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YES24 Live Hall
YES24 Live Hall (예스24라이브홀) is Seoul’s purpose-built pop concert hall in Gwangjin-gu — an intimate standing hall of roughly two thousand people, the step between a showcase room and an arena. This page covers the practical facts for a concert trip: how to get there, how big it is, and what to expect. It does not track artists, schedules, or tickets.
This is a concert venue, not a K-drama filming location. YES24 Live Hall is an event venue, listed here under Concert Venues, separate from our filming-location guides.
At a glance
| Venue | YES24 Live Hall (예스24라이브홀) |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 04970 서울특별시 광진구 구천면로 20 Google Maps ↗ · Naver Map ↗ |
| Former names | SEOUL-AX (2006) → Melon AX → AX-Korea → Uniqlo AX → YES24 Live Hall (since 2015) |
| Opened | 2 June 2006, as SEOUL-AX — Korea’s first purpose-built pop concert hall |
| Capacity | The operator publishes no single headline figure. Listings commonly cite about 2,000–2,500 standing (about 1,050–1,090 seated in seated layouts). The number on sale for a given show depends on that show’s stage and seating plan; use the chart published for your show. |
| Nearest station | Gwangnaru Station (광나루역), Seoul Subway Line 5, Exit 2 — about a 5-minute walk (400 m), per the operator’s own directions |
| Inquiries | +82-2-457-5114 |
Getting there
Subway (the way to go)
Take Seoul Subway Line 5 to Gwangnaru Station (광나루역) and leave by Exit 2. The hall is about a 5-minute walk (400 m) from the exit, per the operator’s own directions.
If you take a taxi, show the driver the Korean name and address:
예스24라이브홀
서울 광진구 구천면로 20
The hall sits in a district complex in eastern Seoul, near the Han River — not in the Gangnam nightlife strip, despite some English listings placing it there.
Getting There from the Airport
Times and fares below are approximate — check Naver Map for the exact time and cost on your travel day. Fares assume a T-money card where noted.
From Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Option 1: AREX + Line 5 [RECOMMENDED]
- Route: ICN → Gimpo Airport Station (AREX All-Stop) → Gwangnaru Station (Line 5)
- Time: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, including transfers
- Cost: approximately ₩5,000–₩6,500 (T-money card)
- Steps: Take the AREX All-Stop train from ICN Terminal 1 or 2 to Gimpo Airport Station. Transfer to Line 5 at Gimpo Airport. Ride Line 5 to Gwangnaru Station. Leave by Exit 2 and walk about 5 minutes to the hall.
Option 2: Taxi
- Time: approximately 60–75 minutes (traffic dependent)
- Cost: approximately ₩65,000–₩85,000
- Note: Use official taxi queue, avoid unlicensed drivers
From Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Option 1: Subway (Line 5, direct)
- Route: GMP → Gwangnaru Station via Line 5 (no transfer)
- Time: approximately 55–65 minutes
- Cost: approximately ₩2,000–₩2,500 (T-money card)
Option 2: Taxi
- Time: approximately 30–40 minutes (traffic dependent)
- Cost: approximately ₩35,000–₩45,000
Tips: Buy T-money card at airport convenience store. Download Naver Map app for real-time transit. Allow extra 30 minutes on concert days.
The venue
YES24 Live Hall opened on 2 June 2006 as SEOUL-AX, Korea’s first concert hall built specifically for pop music, in a municipal building in a Gwangjin-gu district complex. It has carried a series of sponsor names — Melon AX, AX-Korea, Uniqlo AX — and has been YES24 Live Hall since 2015. Its typical bookings are mid-size K-pop and indie shows, showcases, fan meetings, and touring acts: a room where a rising act can sell out on the way to gymnasium and arena stages.
What to expect on show night
- An intimate standing hall. Shows typically use a standing floor with seated tiers — close sightlines and immediate sound, but standing room means you queue for position. Arrive early for standing shows.
- Capacity varies by layout. The same room sells roughly 2,000–2,500 standing or about 1,050–1,090 seated, depending on the stage and seating plan. Check the seating chart for your show before you buy.
- Hours vary by event. Opening, doors and show times are set per event, not by the venue. Use the seating plan published for your show.
- Bring the event notice, not this page. Bag rules, entry requirements and ID checks are set by each show’s promoter. Confirm them on the event’s own notice before you go. Lockers on site take coins — bring small change if you plan to use one.
- Eastern Seoul, not Gangnam. The hall is in Gwangjin-gu, near the Han River. Food options right at the hall are limited; eat near Gwangnaru Station or in the nearby Konkuk University area before the show.
Where to Stay
We do not recommend specific hotels. These neighborhood guides help you choose where to stay for a concert at YES24 Live Hall.
Gwangjin-gu (near venue) — walk or short taxi ride
Why: Closest to the hall; the Gwangnaru / Gwangjang-dong area and the Konkuk University area are the local bases.
Transit to venue: Walk from Gwangnaru Station (Exit 2), about 5 minutes.
Area highlights: Han River parks, Konkuk University shopping and dining streets, Children’s Grand Park.
Best for: Concert-goers who want to walk to the venue.
Jamsil — about 20 min by subway
Why: Major commercial area, Lotte World, shopping.
Transit to venue: Subway to Gwangnaru Station (Line 5), about 20 min including any transfer — check Naver Map on the day.
Area highlights: Lotte World, Lotte Tower, Seokchon Lake, shopping.
Best for: Families, shoppers, first-time visitors.
Gangnam — about 30 min by subway
Why: Seoul's business/entertainment district, dining, nightlife.
Transit to venue: Subway to Gwangnaru Station (Line 5), about 30 min including any transfer — check Naver Map on the day.
Area highlights: Shopping, restaurants, nightlife, COEX.
Best for: Nightlife, dining, business travelers.
Tips: Book early — places to stay near the hall are limited and sell out on concert days. The Konkuk University area has the widest nearby choice of places to eat and stay.
Nearby K-drama spots on this site
There is no filming-location guide on this site for Gwangjin-gu yet, so we list no nearby spot here rather than stretching a distant one. For the nearest covered cluster, see Seoul K-drama filming locations.
FAQ
Is YES24 Live Hall a K-drama filming location?
No. YES24 Live Hall is a concert and event venue. This page is a concert-venue guide, not a filming-location guide.
How many people does YES24 Live Hall hold?
The operator publishes no single headline figure. Listings commonly cite about 2,000–2,500 standing, or about 1,050–1,090 seated. The number sold for any one show depends on that show’s own stage and seating plan.
Which subway station serves YES24 Live Hall?
Gwangnaru Station on Seoul Subway Line 5, Exit 2 — about a 5-minute walk (400 m), per the operator’s own directions.
Is YES24 Live Hall in Gangnam?
No. It is in Gwangjin-gu, in eastern Seoul near the Han River. Some English listings place it in Gangnam in error.
Where do I find show times and tickets?
This site does not track schedules or tickets. Check the organizer’s or ticketing platform’s notice for the show you are attending.
Sources
Accessed 2026-10-19 (Asia/Seoul) unless noted.
- YES24 Live Hall (operator) — yes24livehall.com (address 20 Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gwangjin-gu; phone +82-2-457-5114; directions: Line 5 Gwangnaru Station, Exit 2, 5-minute walk / 400 m)
- Vivid Seats — YES 24 Live Hall venue guide (address 20 Gucheonmyeon-ro, Seoul 04970; formerly AX-Korea; approximate 2,000 capacity; standing floor with tiered balcony; short walk from Gwangnaru Station, Line 5)
- Mighty Travels — Top 7 K-Pop Concert Venues to Visit in Seoul (opened 2006, designed for pop music, up to 2,500 standing)
- NamuWiki — Yes24 Live Hall (standing capacity of approximately 2,000; history of sponsor names; audience figures)
- HypeCity — Jack White Live in Seoul 2026 venue guide (capacity approximately 2,000 to 3,000 with general-admission floor and reserved seating tiers; Gwangjin district near Konkuk University and the Han River)
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