If you’re wondering how to spend your time in Korea, how about visiting pop-up stores? Whether you’re in need of entertainment or last-minute gift shopping, a pop-up store is the perfect place to go. Not only can you get access to limited edition items, you can explore aesthetically decorated spaces and enjoy hanging out with friends at the same time! But it can be challenging to find information about pop-ups in Korea, especially if you don’t use social media or can’t read Korean promotional texts. So, to make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of the most interesting pop-up stores to visit this July and August.
1. Stray Kids Merch Pop-up Store – Seoul
- Date: July 20 – August 1, 2024
- Location: EMPTY, Seongsu store
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Accompanying the release of Stray Kids’ mini album “ATE” is a pop-up hosted by the chic clothing store EMPTY. If you’re a STAY, this is your chance to walk around a space stylishly decorated with your favourite idols and buy their goods! Here, you can not only purchase various versions of their album, but also all types of merch – mini CD keyrings, a binder & photocard set, a reusable bag, etc. We recommend entering the JYP Shop website to make a reservation and avoid waiting in line, as well as finding more detailed information on the pop-up’s session times.
2. Jimin Pop-up Store – Seoul
- Date: July 22 – July 28, 2024
- Location: Botanical Garden PH
If you’re an ARMY, you’re in luck because a pop-up store celebrating Jimin’s new album “MUSE” has just opened in Gangnam! Jimin’s allows visitors to directly experience the album concept through a photo zone and message garden, along with a space beautifully decorated with the flowers ‘Smeraldo.’ Come and visit this pop-up for a visually immersive experience of the esteemed idol’s latest music. The store will be open from 10:00 – 17:00!
3. One Piece Characters Merch Pop-up Store – Daegu
- Date: July 26 – August 4, 2024
- Location: The Hyundai Daegu, B2 Pop-up Stage
In celebration of the One Piece anime’s 25th year anniversary, a limited pop-up store is coming to Daegu’s The Hyundai! There will be a photo zone at the creative lounge for fans to take photos with One Piece characters and a decorated goods zone filled with colorful products, such as figures, stationery, stuffed toys, and keyrings. Special events have also been prepared: you can receive limited edition stickers just by entering the goods zone and win prizes when you purchase products. Make sure to visit between 10:30 – 20:00!
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4. Jujutsu Kaisen Pop-Up Store – Daegu
- Date: August 5 – August 11, 2024
- Location: The Hyundai Daegu, B2 Pop-up Stage
Opening the day after One Piece is the Jujutsu Kaisen pop-up store, a must-stop for fans of the popular dark fantasy anime. The space will be decorated with the inspiration of episodes 5 and 8 of Season 2. There will be a photo zone that recreates the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, along with a variety of goods made in collaboration with other brands. Also, as part of the store’s promotions, you will receive a limited edition photocard upon entering! If not for the photocard, visit this pop-up (open at 10:30 – 20:00) and enjoy a Jujutsu Kaisen experience! Note that you might need to put your number for the waitlist in front of the subway entrance linking to floor B2 and enter within 5 minutes of your notification.
5. Jjangu Pop-Up Store – Jeonju
- Date: August 2 – August 18, 2024
- Location: 28 Choimyeonghui-gil, Wonsan-gu, Jeonju Hanok Village
Crayon shin-chan, or Jjangu, is a classic slice-of-life anime that is loved in Korea for its humorous plot and characters. So opening in Jeonju soon is a Jjangu pop-up store where you will find exclusive figures of Jjangu and Yuri dressed up in hanbok with a hanok mood light! Along with these limited-edition items, there will also be various photo zones where you can snap pictures and create memories with friends. Come check out this adorable pop-up store at 10:00 – 19:00 for a fun Jjangu-themed activity!
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By now, pop-up stores should definitely be on your to-go list in Korea. Not only are they entertaining spots to hang out with your friends, they are also great ways to obtain limited-edition items to proudly display on your shelves back home. If you’re in Korea this July and August, we hope these recommendations will guide you well on your pop-up store journey.
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