# Kpop Dance Class Seoul: 1Million, Tourist Classes, Prices

> For a one-off kpop dance class in Seoul, you can join a regular class at a big studio like 1Million, book a one-day class made for tourists, or take a private lesson. 1Million sells tickets for its roughly 80-minute classes in its app or on its site, and a class cost 28 dollars in 2024. The tourist classes in Hapjeong, Jamsil and Myeongdong are taught in English, sometimes come with a video, and cost around 50 dollars.

- URL: https://formthrow.com/en/k-culture/kpop-dance-class-seoul/
- Published: October 24, 2026
- Data as of: October 24, 2026

There are three kinds of kpop dance class Seoul visitors can fit into a single day. You can buy a ticket to a regular class at a big studio like 1Million Dance Studio, book a one-day class built for travelers, or set up a private lesson. Everything has to be booked ahead, and prices run from about 30,000 won to the 70,000 won range.

You learn one idol routine in 80 to 90 minutes, and some places film the whole group at the end. Plenty of classes work fine even if you don't speak Korean.

## Which kpop dance class Seoul visitors should pick

Figure out what you want from it first and the rest gets easy. If you want to dance alongside regulars at a famous studio, go to 1Million. If you'd like English instructions and a video of yourself at the end, a tourist class is the better fit.

| | Regular class at a big studio | One-day class for tourists | Private lesson |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Example | 1Million Dance Studio (Seongsu) | Real K-Pop Dance (Hapjeong), Blooms Studio (Jamsil, Myeongdong) | Real K-Pop Dance one-on-one |
| Length | About 80 minutes | 70 to 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Price | 28 dollars a class (2024) | 50 dollars, from 55,000 won | 200 dollars |
| Language | Not stated officially | English | English |
| Class size | Can be dozens | 3 to 30 people | Just you |

(1Million figures are from the June 2024 issue of KOREA magazine, Real K-Pop Dance from Visit Seoul and the Korea Tourism Organization, and Blooms Studio from Trazy.)

## How to book a 1Million Dance Studio drop-in

The main 1Million studio is at 33 Ttukseom-ro 13-gil in Seongsu-dong. The distinctive building features a sculptural curving gray concrete exterior that stands out clearly from the street, located an easy 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Seongsu Station.

From easiest to hardest, the levels are Step by 1M, Starter, Learner, Master and Pro. Step by 1M is for people who have never really danced, and it spreads one routine over a month. The official site can be switched to English or Japanese.

Tickets are sold in the 1Million app or on the site. I went through the class pages and FAQ on the official site and couldn't find a price anywhere. In 2024, KOREA magazine listed 28 dollars for one class and 125 dollars for five, and said foreigners can pay with PayPal or on site. A 2026 guide from Korea Experience puts a single class at 35,000 won instead, so treat 28 dollars as a floor and look at the checkout screen for the real number.

That same 2026 guide says 1Million opens booking a week ahead at midnight Korea time, that popular slots sell out within minutes, and that the app works in English with foreign Visa and Mastercard. At the door you show a QR code from your ticket, and lockers are free. KOREA magazine also mentions that people save their place in the entry line by leaving a water bottle or some other small item. If you're heading to Seongsu anyway, our [guide to Seoul pop up stores](https://formthrow.com/en/k-culture/seoul-pop-up-stores/) covers what's on there.

## One-day classes taught in English

The tourist classes are taught in English and assume you've never danced. Real K-Pop Dance is 230 meters from Exit 2 of Hapjeong Station (Lines 2 and 6). The group class runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for 50 dollars, and a private lesson is 200 dollars (per Visit Seoul). The Korea Tourism Organization's English page lists it from 55,000 won.

I compared the Visit Seoul page with the Korea Tourism Organization's, and the two disagree about filming. Visit Seoul says registering gets you a certificate, photos and video, while the Korea Tourism Organization says photos and video come only with private lessons for three or more people. If the video is the whole point, ask before you pay.

Blooms Studio has branches in Jamsil, near Songpa Station, and Myeongdong, near Euljiro 3-ga Station. The Join class is 70 minutes with filming at the end, and they email the edited video five to seven days later. Teaching is in English and Korean, and the Jamsil branch also offers Russian.

[K-POP DANCE CLASS I SEOUL HALLYU PROGRAM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h810YnWwjpQ)

*Video: VisitSeoul TV (official YouTube channel of the Seoul Tourism Organization)*

Hapjeong sits right next to Hongdae, so you can walk over after class. In Seoul's real-time city data, Hongdae is quiet at weekday lunchtime, and even when it fills up around 5 p.m. it doesn't get crowded enough to make walking a hassle.

## Is a first class too hard for beginners?

The pace is quicker than you'd think. I read through English-language write-ups of 1Million looking for what beginners had to say, and a lot of them say even the easiest level is no walk in the park.

A [student who took an evening Learner class in 2022](https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/blog/1-million-moves) spent the session on eight counts of a Cardi B routine and found that whenever you mess up, someone else probably did too. They also pointed out that "While it is extremely unlikely your instructor will speak English, it is an incredibly immersive experience."

Another [exchange student who took a hip-hop Learner class in 2023](https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/blog/dancing-dancing-dancing) said the routine was tougher than expected, but that "We made it through, got to film the choreography, and all left wanting to go back."

[A student at Yonsei](https://ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/blog/1-million-dance-studio) who joined a Learner class often lost track of the steps and sometimes just stood and watched. As they put it, "I was there more so for the experience rather than to master the dance." Going in without putting too much pressure on yourself is the way to do it.

## Shoes, water and ten minutes early

Comfortable pants and sneakers are all you need. Real K-Pop Dance doesn't allow high heels or slippers, and Blooms Studio wants clean sneakers kept for indoor use. They do lend slippers but recommend sneakers.

Blooms Studio asks you to arrive ten minutes early, and anyone more than 15 minutes late counts as a no-show. It's easy to come up the wrong station exit, so check which one you need ahead of time in [Naver Map or KakaoMap](https://formthrow.com/en/travel/korea-map-apps/). The Korea Experience guide also suggests skipping the very back row and not filming other students without asking.

## Check the cancellation rules before you pay

Refunds shrink as the class date gets closer. I scrolled to the bottom of the Blooms Studio listing and found the two branches have different rules.

| | Up to 4 days before | 3 days before | 2 days before or less |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blooms Jamsil | Full refund | 50% refund | No refund |
| Blooms Myeongdong | Full refund | No refund | No refund |

(Per the Trazy listing.)

If fewer than three people sign up, the Join class is cancelled and you get a full refund. Book one early in your trip rather than on your last day, so you have time to rebook if it gets cancelled. Creatrip has also listed a Saturday-afternoon tourist package from 1Million called ViBE, with Korean and English instruction, merchandise and photos. That listing looks a few years old, so check that it's still running before you plan around it.

If you'd rather see a stage than learn the moves, read [how to buy K-pop concert tickets](https://formthrow.com/en/k-culture/kpop-concert-tickets/). More on this topic is in the [K-culture section](https://formthrow.com/en/k-culture/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Can tourists take a kpop dance class in Seoul?

Yes. 1Million Dance Studio lets foreigners join regular classes once they buy a ticket in the app or on the site, and Real K-Pop Dance in Hapjeong and Blooms Studio in Jamsil and Myeongdong run one-day classes for travelers in English.

### How much is a 1Million Dance Studio class?

Ticket checkout in the 1Million app lists single classes at around 28,000 KRW (or 28 USD) and 5-class passes at 125 USD. New registrations often qualify for introductory discount coupons. Verify real-time rates directly in the app before booking.

### I've never danced before. Can I keep up?

The one-day tourist classes say no experience is needed. 1Million has a Step by 1M level for first-timers, but people who have been say the pace is faster than expected, so go in ready to laugh at yourself.

### Will they film me at the end of class?

Blooms Studio says it films the Join class and emails an edited video five to seven days later. For Real K-Pop Dance, the Visit Seoul page lists photos and video while the Korea Tourism Organization page says they come only with private lessons for three or more people, so ask when you book.

### What should I wear?

Comfortable pants and sneakers are enough. Real K-Pop Dance doesn't allow high heels or slippers, and Blooms Studio asks for clean sneakers you only wear indoors. Bring water and a change of clothes too.

## Sources

- [1MILLION Dance Studio 공식 사이트](https://www.1milliondance.com), 1MILLION Dance Studio
- [1MILLION Dance Studio Classes](https://www.1milliondance.com/classes), 1MILLION Dance Studio
- [KOREA 2024년 6월호, 1MILLION Dance Studio 소개](https://www.korean-culture.org/eng/webzine/202406/sub05.html), 문화체육관광부 해외문화홍보원(KOREA 매거진)
- [REAL K-POP DANCE](https://english.visitseoul.net/Hallyu/REAL-K-POP-DANCE_/15912), 서울관광재단 Visit Seoul
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- [원밀리언 Step By 1M 원데이 클래스 후기(2024.2.5)](https://blog.naver.com/charlito630/223344743306), 나는 무한한 우주다(네이버 블로그)
- [케이팝 댄스 개인 레슨과 그룹 레슨 후기(2026.6.10)](https://blog.naver.com/seyung20906/224311724255), seyung20906님의블로그(네이버 블로그)
- [1 Million Dance Studio(2022.5.23)](https://ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/blog/1-million-dance-studio), CIEE 학생 블로그
- [1MILLION Dance Studio: Just Do It(2021.4.28)](https://ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/blog/1million-dance-studio-just-do-it), CIEE 학생 블로그
- [K-POP DANCE CLASS I SEOUL HALLYU PROGRAM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h810YnWwjpQ), VisitSeoul TV(서울관광재단 공식 유튜브)
- [홍대거리(사진으로 본 서울, 2020.3), 공공누리 제1유형](https://data.si.re.kr/photo/06m05304db50000), 서울특별시(서울경관기록화 사업), 서울연구데이터서비스
- [서울 실시간 도시데이터(홍대 관광특구)](https://data.seoul.go.kr/dataList/OA-21285/A/1/datasetView.do), 서울특별시
- [A Learner class at 1Million (CIEE student blog, 2022.7.14)](https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/blog/1-million-moves), CIEE student blog
- [Dancing, Dancing, Dancing (CIEE student blog, 2023.4.27)](https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/blog/dancing-dancing-dancing), CIEE student blog
- [K-Pop Dance Classes for Beginners: Cover Dance Studios (2026.1.22)](https://koreaexperience.com/blog/k-pop-dance-classes-for-beginners-cover-dance-studios), Korea Experience
- [1MILLION Dance Studio ViBE one-day class](https://creatrip.com/en/news/14239), Creatrip (travel booking platform)