in our concert Q&A.