LEENALCHI, the sensation that took the online world by storm with their unique musical creation, “Tiger Is Coming.” This unique blend of danceable groove and musical storytelling, Sugungga has garnered millions of views, captivating audiences worldwide. The bassist and producer of LEENALCHI is a highly acclaimed figure in the contemporary Korean music scene, Jang Young … [Read More]
Year: 2023 (page 9)
K-music 2023: Sun-Mi Hong + Hyelim Kim
Drummer Sun Mi Hong, acclaimed for her sensational performance with her quintet at last year’s K-Music Festival, is set to make a highly anticipated return to K-Music 2023. Following her debut with the album Third Page: Resonance under the UK Edition label, she returns with an extraordinary quartet comprising renowned jazz vocalist Song Yi Jeon, esteemed pianist … [Read More]
K-music 2023: HAEPAARY
HAEPAARY is an alt-electronic duo that infuses a unique twist into traditional Korean ritual music, resulting in a distinct sound characterized as alternative techno, ambient, and dream pop. The band is composed of Hyewon as the instrumentalist and Minhee as the vocalist. With their artistic vision, they embark on a reinterpretation journey, breathing new life into … [Read More]
K-music 2023: Groove& x DUO BUD
Prepare for an electrifying and sensory-rich experience that will transport you straight to the vibrant core of Korean percussion. The explosive beats of groove& and DUO BUD collide in a remarkable double-bill show that will pulsate with rhythmic energy and showcase the seamless fusion of ancient traditions and modern innovation as they unravel intricate rhythmic patterns, employ nuanced techniques, … [Read More]
K-music 2023: CelloGayageum + Dasom Baek
CelloGayageum showcases the seamless integration of Western and Eastern string instruments, bringing forth a harmonious fusion of sounds that transcends cultural boundaries. This captivating collaboration features the exquisite pairing of the cello and gayageum, creating a truly enchanting musical experience. Adding to the allure, Dasom Baek‘s masterful performance on the daegeum, a large bamboo flute, gracefully unifies … [Read More]
K-music 2023: Jung Jae-il + London Symphony Orchestra: Music from Parasite & Squid Game
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the K-Music Festival, Jung Jae-il’s award-winning score will be presented live in concert at the Barbican Centre Hall on Sunday 1 October featuring the London Symphony Orchestra to open the festival. Renowned for his versatility, the award winning singer-songwriter, composer, producer and music director Jung Jae-il is responsible for some of … [Read More]
Book review: Hawon Jung – Flowers of Fire
Hawon Jung’s book is a thorough and very readable look at South Korea’s #MeToo movement and the problems of misogyny and gender discrimination that gave rise to it. Highly recommended. [Read More]
Sang Young Park, Anton Hur and Simon Lam on Love in the Big City
KCCUK is pleased to announce an in-person talk about the novel Love in the Big City with the author San Young Park and the translator Anton Hur. A fresh and unique debut novel by the bestselling young star of Korean queer fiction, Love in the Big City is an energetic, joyful, and moving novel that … [Read More]
The Korean War: 70 Years On
Dr Grace Huxford reflects on the events and legacy of the Korean War 70 years since the conflict ended. On 27 July 1953, an armistice agreement was signed, bringing an end to the Korean War (1950-53). However, tensions on the Korean peninsula remained high and the legacies of the conflict continue to this day. In … [Read More]
Fringe preview: Collage magic show
A duo of award-winning magicians from the Korea – Yollin Lee and Daan Ho – is coming to dazzle your mind this summer. “Are we all the same?” “Are we connected subconsciously?” Human society is made up of various ethnicities, ideologies, personalities, and physical characteristics, much like a collage artwork. COLLAGE is a magic show … [Read More]
Book review: Cheon Myeong-kwan — Whale
The Man Booker International Prize started in its current annual form in 2016 and was famously won that year by Han Kang and Deborah Smith with The Vegetarian. Since then, hopes of a Korean repeat success have been kept alive with titles in the longlist (At Dusk (2019), Love in the Big City (2022)) and … [Read More]
Book review: Make, Break, Remix
Trying to encapsulate a country’s design aesthetic, even when looking back at the past, is a challenge. With Korea, one might start suggesting that the monochrome art movement of the last 50 years or so, the simplicity of hanok architecture and the purity of Joseon dynasty white porcelain points towards an overriding aesthetic of restraint … [Read More]
A Tapestry of North Korean Flavours: Weaving Life Stories through Food
On Saturday June 24, a North Korean food exhibition took place at the Methodist Church in New Malden. The event was was part of the Mayor of London’s Community Weekend, which encourages people to engage with their local communities, and was organized by the charity organization Connect: North Korea to raise awareness of their work and … [Read More]
Korean War Armistice commemoration event
2023 marks 70 years since the signing of the armistice that brought about an end to military operations during the Korean War. 60,000 service personnel from across Britain and the Commonwealth saw action during the Korean War, with 1,100 losing their lives. The Royal British Legion will be marking this important milestone in an often-forgotten … [Read More]
Yaeji and guests play the Roundhouse
NYC-based Korean-American DJ, producer, remixer, rapper and singer Yaeji is on a mission to destroy limitations. Now coming to the Roundhouse as part of Pitchfork Festival The NYC-via-Seoul producer, DJ and vocalist has crafted a unique space all of her own with the recent release of her stunning debut album ‘With A Hammer’. After breaking out … [Read More]
W24 Born Again UK Tour
Tickets are now available for the W24 Born Again Tour at The Garage. In March 2018, they made their debut with the song “Always missing you”. W24 is an abbreviation of “World 24 hours”, which means “We want our music to reach the whole world 24 hours a day”. W24 is a band that not … [Read More]