XLOV is a South Korean group that debuted in 2025 under 257 Entertainment, gaining attention with their groundbreaking genderless concept. The four members – Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru – combine charisma, powerful dance, and a strong message of freedom and authenticity. Their music flows between modern pop, explosive dance, and touches of R&B, creating … [Read More]
Year: 2025 (page 6)
Ahn Doojin: Imaquark, at Gallery KIWA
KIWA London is pleased to present Imaquark as Ahn Doojin situates his practice in response to the paradox of the 2000s art world: an era that proclaimed ‘everything is possible’, yet simultaneously revealed the void in which ‘nothing seems possible anymore’. From this contradiction, he formulated the notion of Imaquark — a neologism combining ‘image’(Ima-) … [Read More]
2025 Korea Day in Cambridge
The Cambridge University Korean Society (CUKS), in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre UK, will be hosting a Korea Day on Saturday October 11th in Cambridge. The event will begin with a Korea Day seminar featuring presentations from Korean professors and researchers in Cambridge, encompassing their latest academic work and diverse research experiences. It will … [Read More]
London East Asia Film Festival announces 2025 festival dates
The London East Asia Film Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Join them from 23rd October to 2nd November for an exciting lineup of films, events, and special programmes. Here’s the schedule of Korean screenings in the festival, followed by synopses of the Korean screenings and finally the official press release. Date / … [Read More]
4482 SASAPARI 2025 exhibition: Ding! Creative Corners
‘Not the centre. Not the spotlight. But where it all begins.’ 4482 [SASAPARI] presents its latest curated exhibition, Ding! Creative Corners, offering a fresh approach to experiencing contemporary art. The exhibition will run from 29 September to 27 October across three local cafés in South West London, featuring works by emerging Korean artists Jiyoen Ryu, … [Read More]
Revisit the beauty of Lee Youngsil at Mokspace
Mokspace is delighted to share that we are showing the beautiful works of Lee Youngsil at our gallery once again, before they return to the artist’s studio in Korea. Lee’s art bridges abstraction and storytelling, reflecting her meditative journey to capture the innocence and joy of youth. Through playful motifs and layered textures, she recreates … [Read More]
Exhibition: The Beauty of Hanbok
Beauty of Hanbok (2025) is Mikey Espinosa’s sixth exhibition, following With Love, Korea, which explored the country’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes. This new body of work shifts focus to Hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing. The word “Hanbok” translates to “Korean clothing” (Han meaning Korean people, Bok meaning clothing), a term created to distinguish it from Western … [Read More]
K-Book Festival: Min Song-a in Conversation
Webtoon sensation Min Song-a comes to Foyles to talk about her unique and compelling style of storytelling. Since her debut in 2013, Min Song-a has established herself as a distinctive voice in the world of webtoons, admired for her unique character portrayals and stylish storytelling. Her notable works include Nano List, The Girl Next Door, … [Read More]
‘Off the Record’: In Conversation with Do Ho Suh and Sook-Kyung Lee
Join ArtReview and Ursula magazine for ‘Off the Record,’ a series of informal talks in Wine Bar at the Farm Shop Mayfair, in partnership with Berry Bros. & Rudd. About the Event ‘Off the Record’ returns Tuesday 7 October for an in conversation between artist Do Ho Suh and curator Sook-Kyung Lee. Held on the … [Read More]
K-Book Festival: Cookery Lecture with Judy Joo
The acclaimed chef and writer behind Korean Soul Food gives a talk (with samples to taste!) in the Cookery Department at Foyles about K-Quick, her latest acclaimed cookbook. Judy Joo is the chef behind TV shows Judy Joo’s Return to Korea and Korean Food Made Simple and cookbooks Korean Soul Food and K-Quick: Korean Food … [Read More]
Changing Political and Security Landscapes in the Korean Peninsula
President Donald Trump’s relentless pressure on South Korea over tariffs, investment, and “strategic flexibility,” coupled with North Korean leader Kim’s high-profile appearance alongside Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at China’s WW2 commemoration, signals a geopolitical order in flux. Is the alliance on the verge of unraveling, or will it emerge stronger from crisis? Can Seoul … [Read More]
Hwang Seontae: Sanctuary, at Pontone Gallery
Pontone Gallery is delighted to present a new collection of meticulously crafted lightboxes from Korean sculptor, Hwang Seontae. Sunlight floods through crisply delineated window openings into domestic architectural spaces that speak of order and calm contemplation. Unoccupied, these rooms evoke a sense of imminent arrival or recent departure, emphasizing the sanctuary of ‘home’. In Hwang … [Read More]
2025 Korea Day at University of Lancashire
The University of Lancashire’s 2025 Korea Day is held in collaboration with Preston Sejong Institute and the International Institute of Korean Studies Timetable (events in Foster Building Social Space except where indicated) 12 PM, Opening, with some Korean snacks 1 PM, Study in Korea -– Korean proficiency is not required. 2 PM, Working in Korea -– … [Read More]
K-Cuisine Cook & Dine Experience at Capital City College, Westminster
Capital City College has teamed up with Korean Cultural Centre UK to bring you this special K-Cuisine Cook & Dine Experience. Attend a culinary workshop run by experienced Chef lecturers where you will have the opportunity to make a selection of tasty Korean dishes and then join fellow participants in the award winning Vincent Rooms … [Read More]
BTS Movie Weeks screenings
BTS’s most dazzling moments come to life once again on screen. Relive the concerts that have shaped BTS’s journey, now beautifully remastered for cinemas! The screen becomes a stage of its own, and you’re cordially invited to take a front-row seat. At “BTS MOVIE WEEKS,” everyone will share in unforgettable moments—whether you are revisiting those … [Read More]
KCC New Talents: Seoyoung Park (gayageum)
Successfully selected from their New Talents Open Call, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is proud to present Seoyoung Park this October. Programme Introduction to Gayageum, followed by a Sanjo demonstration Sun and the Moon by Benjamin Blakeborough The Tale of the Rabbit by Benjamin Blakeborough Lotus Flower by Benjamin Blakeborough About the Artist Seoyoung Park is an international gayageum performer … [Read More]