Times is Apgujeong’s hip-hop club, situated in the Apgujeong Rodeo district south of the Han River in a neighbourhood whose nightlife ecosystem runs parallel to Itaewon and Gangnam without quite being either. The focus is K-hip hop and Korean rap, not the international-booking underground circuit, but the Seoul-rooted end of hip-hop culture where the crowd comes specifically for domestic artists and the Korean-language rap scene.
The vibe is foreigner-accessible without being tourist-facing: locals dominate, the music policy is consistent, and the pricing is entry-level by Apgujeong standards (₩10,000 cover). With 18,000 Instagram followers at @timesapgu and close to 1,000 posts, it maintains an active presence in Seoul’s clubbing social media circuit. Hours run Thursday 10pm–4am and Friday/Saturday 10pm–5am.
For the visiting DJ whose work sits in the hip-hop space, Times is the most directly relevant Apgujeong room and a useful reference point for understanding how Korean rap culture translates into a dedicated club night outside of the Hongdae university belt.
Location: Apgujeong-ro 54-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Hours: Thu 10pm–4am, Fri/Sat 10pm–5am. Cover: ₩10,000. Instagram: @timesapgu.
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Quick answers
What is Times in Apgujeong?
Apgujeong Rodeo's hip-hop club, focused on K-hip hop and Korean-language rap rather than the international underground circuit.
How much is cover at Times?
Around 10,000 won, which is entry-level by Apgujeong standards.
When is Times open?
Thursday 10pm to 4am, Friday and Saturday 10pm to 5am.