CUBA, formerly known as Black, is a gay 'jjimjilbang' (cruise club) that made headlines in for admitting to having a strict door policy that allowed entry only to young Koreans and gym-fit non-Korean men. Facilities at Black include lockers with keypad system, showers, bathrooms, TV/smoking room, private cabins and dark room. For gay nightlife, Itaewon is the favorite among visitors. Homo Hill refers to the collection of gay bars and clubs which are in the Itaewon district. On the other side of town, Jongro-3 is comparably tame compared to the nightlife in Homo Hill.
Our gay travel guide to South Korea to help you plan a fun and safe trip, with the best gay hotels to stay, where to play, and where to slay!. CUBA, formerly known as Black, is a gay 'jjimjilbang' cruise club that made headlines in for admitting to having a strict door policy that allowed entry only to young Koreans and gym-fit non-Korean men. Black gets very crowded and particularly busy on the weekends. Open 24 hours.
A community for people who are currently living in South Korea. From leisurely topics like hobbies and events, to more serious ones such as finance and healthcare, this is a place to ask about and discuss things that affect our daily lives. Dive into the gay scene of Seoul with us as we spill the tea on the gay scene of Itaewon and Jongno, as well as savvy tips for an unforgettable adventure in the South Korean capital! K-pop is all the rage. For example, in the DJ Station gay club of gay Bangkok , an entire floor is now dedicated to K-pop that plays all night long.
As restrictions just ended for businesses, clubs, etc. and nightlife curfews, Itaewon and Jongno are just coming back to life. We’ll have to see what’s out there together – many places simply didn’t make it due to having to close before 11 PM for two years. Seoul is very gay, but most visitors have no idea. UPDATE: I visited Homo Hill after Pride July 16, and I can confidently say — Homo Hill is still VERY MUCH busy and none of the bars closed permanently! I have yet to visit the Jongno gayborhood and street tent area, but will definitely update here when I do. I hate to have to add this disclaimer, but this information is pre-COVID, pre