Kicking off her European tour in Berlin, Yves (from girl group LOONA) will connect with international fans for the first time as a solo artist. After debuting under PAIX PER MIL in 2024, Yves released her breakthrough EP [LOOP], which includes the standout title track “LOOP” featuring rapper Lil Cherry. This project marked a major … [Read More]
Year: 2024 (page 3)
Geumhyung Jeong: Under Construction
Under Construction, a solo exhibition by Geumhyung Jeong (b. 1980, Seoul) features a newly commissioned installation of sculpture and video, and series of live performances. Working from her background in choreography and a studied interest in the role of objects and technology in our lives, Jeong uses her body and animatronic figures built from DIY … [Read More]
Gray by Silver: The Symphony of Light and Shadow
For the first performance of their Autumn New Talents project, KCCUK presents Gray by Silver, a group who aims to introduce a new sight of Korean art music on a global stage. Programme 다스름 Daseurem 종달새 Lark AYIYA 해방 Liberation Time of Tree Ancient Tree Eternal Gray In this world, there are countless colours, yet … [Read More]
Cancelling Patji – presented by Namoo Chae Lee
Cancelling Patji is a play about two sisters whose father was called out at the biggest #MeToo case of the country on their special day of shamanistic ritual to wash off their bad fate. Mirroring the Korean traditional fairy tale of Kongji and Patji, we see how the guilt transfer to the family members and … [Read More]
BAKS Speaker Tour – Prof. Suk-Young Kim
The British Association of Korean Studies (BAKS) is organising an upcoming lecture series this autumn with Professor Suk-Young Kim of University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA). Professor Kim will be giving a series of lectures that builds from her published works. Such books include the recently published, Millennial North Korea: Forbidden Media and Living … [Read More]
Ga Kook-hyun: Sensible Still Life, at Mokspace
MOKSPACE warmly invites you to indulge in ‘Sensible Still Life,’ a solo exhibition by Korean artist Ga Kook-hyun. Kook-Hyun Ga’s artworks reinterpret ceramics and flowers with a unique sensibility, embodying contemplation, simplicity, and balance between emptiness and fullness. His ceramic flowers—resembling collars, roses, daffodils, and fog flowers—possess a dreamlike and mysterious quality. Over time, he … [Read More]
Hello, Delight! – Korea-themed interactive video experiences
Experience ancient and modern tradition in a groundbreaking, interactive way, as cutting-edge artificial intelligence brings Korea’s rich cultural heritage to life. The exhibition offers light projections and sensory experiences through personalised AI experiences and interactive artworks. Visitors explore a colourful and vibrant virtual Korean city, and directly engage with AI’s creative interpretations of Korean traditional … [Read More]
From Escape to Hope: Escape in Search of a United Korea
Spend an afternoon exploring the courageous journeys of North Koreans as they escape in search of one united Korea. “One Korea: Escape in Search of a United Korea” will take you through personal stories of struggle and hope, giving voice to the resilience of the North Korean people. The event features the screening of Dotori, … [Read More]
Documentary screening: The Last of the Sea Women
In The Last of the Sea Women, an extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats. Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor – without oxygen – to harvest seafood for their livelihood. Today, … [Read More]
Aespa 2025 tour – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE – in London
SM Entertainment’s girl group aespa is expanding the scale of their second world tour, driven by their remarkable global popularity. aespa recently unveiled the poster for their ‘2024 – 25 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE –’ on their official fan club community and social media platforms, generating excitement with a preview of their … [Read More]
‘K-History Unlock’: The Throne (Sado)
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is excited to present “K-History Unlock”, a lecture series exploring Korean history through the lens of popular K-dramas and films. As interest in Korean cinema grows, this event offers a deeper understanding of the historical context behind these works. Dr. Anders Karlsson, head of the SOAS Centre of Korean Studies, … [Read More]
London Korean Film Festival Announces 2024 Programme
Here’s the official press release for this year’s London Korean Film Festival, released today. Some good things here! Korean Cultural Centre UK announces London Korean Film Festival 2024 Programme Opening Gala Film: Park Beom-su’s VICTORY Closing Gala Film: E.oni’s LOVE IN THE BIG CITY Special Screening: Choi Dong-hoon’s ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE London, 1 … [Read More]
K-Women: Celebrating Korean Female Artists
Korean art group 4482 (SASAPARI) showcases inspirational artworks by 17 Korean female artists in Kingston, home of the largest Korean community in Europe. In collaboration with Kingston Museum, Korean art group 4482 (SASAPARI) presents an exhibition showcasing inspirational artworks by 17 Korean women artists in Kingston, home of the largest Korean community in Europe. This … [Read More]
London East Asia Film Festival 2024
LEAFF is back for its 9th edition. Bringing the best of East Asian cinema to the heart of London, the 9th London East Asia Film Festival is back from 23rd October to 3rd November 2024. Kicking off LEAFF with a pulse-pounding Opening Gala, Escape is a high-stakes Korean action thriller that vividly portrays the harrowing … [Read More]
October events 2024
We’re now getting in to peak event season – and in fact this is the longest monthly list I can remember. Frieze is at the beginning of the month, Asian Art in London at the end; and there’s plenty of exhibitions outside of those two art fairs in between to launch the autumn season. Meanwhile, … [Read More]
ATEEZ Tour – Towards the Light: Will To Power – in London and Manchester
Global pop superstars ATEEZ have announced that they will be bringing their ‘TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER’ tour to The O2 on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 January 2025. They take their tour to Manchester’s AO Arena on 30 January. The upcoming European tour follows a wildly successful 2024 for the group as … [Read More]