Dr.G’s “Soothing Repair Lab” was a short-run Seongsu pop-up built around the renewed “Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream EX.” The event ran from June 1 to June 14, 2026, at Trend Pot by Olive Young N Seongsu, making this guide a post-event reference for what was offered, where it took place, and how the visitor benefits were structured. 1
The pop-up was positioned as an experience space for the renewed product rather than a simple retail display. Reports described hands-on programming designed to let visitors check the product’s soothing repair message, take part in on-site activities, and receive limited benefits tied to reservation or purchase conditions. 2
Dr.G Soothing Repair Lab: Dates, Venue, and Core Purpose

The official event window was June 1 to June 14, 2026. Multiple reports list Trend Pot by Olive Young N Seongsu as the venue, placing the pop-up inside the wider Olive Young Seongsu experience format rather than a standalone street booth. 3
A pop-up information page listed the venue address as 13 Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at Factorial Seongsu, Trend Pot by Olive Young N Seongsu. The same listing showed the advance reservation period as May 28 through 6 p.m. on June 14, 2026. 4
Dr.G’s official X account also announced the “Dr.G Soothing Repair Lab” at Trend Pot by Olive Young N Seongsu and listed the operating period as June 1 to June 14, with hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 5 Because the current date is June 15, 2026, the pop-up should be understood as completed rather than upcoming.
The core product was “Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream EX,” a renewed version of Dr.G’s existing “Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream.” The renewal was described as keeping the soothing and moisturizing care functions while reinforcing skin barrier care elements. 2
One report described the product as an upgraded version of a bestseller that had surpassed cumulative sales of 32 million units. 3 That figure helps explain why the pop-up focused tightly on a single product line: the event was framed around renewal, product efficacy messaging, and consumer experience rather than a broad brand showcase.
What Visitors Could Do at the Pop-Up
The “Soothing Repair Lab” used participation zones to make the product renewal easier to understand on site. Reported areas included a photo zone, game zone, and lucky draw zone, giving visitors several reasons to move through the space instead of only viewing product displays. 1
The event also included product giveaway activity for participating customers. BeyondPost reported that the site had the photo zone, game zone, and lucky draw zone, and that product gift events were held for participating visitors. 6
For shoppers, one of the key purchase-linked benefits applied to customers who bought at least 30,000 won. CMN reported that those customers received a discount and a limited pouch benefit. 1 The available source material does not specify the exact discount rate, so the confirmed point is the purchase threshold and the existence of the discount-plus-pouch benefit.
Reservation visitors had a separate limited gift structure. From June 2 to June 14, advance-reservation visitors could receive a Byeon Woo-seok photo keyring, limited to 100 people per day. 1 Popga also noted that goods were limited to one gift per Naver ID, and that on-site waiting participation was possible. 4
The first and final days had different operating-time notes on the Popga listing, but the provided source summary does not give the exact adjusted times. For a reader checking what was confirmed, the most complete time information available is the official X notice stating 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the pop-up period, plus Popga’s note that opening-day and closing-day hours differed. 5 4
Dr.G’s messaging around the event emphasized direct experience. Campaign Insight quoted a Dr.G representative as saying the pop-up was prepared so visitors could experience the brand philosophy and the efficacy of the Red Blemish line directly. 2 CMN also quoted Song Ji-eun, manager of Dr.G’s marketing team, as expressing a hope that visitors would experience the strengthened soothing effect. 1
Practical Notes for Anyone Tracking Similar Olive Young Seongsu Pop-Ups
For this specific Dr.G event, the key action points were reservation, arrival planning, and benefit eligibility. Reservations were listed as available from May 28 until 6 p.m. on June 14, 2026, while on-site waiting participation was also noted as possible. 4 That means the event was not described as reservation-only in the available material, although some gifts were tied to advance reservation.
The gift structure also shows why timing mattered. The Byeon Woo-seok photo keyring was limited to 100 reservation visitors per day from June 2 to June 14, so even eligible visitors would have needed to account for daily quantity limits. 1
For purchase benefits, the confirmed threshold was 30,000 won or more. Visitors meeting that condition were reported to receive discount and limited pouch benefits, but the source material does not provide a full stock policy, item quantity, or refund condition. 1
The product focus was narrow and practical: the renewed “Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream EX” was presented as maintaining soothing and moisturizing care while adding stronger skin barrier care. 2 For readers comparing this pop-up with other Olive Young Seongsu activations, that makes the Dr.G event a product-renewal experience centered on a single hero cream rather than a multi-brand beauty festival.

Quick FAQ
Is the Dr.G Soothing Repair Lab still open?
No. The reported operating period was June 1 to June 14, 2026, and the current date is June 15, 2026. 1
Where was the pop-up held?
It was held at Trend Pot by Olive Young N Seongsu. Popga listed the address as 13 Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at Factorial Seongsu. 4 The Dr.G “Soothing Repair Lab” at Olive Young Seongsu was a focused product-renewal pop-up for “Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream EX,” combining experience zones, reservation gifts, purchase benefits, and product education within a two-week Seongsu run that ended on June 14, 2026.
References
- 닥터지, ‘진정 리페어 연구소’ 성수 팝업 운영 (CMN, 2026-06-05)
- 닥터지, 성수동서 팝업 '진정 리페어 연구소' 연다 (캠페인 인사이트, 2026-06-01)
- 닥터지, 트렌드팟 바이 올리브영N 성수에서 ‘진정 리페어 연구소’ 팝업스토어 운영 (매경비즈, 2026-06-01)
- 닥터지 팝업 (팝가)
- #팝업스토어 닥터지 진정 리페어 연구소 IN 트렌드팟 바이 올리브영N 성수 (닥터지 공식 X)
- 닥터지, 성수서 '진정 리페어 연구소' 팝업 운영 (비욘드포스트, 2026-06-01)