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Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006

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]

Mieumwanbo: Strolling Through Korean Gardens, at the KCC

The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present Mieumwanbo: Strolling through Traditional Gardens, in collaboration with the Korea Heritage Service, from 11 September to 14 November 2025. This exhibition explores the philosophy and aesthetics of traditional Korean gardens, shedding light on the harmony between nature and humanity embedded within them. Since ancient times, Korea’s … [Read More]

Hea Min Jung: Code of Engagement, at the Coronet Theatre

How do the smallest decisions ripple outward, carrying profound impacts that shape our lives? An otherworldly dance performance and immersive installation across two spaces by Korean, Berlin-based dancer and choreographer Hea Min Jung. code of engagement is a spiritual journey through the liminal spaces between childhood and death, where innocence and finality converge. It reveals how the smallest … [Read More]

Shinwook Kim and Yiyoung Song in Archipelagic Memory, at Mokspace

Mokspace is thrilled to announce the opening of a new exhibition – Archipalagic Memory – a group exhibition of five powerful international photographers: Kurt Tong, Moe Suzuki, Shinwook Kim, Yiyoung Song, and Robert Zhao Renhui. All exhibiting artists, in their work, explore memory as fragmented, embodied, and resonant — an archipelago adrift on shared seas … [Read More]

Bora Chung: The Midnight Timetable

Hear from the author of Cursed Bunny on her new novel, The Midnight Timetable, a masterful work of literary horror from one of our time’s greatest imaginations. Bora Chung, author of the National Book Award finalist and International Booker Prize shortlisted Cursed Bunny, discusses her novel The Midnight Timetable, equal parts bone-chilling, wryly funny and … [Read More]