Gangnam Days 1–4 were about watching and walking. Day 5 closes out the Gangnam series with something hands-on: a one-day K-pop dance class at 1MILLION Dance Studio, followed by shopping and food in Gangnam Station’s underground mall.

Why this route

1MILLION Dance Studio is one of Gangnam’s best-known dance studios, associated with a number of K-pop choreographers, and it runs one-day trial classes aimed at international visitors. Actually learning a routine you’ve only ever seen in a video or on stage is a completely different kind of payoff than a photo stop. Because a class takes a real physical toll, this itinerary is deliberately the last of the five Gangnam routes, so you can end the day resting and eating well around Gangnam Station rather than pushing through more walking.

Full itinerary

  1. Gangnam Station — one-day class at 1MILLION Dance Studio
  2. Rest and change afterward
  3. Shopping in the Gangnam Station underground mall
  4. Lunch or dinner near Gangnam Station
  5. Wind down at a nearby cafe

Getting there

Everything here revolves around Gangnam Station (Line 2 / Sinbundang Line), which keeps transit simple. 1MILLION Dance Studio is a short walk or quick taxi ride from the station, and after class you’ll head straight back to the Gangnam Station underground mall for the rest of the day — no line transfers needed.

Admission fees & hours

  • 1MILLION Dance Studio: One-day trial classes can be booked through travel platforms like Klook and Creatrip, or directly through the studio’s own booking channels. Class difficulty and song selection vary by session, and exact pricing and schedules change seasonally, so check the official site (1milliondance.com) or your booking platform for current listings before you commit.
  • Gangnam Station underground mall: Free to walk through, with a dense cluster of clothing and accessory stores.

Food, cafes & snacks

You’ll sweat through a class like this, so bring water or a sports drink, or grab one at a convenience store near the studio or the mall entrance. Lunch or dinner is easy to find in the Gangnam Station underground mall and surrounding alleys — everything from street food to Korean barbecue to chain restaurants. For a snack, the mall’s dessert counters and bubble tea shops are solid, and a hearty soup dish is a good way to recover after a physically demanding class. The alley near Exit 11 is especially lively in the evening, a good match for the energy you’ll want to refuel after class.

Tips

  • Saving money: Travel platforms like Klook and Creatrip frequently run promo codes or first-time-user discounts on 1MILLION’s one-day classes — check each platform’s coupon or promotions page before booking to land a better rate than the standard price.
  • Skipping the wait: Popular classes fill up in advance, and walk-ins rarely find open spots. Book at least a few days ahead, and earlier still if you have a specific song or time slot in mind.
  • What to bring: Comfortable activewear, indoor sneakers, a change of clothes, a towel, and water. Tying your hair back makes moving around a lot easier.
  • Pace yourself: A single class is more physically demanding than it looks, so it’s worth not stacking it on the same day as another heavy itinerary. Eat light beforehand and save a proper meal for after class.

This is the one Gangnam itinerary about participating rather than just watching. If you’re splitting the five Gangnam routes across separate days, putting this more physically demanding one mid-trip or near the end makes for easier overall pacing. With Gangnam’s five routes done, the series continues across the river with five Gangbuk itineraries — Seongsu-dong, Yongsan, Myeongdong, Hongdae, and Gyeongbokgung.

Sources: 1MILLION Dance Studio official site, Creatrip 1MILLION class guide