2026 U-KNOW 'U-KNOW PROJECT 26 : SCENE#1' IN SEOUL
Where should you stay?
Where to stay for U-KNOW (Yunho)'s PROJECT 26 SCENE#1 at the TicketLINK Live Arena (Olympic Handball Gymnasium): Olympic Park/Bangi vs Jamsil vs Gangnam, plus the Line 5/9 way home.
Hotel price ranges last checked Mar 22. Tap any hotel for live prices on the booking site.
U-KNOW Yunho of TVXQ on his first solo concert tour in 23 years, PROJECT 26 : SCENE#1, opening with three sold-out nights at the TicketLINK Live Arena (Olympic Handball Gymnasium) in Seoul's Olympic Park.
- Date
- Jul 17β19, 2026
- Venue
- Olympic Handball Gymnasium 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 venue commute with decent food access | USD 80β130 | Walk or very short transit | |
Jamsil Best all-round | People who want sightseeing comfort plus easy venue access | USD 100β180 | Short subway/taxi ride | |
Gangnam / COEX Business-hotel option | Users who want stable business-hotel stock and central Seoul comfort | USD 110β190 | USD 110β200 β | Line 9 or taxi |
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Find Your Area
Viewing: Olympic Park / Bangi-dong
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Olympic Park / Bangi-dong
ClosestShortest venue commute with decent food access
Jamsil
Best all-roundPeople who want sightseeing comfort plus easy venue access
Gangnam / COEX
Business-hotel optionUsers who want stable business-hotel stock and central Seoul comfort
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.
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Transit & venue notes
Much easier than the outer-metro venues; Line 9 access is a major strength.
Best default route
- Main
- Olympic Park Station (Lines 5 and 9)
- Secondary
- Alternative dispersal via Hanseong Baekje / Mongchontoseong
- Walking
- Around 7β10 minutes from Olympic Park Station
Typical approaches
- Gangnam / COEX -> Line 9 or taxi
- Jamsil -> short taxi or 1-stop logic / local bus / walk depending on exact stay
- Myeongdong -> Line 4/5 or Line 2/9 combinations
- Airport users -> AREX + transfer or airport bus/taxi, depending on luggage
Venue tips
- This is the easiest venue of the four from a general Seoul traveler perspective.
- Olympic Park/Bangi is the simplest nearby base; Jamsil is the best tourist-friendly stay cluster.
- Gangnam/COEX works surprisingly well because Line 9 is strong and hotel stock is stable.
Getting back after the show
- Olympic Park Station crowds are manageable but still heavy after sold-out fan events.
- Alternative dispersal via nearby stations can reduce bottlenecks.
- Airport bus timing should be treated carefully for same-night departures.
After-Show Strategy
Practical notes for getting in and out without turning the night into a transit puzzle.
Olympic Park Station crowds are manageable but still heavy after sold-out fan events.
Alternative dispersal via nearby stations can reduce bottlenecks.
Airport bus timing should be treated carefully for same-night departures.
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.
Olympic Park
A huge free park on the old Baekje Mongchontoseong fortress grounds, known for the lone tree, seasonal flower fields, and lake-side walking trails. It wraps around the KSPO Dome and Olympic Hall, so it is an easy daytime wander before a show.
- Admission
- Free
- Booking
- Not required
- Hours
- Daily 05:00β22:00 (main squares open later)
- Getting there
- Olympic Park Station (Line 5), Exit 3, or Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8), Exit 1
- Nearby food
- The Bangi-dong food alley sits right outside the park
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
Lotte World Adventure
The giant indoor-outdoor theme park at Jamsil, connected straight to the station. It is right on the Jamsil stay area, so it is an easy daytime add before a KSPO Dome or Jamsil show.
- Admission
- 1-Day Pass about 62,000 KRW adults; an after-4pm pass is cheaper
- Booking
- Not required; buy at the gate or online (some rides use in-park timed tickets)
- Hours
- Roughly 10:00-21:00, later on weekends
- Getting there
- Jamsil Station (Lines 2 & 8), Exit 4, directly connected
- Nearby food
- Lotte World Mall right next door has a big food hall, and Seokchon Lake cafes are a short walk
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
Where to eat nearby
Real restaurants near the stay areas, pulled from Korean local reviews. Tap to open on Naver Map.
TV-famous spicy braised monkfish and seafood jjim, a Bangi-dong alley classic; expect a queue at peak.
Camping-vibe grilled meat with an outdoor fire-pit feel, easy for a group after the show.
Top-grade Korean beef with staff grilling for you, open late to 1am, so it works after the show too.
A whole half-chicken in the cauldron noodle soup; cheap, filling, and a real local staple.
More guides you may need
Other shows at this venue, plus more from the same artist. Same stay and transit playbook.
Before You Book
TVXQ's Yunho on his first-ever solo tour in a 23-year career, three nights at the TicketLINK Live Arena (Olympic Handball Gymnasium) in Olympic Park. All three Seoul dates sold out immediately on general sale (Ticketlink, May 7), so only resale is left; if you have a ticket, the Line 5/9 ride from Olympic Park Station is the easy way back.
First time buying tickets in Korea?
How foreign fans actually pay, get verified, and pick up tickets, answered plainly in our concert Q&A.