BTS’s Jin has announced his first ever solo world tour, with stops in Asia, the US and Europe. The #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR will visit the UK this summer, with Jin set to play two nights at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday 5 August and Wednesday 6 August. After achieving global fame as a member of K-pop group … [Read More]
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Korean makers at Ceramic Art London 2025
Europe’s premier ceramics fair, Ceramic Art London, returns to Olympia in West London following on from the success of 2023 when the fair outgrew its previous venue and moved to Olympia in its 20th year. Running over three days from Friday, May 9th to Sunday, May 11th, 2025, it will showcase 120 makers from around … [Read More]
Enhypen world tour “Walk the Line” in London and Manchester
K-pop powerhouse ENHYPEN announce the U.S. and European legs of their third world tour ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘WALK THE LINE’ (hereinafter ‘WALK THE LINE’). Taking the stage for the first time at Coachella, the septet delivered a dynamic 45-minute set featuring 13 songs, backed by a live band. Dressed in custom Prada outfits, ENHYPEN powered … [Read More]
Spring Night (봄밤) screens at ICA
Yeong-gyeong first meets Su-hwan at a wedding party. She is an alcoholic and he suffers from chronic arthritis. He carries her home after she passes out drunk, in an act of lissom grace. His health complications, her illness and debt, both of their failed marriages and ritualised self-destruction bind them, and the slim promise of … [Read More]
This Part Is Silent: A Life Between Cultures with SJ Kim
SJ Kim probes her experiences as a writer, a scholar, and a daughter to confront the silences she finds in the world. With curiosity and sensitivity, she writes letters to the institutions that simultaneously support and fail her, intimate accounts of immigration, and interrogations of rising anti-Black and anti-Asian racism. She considers the silences between … [Read More]
Balli Balli book launch: Da-Hae West in conversation with Hanguk Hapa
To celebrate the release of Balli Balli, her latest cookbook of simple and speedy Korean recipes, the Korean Cultural Centre UK invites you to a vibrant evening with Da-Hae West, chef, author, and expert on Korean cuisine and culture. In conversation with Hanguk Hapa, Da-Hae will delve into the inspiration behind Balli Balli—a lively collection of quick and flavour-packed … [Read More]
May new talents recital at the KCC: Uriah Piano Trio
For the May performance of New Talents, KCCUK are delighted to introduce Uriah Piano Trio, featuring Michelle Choi (Flute), Helen Meng (Piano) and Joseph Reynolds (Cello), in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Music. Programme C. Debussy Piano Trio in G major I. Andantino con moto allegro II. Scherzo · Intermezzo. Moderato con allegro III. … [Read More]
Yadang: The Snitch (야당) – UK theatrical release
“From now on, you’re my snitch.” Navigating both the criminal underworld and law enforcement agencies, professional snitches called “yadang” provide covert information about the drug world to prosecutors and police. When a drug bust at a party attended by high-profile second-generation VIPs entangles those involved into a dangerous conspiracy, a seasoned yadang must do everything … [Read More]
May events 2025
Highlights of this month are Jaha Koo with his talking rice cookers, Seongjin Cho’s Ravelathon, and the annual Festival of Korean Dance – in London and on tour. It’s also London Craft Week, so expect some top-quality Korean crafts to be on show. Finally, Suh Do-ho’s solo show at Tate Modern opens this month. Exhibitions … [Read More]
[Oxford] Discussion: K-Pop, AI, and the Future of Global Music
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How is artificial intelligence reshaping the sound of tomorrow – and what does it mean for the future of K-Pop in an increasingly digital world? Join us for a special event featuring one of Korea’s most influential composers and music producers, Professor Hyung-Suk Kim (Academic Visitor at Kellogg College), in conversation with Professor Jieun Kiaer … [Read More]
Soo Joo Park plays the Lower Third
She started to feel like a visual commodity, selling her image and name as a brand that could be discarded as quickly as it had been demanded. Was she still Soo Joo Park, or was she simply a medium upon which others placed symbols and messages? Was she just a supermodel? With the release of … [Read More]
K-Beauty Academy: Personal Colour Analysis Workshops
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is delighted to host a series of Personal Colour Analysis Workshops, offering you a unique opportunity to explore the shades that complement your natural features and elevate your personal style. Led by a professional colour specialist from Korea, each session includes a personalised colour consultation and practical styling tips—especially tailored … [Read More]
Han Collection x Icheon Ceramic for London Craft Week 2025
Han Collection is proudly partnering with Icheon Ceramic to bring Korean works of art of exceptional quality to the UK. Icheon is a small city to the south-east of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Since 2010, it has been designated as a UNESCO City for Arts and Folk Art. It is home to over … [Read More]
Korean crafts at London Craft Week 2025
London Craft Week runs from 12 to 18 May. It’s a great opportunity to meet with some of the finest makers around and appreciate their craft. This year you can visit the V+A on 13 May to see horsehair weaver Dahye Jeong demonstrate her craft. In addition, two exhibitions displaying traditional and contemporary Korean crafts … [Read More]
Korea Day 2025 in Liverpool
On 29 April 2025, Korea Day in Liverpool will be held at Mountford Hall, located in the Guild of Students at the University of Liverpool. This special one-day event is co-hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre UK and the University of Liverpool Korean Society, offering a unique opportunity to experience the diversity and global influence … [Read More]
Korean performers at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival and Fringe
The Edinburgh International Festival has announced its programme for 2025, and the Fringe website is up and running with their acts. Below are the performers with Korean connections that we’ve managed to identify so far. We’ll update this post if we discover more productions – it’s likely that this is not a complete list. 1. … [Read More]