Meetups
Locals and travelers, 8–12 people · theme-first · vetted hosts
Book Salon — Read & Discuss (독서 살롱)
by Ongo Salon (온고 살롱)
One book, four conversations. Our host picks a theme each month and the group reads together, meeting weekly to dig into it over coffee. A calm, rewarding way to make friends who love to think.
Film Salon — Watch, Talk, Connect (영화 살롱)
by Ongo Salon (온고 살롱)
A four-session salon for people who love films and the conversations they spark. Each week the host curates a theme, we watch together, then talk it over wine and snacks. Small group, big conversations.
Photo Class — Seoul Through Your Lens (사진 클래스)
by Ongo Salon (온고 살롱)
Turn your camera (or phone) into a real travel tool. Four hands-on sessions shooting around Seoul's most photogenic corners, with feedback from a working photographer. Leave with a portfolio of your trip.
Wine Salon — Taste & Stories (와인 살롱)
by Ongo Salon (온고 살롱)
Explore the world through wine across four guided evenings. No expertise needed — our host walks you through regions, pairings, and the stories behind each bottle while you meet like-minded people.
Make Your Own Perfume — One-Day Class (웻우드 향수)
by ongo Experiences
Bottle a scent that's entirely your own. A hands-on perfume-making one-day class for dates and couples at Wetwood Studio. ~1.5h, English-supported.
Korea Discovery — Local Seoul, the Slow Way
by Ongo Originals (온고 오리지널)
Travel Seoul the way locals actually live it. Over one curated day our host leads you through everyday neighborhoods, hidden alleys, and the small eateries that never make the guidebooks. Designed for travelers who want cultural depth over checklists.
Wooden Ring Making One-Day Class (웻우드 우드반지)
by ongo Experiences
Step into a workshop styled like 1980s Seoul and craft your own wooden ring by hand. A private, English-supported one-day class where TWICE filmed their 'DATE' content and DAY6 dropped by. Upcycled wood, couple-friendly, eco-conscious. Pricing: Private (2 people) KRW 120,000 / extra person (max 2) KRW 60,000 each / wooden ring box +KRW 40,000 / engraving +KRW 20,000. Branches: Jamsil, Hongdae, Hyehwa, Yongsan, Seongsu.
Jazz Salon — Listening Nights (재즈 살롱)
by Ongo Salon (온고 살롱)
Four intimate evenings of jazz — from classics to modern Korean players. The host frames the listening, then the room opens up to conversation. A warm, unhurried way to meet people through music.
Gourmet Dining Salon — A Trip Around the World (미식 살롱)
by Ongo Salon (온고 살롱)
Weekend gastronomic gatherings with a host who has spent 20 years planning culinary travel. Each session journeys through one cuisine — Spain, France, Italy — recreated and shared at the table together.
Korean Red Ginseng Class — Taste & Learn (루킹우리홍삼)
by ongo Experiences
Ever wondered why some Korean red ginseng costs so much more? A small-group (5 seats) class where you taste, learn the grades and 3-day brewing process, and take home a pouch. Brand promise: visible trust. ~60 min.
Korea Prime — Iconic Routes, Smooth & Comfortable
by Ongo Originals (온고 오리지널)
The signature highlights of Seoul with none of the logistics stress. Private comfortable transport between iconic spots — palaces, viewpoints, and a curated lunch. A relaxed, premium pace for first-time visitors.
Jeju Edition — Nature, Food & Daily Life
by Ongo Originals (온고 오리지널)
A slow-paced Jeju day built around nature, island food, and everyday life rather than tourist traps. Coastal walks, a local market, and a home-style meal with our island host. Available standalone or as a mainland add-on.
Wetwood Studio K-pop Pilgrimage — Make Your Own Wooden Ring
by Ongo Originals (온고 오리지널)
Visit Wetwood Studio in Songpa — where TWICE (2WICE's DATE) and DAY6's Sungjin crafted wooden rings — and make your own ring in a hands-on one-day class, led by an Ongo host. A K-content pilgrimage + craft experience. Watch the clips: TWICE https://youtu.be/OyPu73_lcVM · DAY6 Sungjin https://youtu.be/CA3QE9Xl93c. (Class fee paid at the studio.)
Jeju's Hidden Wonders — 8-Day Multi-Day Adventure
by Ongo Originals (온고 오리지널)
An eight-day journey from Seoul through Mokpo to Jeju, uncovering the island's hidden gems with a small group and a dedicated host. Hiking, coastline, volcanic landscapes, and the quiet corners most visitors miss. Accommodation and inter-city transfers coordinated by Ongo.