Nightlife in Seoul, South Korea, is
very lively. There are a lot of things to do and places
to go in Seoul, like multiplex cinemas, pubs (in Korean
or Western style), disco clubs, restaurants and more.
Some areas are more popular then others in terms of nightlife:
Hongdae, near Hongik University:
This is the most popular nightlife hotspot for Koreans
and Westerners alike. Hongkik University has the most
important arts department in Korea, therefore the area
around 
Hongik
University is full of arty bars and cafés and,
at night, there are many pubs, disco pubs and nightclubs.
In Hongdae you can listen and dance to any type of music:
there is a lot of underground music, but also dance/electronic
music, jazz music, Latin American music, hip hop and rock.
Apkujong, Seoul in South Korea:
This is the richest area of Seoul and a very popular
hot spot for nightlife. However, while Hongdae caters
more for students, Apkujong caters more for young professionals,
as prices here are higher than anywhere else in Seoul.
In Apkujong you can find classy restaurants, wine bars,
dance clubs and theatres.
Itaewon nightlife in Seoul:
this area of Seoul is very popular with foreigners, especially
westerners. Itaewon is not very popular among Koreans,
so it is not the best place if you want to meet locals.
However, it is good for expatriates who once in a while
need to feel a little bit more at home. In Itaewon there
are several international restaurants (including Italian,
Thai, Egyptian and others), nightclubs, disco pubs and
pubs (especially Irish). Some parts of Itaewon can be
a bit seedy, but you will be ok if you go to the right
places.
Gangnam nightlife:
This area of Seoul is very popular for shopping, cinemas
and restaurants. Gangnam is very busy until the late evening
and there are some places where you can go dancing or
drinking after your evening
meal, but for a big night out people usually move
to other areas of Seoul like Hongdae, Apkujiong or Itaewon.
