TWS 2ND FANMEETING ‘42:CLUB’ IN SEOUL
Where should you stay?
Where to stay for TWS in Seoul: Olympic Park vs Jamsil vs Gangnam/COEX, with easy arena access tips.
Hotel price ranges last checked Jul 2. Tap any hotel for live prices on the booking site.
- Date
- Mar 27–29, 2026
- Venue
- Olympic Handball Gymnasium · 424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
- Streaming
- Keep online/live-streaming copy compact and avoid naming a platform unless it is confirmed in the official notice.
Meet TWS
The 6 members you will see on stage, and what each one does.
Quick Comparison
| Area | Best For | Baseline | Current | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Olympic Park / Bangi-dong Closest | Shortest venue commute with decent food access | USD 80–130 | Walk or very short transit | |
Jamsil Best all-round | People who want sightseeing comfort plus easy venue access | USD 100–180 | Short subway/taxi ride | |
Gangnam / COEX Business-hotel option | Users who want stable business-hotel stock and central Seoul comfort | USD 110–190 | Line 9 or taxi | |
Konkuk Univ / Seongsu Cheap escape on Line 2 | When the Olympic Park hotels are gouged or sold out for a big show | USD 40–70 | Line 9 to Sports Complex, transfer to Line 2 toward Konkuk Univ |
Click a row for details · click a price to book the cheapest hotel in that area
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
Konkuk Univ / Seongsu
Cheap escape on Line 2When the Olympic Park hotels are gouged or sold out for a big show
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 7–10 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
- Everyone funnels the same way, from the gym toward Olympic Park Station Exit 3, so split by line to skip the worst of the crush: Line 9 riders (Gangnam and the west side) and Line 5 riders use the same station but opposite platforms, and the Line 9 side usually clears faster.
- Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8) is the back door on the far side of the park. It is a longer walk across Olympic Park, but on a sold-out night that beats queuing into the jammed Line 5 and 9 gates, and Line 8 drops you one stop from Jamsil.
- Check the last train before the encore, not after. If you are staying west or need a transfer, missing the final Line 9 leaves you stuck in the taxi line.
- Taxi apps surge right at the park gates the second it ends. Walking a few minutes out to the main road, or one stop down to Bangi Station on Line 5, usually finds a car faster than standing still at the exit.
After-Show Strategy
Practical notes for getting in and out without turning the night into a transit puzzle.
Everyone funnels the same way, from the gym toward Olympic Park Station Exit 3, so split by line to skip the worst of the crush: Line 9 riders (Gangnam and the west side) and Line 5 riders use the same station but opposite platforms, and the Line 9 side usually clears faster.
Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8) is the back door on the far side of the park. It is a longer walk across Olympic Park, but on a sold-out night that beats queuing into the jammed Line 5 and 9 gates, and Line 8 drops you one stop from Jamsil.
Check the last train before the encore, not after. If you are staying west or need a transfer, missing the final Line 9 leaves you stuck in the taxi line.
Taxi apps surge right at the park gates the second it ends. Walking a few minutes out to the main road, or one stop down to Bangi Station on Line 5, usually finds a car faster than standing still at the exit.
Where to stash your luggage
Same Olympic Park setup as KSPO Dome next door: the station lockers shut at midnight, so for a late finish lean on a 24/7 app.
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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.
Olympic Park Station lockers
≈ 400 m from venue
Right by the park gates, closest and cheapest if you'll be back before midnight.
₩2,000–5,000 for the first ~4h by size
Jamsil Station lockers
≈ 2.4 km from venue
One stop west under Lotte, more space if the park lockers fill up.
₩2,000–5,000 for the first ~4h by size
Luggage-storage apps (Bounce, Stasher, Radical)
24/7 drop-offs around Jamsil and Gangnam for after the show.
About ₩5,000–7,000 a day per bag
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.
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 05:00–22:00 (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
- ~₩31,000 (fast pass higher)
- Booking
- Buy online for a timed slot; weekends sell out
- Hours
- ~10:30–22:00 (last entry ~21:00)
- Getting there
- Jamsil Station (Lines 2 & 8), Exit 1–2
- 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 ~₩35,000 (online ~₩28,000); Starfield Library free
- Booking
- Aquarium: buy online to save; library: just walk in
- Hours
- Aquarium ~10:00–20:00; mall ~10:30–22:00
- Getting there
- Samseong Station (Line 2), Exit 5–6
- 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.
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