Seoul

Seoul’s queer life thrives in Itaewon’s Homo Hill, where bars and clubs provide refuge and celebration amid conservative surroundings. The city’s Pride parade continues to grow each year, representing a younger generation pushing for visibility and equality.

After Glow Bar is a bar in Seoul. Located at 407-12 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

After Glow Bar

whynot? is a bar in Seoul. Located at 137-4 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

whynot?

Q Bar is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Itaewon-dong, 124-7 2층.

Q Bar

JR Bar is a bar in Seoul. Located at 127 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

JR Bar

QUEEN is a bar in Seoul. Located at 7 Usadan-ro 12-gil, 이태원1동 Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

QUEEN

PROST Pub & Grill is a bar in Seoul. Located at 26 Itaewon-ro 27ga-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

PROST Pub & Grill

Rabbithole Arcade Pub is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Sinheung-ro, 37 지하 1층.

Rabbithole Arcade Pub

Southside Parlor is a bar in Seoul. Located at 218 Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

Southside Parlor

Night Sounds is a bar in Seoul. Located at 74-33 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

Night Sounds

UniQorn Craft Beer & Wine is a bar in Seoul. Located at 48-16 Supyo-ro, Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.

UniQorn Craft Beer & Wine

MICHIN is a bar in Seoul. Located at 7 Usadan-ro 12-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

MICHIN

SHIBA is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Usadan-ro, 37 2층.

SHIBA

Bar Friends is a bar in Seoul. Located at 7 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Nagwon-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

Bar Friends

A/V Take C is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Nagwon-dong, 236 1번지 낙원빌딩 301호.

A/V Take C

Bar GNOME is a bar in Seoul. Located at 50-2 Supyo-ro 22-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

Bar GNOME

DZBZ is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Donui-dong, 37 6층.

DZBZ

Tool is a bar in Seoul. Located at 1 Jong-ro, B1F, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

Tool

Club ACE is a bar in Seoul. Located at 105 Eulji-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.

Club ACE

H2O Guesthouse is a hotel in Seoul. Located at 153-7 Eulji-ro, Sallim-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.

H2O Guesthouse

He’s (Hyundae Sauna) is a sauna and bathhouse in Seoul. Located at 131-36 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

He’s (Hyundae Sauna)

Mun Hwa is a sauna and bathhouse in Seoul. Located at Seoul, South Korea.

Mun Hwa

CUBA (Black) is a venue in Seoul. Located at 6 Bongeunsa-ro 1-gil, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea.

CUBA (Black)

Equus is a venue in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, 이태원제1동 137-62.

Equus

Sapphic Night is a night intentionally centered on wlw relationships and sapphic community. If someone catches your eye, make this the night you strike up a conversation in an inclusive space! The evening kicks off with a few games (and free shots 👀) followed by mingling and dancing for the rest of the night.

RABBITHOLE ARCADE PUB

Sapphic Night

A social night for women in the sapphic community with games, mingling, and dancing at Rabbit Hole Arcade Pub.

2026 제27회 서울퀴어문화축제, 개최 비용 일시후원 모금 (~7/31)

서울퀴어문화축제 2026

A week-long festival showcasing LGBTQ+ films from around the world.

CGV Yongsan

LGBTQ Film Festival Seoul

Seoul Film Society

BEAR TOWN SEOUL

Bear Ball

GYM Club Seoul

A summer party at BEAR TOWN SEOUL with live shows, a GOGO lineup, and events for connecting with bears from around the world.

Welcome to Jongro

A lively party celebrating bear culture with live shows, performances, and international attendees.

A summer music festival with 6 circuit parties over 3 days, supporting the Seoul Queer Culture Festival.

Paradise City Chroma/Cimer

Moonlight Circuit Festival 2025 Summer

Mexi Dinner Party with Mexi platter provided.

Mexi Dinner Party

A summer party at BEAR TOWN SEOUL celebrating bear culture with live performances, shows, and socializing for men.

Pool Party

A summer pool party for bears and gay men with entertainment, shows, and socializing at BEAR TOWN SEOUL.

GYM CLUB Seoul

After Party 1

Bear Town Seoul

A men's after-party event at GYM hosted by Bear Town Seoul.

After Party 2

A men’s LGBT party called After Party 2 at GYM.

A night for women in the sapphic community to play games, enjoy free shots, and dance in an inclusive space.

The Denimsandjeans Korea 1st edition is a fashion event focusing on denim and athleisure, highlighting their connection to lifestyle, performance, and everyday fashion. The event emphasizes trends, design, the Korean fashion market, material and product development, and interaction with Korean designers and brands. It is scheduled to take place from September 22 to September 23, 2026, at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul. Tickets are free, and attendees can register in advance.

Denimsandjeans Korea 1st edition

Expansion of denim and sportswear event in Seoul.

COEX, The Plaza, Seoul

South Korea Denim & Sportswear Event

Join us for an evening of bowling and socializing at Jamsil Bowling in Seoul. This event is designed for lesbian women to connect, share experiences, and build friendships in a welcoming environment. The gathering will take place on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 20:00 to 23:00 KST at 잠실볼링장, 백제고분로 75, Seoul.

잠실볼링장

Bowling and Chat in Jamsil : Lesbians social

Join us for an evening of socializing and networking at Bowling and Chat in Jamsil, Seoul. This event is tailored for professional lesbian women in their 30s and 40s, providing a welcoming environment to connect over bowling, coffee, or tea. Share experiences, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals in the LGBT community. The event takes place at 잠실볼링장, 백제고분로 75, Seoul, starting at 20:00 on October 5, 2026, and will continue until around 23:00.

Bowling and Chat in Jamsil

A social event for lesbians featuring bowling and casual chat, scheduled to take place in Jamsil. The event aims to provide a friendly environment for socializing and connecting with others in the community.

A social event for professional lesbian women in their 30s and 40s to connect over bowling and conversation.

Bowling and Chat in Jamsil: Lesbians social

Join the Seoul LGBTQ Community Meetup for an engaging gathering aimed at fostering community connections and support among LGBTQ individuals in Seoul. The event is scheduled for November 15, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00. Details about the venue and specific activities are not provided.

Seoul Community Center

Seoul LGBTQ Community Meetup

FC Baby Duck is a soccer (futsal) team in Seoul formed by gay football fans to make the presence of LGBT people on the field visible. Founded in 2019 by just 3 members and now comprising about 9 members, the team participates in local futsal events such as the Queer Women’s Games .

FC Baby Duck (FC 아기오리)

FC NeorangNarang is a futsal (indoor soccer) team comprised of queer women, operating under the TikiTaka sports club in Seoul. The team participates in recreational league play and social futsal matches to expand daily life for lesbian and bisexual people through sports .

FC NeorangNarang (FC 너랑나랑)

TikiTaka is a queer women’s recreational sports group in Seoul. Its badminton section is composed of lesbian and bisexual women who play together, providing an inclusive space to be themselves through sports .

TikiTaka Badminton

TikiTaka’s basketball section is a sports club for queer women in Seoul, where lesbian and bisexual athletes can play and socialize openly. The goal is to build community among LGBTQ+ women through team sports like basketball .

Seoul

Upcoming Events

Sapphic Night

서울퀴어문화축제 2026

LGBTQ Film Festival Seoul

Bear Ball

Welcome to Jongro

Moonlight Circuit Festival 2025 Summer

Mexi Dinner Party

Pool Party

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FC Baby Duck (FC 아기오리)

FC NeorangNarang (FC 너랑나랑)

TikiTaka Badminton

TikiTaka Basketball

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