London Korean Links

Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006

Inmo Yang (violin): Prom debut

An all-French programme whose first half celebrates the bright, exotic colours conjured by Bizet, who died 150 years ago. As well as a suite from his incidental music for ‘The Girl from Arles’, we hear the fantasy for violin and orchestra featuring music – including the famous ‘Habanera’ – from his best-loved opera, reimagined with explosive virtuosity … [Read More]

Korea week on the Great British Sewing Bee

In this latest example of Korean culture reaching further and further into our daily lives, the BBC’s popular TV show The Great British Sewing Bee takes Korea as its theme for the 4th round of its latest series. Unusually, they also have a guest judge for this round to help arbitrate between the various creations: … [Read More]

Sion “eigensinn” Tour in London

Singer and producer Sion returns to Europe by the hand of Seoul Therapy to present his new project “eigensinn” with a stop in London, at The Lower Third. The tour also includes stops in Paris, Madrid, Cologne, Berlin and Frankfurt. Known for his ability to mix genres, Sion evolves towards a more hyper-pop and electronic … [Read More]

2025 Kpop UK National Competition

The KPOP UK National Competition is back – and you’re invited to one of the most exciting KPOP events in the country! Get ready for a day packed with high-energy performances, fierce competition, and standout KPOP talent from across the UK. Whether you’re a devoted KPOP fan or simply love unforgettable live entertainment, this is … [Read More]

KCC seminar: Princess Deokhye

In 2025, Korea marks the 80th anniversary of Gwangbokjeol, Korea’s National Liberation Day. To mark this important occasion, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is hosting a special lecture that explores the historical period surrounding Korea’s loss and recovery of sovereignty through the life of Princess Deokhye, the last princess of the Korean Empire. The lecture … [Read More]

EVNNE “Set N Go” tour in London

EVNNE (이븐), short for Evening’s Newest Étoiles, is a rising 7-member K-pop boy group under Jellyfish Entertainment. Formed in 2023, the group consists of Keita, Park Han-bin, Lee Jeong-hyeon, Yoo Seung-eon, Ji Yun-seo, Mun Jung-hyun, and Park Ji-hoo—talented performers who first gained attention as contestants on the hit survival show Boys Planet. Since their debut … [Read More]

Cotoba European tour at The Lexington

Portals Presents: Cotoba, Korea’s rising stars in the math/post-rock scene. Inspired by Japanese math-rock bands Toe, Mouse on the Keys, Tricot etc. Cotoba is the biggest South Korean band in the alternative/math-rock movement. The 4-piece band made their debut in 2019 with their EP Form Of Tongue. Consisting of bassist Hyerim, guitarist Dafne, drummer Minsuh … [Read More]

ONEW THE LIVE : PERCENT (%) tour in London

ONEW, leader of the K-pop group SHINee, is celebrated for his warm, emotive vocals that have shaped the group’s sound in hits like “Replay,” “View,” and “Sherlock.” He contributed to acclaimed works such as The Story of Light: Epilogue, featured in Billboard’s “25 Greatest K-Pop Albums of the 2010s.” As a solo artist, ONEW has built a unique … [Read More]