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Make friends in Seoul

Looking to meet people in Seoul? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners and drinks. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

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Coming up in Seoul

Upcoming dinners and drinks in Seoul. Pick one, create your account, and book it in the app.

Find your group

Times are local. Groups are matched by personality, and the app shares the venue before you go.

Social events in Seoul

Dinners

Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm.

The one that started it all. A dinner with strangers at a restaurant we pick, with four to six people matched to you. Expect good food and conversation that runs longer than you planned.

There's also a women-only dinner on Monday 9 November at 7:00 pm.

More about dinners

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Drinks

Thursday 5 November at 7:00 pm.

Skip dinner and head straight to the bar, where a few new faces are waiting. Low-key and easy on the wallet, it's a good way to wind down after work.

Open to members 19 and over.

More about drinks nights

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Seoul by the numbers

383

Bookings in September

35

New faces in September

11

Dinners and drinks nights in September

Where you'll meet people in Seoul

We pick the places and book the tables.

Before the event, the app shows you exactly where to go. All you have to do is show up.

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Reasons to keep showing up

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  • Just moved to Seoul and made some friends on my first timeleft dinner

    Seoul member · App Store review, February 2025

  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

How Timeleft works in Seoul

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners and drinks. Each has its own vibe, so go with whatever fits your mood and your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in Seoul and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

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Questions about making friends in Seoul

How can I make friends in Seoul?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner or drinks in Seoul, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Seoul?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm and drinks on Thursday 5 November at 7:00 pm. There's also a women-only dinner on Monday 9 November at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts, or at midnight the night before if that would fall between midnight and 8:00 am.
Where in Seoul do they happen?
At restaurants and bars across Seoul. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Seoul?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. Food and drinks are paid separately at the venue. Subscription prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay. There’s no fee for missing an event, but please cancel if you can’t make it so someone else can take your seat.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and our safety guidelines cover the rest. The guide to your first dinner walks through it step by step.
Is Timeleft in Seoul for people in their 20s, 30s, or 40s?
Yes. Timeleft is for adults of every age. When we put a group together, we look at age along with your personality quiz and booking preferences. Who you meet still depends on who books the same event.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet a small group of people at once, in person.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists groups and events run by their own organizers, and you choose which to join. With Timeleft, you pick a format and a day, and we match you with a small group and choose the venue. Our Timeleft vs Meetup comparison goes into more detail.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. Most restaurants we use in Seoul have vegetarian dishes. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.

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