8 Shows in Seoul for the Shortlist

1.The Painters Live Art K-pop Dance Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 708 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24Our pick

At Kyunghyang Art Hill in Seoul, The Painters turns live drawing into a 75-minute stage show, with performers painting famous works while dancing, joking, and inviting audience participation. Expect K-pop rhythms, media art, and visual tricks rather than a conventional gallery visit. A Lotte Mart voucher is included, and you may have a chance to take home a painting made on stage.

“We had a fantastic time. The performers were very talented and made the experience very fun! The show was funny and entertaining, and they did many different types of art making the experience very interesting. Highly suggested to watch!”

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2.TOUCH FIVE Performance Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 231 reviews · 1 day · from $70

In Hongdae, TOUCH FIVE presents a 70-minute sensual performance for women aged 19 and above, mixing dance, comedy, music, and audience interaction. You can choose among several ticket categories, but seats are assigned randomly on a first-come basis. The show does not run on Mondays, and photography with flash or video recording is prohibited.

“More cash back promotion in GYG, better offer . the show is wonderful , they are typical handsome Korean guys. You will love them.”

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3.Painters Show in Gwanghwamun Theater (nearby Seodaemun station)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $37Top rated

At PAINTERS, you watch performers turn famous works by Michelangelo, Van Gogh and Klimt into a fast-paced stage show with live drawing, urban dance, music, comedy and 3D images. The performance lasts about 75 minutes and costs $37. It is designed to be easy to follow without Korean, with audience interaction along the way.

“It is the last activity booked on our last day in Seoul, it’s totally worth it. The show is creative and full of fun, energy and excitement. We really enjoyed it.”

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4.Comic Martial Arts Performance JUMP Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 1 day · from $20Best value

At Seoul’s JUMP Theatre, a comic Korean family turns an ordinary home into a stage for Taekwondo, Taekkyun and gymnastic feats. Expect little dialogue, physical comedy and audience participation in a show suitable from age three. Tickets cost about $20 per person, and the performance lasts roughly 80 minutes.

“very great show there martail skills was good comedy”

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5.Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Show Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour Seoul night tour, from Deoksugung Palace and the Namsan city wall to Hangang Park, ramyeon, and Banpo Bridge’s rainbow fountain in season. The fountain runs April through October, weather permitting; the winter or rainy-day plan changes. Guides such as Rachel, Thomas, Leo, and Dragon have led tours, but guide assignments vary.

“Dragon was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgable and very friendly. Thanks to his guidance able to help us see so many beautiful Seoul highlights in one night. Highly recommended tour and guide.”

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6.Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Show Night Tour in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $64

Join a small-group evening tour from City Hall Station, traveling by air-conditioned coach or minivan to Deoksugung, Hangang Park, Namsan Baekbeom Square and the Banpo Bridge area. A guide such as Thomas, Henry or Leo leads the way, with time for a palace visit, included ramen by the river and night views. The fountain is seasonal and weather-dependent.

“A wonderful tour that showcases Seoul after dark! Leo was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and easy.”

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7.Private Tour: Talk show with N.K. Defector and Short Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $180

Start at 8 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Surag, then visit Bugak Skyway, Odusan Unification Tower, and the War Memorial of Korea. The day includes a short hike, lunch, and a conversation with a North Korean defector. The tour description names Jae-Pyoung Seo; confirm who will join your date.

“Tour guide, Surag, picked us up promptly and was very informative on everything we asked him about. He also adjusted the itinerary due to the weather that day which worked best for us! The highlight of the tour was meeting Ms. Juon whosRead more”

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8.LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $41

Start at Life in Haebangchon at 8:30 pm and visit three bars with an English-speaking guide, one complimentary drink at each. The four-hour tour includes a drag show featuring local performers, such as queens, kings, and things. Groups are capped at 10, and guide Chaotic Quinn the Clown has led the experience.

“Our guide Chaotic Quinn the Clown was a very inclusive guide, fun story teller, interesting person, and an amazing performer!! Favorite parts were the drag show for sure, fun to see local Drag Queens, Kings, and Things for sure. Just a hRead more”

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