If you’re a TXT fan, photocard shopping and a K-pop experience or two are enough to make for a solid day in Seoul. Knowing a bit about TXT’s unexpectedly quirky collaboration history makes the trip even more fun.
Photocard Shopping — POCA SPOT in Hongdae and Myeongdong
Good news for TXT fans: both the Hongdae and Myeongdong POCA SPOT locations carry TXT photocards.
- Hongdae: 3-minute walk from Exit 7 of Hongik University Station, 3rd floor of the building (2nd floor for random pulls, 3rd floor to pick your member)
- Myeongdong: 33 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, spanning 1st–3rd floors, open every day of the year
Both locations are card payment only, so no cash needed. The in-store kiosks support English, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish, so language isn’t an issue. Cards for popular members can sell out depending on timing, so it’s worth giving yourself some flexibility.
If you want albums or a lightstick too, Withmuu and Story K in Hongdae, or K-Mecca in Myeongdong, are worth a stop.
A Few Practical Shopping Tips
Tax-free shopping: International visitors can get a refund on purchases over a certain amount. Some stores apply it instantly at checkout; others require an airport claim. Ask before you pay.
Watch your luggage space: Photocards and albums add up fast and eat into suitcase space quickly. Some of the larger stores offer international shipping, so ask ahead if you’re planning to buy in bulk.
TXT Even Collaborates With Convenience Stores — A Fun Pop-Up History
TXT’s pop-up store history has a genuinely unusual streak to it. To celebrate their fourth full-length album, they partnered with CU, a convenience store chain, running themed pop-up stores at three locations — AK& in Hongdae, Myeongdong Station, and Seomyeon Lotte in Busan.
The storefronts were fully wrapped in the album’s visuals, and the Myeongdong location even had a tattoo kiosk offering temporary tattoos of TXT and their official character, “Bbubatu.” There were dedicated photo zones and album display shelves inside as well.
That specific collaboration has since ended, but the idea of partnering with something as everyday as a convenience store got a lot of praise for feeling distinctly on-brand for TXT.
It’s rare for a K-pop group to collaborate with a neighborhood convenience store rather than a dedicated merch retailer, and it made real waves among fans at the time.
More recently, member Yeonjun opened an ice cream-themed pop-up at HYBE headquarters (July 2026) to mark his second solo EP, complete with ice-cream-shaped goods like spoons and bowls, plus summer-themed towels and water bottles.
These pop-ups aren’t permanent, so check Weverse or official social accounts for anything running before your trip. Worth noting: CU is a convenience store chain you’ll find all over Seoul, so there’s a real chance a similar collaboration could pop up again in the future.
A Note on Their Agency
TXT is under BigHit Music, a HYBE label. Their office is inside HYBE’s Yongsan headquarters in Seoul. For details on accessibility and what you can and can’t see there, check our [LE SSERAFIM Seoul travel guide] — since it’s the same building, we’re keeping this section brief here.
A K-pop Dance Class — Try It Yourself
Several studios around Hongdae run K-pop dance classes designed for international visitors. Most are taught in English, and some let you choose the song you want to learn. Classes usually run 1–2 hours, and many include a filmed video of your routine at the end — worth confirming when you book.
A One-Day Itinerary
- Morning: Arrive in Myeongdong, browse goods shops like K-Mecca
- Lunch: Grab a meal nearby in Myeongdong
- Afternoon: Head to Hongdae — TXT photocard shopping at POCA SPOT, plus browsing at Withmuu or Story K
- Before evening: A K-pop dance class (book ahead)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where can I reliably find TXT photocards? Both the Hongdae and Myeongdong POCA SPOT locations carry them, though cards for popular members can sell out depending on when you visit.
Q. Is the CU convenience store pop-up still running? No. It ran for a limited time around the fourth full album era and has since ended. Still, it’s a fun fact worth knowing — TXT has a track record of collaborating with unexpected kinds of brands.
Q. Do I need a reservation for the dance class? Most studios require advance booking — reserve at least a few days ahead if you can.
Q. Are there other TXT-related goods shops besides POCA SPOT? Yes. There are several K-pop goods shops around Hongdae and Myeongdong, so if you have time, comparing a few before buying is a reasonable approach.
Quick Checklist
- POCA SPOT in both Hongdae and Myeongdong actually carries TXT photocards
- Withmuu, Story K, and K-Mecca are good for albums and lightsticks
- TXT has a history of collaborating with unexpected brands, including CU convenience stores (currently ended)
- For details on BigHit Music’s HYBE headquarters, see our LE SSERAFIM Seoul guide
- K-pop dance classes require advance booking
A photocard here, an unexpected convenience-store collab there — that’s part of the fun of following TXT. Their brand of appeal shows up in places you wouldn’t necessarily expect, from major goods shops down to a neighborhood convenience store, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for that kind of crossover while you’re around Seoul. Follow the route above and you’ll get a solid day out of it without much hassle.
