As last year the Wimbledon Book Fest is collaborating with KCCUK to present a mini Korean strand in the festival. The festival also includes a screening of Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice. And Korean Dancheong decorative traditions – together with Pakistani Truck Art – inspires the colourful visual identity of the festival this year. Miye … [Read More]
LKL articles by Events Editor
dearALICE UK tour
Britain’s exciting, on-the-rise band dearALICE are primed in 2026 to show the global music scene what happens when talent and work ethic meets opportunity. dearALICE comprises Dexter Greenwood, Olly Quinn, Reece Carter and Blaise Noon, brought together through BBC One’s Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience. The six-part series followed the UK group as they … [Read More]
Lee Young Ji v2.0 tour in London
The talented and entertaining Lee Young Ji is finally back in Europe with her solo tour! With her new side that you’ve never seen before with “LEE YOUNG JI VERSION 2.0”. The solid roaring voice and incredible energy will captivate your heart. Forget the old Lee Young Ji because she’s no longer becoming; she has … [Read More]
Pilot3: 2026 the First Flight to Europe with Young Posse
Young Posse land in London on 25 October, bringing their off‑beat, hyper‑textured pop to Scala for a one‑night stop on their first European tour. Since debuting under DSP, the group have carved out a niche with their tongue‑in‑cheek aesthetic, quick‑fire choreography and a sound that gleefully bends genre rules. Their Scala appearance is set to … [Read More]
K-Pop Demon Hunters: Women, Spirits, and Korea’s Occult Traditions
Melanie Hyo-In Han’s illustrated talk explores K-Pop Demon Hunters as a gateway to Korea’s spiritual landscape. The film’s vision of song as sorcery and female warriors battling unseen forces draws directly from musok, Korea’s indigenous shamanic tradition. For centuries, mudang—predominantly women—have worked with spirits through ritual music, dance, and performance to heal, protect, and negotiate … [Read More]
The Feminist Texts We Can’t Read: How Non-Translation Silences East Asian Movements
Join Auto Italia on Wednesday 12th August, 6:30–8:30pm for ‘The Feminist Texts We Can’t Read: How Non-Translation Silences East Asian Movements’, a reading and discussion group with artists Soo Hyun Lee and Riley Tu. This session explores East Asian feminist thought that remains largely unavailable to English-speaking audiences. Drawing on key texts from Japan and … [Read More]
Tacit Group: Frankentacit, at The Coronet Theatre
One artist. Two AIs. An immersive concert generated in real time. Immersive audio-visual pioneers Tacit Group present FrankenTacit, an experimental algorithmic concert showcasing their spectacular synthesis of sound and visual art. Tacit Group use a fascinating live mix of mathematical coding and computer programming to produce utterly unique and compelling performances. Their algorithmic art has … [Read More]
Boram Kim: Gwantong 18 at The Coronet Theatre
A final solo. A body pushed to its limit. Gwantong – to pierce, penetrate, or pass through 18 – the work’s eighteen-part choreographic structure Raw, exhilarating and deeply personal, Gwantong 18 is a rare chance to encounter one of Korea’s most distinctive dance artists. Acclaimed Korean choreographer and performer Boram Kim, founder of Ambiguous Dance … [Read More]
Hong Sangsoo’s The Day She Returns, at the ICA
The Day She Returns follows actress Bae Jeongsu (Song Sunmi), who, having stepped back from acting after marriage and a subsequent divorce, returns to the profession with a role in an independent film. As the film’s release approaches, she takes part in a series of press interviews. A subtle meditation on memory and performance, Hong … [Read More]
Sangeun Lee in world premiere of Jae Man Joo’s Auguries of Innocence
English National Ballet lead principal Sangeun Lee will be featuring in the world premiere of Jae Man Joo’s Auguries of Innocence, in a compelling triple bill entitled Rhythm Riot that launches the company’s Autumn season: One stage, three moods. Explosive energy. Deep resonance. Unstoppable drive. Feel the pulse of ballet now. Experience all the music … [Read More]
An Evening with Pachinko author Min Jin Lee: American Hagwon
Min Jin Lee is the award-winning author of Pachinko, a multigenerational saga about the lives of Koreans in Japan during an era of colonisation, war and upheaval. The much-loved novel was a finalist for the National Book Award and later adapted into a critically-acclaimed television series for Apple TV+. This October, Lee comes to the Intelligence Squared … [Read More]
[Leeds] From South Korea to the World: Korean Literature in Translation
![Thumbnail for post: [Leeds] From South Korea to the World: Korean Literature in Translation](https://londonkoreanlinks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/starfield-suwon-120x120.jpg)
How do Korean stories travel from Seoul to readers around the world? What happens between the writer’s desk and the English-language page? And how are contemporary Korean authors reaching global audiences today? Join award-winning writers Kim Keum-hee and Hwang Bo-reum, together with translator Clare Richards and scholar Dr Eugene Kim, for a day of readings … [Read More]
Tabber “Modern Goth” tour in London
A new moon is rising, and with it, a brand-new chapter for Tabber. Known for pushing boundaries and creating some of the most distinctive sounds in Korean R&B and alternative music, Tabber has never been an artist who stays in one place for long. This October, he returns to Europe with a completely reimagined live … [Read More]
LUN8 2026 “Beyond the Moon” tour in London
LUN8 is a K-pop boy group that debuted on June 15, 2023. Their name carries the meaningful message of “boys who embrace the moonlight that brightly illuminates the dark night.” Since their debut, the group has garnered worldwide attention for their energetic performances, outstanding vocals, and captivating stage presence. This August, LUN8 returns to Europe … [Read More]
Ampers&One ‘Born To Define’ in London
Rookie boy group Ampers&One bring their first European tour to London this September, marking a major milestone in their fast‑rising career. Formed under FNC Entertainment, the seven‑member team — Kamden, Brian, Jiho, Siyun, Mackiah, Kyrell and Seungmo — have been building momentum since their 2023 debut with On and On, followed by tracks such as … [Read More]
KARD European tour at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Co‑ed K‑pop powerhouse KARD return to London this September as part of their 2026 Europe Tour, bringing their signature blend of EDM, tropical house and hip‑hop back to the capital. Since their debut with Hola Hola, BM, J.Seph, Somin and Jiwoo have carved out a distinctive space in the K‑pop landscape with their bold concept, … [Read More]