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[Smee]

Hi, I have a few questions about going to a Korean night club. I've read the posts that say suchandsuch a place isn't foreigner friendly, and I've encountered a few doormen who wouldn't let me/us in (maybe b/c we're foreign, maybe b/c of how we were dressed, maybe b/c they were full, whatever). Anyway, there are a few places I know of that are foreigner-friendly, and I've been there, but since I've never organized trips there I'm ignorant of some of the details. Since night life options tend to be sparse in some of the towns way down south I'd like to know a little bit about how these clubs work.

These are booking clubs, and although I'm not really into booking (not sure if it'd work for white guys anyway), I assume I have to buy a table. On average how much does this cost? Is this like an upfront cover charge, or is it tacked onto the bill at the end? The times I've been we ordered rounds of ten beers plus a fruit platter (not sure if the fruit was an extra charge or if it came with the drinks).

Is it necessary to have a Korean with the group, or can foreigners go alone? And, is it necessary to go as a group, or can somebody just pay a cover and drink/dance? (I'm a guy, so I don't get "booked" in lieu of paying a fee).

I know prices will vary from place to place, but I assume some of the basic practices and etiquitte (sp?) are the same. Any details would be appreciated. Thanks.

edit: I just saw that we have a CRAZY HAPPY SPARKLING INTERNATIONAL DANCE PARTYPIA coming up, but I'd still like some information about ORDINARY KOREAN 나이트s, so thanx.

[Bibbitybop]

[samd]

If you have money, you can get in. Don't worry about being a foreigner. I don't know about if there's lots of you though, I've never been with lots of other foreigners.

Being in a big group probably won't work for you in terms of attracting women anyway, so try to keep the numbers down.

You have to order from the set menu, and prices will vary. Bookings should come with what you order.

Problem is, without language skills you won't be able to talk the waiter into getting you good bookings, making going to a Korean Nightclub a waste of time. Without bookings they're just bad remixes, mushy fruit platters and overpriced drinks.

Maybe the best tactic is to walk straight in and tell them your friends are already inside. Then once inside hit the dancefloor, wait until the music stops, choose a table of girls, and drink their drinks for free!

[Masta_Don]

The prices range quite a bit. The cheapest I've been to was 20,000 in Cheonho which includes fruit platter and two beers each to 40,000 per beer, minimum one drink, in Suwon.

The less popular ones are more foreigner friendly and the more popular ones don't let foreigners in (in my experience) without Koreans/kyopos. I got hustled at one in Sinchon where they came and grabbed us off the street, all foreigners, haggled with us about the price, and then refused to bring girls over becuz they wouldn't be able to speak English. We found some that did on our own.

They won't let you in on your own, you need a group. Smaller group I've gone with is three.

You can meet girls at nightclubs. I dated a girl I met at one for a couple months.

The only etiquette I can give you is that the club is just the first step. Many of the girls are young and have curfews so you have to act quickly. Chit chat and then get a move on. The next step is to ask them if they want to go somewhere quieter/cheaper, like a hof, bar, or soju tent. Then you'll know if they're game. Nightclubs are not the kind of place to get numbers. It's all about tonight and that's it.

All the above information is about nightclubs but I don't know a thing about booking. I assume you pay the girl directly for her services and then pay your tab to the club.

[Mix1]

Ranges from pure comedy to absolute nightmare. (kind of sums up Korean nightlife in general maybe) ... Often expensive and full of vain, half-wit girls. Booking can be a bit of a joke too as most girls understandably don't want to be dragged to some freaky alien foreigner's table where they have to practice "Engrishee"... also watch out for the one's that drink your beer and bail after 2 minutes. The music is text book cheese Hip Hop and dance remixes with DJ's yelling "Yo YO yo" and "huh!" during songs. Bring your sense of humor and go very drunk so you don't realize the awful cheeze hell you're in. Oh wait, you're already in Korea...never mind.