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Best EDM Clubs in Seoul, South Korea

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Following our most recent post about Seoul’s Best Hip Hop Clubs, we’d like to recommend some of the best EDM clubs in the area as well for the electronic music lovers out there who want to experience the best EDM music Seoul has to offer. So here’s a small list of some of the best, most well-known EDM clubs in Seoul, South Korea.

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Club M2 (Hongdae)

M2 is the first major EDM club that opened in Hongdae and its popularity has continued to stay at the top of EDM clubs. It is one of the largest and best clubs in Hongdae, boasting state-of-the-art light, sound, and facilities with a grand scale bar and dance floor. The club is known among locals as the trendy club to go to really enjoy and dance to the music. This club plays EDM music all night for those electronic music lovers and they have had DJ Aster, ZB, Chunja, and more come out and play in the past.

Club Face (Gangnam)

An up and coming club, Club Face is located in Gangnam and gets quite crowded on the weekends with lines going around the building. The venue is divided into a Blue Zone (EDM section) and a Red Zone (Hip Hop Section) so you can enjoy best of both worlds. They have state-of-the-art sound systems and lighting systems. It also has quite a strict dress code and is known for not being very foreigner-friendly, so beware.

Soap Seoul (Itaewon)

Located at the same spot where the legendary club Moonnight was, Soap Seoul is the largest underground club in Seoul with a capacity of 400 people. Soon after it’s opening in early 2017 Soap Seoul has defined itself as one of the key players of Seoul’s night scene and is one of the top spots where music lovers go to. Bringing internationals weekly in the past such as Claptone, Dimitri from Paris, Lido(live), Mura Masa, Masego(live), Duckwrth(live), Jacques, Tensnake, Amine Edge & Dance, Tokimonsta, Habibi Funk, and San Holo. The music changes every night depending on the headliner and varies from house, disco, hip hop and future vibes so be sure to check who’s performing.

Club Made (Itaewon)

Club Made is Itaewon’s premier club for EDM and hip hop lovers. There are two main rooms with an EDM stage and a hip hop stage respectively, but on any given night you’re likely to hear any mix of house, techno, and commercial beats to dance to. It is a massive space that can hold over a thousand club goers, so no need to worry about getting stuck in a cramped corner with someone you want to get away from.

Club Octagon (Gangnam)

Last but not least, Octagon is a necessity on any club list of Seoul. It was ranked as the 5th best club in the world by DJ Mag in 2017 and was the highest ranking club in Asia. The club owes its reputation to the world-class DJs who spin some of the best deep house, tech and electro tunes to keep the energy levels up all night. The theme of music in the club is predominantly electronic but also has a smaller hip hop zone on the second floor.

Octagon features high quality custom built music systems coupled with massive LED screens that DJs can use to personalize the music experience. The whole of the club follows an octagon architectural theme with everything inside shaped with 45, 90 and 135 degree angles. The club comes to life on Fridays and Saturdays with an amazing crowd entertained by Korean dancers and performers. Some of the A-list DJs that have performed in the club include Laidback Luke, Paul Van Dyk, Deniz Koyu, Fedde Le Grand, Vivid, Jochen Miller and Dash Berlin along with a host of home-grown talent.

Faust (Itaewon)

Located in the heart of Itaewon, Faust is an intimate two-room club hosting top international DJs as well as the best of the local Korean scene. It is accredited as one of the best underground techno clubs in Seoul and audiophiles can immerse themselves in the dark, acoustically treated main room featuring a world-class hand crafted Kirsch Audio system or find a more downtempo and relaxed social scene at Tanz bar. Faust was built both for the true lovers of the underground scene as well as for those who are seeking a richer, deeper musical and nightlife experience. Click to see upcoming events at Faust and who’s performing!

Trippy (Itaewon)

Trippy is a nightclub located in Seoul that focuses on House and Techno music. It is well known for its sound system that will have local and international DJs getting the party going all night long. Click upcoming events at Trippy to see who’s next.

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Best Hip Hop Clubs in Seoul, South Korea

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Seoul is one of the most populated cities in the world (even ahead of New York City), and is known for its strong emphasis on nightlife. Friday nights in South Korea are often referred to as 불금 (pronounced bool-geum), meaning fiery Friday, where everyone comes out to the streets to drink and dance the night away to destress after a long day of work until the sun rises. The nightlife in Korea is unrivaled and the club is the perfect place to end your night out.

So if you find yourself in Seoul, which clubs should you hit up to enjoy your “fiery Friday”? Here’s a small list of some of the best, most well-known hip hop clubs in Seoul.

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Club Octagon (Gangnam)

Located in Gangnam, Octagon is one of the most popular clubs in Seoul and a club list of Seoul would not be complete without including this prominent nightclub. It was ranked as the 5th best club in the world by DJ Mag in 2017 and was the highest ranking club in Asia. It consists of two “zones”–EDM and hiphop–that are separated by floors. The larger first floor is for EDM and the smaller second floor is for hip hop enthusiasts. Although this is convenient, the downside is that the cover charge is on the pricier side of around $26 and can get extremely crowded especially on weekends. However, the experience and the great atmosphere is definitely worth the price.

Club NB2 (Hongdae)

Enjoy Hongdae’s busy nightlife at one of the most popular clubs in the area, NB2 (short for Noise Basement). Owned and operated by YG, one of the largest entertainment companies in Korea, NB2 is open every day until 6 am. Blasting hip hop music until the early hours of the morning, this is the perfect place to have a good time and party all night long until the sun rises.

Cakeshop (Itaewon)

The winner of “Best Club in Seoul” for the 10 Magazine Best in Seoul 2018 Competition, Cakeshop is a hotspot for famous international artists to stop by when they’re in town. A lot of well-known artists such as Nosaj Thing, Etienne de Crecy, and Shlomo have played sets here and Cakeshop features a variety of music so make sure to check the performers for the night. It is very popular with the younger crowd and has live sets every weekend featuring top national and international talent. Cakeshop also has quite a different vibe from most of the other clubs around Seoul, boasting a relatively smaller venue with low ceilings.

Club Made (Itaewon)

Club Made is Itaewon’s premier club for EDM and hip hop lovers. Much like Octagon, the interior of the club is also divided into two zones–EDM and hip hop. This lets club-goers enjoy the best of both worlds depending on musical preference. This club is also open until 6AM.

Madholic (Hongdae)

A local favorite, Madholic has a very youthful vibe and is one of the best known clubs in the Hongdae party district. The club boasts a lot of fun in a tight space and it is known for its quality hip hop and R&B music. With an impressive lineup of DJs every weekend the venue can get extremely crowded, so beware.

Sinkhole (Hongdae)

One of the most well-known “clubs” in Hongdae, Sinkhole is a bar/club that attracts lots of young hip hop enthusiasts. There is no entrance fee thus it can get extremely crowded and it is a relatively small venue. It is known for playing some of the trendiest and hottest Korean and international hip hop songs that everyone can dance the night away to.

Intro (Gangnam)

Intro is a relatively new up and coming hip hop club located in Gangnam. It gets very crowded on the weekends as well but the club is very well spaced out and offer a better clubbing environment than many others. Unlike the many other clubs in Seoul, Intro is geared towards those who want to go for a great music experience. They bring in famous hip hop artists to perform weekly and there are no barriers or stages between the artists and club goers, allowing them to interact with one another and feel like you are partying with the artists.

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