Booking films and performances
Online booking is the norm, and there are several ways to get a discount.
How to book
- Cinema apps — CGV, Lotte Cinema, Megabox and others. You pick your seat.
- Ticketing sites — Interpark, Yes24, Ticketlink for performances and exhibitions.
- Collecting on site — use the kiosk with your booking number or QR code.
- Identity verification is sometimes required. See phone-verification.
- Cancellation and refunds follow rules based on the start time. Check them beforehand.
Worth knowing
- Subtitles — foreign films usually carry Korean subtitles. Some screenings of Korean films have English subtitles; check the "자막" marking in the app.
- Dubbing — animations often screen in both dubbed and subtitled versions.
- Discounts — early morning, late night, telecom partnerships, culture vouchers. See culture-voucher.
- Culture Day — a scheme discounting admission on a set day each month.
- Free performances — councils and cultural foundations hold many events.
Venue etiquette
- Latecomers may not be admitted after the start.
- Switch phones off or to silent.
- Photography and recording are usually prohibited.
- Some venues restrict food and drink.
Where to go
- Cinema and ticketing apps
- 1330 tourist information (multilingual)
- culture.go.kr culture portal (event listings)
- Community centres and cultural foundations (free and discounted performances)
- 1372 consumer counselling (refund disputes)
Questions people ask
Can I watch films without Korean? Foreign films usually run in the original language with Korean subtitles. For English-subtitled screenings, check the screening details in the app.
Booking online is difficult. Use the kiosk at the venue or buy at the box office.
I'd like a discount. Early morning screenings are cheapest. If you qualify for a culture voucher, you can get support. See culture-voucher.
They say no refunds. Rules are based on the start time. If it seems unfair, consult 1372.
Take care
Buying tickets through second-hand trading carries a high fraud risk. Use official sellers — already-used QR codes are sold on. Check the cancellation policy before booking and keep your payment record.
Related
culture-voucher · park-leisure · library-use · online-scam · phone-verification
Source
Korean Film Council www.kofic.or.kr / As of 2026-08