Before summer in Korea comes to an end, make the most of the season by checking out the exciting new pop-ups available this September! Whether you’re on the hunt for limited-edition merch, fun hands-on activities, or photos for your next social media post, these exclusive experiences never disappoint. Just take your pick from this month’s exciting lineup—like the Seoul Forest Hip-Hop Festival if you’re into music, or the Kirby pop-up store if you want cute character merch. Read on to find out the top new upcoming pop-ups to visit while you’re in Korea:
Seoul Forest Hip-Hop Festival
- Date: Sep 6
- Time: 16:00 (Sat)
- Location: Seoul Forest Family Yard
Experience Korea’s thriving hip-hop scene in person at the annual Seoul Forest Hip-Hop Festival! Both well-known names in Korean hip-hop and rising artists will be performing, including Paloalto, Flowsik, Chan, and Homies. What’s more, the tickets are free and can be booked in English, under “Global Booking” on Yes24. Enjoy the live music in the fresh air and support your favourite Korean artists, or discover new ones!
Kirby’s Toki-Meki Fever
- Date: Aug 26 ~ Sep 17
- Hours: 10:30 ~ 22:00 (Daily)
- Location: I-Park Mall Yongsan, 3rd Floor, Dopamine Station
If you love cute characters, this Kirby pop-up will be right up your alley! From limited edition goods to a meet-and-greet with a Kirby mascot (available on weekends), this pop-up guarantees a fun time. Visitors can also try out the Nintendo 2 and “Kirby Discovery” in the experience zone, explore the photozones, and even make customised tote bags with Korean-exclusive illustrations!
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Rebread Bakery
- Date: Aug 22 ~ Sep 11
- Hours: 10:30 ~ 20:00 (Mon-Thurs) 10:30 ~ 20:30 (Fri-Sun)
- Location: The Hyundai Seoul
Fancy some bread and coffee? Rebread is a bakery that opened up in Seoul Forest this year and now their very first pop-up is coming to The Hyundai! With both European and Korean style treats, this is a dream come true for bakery-enthusiasts. From Korean favourites like salt bread to croissants, Rebread offers a variety of pastries and drinks. While you shop at Hyundai, stop by this pop-up for some sweet and savoury treats!
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Demon Slayer
- Date: Sep 11 ~ Sep 24
- Hours: 11:00 ~ 22:00 (Weekday) 11:00 ~ 22:30 (Weekend)
- Location: Samjung Tower Busan, 2nd floor, Event zone
With the highly-anticipated film coming out, this gives fans even more reason to visit the upcoming Demon Slayer pop-up! The store is a paradise for merch collectors, offering a large range of character goods and limited-edition items. Stock up on your Demon Slayer merch, take pics in the photozone, and celebrate the movie release with fellow fans at this exclusive pop-up store!
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IU Found at Eight
- Date: Sep 10 ~ Sep 21
- Hours: 10:30 ~ 20:00 (Mon-Thur) 10:30 ~ 20:30 (Fri-Sun)
- Location: The Hyundai Seoul, 5th Floor, EPIC SEOUL
IU’s popularity has been through the roof this year after her k-drama, and now with her latest album <A flower bookmark, Pt.3>. Taking place in The Hyundai’s pop-up space, Found at Eight is a must-visit for fans of IU! Drop by to show your support for her new album and the chance to get exclusive merch on-site. EDAM Entertainment will be updating the event information on the 28th, so watch out for their announcement!
Conclusion
The pop-up schedule for September is packed with a number of exciting events. From merch stores and F&B pop-ups to a music festival, there’s something for everyone. So if you’ve got free time in Korea in the month ahead, why not explore pop-ups? Remember, they’re only open for limited times, so make sure you visit before the events end! Not in Korea right now? Check out the DK Store, or try out our proxy buying and shipping services to get K-products delivered straight to you!
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