Planning your itinerary can be difficult – especially when you’re in Korea, where there are countless places to explore. Well, how about starting with pop-up stores? Not only are they accessible, usually being located in city centres and well-known locations, you can walk out with exclusive merch and cute photos to decorate your Instagram feed. Check out our list below to find the must-visit pop-up stores to make your trip a memorable one.
Day6 x Denimalz Pop-Up Shop
- Date: Sep 4 – Sep 15
- Location: The Hyundai Seoul, B1
First up is Day6! This Korean boy band is known for their musical talents and emotional, uplifting songs. Denimalz is the name for the group’s cute animal characters, each representing a member. With a cute photo zone for aesthetic pictures, stuffed toys of the characters, and other merch, this is an event Day6 fans can’t miss!
Sugar Sugar Rune Collab Cafe
- Date: Sep 7 – Dec 15
- Location: Popable, Yongsan-gu, Hangang-daero 23-gil 55
You may have heard of Sugar Sugar Rune, a popular Japanese romance manga and anime from the early 2000s. For those who don’t know, the story follows the magical adventure of two witches who must travel to the human world and compete to become queen. And recently, they have announced a collaboration with a pop-up cafe, Popable! If you’re in Seoul, check out this adorable collab and snack on Instagram worthy food that looks like it’s straight out of the manga!
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Sylvanian Families Pop-Up Shop
- Date: Aug 16 – September 5
- Location: 188 Yanghwa Rd, Mapo-gu, AK PLAZA Hongdae
Everyone’s seen these cute anthropomorphic dolls before at the toy shop at some point, but what about at a pop-up store? Well, this is your chance to do so! With various displays of the Sylvanian Family houses and characters, guests will be transported into the peaceful world of Sylvania. Visit this pop-up store before it goes to buy adorable merch to take back home!
I Am Solo Pop-Up Shop
- Date: Aug 23 – Sep 12
- Location: 188 Yanghwa Rd, Mapo-gu, AK PLAZA Hongdae
Dating reality shows have been the biggest trend in Korea these past few years, and “I Am Solo” is no exception. Unlike other programs, “I Am Solo” stars ordinary Koreans who want to break out of their “solo” life and find a marriage partner. With various merch ranging from T-shirts, stuffed toys, and stationery. This is the perfect choice for visitors to experience the atmosphere of one of Korea’s most popular dating shows!
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Nagano Market Pop-Up Shop
- Date: Sep 6 – Sep 20
- Location: I’Park Mall, Living Park 3rd floor
The characters of Nagano, a popular illustrator on Twitter, will be coming to Korea this September! From Nagano bear to Chikawa, you can meet the cute collection of Japanese animal friends all at once! A variety of merch awaits, including stuffed toys, figures, keyrings, and many more goods to surprise fans. So head on down to Yongsan for a shopping trip to get your hands on exclusive Nagano Market merch.
Conclusion
It looks like the pop-up store lineup this September is packed with exciting activities! From toys to k-pop and manga, there’s a variety of themes for visitors to take their pick. So, if you’ve been wondering how to spend your days in Korea, check out some of the pop-up stores we’ve listed here and plan a fun-packed trip to have with friends!
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