TWICE Fan Guide to Seoul: JYP Center, ONCE Stops & Cheongdam Beauty Route (2026)
A practical TWICE fan guide to JYP Center in Seongnae-dong, respectful exterior photos, Seoul route planning, Cheongdam beauty stops and ticket prep.
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TWICE debuted on October 20, 2015 with The Story Begins under JYP Entertainment. The nine members are Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu, and their official fandom is ONCE. A Seoul fan trip can include the JYP Center exterior, but the current headquarters is in Seongnae-dong, Gangdong-gu—not Cheongdam. Cheongdam works better as a separate K-beauty and fashion extension to the day.
For the latest schedule, check JYP’s official TWICE notices and schedule page directly. The site lists the 2026 THIS IS FOR world-tour finale notice; dates, ticket rules and venue access should be taken from that official announcement rather than older fan posts.
Key Takeaways for ONCE
- Current JYP Center: 205 Gangdong-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul (
서울특별시 강동구 강동대로 205). - The headquarters is a workplace, not a public TWICE museum. Photograph only from public space and do not wait at entrances.
- Gangdong-gu Office Station is the closest practical subway approach; always verify the live walking route in Naver Map or KakaoMap.
- Cheongdam is across the city. Treat its salons and beauty stores as an optional second district, not as the location of the current JYP headquarters.
- Use official TWICE and ticket-organizer notices for events; ignore rumored schedules and private-location content.
JYP Center: Current Location and Visit Rules
JYP Entertainment officially lists the JYP Center at 서울특별시 강동구 강동대로 205 (성내동). Seoul’s official tourism information identifies Gangdong-gu Office Station on Line 8 as the closest approach, at roughly a 500-meter walk. Another approach is from Dunchon-dong Station on Line 5, but it is longer. Check accessibility and exit status on the day rather than memorizing an old fan-blog route.
Plan this as a 10-to-20-minute exterior stop. The glass façade can be photographed from public sidewalks, but keep building doors, driveways and nearby businesses clear. Do not film employees, artists or visitors, and never interpret a parked vehicle or crowd as confirmation of an unofficial schedule.
For a more complete afternoon, pair the stop with Olympic Park. The park gives you open space, cafés and major performance venues without encouraging intrusive fan behavior. It is also a useful area to understand before a show at KSPO DOME. Save the return transit route because post-concert queues and Line 9 crowds can be intense.
TWICE-Focused Seoul Route: Color, Beauty and Public Culture
TWICE’s visual history makes a beauty-and-design route a natural companion, but it should remain a general Seoul experience—not a claim that a member uses or endorses a particular salon.
Morning: JYP Center and Olympic Park
Start at Gangdong-gu Office Station, visit the JYP exterior respectfully, then continue to Olympic Park. Use the park’s public art, gardens and broad walkways for colorful photos. Check venue calendars in advance; a concert-day visit can mean heavy crowds even when you are not attending the show.
Afternoon: Cheongdam beauty district
Travel west to Cheongdam or Apgujeong Rodeo for K-beauty retail, makeup services and salon appointments. This is a separate district from JYP Center and takes meaningful travel time, so book appointments with a buffer. Verify the total price, service duration, cancellation policy and whether English consultation is available directly with the business.
Avoid describing any salon as a “TWICE salon” unless the artist or agency has made that relationship public through an official source. A safer itinerary is to choose a reputable business based on transparent pricing, current reviews and the style you want. Bring reference photos that focus on hair or makeup details rather than asking staff to discuss a celebrity client.
Evening: official retail or a public performance area
Finish at an official pop-up, album retailer or announced event. Temporary cafés and birthday projects can be fun, but verify dates with the organizer and expect purchase limits or queues. Never substitute an unofficial sighting account for an official schedule.
TWICE Concert and Fan-Meeting Ticketing
TWICE ticket sales may use different platforms depending on promoter and location. Membership presales, name matching and pickup rules can change from one event to the next. Read every line of the official event notice and make sure your account name matches your passport when identity checks are announced.
Our K-Pop concert ticketing guide explains NOL World, Melon Ticket, virtual waiting rooms, Korean verification and foreign-card failure patterns. Complete those steps before the on-sale day.
If a platform requires Korean SMS verification, a data-only travel eSIM will not solve it. Review the Korean eSIM Guide and confirm that your plan includes a usable Korean number and incoming SMS—not just mobile data.
Prepare a second payment card, disable browser translation if it breaks a ticketing session and save the official venue address in Korean. On show day, carry the exact ID required by the notice and avoid reseller listings that cannot guarantee name transfer or venue admission.
ONCE Travel Checklist
- Confirm JYP Center’s current Seongnae-dong address rather than navigating to the former Cheongdam office.
- Keep headquarters photography brief and nonintrusive.
- Treat Cheongdam beauty businesses as independent appointments, not celebrity endorsements.
- Verify ticket platform, ID and fan-club rules from the current organizer notice.
- Save Korean addresses and the last-train plan before an evening event.