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How to Enjoy K-POP for Free in Seoul

Are you a big fan of K-pop, but haven't had a chance to see Korean music programs yet? Well, here are 4 major broadcasting centers, KBS, SBS, MBC, and CJ E&M, where you can watch popular music shows: Inkigayo (인기가요), Show! Music Core (쇼! 음악중심), Music Bank (뮤직뱅크), M Countdown (엠카운트다운). Book a free admission to these major music shows and enjoy K-POP in Korea!

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A. Mnet Studio (CJ E&M Center) 엠넷 스튜디오

Mnet is the No.1 music channel in Korea known for its weekly k-pop music chart show "M Countdown." There are a lot of other programs as well such as "Super Star K" and "The Voice of Korea". M Countdown is held every Thursday (18:00 ~ 19:30) with free entrance. You just need to visit the studio (2nd floor of the center) before the show starts.

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D. MBC (Munwha Broadcasting Center) MBC 방송국

Many foreign fans who love K-pop should visit MBC Dream Center, where you can watch a public broadcast on a music show program called "Show! Music Core (쇼! 음악중심)".

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B. SBS Broadcasting Center SBS 방송국

The headquarter of SBS is located in Mokdong, but those who are K-pop fans of "Inkikyao" of SBS, the program is recorded every Sunday at "SBS Gonggaehall" in Deunchon Dong.

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C. KBS (Korean Broadcasting Center) KBS 방송국

KBS Shin-Gwan Gonggaehall is where many music show programs take place, such as "Music Bank" and "Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook". You can enjoy public broadcasting at KBS for free and you can apply free admission through its homepage.