SM Entertainment Kwangya@Seoul
Artist Connections
SM Entertainment's immersive cultural space and merchandise store, deeply connected to its K-pop artists and metaverse concept.
Kwangya@Seoul is SM Entertainment's innovative and immersive cultural complex, strategically located in Seongdong-gu, near Seoul Forest. It serves as a physical manifestation of SM's 'SMCU (SM Culture Universe)' metaverse concept, offering fans a unique opportunity to step into the world of their favorite idols. This multi-story space features exclusive merchandise stores, interactive exhibitions, cafes, and pop-up events related to SM artists such as aespa, NCT, EXO, and Red Velvet. Fans can purchase limited-edition goods, experience virtual reality content, and engage with the artists' lore in a deeply immersive way. Kwangya@Seoul is not just a retail space; it's a dynamic fan hub that constantly updates its offerings to align with new album releases, comebacks, and artist milestones, making it a must-visit destination for any SM stan looking for a tangible connection to their idols and the burgeoning K-pop metaverse.
"Kwangya@Seoul is SM Entertainment's innovative and immersive cultural complex, strategically located in Seongdong-gu, near Seoul Forest"
EXO
- Activity: Brand Activation/Special Exhibitions
EXO, as a flagship SM group, has dedicated brand activations and special exhibitions at Kwangya@Seoul, showcasing their legacy and new content. - Activity: Comeback Merch & Fan Engagement
During EXO's comebacks, the store often releases limited edition merchandise and provides spaces for fans to engage with their new concepts.
Girls' Generation
- Activity: Anniversary Merchandise & Archive Displays
KWANGYA@SEOUL often features Girls' Generation's anniversary merchandise and displays showcasing their long-standing career within SM Entertainment.
NCT
- Activity: Fan Merchandise & Special Events
KWANGYA@SEOUL offers exclusive NCT merchandise, and has hosted special fan events and pop-ups related to NCT's comebacks and anniversaries. - Activity: Pop-up Events/Exclusive Merchandise
NCT-related pop-up events, special exhibitions, and exclusive merchandise sales are frequently held at Kwangya@Seoul, providing unique fan engagement opportunities.
RIIZE
- Activity: Debut Promotions & Merchandise
RIIZE's debut was heavily promoted here with exclusive items and displays, allowing new fans to connect with the group.
Red Velvet
- Activity: Merchandise/Photo Opportunities
Red Velvet merchandise and themed photo opportunities are available at Kwangya@Seoul, engaging fans with their unique concepts.
aespa
- Activity: Brand Experience/Merchandise Sales
Kwangya@Seoul is a future-oriented cultural space by SM Entertainment, primarily located near Seoul Forest in Seongdong-gu, offering interactive experiences and exclusive merchandise for aespa fans, deeply tied to their metaverse concept. - Activity: Experiential Content & Merchandise
Fans can immerse themselves in aespa's 'KWANGYA' universe through interactive exhibits and purchase unique merchandise linked to their 'SYNK' concept.
