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wilson535



Joined: 22 May 2010

PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:29 pm    Post subject: new year's eve - seoul Reply with quote

hi there y'all,

is there any big outdoor event on new years eve in seoul? (with a big count down, fireworks and stuff)

i'm sure there will be, but so far google has offered me no clues. Shocked
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seoulsucker



Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Location: The Land of the Hesitant Cutoff

PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's usually a very large gathering around the Boshingak bell tower/Samsung Millennium tower near Jongak station (line #1) in central Seoul. The whole area including city hall, Gwanghwamun, and the Cheongyechon stream is pretty packed with revelers. Getting in and out is a PITA though.
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bucheon bum



Joined: 16 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:20 pm    Post subject: Re: new year's eve - seoul Reply with quote

wilson535 wrote:
hi there y'all,

is there any big outdoor event on new years eve in seoul? (with a big count down, fireworks and stuff)

i'm sure there will be, but so far google has offered me no clues. Shocked


the bell ringing in jongno-gu.
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bucheon bum



Joined: 16 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

seoulsucker wrote:
There's usually a very large gathering around the Boshingak bell tower/Samsung Millennium tower near Jongak station (line #1) in central Seoul. The whole area including city hall, Gwanghwamun, and the Cheongyechon stream is pretty packed with revelers. Getting in and out is a PITA though.


the most crowded subway car i've ever been in was on the #1 line after the bell ringing. Sucked major ass. Maybe by now they've realized they should have more than one train running in each direction.
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realbrownbear



Joined: 03 Sep 2009

PostPosted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 11:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I understand they get celebrities to ring the bell at the stroke of midnight. Will there be a big firework display straight afterwards?
Or will it just be a mass of people watching someone ring a bell?

This is definitely a maybe. But can anyone offer any other recommendations for NYE, I'm not really looking for a club. Having just moved here, I'm not sure what's good and what's not.

Also please have a look at my blog and feel free to leave a comment @ http://jdbrownlie.wordpress.com
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eb



Joined: 24 Nov 2010

PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We're doing the W!! and yes, many celebrities will be there!!
60,000 won-VIP tables. Drinks are expensive so bring lots of cash and please make sure to tip your bartenders!! EB Very Happy


Last edited by eb on Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:54 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Bibbitybop



Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

eb wrote:
We're doing the W!! and yes, many celebrities will be there!!


I bet you will get lots of digits

Quote:
please make sure to tip your bartenders!!


ha ha ha
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eb



Joined: 24 Nov 2010

PostPosted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

HAHA now we just a proper "pimping" phone.
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Nilu265



Joined: 12 Sep 2010

PostPosted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 11:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

eb,

Do you know if there is anything on the internet about the W NYE party? I looked on the website and couldn't find anything.

Think it will be sold out by now?
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sallymonster



Joined: 06 Feb 2010
Location: Seattle area

PostPosted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 5:37 pm    Post subject: Re: new year's eve - seoul Reply with quote

bucheon bum wrote:
wilson535 wrote:
hi there y'all,

is there any big outdoor event on new years eve in seoul? (with a big count down, fireworks and stuff)

i'm sure there will be, but so far google has offered me no clues. Shocked


the bell ringing in jongno-gu.


Which exit out of Jonggak station goes to that bell?
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T-J



Joined: 10 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul EunpyungGu Yeonsinnae

PostPosted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:55 pm    Post subject: Re: new year's eve - seoul Reply with quote

sallymonster wrote:
bucheon bum wrote:
wilson535 wrote:
hi there y'all,

is there any big outdoor event on new years eve in seoul? (with a big count down, fireworks and stuff)

i'm sure there will be, but so far google has offered me no clues. Shocked


the bell ringing in jongno-gu.


Which exit out of Jonggak station goes to that bell?


The bell is right outside exit #4 but be advised that the crowds are so large there that the subway does not stop at that station on New Year's eve.
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eb



Joined: 24 Nov 2010

PostPosted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 4:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am not sure if the one in Seoul is booked or if you even need RSVPS', but here is your contact info:

2010년 12월 31일 10pm ~ 4am 31 December 2010

우바 WooBar 02 2022 0333

[email protected]

I just would drop by and ask them to add your name on the list ( if there is one). Laughing
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