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Masta_Don · Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Location: Hyehwa-dong, Seoul

I'm trying to get a Halloween party going at a club in Hongdae. Honestly I have no idea what I'm doing but I have an idea, a plan. Tonight I went to Hongdae and checked out the clubs. Found one for a reasonable price but he needs an answer soon. So my question to you, is this worth it? Here's what I have in mind.

I can't stand the clubs they have here, all hip hop and pop. What I really want is a gothic club and I figured Halloween would be the perfect excuse. So I'm talking about playing everything from KMFDM and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult to The Cure and Depeche Mode. I have the music lined up. That's the easy part. I also have some decorations planned out although I'm not sure where to get things like black lights. Where does one get a black light in Korea?

I figured there would be two prices: one for those dressed in a costume and one for those not. I was thinking 20,000-25,000 for those not dressed and 10,000-15,000 for those done up. Is that reasonable?

Do you think any of this would fly? I'm trying to cater to foreigners since Koreans don't seem to know much about Halloween (some of the clubs thought tonight was Halloween when I was asking about it) but I'll market it to Koreans as well.

I do need someone to help me translate if this gets off the ground. I'm willing to pay a bit. I also would need some help setting the place up the night of and planning beforehand. Again, your time would compensated. If you are interested you can email me at [email protected].

Also some clubs are supposedly having Halloween parties on either the weekend before or the same night. I figured Halloween doesn't really happen here. Is that true? Is there going to be a lot of competition?

Any advice would be appreciated.

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

There are no goth clubs in this country. You could rent out one of many rock clubs and easily convert it. Here's a list of clubs who might sympathise:

Bass Room
http://cafe.daum.net/bassroom

Freebird
http://cafe.daum.net/FREEBIRD

Geek Live House
http://cafe.daum.net/geeklivehouse

Jammers
http://www.jammers.co.kr/

Slug.er
http://cafe.daum.net/sluger

Soundholic
http://cafe.daum.net/SoundHolic

Spot
http://monkyglobal.com/clubspot/

Ssamzie Space
http://www.ssamnet.com

WASP
http://cafe.daum.net/wasp

As for what you can do at this party? I'd suggest inviting a lot of Korean girls and have a wet T-shirt contest. Be sure to take a lot of pictures.

Feloria · Joined: 02 Sep 2006

YIKES!! Are there really only pop and hip-hop type bars/clubs out there??
If that is the case--CRAP!!

dulouz · Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Location: Uranus

You should have a Kim Jong il look-alike/costume contest.

cdninkorea · Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Location: Seoul

SarcasmKills · Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Location: Seoul

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Masta_Don · Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Location: Hyehwa-dong, Seoul

I already have the club picked out (FF). They gave me a price and it seemed reasonable.

I know there are not hip hop clubs but I've been to both the last Sound Day and the last Club Day and was pretty disappointed, especially with Sound Day. The music was so bland. Plus I want gothic and believe me I've looked and there are not gothic venues or events in this city.

The Cube · Joined: 01 Feb 2003

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

I thought you were looking for a smaller venue. FF would be a decent place for sure.

Kiwi Tart · Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Location: Seoul

If this thing gets going, then, hell, I'm in.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

ShaneM · Joined: 03 Feb 2005

I would be in but you better hurry...stuff likes this takes preparation and fliers should start going out by early Oct at the latest.