FURST CLASS is a furry convention based in South Korea, with its 2026 edition scheduled at the Swiss Grand Hotel in Seoul. The event is known for its music-focused social programming and has held editions in multiple Korean cities, including Busan and Cheongju in 2025.
Set in Seoul, FURST CLASS is known for its music-heavy social atmosphere and active fursuiting scene. It offers a window into the Korean fandom identity, often featuring distinct night-event formats and city-specific experiences that change with each edition, such as their 2025 events in Busan and Cheongju.
For 2026, the convention is confirmed for April 4-5 at the Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul. South Korea's well-developed transit system makes the venue accessible via the Seoul Subway for both local and international attendees.
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The Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul is most easily reached via Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 15 minutes by car or taxi. Gimpo handles most domestic Korean flights and select international routes from Japan, China, and Taiwan. For long-haul international flights, Incheon International Airport (ICN) is roughly 40 minutes away by car or airport limousine bus.
Seoul's subway system connects directly to both airports. From the hotel area in the Hongje/Bulgwang neighborhood, take Seoul Metro Line 3 or Line 6 to reach central Seoul or transfer to the airport rail lines. Taxis in Seoul are affordable and widely available, with most accepting credit cards and T-money transit cards.
The convention takes place at the Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul (formerly the Grand Hilton Seoul), a five-star property in the Hongeun-dong neighborhood of western Seoul. The hotel sits on a hillside surrounded by parkland, with an outdoor pool, fitness center, and multiple dining options on-site. Room rates typically start around $99 USD per night through major booking platforms, making it a competitive option for a five-star venue. Check the official FURST CLASS website for any negotiated group rates or booking codes.
FURST CLASS 2026 ran April 3-5 at Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul with the Paws Roastery theme. Official ticket/event pages remain available, but no final attendance or charity data has been published yet.
FURST CLASS launched on January 27-28, 2024, at the Commodore Hotel Busan. It was the first hotel-rental furry event in South Korea. What the organizers initially planned as a one-time experiment drew a strong enough response to continue. The post-event period was overshadowed by reports of food-related illness from the hotel buffet, which the organizers addressed transparently.
A second major edition followed on November 22-25, 2024, at the Golden Tulip Incheon Airport Hotel, with attendance reportedly more than doubling from the first edition. Between these two, a pilot "FURST CLASS_Trip" was held December 19-20 at a fully rented hotel on Jeju Island, operating as a free photo session with no formal programming.
FURST CLASS expanded to new cities in 2025. "Dragon and Tiger" ran July 12-13 in Cheongju with an after-party format called "Drunken Tiger Lounge." A "Hot Spring Trip" edition followed November 15-16 at Hotel Nongshim in Busan, centered on club-style DJ events. By the end of 2025, FURST CLASS had held events in four different Korean cities.
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Apr 3-5 | Paws Roastery | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025 | Nov 15-16 | Hot Spring Trip | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2024 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
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