whynot?
Gay club · Seoul Itaewon
K-pop videos on the screens and a crowd that sings along at the top of its lungs and dances: Why Not is one of the most popular dance spots on Homo Hill in Itaewon.
- ★ 4.4 on Google (74)
- K-pop
- Homo Hill
- Weekends until 5 am
- Address
- Itaewon-dong 137-4, Yongsan-gu
Seoul - Opening hours
- Tue–Thu 8 pm–2:30 am
Fri/Sat 8 pm–5 am
Sun 8:30 pm–2:30 am
Mon closed - Crowd
- mostly young Korean gay men, plus travellers
- Getting there
- Itaewon metro (Line 6), about a 5-minute walk
What makes Why Not stand out
Why Not is on Homo Hill, the steep alley above Itaewon-ro where the neighbourhood’s gay bars crowd together. K-pop videos play on the screens, and the crowd sings and dances along to every routine. For travellers it’s one of the most direct ways to experience Korean pop culture in a queer setting.
A small cover charge may apply at weekends. It’s busiest on Fridays and Saturdays from around midnight.
Atmosphere and crowd
The crowd is mostly young Korean gay men, plus travellers and expats. Guests praise the atmosphere, the service and the drinks. It’s much quieter during the week.
A good fit if you …
- want to dance and sing along to K-pop
- would like to meet a young Korean crowd
- want to party late at the weekend
Not ideal if you …
- want to go out on a Monday
- are looking for a quiet bar
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut, Time Out Seoul, Google reviews (4.4 stars, 74 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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