TC, Judae, Room-ti & Other Terms
Learn the Korean price vocabulary that appears in Gangnam nightlife quotes and venue information before comparing totals.
| Term | Plain-English meaning |
|---|---|
| TC | Per-person time/service charge. Check the exact time unit. |
| Judae (주대) | Bottle or liquor-set charge. The first bottle and additional bottles may not cost the same. |
| Room-ti / RT (룸티) | Room charge. It can be ₩0 in one category and a separate fee in another. |
| Waiter / service fee | A separate service charge used in ROOMNOW reference calculations for some categories. |
| VAT | May be separate from the displayed reference amount. |
| Rotation (로테이션) | A service format in which the serving lineup can change by sequence or time. |
| Fixed / 고정 | A format where the same selected arrangement continues for a stated period. |
| Half-block / 반묶 | A time-block expression used in premium categories. ROOMNOW’s Tenpro comparison uses a 4-hour half-block. |
The safest question to ask
That one question is more useful than comparing TC alone. Confirm the bottle, room charge, service fee, VAT and what happens if you extend the time or order more drinks.
FAQ
What is TC?
TC is a core per-person time/service charge. The time unit can differ by category, so always check whether the quoted TC is for 60 minutes, 3 hours or another block.
What is judae (주대)?
Judae is the bottle or liquor-set charge. ROOMNOW uses the first bottle in its reference calculations.
What is room-ti (룸티 / RT)?
Room-ti is the room charge. It may be zero in one category and a separate fee in another.
Is VAT included?
Not necessarily. ROOMNOW reference tables state that VAT may be separate, so confirm whether the quote is VAT-inclusive.