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Sunscreen Is the One Thing You Cannot Skip in Seoul (Here’s What I Actually Use)

There are a lot of essentials people tell you to bring to Seoul during the spring and summer seasons. Comfortable shoes, portable fans, a light cardigan for those chilly cafés. But if there’s one thing that actually changes your entire day here, it’s sunscreen. Not just applying it once in the morning, but having one you’ll actually use throughout the day. Because Seoul in warmer months means walking way more than you planned, being outside longer than expected and sunlight that feels subtle… until it’s not.

Attractions Culture Events

The Hangang Drone Light Show Is the One Thing You Have to Stay for This Spring in Seoul

The Hangang Drone Light Show is back with 5 shows planned for the spring season starting with a BT21 themed show on April 10th. This will be kick off the Seoul Spring Festival and each session includes special performances and a mini drone show in addition to the main drone show. I’ve been to quite of few of these over the years and honestly they just keep getting better and better.

Attractions Culture Events

Seoul Spring Festival 2026: What to Expect + Best Things to Do (Han River Guide)

There’s a very specific moment every year in Seoul where the city blossoms. The air gets warmer. People stay outside longer. The Han River starts filling up again. And right now, that moment is happening. The Seoul Spring Festival isn’t just one event, it’s the whole city turning itself into a giant, ongoing experience. So, if you’re in Seoul right now, this is what you’re actually stepping into.

Attractions Culture

I Took a BTS Themed Cruise on the Han River (Spotify X BTS SWIMSIDE Experience in Seoul)

The Spotify x BTS “SWIMSIDE” cruise might be one of the most uniquely curated events of this entire comeback era (so far) and I actually managed to snag an invite. The SWIMSIDE cruise was part of a larger global campaign between Spotify and BTS celebrating their comeback album “Arirang.” For three nights only (March 27–29, 2026), selected fans boarded a themed cruise departing from Yeouido Hangang Park and sailed along the Han River.

Attractions Culture Events

BTS ‘Love Quarter’ Exhibit at MMCA Seoul: What to Expect (2026 Guide)

The BTS “Love Quarter” is part of the larger “BTS THE CITY: ARIRANG SEOUL” project, which has basically spread BTS related experiences across multiple locations in the city. Unlike other events in the city, the BTS “Love Quarter” exhibit isn’t loud or flashy. It’s not merch centric. It doesn’t try to overwhelm you.
And that’s exactly why it stands out.

Culture Events

BTS Media Show + Purple Lounge at DDP: What to Expect (Seoul Guide 2026)

There are moments in Seoul where you realize the city isn’t just hosting an event, it’s transforming into it. With the long awaited return of BTS, that’s exactly what’s happening in Seoul. Right now, the entire city seems to be shrouded in a hue of purple and the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in no exception. This is part of the larger “BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SEOUL” project, which is basically Seoul turning into a living stage. At night, the entire structure lights up with BTS visuals and, during the day, fans move through a quiet listening space filled with their music.

Culture Events

BTS ‘Arirang’ Pop-Up at Shinsegae: What to Expect + Must-Buy Merch (Seoul)

BTS has officially returned having had a successful and FREE, I might add, comeback concert in the center of Seoul for the world to see. And with the return of BTS come a whole bunch of BTS themed events including not one, but two merch pop-ups! The BTS ‘Arirang’ pop-up is currently being held at both HYBE headquarters and Shinsegae’s main branch in Myeongdong. And the experiences couldn’t be any more different.

Attractions Beyond Korea Culture Events USA

“Selena: From Texas To The World” at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles

Right now from January 15 to March 16, 2026, the Grammy Museum is hosting a special pop-up exhibition dedicated to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, one of the most influential Latin artists in music history. This is kind of a once in a lifetime display for fans because many of her personal items are being shown outside of Texas for the first time ever.

Beyond Korea USA

Celebrating Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure

Lunar New Year 2026 at California Adventure is festive, delicious, and just an overall visually stunning event. So whether you’re there for the eats, the characters, the merch, or just the celebratory atmosphere, it’s such a fun way to experience Lunar New Year with a touch of Disney magic! California Adventure’s Lunar New Year celebrations will be held from January 23 – February 22, 2026, so be sure to check it out if you get the chance.