Seoul Youth Culture Pass: 200,000 KRW for Performance Tickets in 2024 – Application Period, Booking, and Recommendations

Hello everyone! Today, I'm here to introduce you to the Seoul Youth Culture Pass. The Seoul Youth Culture Pass is a program that provides 200,000 won in support for attending performances for young people aged 19 to 22. Some of you may have already applied for the 2023 program, while others may not have. However, I've brought this information for those who haven't booked any performances yet or for those who will be participating in future programs. For your information, the **2024 Seoul Youth Culture Pass recruitment is scheduled for March-April**!

The Seoul Youth Culture Pass is a **program that supports 200,000 won in performance viewing costs for 19-22 year old Seoul youth who are taking their first steps into society, allowing them to enjoy theater, musicals, dance, classical/opera, and traditional Korean music performances.** Originally, those born in 2004, who had just turned 20, were the target audience, but the target group has been expanded to include Seoul residents (both Koreans and foreigners) born between 2001 and 2004 (*those born between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2004*) with a household income of 150% or less of the median income. In my case, as an adult, I wanted to experience various cultural activities, but I felt burdened by the financial aspect. I was glad to have the opportunity to experience various performances like plays and musicals through this program! Now, let's find out how to use the Seoul Youth Culture Pass.

Points to Note

First, there are a few things to keep in mind. (Based on the 2023 program, these may change in 2024.)

Firstly, you need to **get a Seoul Youth Culture Pass card**. Once you are selected as a program beneficiary, you can issue the card through the link sent via text message. 200,000 points will be loaded onto this card, so make sure to issue it to be able to make bookings!

Secondly, the **maximum amount you can use per transaction is 70,000 won**. You can still book performances that cost more than 70,000 won. In such cases, you can pay the difference using your bank account. For example, if you book a 100,000 won performance, 70,000 won will be deducted from your points, and 30,000 won will be deducted from your Shinhan Bank account. Of course, you'll need to have funds pre-loaded into your account, right? 🙂

Thirdly, **you can only book a musical once during the point usage period.** The Seoul Youth Culture Pass is a program designed to provide opportunities for enjoying various genres of culture and promote the cultural arts sector. To prevent a concentration of usage in specific genres, a booking limit is applied. Please keep this in mind when booking a musical.

Lastly, the most important thing is the usage deadline. Originally, 2023 program beneficiaries had to use all their points by December 2023, but the **deadline has been extended to March 2024**. If you haven't used up all your points yet, make sure to book your tickets by March 31st! Now, shall we move on to how to book performances?

How to Book a Performance

First, go to the Seoul Youth Culture Pass website. Click on "Performance/Exhibition Booking" at the top. You'll then see a list of categories like theater, musical, classical/opera, ballet/dance, traditional Korean music, and exhibitions. I'll use the booking of the exhibition "Lee Kyung-jun Photography Exhibition: One Step Away" as an example. Of the two buttons on the right, click on "View Details" to see the detailed information about the exhibition, and click on "Book with Points" to make a booking.

When you click on the "Book with Points" button, you'll see this screen. Select the ticket price and enter your booking information. Occasionally, there may be exclusive discounts for Seoul Youth Pass cardholders, so make sure to check the prices carefully before selecting!

Since you're going through the Seoul Youth Culture Pass booking process, the payment method is set to credit card - Shinhan Card. You don't need to change anything, just agree and click "Pay" – you're almost there!

Finally, just complete the payment. I used app payment. I was a little worried whether the points would be deducted correctly until the very end, but it worked out well ㅎㅎ Once the payment is successfully completed, a completion page will appear. Make sure to check your booking details.

Seoul Youth Culture Pass Review

Finally, I'd like to share my personal experience with the Seoul Youth Culture Pass. I saw the play "2-Line Tenant" in December, and I'm planning to see the musical "Dracula" and the exhibition "Lee Kyung-jun Photography Exhibition: One Step Away" in the future. First, "2-Line Tenant" is currently running as an open run. It seems to have established itself as a representative play in Hyehwa. When I went, it was a Christmas Eve performance, so the audience's energy was high, and the story and the actors' performances were so solid that I lost track of time. It's a great performance that offers both laughter and emotion, so I recommend it to those who are wondering what to see.

And the musical "Dracula", which I'll be seeing soon, is a work I've been looking forward to the most. I quickly booked tickets when licensed musical tickets were briefly available in January. The seats are S seats, and including fees, the total cost was 112,000 won, but I used 70,000 won in points, so I was able to see a show I've always wanted to see for only 42,000 won. Musicals are something I want to see, but the ticket prices are high, making me hesitate. Thanks to the Seoul Youth Culture Pass, I was able to enjoy cultural activities with a happy heart ㅎㅎ

Today, we've learned about the Seoul Youth Culture Pass. What did you think? I believe it's a great opportunity for young people who are just entering society to experience cultural activities, and I have a very positive view of it. New performance and exhibition tickets are opened periodically, so if you find a performance you like, I recommend booking it in advance. And for those who are eligible but haven't participated yet, I hope you'll take part in this year's program! I've also included the Instagram and website addresses for the Seoul Youth Pass, where you can get the fastest updates, so I hope they are helpful. Thank you for reading today!:)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youthcultureseoul

Website: https://www.youthcultureseoul.kr/