Seoul 3-Day Itinerary for K-dramaholic, K-Pop & Shopping Lovers

Seoul 3-Day Itinerary for K-dramaholic, K-Pop & Shopping Lovers

📍 Seoul 📅 3 Days 🗓️ January 🎯 10 Activities
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📅 Jan 23 – Jan 25, 2026 Published Jan 20, 2026

A packed Seoul Itinerary especially tailored for fanatic K-drama, K-beauty lovers like me!

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Cultural kickoff & tasty finish

Fri, Jan 23

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in
10:00 (3h)
📍Incheon International Airport to Seoul
Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in
10:00 (3h)

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

📍Incheon International Airport to Seoul
How to Travel from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to SeoulHow to Travel from Incheon International Airport (ICN)...
AREX Incheon Airport Express Train Ticket (One-Way)AREX Incheon Airport Express Train Ticket (One-Way)$7Private Incheon Airport(ICN) Transfer for Seoul and Gyeonggi-doPrivate Incheon Airport(ICN) Transfer for Seoul and Gyeonggi-do$40

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace
13:30 (2h)
📍161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00🗺️View on map
Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace
13:30 (2h)

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

📝 I will recreate my favorite Goblin moment here!
📍161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station
🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
Gyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁: All you need to knowGyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁: All you need to know
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang TourGyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour$30Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking TourGyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour$73

Sip at a Seoul-Themed Concept Café

Sip at a Seoul-Themed Concept Café
17:00 (2h)
🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00🗺️View on map
Sip at a Seoul-Themed Concept Café
17:00 (2h)

Sip at a Seoul-Themed Concept Café

📝 That will be it for the first day. I have to sleep off my jet lag after this cafe.
🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00
Most Beautiful 15 Cafes in SeoulMost Beautiful 15 Cafes in Seoul

Day 2 — Beauty, shopping, and relaxation

Sat, Jan 24

Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views

Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views
10:30 (2h)
📍105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul🚇Line 4 Myeong-dong Station🕐Mon-Fri 10:30-22:30; Sat-Sun 10:00-23:00🗺️View on map
Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views
10:30 (2h)

Cable Car to N Seoul Tower & Enjoy Seoul’s Best Views

📝 I am so excited about the N Seoul Tower. I want to add my lock to the Love Lock area.
📍105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 4 Myeong-dong Station
🕐Mon-Fri 10:30-22:30; Sat-Sun 10:00-23:00
Things to Do in N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) – What to See & EatThings to Do in N Seoul Tower (Namsan...
Namsan Cable Car Weekdays Round-Trip TicketsNamsan Cable Car Weekdays Round-Trip Tickets$10Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namsan Hanok Village & N Seoul Tower Day TourGyeongbokgung Palace, Namsan Hanok Village & N Seoul...$75

Shopping at The Hyundai Seoul, Shinsegae & More

Shopping at The Hyundai Seoul, Shinsegae & More
13:30 (4h)
📍108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul🚇Line 5 Yeouinaru Station🕐Mon-Thu 10:30-20:00; Fri-Sun 10:30-20:20🗺️View on map
Shopping at The Hyundai Seoul, Shinsegae & More
13:30 (4h)

Shopping at The Hyundai Seoul, Shinsegae & More

📍108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 5 Yeouinaru Station
🕐Mon-Thu 10:30-20:00; Fri-Sun 10:30-20:20
Best 15 Shopping Malls in SeoulBest 15 Shopping Malls in Seoul

Experience Winter Lights at Seokchon Lake Luminarie Festival

Experience Winter Lights at Seokchon Lake Luminarie Festival
19:30 (1h)
📍136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Jamsil Station🕐Mon-Sun 17:00-22:30🗺️View on map
Experience Winter Lights at Seokchon Lake Luminarie Festival
19:30 (1h)

Experience Winter Lights at Seokchon Lake Luminarie Festival

📝 Note to myself: Have to get the best shots possible!
📍136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Jamsil Station
🕐Mon-Sun 17:00-22:30

Day 3 — Final Moments & Departure

Sun, Jan 25

Chase K-Drama Filming Spots

Chase K-Drama Filming Spots
09:00 (2h)
🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00🗺️View on map
Chase K-Drama Filming Spots
09:00 (2h)

Chase K-Drama Filming Spots

📝 Finally, my most anticipated part of the itinerary. I will tick off as many K-drama filming spots as possible!
🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00
K-Drama Filming Spots in Seoul: Best Cafés and Iconic PlacesK-Drama Filming Spots in Seoul: Best Cafés and...
MBC K-Drama Studio One-Day Tour from SeoulMBC K-Drama Studio One-Day Tour from Seoul$85K-Drama Filming Locations ToursK-Drama Filming Locations Tours$37

Quick photo stop outside SM Entertainment building

Quick photo stop outside SM Entertainment building
11:30 (0.5h)
📍83-21 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul🚇Seoul Forest Station on the Suin-Bundang Line, Exit 5🕐Mon-Sun 06:00-19:00🗺️View on map
Quick photo stop outside SM Entertainment building
11:30 (0.5h)

Quick photo stop outside SM Entertainment building

📝 I hope I can catch a glimpse of Dreamies!
📍83-21 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul • 🚇Seoul Forest Station on the Suin-Bundang Line, Exit 5
🕐Mon-Sun 06:00-19:00
Top 10 K-pop Entertainment Companies and StarsTop 10 K-pop Entertainment Companies and Stars

Try Real K-Skincare: Dermatology Treatments for Glow

Try Real K-Skincare: Dermatology Treatments for Glow
12:00 (2h)
🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-21:00🗺️View on map
Try Real K-Skincare: Dermatology Treatments for Glow
12:00 (2h)

Try Real K-Skincare: Dermatology Treatments for Glow

📝 Korean glass skin, here I come!
🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-21:00
Top 13 English Speaking Dermatology Clinics in SeoulTop 13 English Speaking Dermatology Clinics in Seoul
One day Beauty Trip in Korea: Including beauty consultationOne day Beauty Trip in Korea: Including beauty...$42Lee Moon Won Clinic Scalp CareLee Moon Won Clinic Scalp Care$168

Hotel Check-out & Airport Transfer (Flight: 18:00)

Hotel Check-out & Airport Transfer (Flight: 18:00)
14:00 (4h)
📍Seoul to Incheon International Airport
Hotel Check-out & Airport Transfer (Flight: 18:00)
14:00 (4h)

Hotel Check-out & Airport Transfer (Flight: 18:00)

📍Seoul to Incheon International Airport
How to Travel from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to SeoulHow to Travel from Incheon International Airport (ICN)...
AREX Incheon Airport Express Train Ticket (One-Way)AREX Incheon Airport Express Train Ticket (One-Way)$7Private Incheon Airport(ICN) Transfer for Seoul and Gyeonggi-doPrivate Incheon Airport(ICN) Transfer for Seoul and Gyeonggi-do$40

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