--- title: "Comic World 336 at KINTEX Visitor Guide: September Tickets, Entry Times, and Traffic Tips" description: "Complete guide for Comic World 336 held on September 12～13, 2026 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 1. Admission is 100% online pre-registration only with no on-site sales. Concurrent with back number concert in Hall 9, transit planning via GTX-A is essential." language: en canonical: https://goyangcon.com/en/events/comicworld-336-kintex/ verified: 2026-07-24 --- **Comic World 336** will take place from September 12 (Sat)～13 (Sun), 2026 at **KINTEX Exhibition Center 1** (킨텍스 제1전시장). Admission is **100% online pre-registration only**, and on-site tickets are not sold. Additionally, because Japanese rock group **back number** is hosting their concert in Exhibition Center 2 (Hall 9) on the same weekend, transit planning via GTX-A and Line 3 is crucial to avoid heavy bottlenecks. > Operating schedules, hall maps, and cosplay guidelines are subject to update. Always check official announcements on comicw.net right before visiting. ## Event Snapshot | Category | Details | |---|---| | Event Title | Comic World 336 (코믹월드 336) | | Dates | September 12 (Sat)～September 13 (Sun), 2026 | | Operating Hours | 11:00～17:30 (Early Entry starts at 10:30) | | Location | **KINTEX Exhibition Center 1** (킨텍스 제1전시장) | | Ticketing | 100% Online Pre-registration (No on-site sales) | | Platform | comicw.net Comic Mall | | Concurrent Event | back number Concert (Exhibition Center 2, Hall 9) | Comic World brings together thousands of creator booths, merchandise exhibits, and cosplayers. This guide provides essential information regarding online booking deadlines, GTX-A express transit, arrival timing, and crowd navigation. ## Ticket Registration Deadlines & Regulations Visitors must purchase mobile tickets online prior to arriving at the venue. ```mermaid title="Comic World 336 Concurrent Event Flow" graph TD A[Online Booking at comicw.net] --> B{Entry Tier} B -->|Early Entry Ticket| C[Join Early Queue before 10:20] B -->|General / Cosplay Ticket| D[Join General Queue at 11:00] C --> E[Exchange QR & Enter at 10:30] D --> F[Exchange QR & Enter at 11:00] E --> G[Event Ends at 17:30 & Exit] F --> G G --> H{Departure Choice} H -->|GTX-A to Seoul| I[GTX-A KINTEX Station Exit 5] H -->|Line 3 Route| J[Daehwa Station Exit 2] class E accent ``` ### Pre-registration Deadlines - **1st Phase Deadline:** September 7 (Mon), 2026 at 18:00 KST - **2nd Phase Deadline:** September 11 (Fri), 2026 at 18:00 KST ### Ticket Types & Regulations - **Early Entry Ticket (Entry from 10:30):** Restricted to ages 14+. Essential for securing limited creator items. You **must check in at the Early queue before 10:20**. Arriving after 10:20 forfeits early access, shifting your entry to the 11:00 general queue. - **General Admission Ticket (Entry from 11:00):** General queue admission starts at 11:00. Waiting inside booth aisles before 11:00 is prohibited. - **Cosplayer Ticket & Package (Entry from 11:00):** Changing rooms and dedicated luggage storage are exclusive to Cosplayer Package holders. - **Payment Method:** Electronic card payment or direct bank transfers only; cash deposits without order tracking are not supported. ## Express Transit Routes to KINTEX Riding the GTX-A express line is the fastest transit mode to **KINTEX Exhibition Center 1**. | Departure Point | Recommended Route | Travel Time | Transfers | |---|---|---|---| | **Seoul Station** (서울역) | GTX-A → **KINTEX Station** Exit 5 | 16～17 min | 0 | | **Incheon Airport** (인천공항) | Airport Railroad → **Seoul Station** → GTX-A **KINTEX Station** | 1h 30m | 1 | | **Gimpo Airport** (김포공항) | Seohae Line → **Daegok Station** → GTX-A **KINTEX Station** | 40～50 min | 1 | | **Gangnam / Jongno** | Subway Line 3 → **Daehwa Station** Exit 2 | 1h | 0 | - **GTX-A KINTEX Station:** 16～17 minutes non-stop from **Seoul Station** (서울역). Take Exit 5 to reach Exhibition Center 1 in a 5～8 minute walk. - **Subway Line 3 Daehwa Station:** Exit 2 is useful as an alternative route to disperse station crowds. For venue maps and terminal details, check out the [KINTEX Visitor Guide](/en/venues/kintex/). ## Managing Congestion from Concurrent Events (Sept 12–13) On September 12–13, **back number** holds their concert at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 (Hall 9). - **Area Traffic:** Convention visitors and concertgoers will share KINTEX walkways, restaurants, and transit hubs. - **Optimal Arrival:** Entry queues peak between 11:00 and 12:30. Unless targeting morning-only goods, arriving around 13:30 avoids long queuing. - **Lockers & Bags:** Lockers at KINTEX and **KINTEX Station** will fill up early in the morning. Minimizing carry-on bags is strongly advised. ## Departure Strategy: Dispersing Transit Lines When Comic World closes at 17:30, departing crowds may overlap with arriving concertgoers. - **GTX-A KINTEX Station:** Recommended for travelers bound for Seoul Station, Yeonshinnae, or Unjeong. - **Line 3 Daehwa Station:** Recommended for travelers heading toward Ilsan local stops or central Line 3 stations. Walking 15 minutes to Daehwa Station avoids GTX-A platform queues. - **Time Buffer:** Exiting early at 17:00 or waiting in indoor lounge areas until 18:00 helps avoid rush bottlenecks. ## Related Guides - [KINTEX Visitor Guide](/en/venues/kintex/) - [back number Concert Visitor Guide at KINTEX](/en/events/back-number-2026-kintex/) - [How to Avoid the Crowds After a Concert at Goyang Stadium](/en/guides/goyang-stadium-avoid-daehwa-crowds/) ## Source Verification Event dates, entry times, ticket deadlines, and transit paths were compiled from KINTEX official schedules and comicw.net ticketing pages on July 24, 2026. Because admission is 100% online pre-registration only, verify your ticket status on the official site prior to departure. --- ## Other Rounds in This Series Other rounds of the same series also run at KINTEX. Access and entry work much the same way each time, so it comes down to picking the date. - [Comic World 335 (August 15, 2026)](/en/events/comicworld-335-kintex/) - [Comic World Summer 2026 (July 18, 2026)](/en/events/comicworld-summer-2026-kintex/)