London Korean Links

Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006

Jiwon Oh in Resolution triple bill

Korean movement artist Jiwon Oh appears in a triple bill of contemporary dance as part of Resolution 2024: Devil Fish, by Silver-Tongue Studios Picture us Now, by Jiwon Oh Forward To Nowhere by Twofold Dance Theatre Devil Fish, by Silver-Tongue Studios Lithe limbs curling free as a creeper. That writhes in this deep, soundless space. … [Read More]

STAYC Teenfresh tour at the Troxy

WITHs in LONDON! Get ready to be enchanted by the whimsical charm of STAYC, South Korea’s dynamic girl group, as they embark on their very first world tour. Brace yourselves for the magical spectacle of the “2024 STAYC 1ST WORLD TOUR [TEENFRESH] in LONDON,” happening at Troxy on March 3rd, 2024. These six darlings are … [Read More]

0WAVE play the Garage

0WAVE are a five-member crew on the 파이렛 record label who debuted in late 2022 with the EP Off The Wall. They come to London as part of a four-city European tour Early entry doors: 6:30pm VIP Ticket Perks Earliest entry at 5:30PM Photos with 0WAVE in groups of 5 VIP ticketholders Photos will be … [Read More]

Korean Film Night: A Tour Guide (믿을 수 있는 사람)

Han-young, a North Korean defector, gets a license to guide Chinese tourists thanks to the language skills she acquired as a refugee in China. She works diligently but faces many challenges, from coworker rivalry to assimilation, all while desperately searching for her missing brother. The irony of Han-Young’s position is emblematic of marginalized peoples’ struggles … [Read More]

Exploring Kew’s Economic Botany Collection through a Korean lens

Curator Erin Messenger will speak at Kew Gardens on “Exploring Kew’s Economic Botany Collection through a Korean lens” Erin’s role as Collections Manager for the Economic Botany Collection involves the general day-to-day care and management of around 120,000 useful plant-based objects. Whether that’s pest management, accessioning of new objects, handling loan and sampling requests or … [Read More]

The Rose “Dawn to Dusk” tour in London

The Rose is a Korean indie rock band comprised of four talented members: vocalist and guitarist Woosung, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Dojoon, bassist Jaehyeong, and drummer Hajoon. Renowned since their inception for electrifying performances, The Rose quickly became one of Korea’s most sought-after groups delivering a series of critically acclaimed albums that resonated with fans worldwide. In 2019, … [Read More]

Corbyn and LXX play the Lower Third

We at Seoul Therapy said the K RnB takeover would be something this winter so we got Corbyn and LXX just for you. From Corbyn’s pop-infused RnB, to LXX’s honest lyrics paired with lo-fi beats, the 28Laboratory artists will be tailoring their setlists to create an unforgettable evening with Seoul Therapy this February. Save the … [Read More]

Kim’s Convenience: a great family night out

On a cold January night, if you’re looking for some warm and cozy entertainment, Kim’s Convenience fits the bill admirably. The Park Theatre’s intimate stage has a homely feel. The scene, needless to say, is a convenience store, provisioned, as it happens, courtesy of New Malden’s Korea Foods. Audience members in the front row of … [Read More]

Youngsun Yoon’s 1997 play, “Kiss”, at the Bread and Roses Theatre

“I’m here. You are there.” From Kiss. ‘Why is it that humans, despite ceaselessly attempting to break free from loneliness, find it so difficult to escape it completely?’ Yoon Young-sun, who was active in creating works while viewing humans as inevitably lonely beings, shouts out in London. Though the countries change, the essence of human … [Read More]

SOAS seminar: Crackdowns and Containment: K-culture and markets in North Korea under Covid

In this talk, Peter Ward will present fresh research undertaken as part of a recent paper to be published by the Korean Development Institute (KDI) about the contrasting approaches that the North Korean regime is taking to consumption and distribution of foreign content compared to other markets in North Korea today. Utilizing a close reading … [Read More]

SOAS online seminar: Translating the Korean War and the national division: reconstruction of narratives in division fiction in Korea

The Korean War and the national division are important events when discussing Korea’s politics, society and culture. These events continue to affect every aspect of Koreans’ lives in modern Korean society from deep in their consciousness. Division fiction in Korea has been written to testify and remember the dark history of the Korean War and … [Read More]

Dreamcatcher: Luck Inside 7 Doors tour

Billboard acclaimed K-pop girl group DREAMCATCHER are coming to London to meet their fans on the Dreamcatcher 2024 World Tour “Luck Inside 7 Doors”, live on February 21 at Troxy. The 7-member girl group has proven their limitless talent by showing off their unique charm through their strong, dynamic tracks with powerful vocals to beautiful, … [Read More]