December 2025 Seoul Pop-up Calendar

Are you visiting Seoul this December? You are in luck! We have updated our list with the latest “Open Now” spots and “Upcoming” events. From the massive Christmas Market to Anime exhibitions, here is your December schedule.

📍 Jamsil: The Winter Wonderland (Open Now!)

Best for: Christmas vibes, Families, Gamers

1. Lotte Town Christmas Market

• 🗓️ Date: Nov 20, 2025 ~ Jan 04, 2026
• 📍 Location: Lotte World Mall Outdoor Plaza (Arena Square)
• Highlight: The biggest Christmas market in Seoul! Enjoy European street food, massive trees, and sparkling ornaments.

2. Nintendo Pop-up Store

• 🗓️ Date: Nov 19 ~ Dec 16, 2025
• 📍 Location: Lotte World Mall 1F
• Highlight: Super Mario, Zelda, and Animal Crossing merchandise straight from Nintendo Tokyo.

3. With Love, Seoul (Jewelry)

• 🗓️ Date: Nov 19 ~ Dec 16, 2025
• 📍 Location: Lotte World Mall
• Highlight: Trendy K-jewelry pop-up, perfect for buying meaningful souvenirs.

📍 Seongsu-dong: December Line-up

Best for: Trendsetters, Character Lovers

[Open Now] 1. Jellycat Space Pop-up

• 🗓️ Date: Nov 05 ~ Dec 28, 2025
• Highlight: The viral bunny doll ‘Jellycat’ in a space theme. Don’t miss the bunny cake!

[Upcoming – Mark your calendar!] 2. POP MART Winter Village

• 🗓️ Date: Dec 01 ~ Dec 31, 2025
• Highlight: Global art toy brand POP MART opens a special winter village.

3. Angel vs Devil Ganadi (천사 vs 악마 가나디)

• 🗓️ Date: Dec 03 ~ Dec 29, 2025
• Highlight: A rising cute character pop-up.

4. K-Pop Demon Hunters (케이팝 데몬 헌터스)

• 🗓️ Date: Dec 04 ~ Dec 28, 2025
• Highlight: An exciting concept store for K-Pop fans.

📍 Hongdae: Anime & Subculture Heaven

Best for: Anime Fans, Manhwa Readers

[Upcoming Highlights] 1. Solo Leveling Exhibition (나 혼자만 레벨업 전시)

• 🗓️ Date: Dec 13, 2025 ~ Mar 01, 2026
• Location: Mapo-gu (Hongdae Area)
• Highlight: The global hit webtoon/anime “Solo Leveling” exhibition! A must-visit for fans.

2. Psycords x Aniplus Cafe (싸이코드 콜라보 카페)

• 🗓️ Date: Dec 04, 2025 ~ Jan 04, 2026
• Highlight: A collaboration cafe featuring popular virtual YouTubers/characters.

3. Nameko Pop-up (나메코 팝업)

• 🗓️ Date: Dec 05, 2025 ~ Jan 04, 2026
• Highlight: The cute mushroom character Nameko is coming to Hongdae.

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