Daehangno

Daehangno is a cultural street in Seoul's Jongno District, stretching from Jongno 5-ga to Hyehwa-dong Rotary. It is renowned as the heart of performing arts in South Korea. Centered around Marronnier Park, Daehangno is home to numerous artistic organizations, theater companies, and cultural facilities, making it a beloved landmark in Seoul that attracts many visitors.

In Daehangno, you can enjoy different kinds of street performances as well as plays and musicals in small to medium-sized theaters. Actors such as Song Kang-ho, from the Academy Award-winning film “Parasite,” and Choi Min-sik, who starred in “Oldboy”, a thriller film that ranked third among the classics of modern South Korean film by The Guardian in 2020, nurtured their acting dreams here. It can truly be called the cradle of K-culture, loved worldwide.

Every day, Daehangno hosts a variety of festivals, both large and small. Among these, the “Welcome Daehakro Festival,” held annually every autumn since 2017, is a representative performance tourism festival. The festival features a lot of K-performance showcases, along with delightful eateries, cafes, and guided tours of the storied alleyways of Daehangno. The highlight of the festival is the opening ceremony, which features a grand performance.

If you are interested in the performance arts atmosphere and looking for a relaxing day in downtown Seoul, come and spend a day in Daehangno with someone special!