Stray Kids WORLD TOUR <RUN IT> IN SEOUL
Where should you stay?
Where to stay for Stray Kids' RUN IT world tour at KSPO Dome: Olympic Park vs Jamsil vs Gangnam, with Line 9 after-show escape tips and real hotel picks.
Hotel price ranges last checked Jul 2. Tap any hotel for live prices on the booking site.
Stray Kids open their fifth world tour, RUN IT, with five nights at the KSPO Dome before stadium dates across Japan and Asia. One of the year's biggest foreign-fan draws in Seoul.
- Date
- Jul 25 β Aug 2, 2026
- Show time
- Sat/Sun 18:00 Β· weeknight 19:30 (KST, confirm on the ticket page)
- Venue
- KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) Β· 424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
- Tickets
- β©154,000
- On sale
- On sale: global general sale opens July 1, 8PM KST on NOL World (international); Interpark for domestic. STAY 6th presale ran June 23-30.
- Streaming
- Offline-only event
Meet Stray Kids
The 8 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 walk back to the room after the encore | USD 80β130 | Walk or one subway stop | |
Jamsil Best all-round | Visitors who want sightseeing plus easy venue access | USD 100β180 | One Line 8 stop or a short taxi | |
Gangnam / COEX Business-hotel option | Travelers who want reliable business-hotel stock | USD 110β190 | Line 9 express 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 40β70 | USD 43β164 β | Line 9 to Sports Complex, transfer to Line 2 toward Konkuk Univ |
Click a row for details Β· 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 walk back to the room after the encore
Jamsil
Best all-roundVisitors who want sightseeing plus easy venue access
Gangnam / COEX
Business-hotel optionTravelers who want reliable business-hotel stock
Konkuk Univ / Seongsu
Cheap escape on Line 2When the Olympic Park hotels are gouged or sold out for a big show
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
One of the easiest big-venue getaways in Seoul, thanks to both Line 5 and Line 9. The catch is the walk through the park, which adds up after a sold-out night.
Best default route
- Main
- Olympic Park Station (Seoul Subway Lines 5 & 9), Exit 3
- Secondary
- Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8) on the opposite side of the park
- Walking
- About 10β15 minutes through Olympic Park from Olympic Park Station Exit 3
Typical approaches
- Gangnam / COEX -> Line 9 express -> Olympic Park
- Myeongdong / Hongik Univ -> Line 2 -> transfer to Line 8 (Jamsil) -> Mongchontoseong
- Jamsil -> single short taxi or Line 8 one-stop logic
- ICN -> AREX + Line 9 transfer, or airport bus toward Jamsil + taxi
Venue tips
- From the Gangnam side, take Line 9. It beats transferring onto Line 5 from the north.
- The arena sits deep inside Olympic Park, so budget 10β15 minutes of walking on top of the train ride.
- Mongchontoseong (Line 8) is the smart back exit when Olympic Park Station bottlenecks.
Getting back after the show
- Split the crowd: fans on Line 9 should walk to Olympic Park Station, Line 8 users should head out via Mongchontoseong.
- Taxi apps surge hard right at the gates; walking two blocks out of the park first usually beats waiting.
- Lean on the last Line 9 trains. If you're staying west, check the final departure before the encore.
After-Show Strategy
Practical notes for getting in and out without turning the night into a transit puzzle.
Split the crowd: fans on Line 9 should walk to Olympic Park Station, Line 8 users should head out via Mongchontoseong.
Taxi apps surge hard right at the gates; walking two blocks out of the park first usually beats waiting.
Lean on the last Line 9 trains. If you're staying west, check the final departure before the encore.
Where to stash your luggage
Olympic Park Station has lockers, but they shut at midnight, so for a late finish use a 24/7 app like Bounce.
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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.
Event-day bag storage (organizer)
On show days the organizer often runs storage by the exit opposite the arena. Check the notice.
Often free or a small fee, varies by show
Olympic Park Station lockers
β 900 m from venue
Right by the gates into the park, cheapest if you'll be back before midnight.
β©2,000β5,000 for the first ~4h by size
Jamsil Station lockers
β 2.1 km from venue
One stop west under Lotte, more space if the park's lockers are full.
β©2,000β5,000 for the first ~4h by size
Luggage-storage apps (Bounce, Stasher, Radical)
Bounce and Stasher drop-offs around Jamsil and Gangnam, open 24/7 for after the show.
About β©5,000β7,000 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 05:30β24:00. 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, good for a group after the show.
Cheap, beloved pojangmacha noodles and cockles; a quick filling local bite.
A famous Seoul name for grilled pork ribs and clean-broth Pyongyang cold noodles; a step up if you want a proper sit-down meal near the venue.
Beef omakase done simply at a fair price, so you get the grilled-to-order experience without the splurge.
More guides you may need
Other shows at this venue, plus more from the same artist. Same stay and transit playbook.
Before You Book
Five KSPO Dome nights kick off Stray Kids' fifth world tour: July 25, 26, 29 and Aug 1, 2. The STAY 6th fan-club presale verification runs June 23-28; general sale follows on NOL World (international) and Interpark (domestic). With five nights demand spreads out, but the weekend shows are the hardest, so the weeknight (July 29) is often the easier ticket and the calmer hotel night.
First time buying tickets in Korea?
How foreign fans actually pay, get verified, and pick up tickets, answered plainly in our concert Q&A.