High-end karaoke in Gangnam: how it differs from a noraebang, rates and booking
Korean karaoke comes in two kinds. The noraebang on every street is a room you rent with a song machine. High-end karaoke in Gangnam is a private lounge with table service, staff and better drinks. This guide is about the second.
In short
- Rates start from ₩450,000 per person for the first hour.
- Service, floor manager and waiter charges are included.
- Your total is confirmed before you arrive. Nothing is added afterwards.
- Bring your passport. The legal age is 19.
Noraebang or high-end karaoke
A noraebang is the casual version: you rent a room by the hour, pick songs on a remote and order drinks from a short list. Fun with friends, and easy to find anywhere.
High-end karaoke is for a proper night out. You get a private room in a Gangnam lounge, staff who look after the table, a whisky bottle on the table and songs in your own language. It suits groups celebrating, and business hosts.
Rates
| Type | First hour, per person | Each hour after |
|---|---|---|
| TYPE A | ₩450,000 | +₩250,000 |
| TYPE B (most popular) | ₩900,000 | +₩550,000 |
| TYPE C | ₩1,100,000 | +₩650,000 |
- All rates are per person.
- Service, floor manager and waiter charges are included.
- Based on one bottle of Golden Blue, the entry-level whisky, every 2 hours.
- Switching the whisky or adding bottles changes the rate. Bringing your own bottle is quoted separately.
How a karaoke night works
Many guests start the night at a casino and come to karaoke afterwards. The car takes you to the door, and your host checks you in, sets up the room and stays nearby. When you want to move on, the night can continue at a club table, and the car takes you back to your hotel at the end.
Before you go
- Passport. Venues check ID at the door.
- Age. 19 and over, counted by birth year.
- Dress. Smart casual is fine.
For the rest of the night, see our Seoul nightlife guide.
Questions guests ask
- Can we choose the venue?
- Yes. Tell us one you have in mind, or tell us the mood and we choose for you.
- Can women come too?
- Yes. Mixed groups and women-only groups are welcome.
- Do we pay a deposit?
- Only if you book a car: a US$100 car deposit. You see the total before you arrive, and the rest is paid on the day.
