Comic World 336 at KINTEX Visitor Guide: September Tickets, Entry Times, and Traffic Tips

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#

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.

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.

• 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.

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
• back number Concert Visitor Guide at KINTEX
• How to Avoid the Crowds After a Concert at Goyang Stadium

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)
• Comic World Summer 2026 (July 18, 2026)