Why Not

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Usadan-ro, Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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About this place Why Not

Why Not is one of Homo Hill's most enduring bars — a venue with a long history in the district that has maintained its position as a community social hub through years of political and social uncertainty for Seoul's LGBTQ+ community. Where Queen is about dancing and spectacle, Why Not operates at a more conversational register: it is a bar where you can hear each other talk, where the crowd sits and stands in comfortable proximity rather than packing a dance floor, and where the mix of local regulars and visiting guests creates a social atmosphere that rewards lingering. The layout is open and unpretentious, the drinks are good and fairly priced, and the staff have the practiced warmth of people who have been welcoming guests to the same address for a long time. Why Not tends to attract a slightly older, more settled crowd than the clubs on the strip — a mix of thirties-and-above Korean gay men, expats who have been in Seoul a while, and travelers looking for an approachable entry point into the neighborhood rather than an immediate club experience. It functions as an excellent base camp for a Homo Hill evening: arrive here, get oriented, talk to people, and use the intelligence you gather to decide where the night goes next. The bar also carries a particular significance as one of the venues that has been consistently present through Seoul Pride and the challenges that event has faced over the years.

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Hans Vagtborg Jul 2026

★★★★★

A good place for a drink or two at the bar Friendly waiter

Zachary Chuang May 2026

★★★★★

Just for pre-drinking 😂😂😂 It's about having a couple of drinks to get yourself into a good mood before heading off to other places. Most of the people here are from Europe and America.