The short answer
- The In the SOOP BTS ver. Pyeongchang set is only reachable on an official tour — even getting close on your own is tough.
- As of August 2026, the Seoul round-trip tour starts at US$169.75 and needs at least 7 people to run.
- The day runs 12–13 hours, but the set visit is just 90 minutes — and the Hyangho Beach Bus Stop is bundled in.
Of all the BTS fan tours, the Pyeongchang In the SOOP trip is the one everyone searches for and nobody can pin down. Where is the set, why can you only go by tour, and what does it actually cost to burn a full day on it? Here’s everything, cross-checked against the August 2026 booking page and the official conditions. Seoul’s BTS pilgrimage spots — the HYBE building, Yoojung Sikdang, and the rest — get their own article; this one is all about the Pyeongchang filming-location day tour.
Where is the In the SOOP set, and why can you only go by tour?
The set is a detached house in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. It’s the place where the members stayed together in season 2 of In the SOOP BTS ver., the reality show that aired in 2021. Built for the show on private land, it isn’t normally open to the public.
Official certified tours only — inside access
Right now, the interior can only be seen through officially certified tour packages. Participants walk through the actual filming spaces: the living room, the yard, the rooms the members used, the camper van, even the basketball hoop. In other words, punching the address into your GPS and showing up on your own won't get you in.
The tour also bundles in the Hyangho Beach Bus Stop in Jumunjin, Gangneung — the seaside stop where the 2017 ‘You Never Walk Alone’ album jacket was shot. The shelter was taken down after filming, then rebuilt at fans’ request, and it’s now a bucket-list stop on any Gangwon-do trip. It’s a public spot, so you can visit on your own, but there’s no practical public-transport route that lets you pair it with the Pyeongchang set on the same day.
How does a day on the tour actually play out?
Leaving Seoul around 7am and returning around 8pm, it’s a 12–13 hour round trip. Based on the Klook booking page and recent reviews, here’s how a typical day flows.
🚌 Sample schedule for Seoul-departure Option A (per the August 2026 booking page)
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 07:20 | Depart from the Seoul meeting point |
| Around 10:30 | Arrive in Pyeongchang, rest-stop snacks |
| 11:00–12:30 | In the SOOP filming location visit (90 min) |
| 13:30 | Lunch (makguksu, suyuk (boiled pork), etc. at a nearby restaurant — paid separately) |
| Afternoon | Hyangho Beach Bus Stop (Jumunjin, Gangneung) |
| 19:00–20:30 | Return to Seoul, end of tour |
There are three departure options — including a Busan departure for fans working through their K-pop plans in Busan, which is what makes this tour stand out.
🗺️ Departure options (as of August 2026)
| Option | Route | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| A | Seoul → filming location → Seoul | The standard for travelers staying in Seoul |
| B | Busan → filming location → Busan | Fans based in Busan |
| C | Busan → filming location → Seoul | The day you’re moving from Busan to Seoul |
Five things to check before you book
Booking checklist
- 7-person minimum — if it isn't met, the tour is cancelled and fully refunded. Confirmation comes by text 3–4 days before departure.
- Get your contact right — the Klook voucher is for reference only; final confirmation arrives by text. Enter a number where you can actually be reached.
- Weather cancellations happen — if safety is a concern, they'll call the day before and cancel with a 100% refund. Pyeongchang can see heavy winter snow.
- Lunch is separate — you pay at a restaurant near the set. Reviews speak highly of the makguksu and suyuk places.
- Merch is included — one official In the SOOP merch set and rest-stop snacks (tornado potato, etc.) are covered in the tour fee.
Groups of 20 or more can adjust the pickup, drop-off, and schedule, according to the listing — so if you’re going as a fan group, reach out directly rather than booking one by one.
Book the In the SOOP Pyeongchang tour on Klook
Can’t spare a full day for Pyeongchang? A BTS course inside Seoul
If 13 hours round-trip to Pyeongchang feels like too much, a guided tour of BTS-related spots in Seoul is the alternative. It covers the Seoul holy ground — the front of the HYBE building, restaurants the members used to frequent — in about half a day. The city spots are easy enough to reach on your own by public transport, so only book if the guide’s commentary and rolling with fellow fans are worth it to you.
View the Seoul BTS tour on KKday
If you only want to see the Hyangho Beach Bus Stop, take the KTX from Seoul to Gangneung, then transfer to a local bus heading toward Jumunjin. The stop sits right on Hyangho Beach.
Sources
- Klook 'IN THE SOOP BTS ver. Pyeongchang Filming Location Tour' product page — pricing, options, minimum group size, visit duration, and confirmation process (checked 2026-08-16)
- Recent reviews from among Klook's 885 — cross-checked meeting point, lunch, and merch contents
- In the SOOP BTS ver. season 2 broadcast details (2021, filmed in Pyeongchang)
Prices reflect Klook's listing at the time of the August 2026 check and can shift with exchange rates and promotions. Always re-confirm the meeting point and operating days when you book.