Always confirm the total "all-in" price before sitting down.

"The best," she lied. It was the fee for the night. The transaction wasn't money for drinks; it was money for validation.

Room salons in Korea are generally ranked by the hostesses' appearances and the nature of service provided: Service Style Price (Approx.) Second Round Highly explicit/obscene; in-room services. 180,000 KRW Impossible (done in-room) Club Style Conversation and drinking; slightly better "looks." 220k – 250k KRW 15% (JJoem-Oh) Focus on "good looking" hostesses and company. 300k – 350k KRW Ten Percent (TP) Celebrity-like hostesses; elite environment. 700,000+ KRW Usually impossible Recent Developments and Legal Status

: While the private nature of these rooms can lead to illegal activities like prostitution (often called the "second round"), many establishments are registered businesses that pay high taxes. Shifting Social Attitudes