Concert listings often put doors, show time, and local time zones in the same place. Reading them in a fixed order makes flights, trains, and dinner plans much easier to manage.
Start with KST
KST is Korea Standard Time (UTC+9). It is the same time zone as Japan and one hour ahead of Taiwan and Hong Kong. Differences for North America and Europe can change with daylight saving time, so retain the time-zone label shown in the official notice.
Doors are not show time
- Doors: when ticketed guests may enter.
- Show time: the scheduled start of the main performance.
- Pre-show events or merchandise: may start earlier and are usually announced separately.
For example, if doors are 18:00 and show time is 19:00, your venue-arrival target should allow time for ticket checks, restrooms, and finding your seat. See our K-pop doors and arrival-time guide for a practical buffer.
Move the schedule into four lines
- Write the official time and its time zone exactly as published.
- Convert it to your local city.
- Work backward to set your hotel or station departure time.
- Check post-show last transport or pickup separately.
Search results are a starting point, not the final confirmation. Recheck the latest ticketing page and official artist or organizer notice on the day you travel.