Wild. Korea in general has a strong drinking culture, and many people stay out until 8am on the weekends. Seoul is interesting because of the different vibes and scenes you can find scattered around the city. In Hongdae, you can find tons of different clubs, catered mostly to the university crowd. In the back alleys you can find anything, from hip-hop and EDM clubs, to places that are women-only. There are tons of karaoke bars, and smaller hole-in-the-wall pubs, as well as arcades and restaurants open 24 hours. It’s got a young, hip vibe and everything feels modern and fast-paced. Itaewon feels grittier. This is an older area of the city that was settled by many of the marginalized communities; thus, you have streets lovingly referred to as “Hooker Hill,” “Homo Hill,” and even “Muslim Hill.” (As you may be able to guess, Itaewon is a fairly mountainous part of Seoul.) The nightlife here is quieter on the surface, but absolutely wild. This is where you can catch drag and burlesque shows...