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Hangeul Day Drone Light Show on the Han River: Oct 9 Times, Directions and Free Snacks

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AI-generated dusk scene of people on picnic mats on a riverside lawn, watching small drone lights over the river with city lights across the water, with thin white lines and the handwritten note bring a mat.

AT A GLANCE

Status
Ended on Oct 9; next show Oct 31 (Marvel special)
Date
Fri, Oct 9 (Hangeul Day, public holiday)
Time
Program 7:30–9:15 pm, main drone show 8:30–8:45 pm
Place
Ttukseom Hangang Park, riverside stage (Line 7, Jayang Station, Exit 1)
Cost
Free
Booking
Not needed, just show up
Theme / size
Listed as “to be announced” by Seoul; drone count not published

On the evening of Friday, October 9, Seoul’s Han River drone light show returns to Ttukseom Hangang Park. The main show runs 8:30 to 8:45 pm inside a 7:30–9:15 pm program. It’s free and you don’t need to book. October 9 is Hangeul Day, the public holiday for the Korean alphabet, so many locals have the night off. Checked on 2026-10-07.

The hero image is AI-generated and is not a photo of the real event.

The 2,000-drone Marvel show is on October 31, not October 9. Seoul has not yet published the theme or drone count for the October 9 show.

This show took place on October 9 as scheduled. Seoul’s notice listed the program at 7:30–9:15 pm and the drone show at 8:30–8:45 pm at Ttukseom Hangang Park. The next Ttukseom show is the Marvel special on October 31, which was announced at 2,000 drones. Check Seoul’s official page for its details.

What kind of show is October 9?

The city runs three shows at Ttukseom this fall: September 12, October 9 and October 31. September 12 had a Korean baseball theme. October 31 is a special Marvel show with Disney Korea, billed as the biggest so far at 2,000 drones. Seoul’s page lists the October 9 theme as “to be announced,” so check the official notice on the day if the theme matters to you.

Free snacks from Baemin

Baemin (Baedal Minjok), Korea’s biggest food delivery app, is joining again. News reports say two food trucks at the main area will hand out 2,000 free servings, including hotteok (a sweet, syrup-filled pancake) from Jayang Market and seasoned fried chicken. The September 12 show drew about 40,000 people, so expect a line.

  • Local food booth: Baemin’s “Mint Star” service will introduce 20 restaurants around Jayang-dong.
  • Coupon: A ₩5,000 coupon for in-app pickup orders of ₩20,000 or more in Gwangjin-gu and Seongdong-gu. It needs the Baemin app, which can be hard to use with a foreign phone number.
  • Reports describe the menu slightly differently, so check what’s actually served.

Tips for the night

  • Getting there: Subway Line 7 to Jayang (Ttukseom Hangang Park) Station, Exit 1. The city recommends public transport.
  • Where to sit: The lawn in front of the riverside stage is closest but busiest. You’re looking up at the sky, so a spot further along the river works fine.
  • Bring: A picnic mat, a light jacket (the river wind is chilly in October), and a power bank.
  • Going home: The station gets packed right after the show. Waiting 10–20 minutes makes it easier.

Marker illustration of a rolled picnic mat, a hooded jacket and a power bank, labeled pack list

Good for / not for

  • Good for: a free, easy holiday evening, families, and a Han River picnic with a view.
  • Not for: anyone expecting a set theme or a record-size show. The Marvel show on October 31 fits that better.

Outside Seoul? Sejong City has its own drone show the same night: see Sejong Hangeul Festival 2026. More fall events are in the Korea autumn festival calendar.

FAQ

What if it rains? Seoul says the show can be delayed or canceled for rain or strong wind. Check the official notice that day.

Do I need a ticket? No. It’s free and open to everyone.

Is October 9 the Marvel show? No. The confirmed Marvel show is on October 31. The October 9 theme hasn’t been announced.

Sources

Checked on 2026-10-07. Schedules and operations can change.