Come and join Daryl Stenvoll-Wells and learn about some of the Korean artists representing the country’s contemporary art scene on the world stage. You will focus on the work of modern master Elaine Ildan Choi, whose fascinating life set the stage for a wide ranging and acclaimed career as a painter, sculptor and installation artist. … [Read More]
Month: August 2024
4482 Artist Talk with Woo Jin Joo
Welcome to 4482[SASAPARI] Art Talk series! The theme of ‘K-Art Now’ this year is ‘Colour and Material’. Please join us for an engaging artist talk with Woo Jin, a Seoul-born mixed-media artist who blends textiles and embroidery to explore the intersection of art and craft. A graduate of the Royal College of Art with an … [Read More]
2Z x Nam Dong Hyun: A Crash Landing in Europe tour
W24’s Autumn 2024 tour to Europe has been postponed – more details in due course – leaving a gap in the New Cross Inn’s gig calendar for 22 September. Into the breach come 2Z and Nam Dong Hyun riding to the rescue. And both acts are well worth a journey to South London. 2Z (pronounced … [Read More]
ESEA Culture Festival 2024
KBCE proudly presents the ESEA Culture Festival, celebrating the vibrant diversity of East and Southeast Asian heritage in Kingston. The festival begins with the Autumn Moon Festival, a captivating event that blends delightful live performances, interactive demonstrations, and engaging audience participation. Across various countries, ESEA communities keep this cherished tradition under different names: the Moon … [Read More]
KCC exhibition: Digital Heritage, Now! AI With You
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present the autumn exhibition “Digital Heritage, Now! AI With You,” which showcases the beauty and significance of Korean cultural heritage through a fusion of digital data and AI-powered media art. “Digital Heritage, Now! AI With You” offers a unique experience that re-explores and reinterprets Korean cultural heritage … [Read More]
The Oulim in London 2024
Experience a true moment of Harmony (Oulim) where the boundaries between the cultures and technologies of Korea. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Creative Content Agency, “The Oulim in London” showcases the essence of K-content, which has recently been attracting attention around the world. … [Read More]
A North Korean Chuseok 2024
Join Connect: North Korea to celebrate the traditional Korean holiday of Chuseok! This year, to celebrate Chuseok we’ll be bringing people together through food and stories. Our North Korean chefs will prepare traditional dishes for guests to enjoy in an atmosphere designed to build connections between the North Korean refugee community and the wider public. [Read More]
Hallyu Con 2024 – Where Korea Meets You
Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Korean wave (hallyu) as Hallyu Con 2024 comes back to town! We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary event in convention-style format, inviting the audience to embark on a captivating journey through Korean culture like never before. Hosted by The Korean Wave Communities (MyWave … [Read More]
Independence Day celebrations in New Malden
The 79th Anniversary of National Liberation Day (15 August 1945) will be celebrated on 17 August in New Malden’s Jubilee Square. You are invited to participate in honouring the noble spirits of the martyrs and patriots who devoted themselves to the independence of their country. The programme of the celebrations will be as follows: Part … [Read More]
Made in Korea K-pop reality show screens on BBC1
Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience is a music experiment like no other. A collaboration between Moon&Back Media, SM Entertainment, and SM & Kakao Entertainment America, the six-part series will follow Blaise, Dexter, James, Oliver and Reese as they are put through the K-pop training process with the goal of launching Dear Alice, a new … [Read More]
K-Music Festival 2024: an introduction
The programme for the 2024 K-Music Festival is quite possibly the best yet. For LKL, the real gems are the opening and closing events. We hear that the National Changgeuk Company‘s Lear, which opens the festival, is every bit as good as their Trojan Women, which we raved about; and for the closing event pretty … [Read More]
Where London Meets Korea: K-Pop Themed Walking Tour
In partnership with the Korean Tourism Organization, the KCCUK invites you to take a tour of London with K-Pop songs, teaming up with Silent Adventures who will lead you around the city with rhythmic dance. Expect to hear some renowned K-Pop songs and popular songs from Silent Adventures as you take a dancing and walking … [Read More]
DKB Dark Strange tour in London
DKB (다크비) has announced the dates for the European leg of their Dark Strange world tour: 2 October at Evolutionary Arts Hackney, the venue which last year hosted Jambinai. The eight-member boy band formed in 2020 and released their most recent EP, Urban Ride, in July this year. Ticket details for the London leg of … [Read More]
Kim’s Convenience returns for a second season
The award-winning play which inspired the Netflix Comedy is back by popular demand. Following a sell-out season at Park Theatre earlier this year, KIM’S CONVENIENCE will transfer to Riverside Studios for a strictly limited season from 5 SEPTEMBER – 26 OCTOBER 2024. There’s humour and heart in every aisle… Now a global smash hit, this … [Read More]
August events 2024
Normally at this time of year Korean events in London take a bit of a break and the focus switches to Edinburgh for the Fringe. And yes, there’s plenty to justify a trip to Edinburgh if you can find affordable accommodation, not least the retrospective of Do Ho Suh’s work at NGS Modern One, which … [Read More]