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Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006

K-music 2026: Chudahye Chagis

Hypnotic Shamanic Funk Beyond Genres: driven by a striking voice, Chu Dahye returns with psychedelic shamanic funk, blending traditional muga chants with funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop to create a hypnotic ritual performance where music transforms into powerful collective energy. Chu Dahye, the magnetic voice behind the electrifying RAVE that turned the Southbank Centre into … [Read More]

K-music 2026: A Cinematic Orchestral Journey Reimagining Black Desert’s Legendary Soundtrack

Embark on a spectacular orchestral adventure to celebrate a decade of Black Desert and its legendary compositions. The National Gugak Center reimagines iconic Korean game soundtracks, including Black Desert, using traditional instruments and visuals for a cinematic orchestral live experience. The legendary compositions of the hugely popular online role-playing game Black Desert, alongside a selection … [Read More]

K-music 2026: Wind Alone, Sand Alone — Make No Sound

Six musicians from Korea and France explore sound as a collective phenomenon born of encounter and relationship: Wind Alone, Sand Alone – Make No Sound. ‍The breath, vocalisation, friction, and resonance of sound artist Rémi Klemensiewicz, haegeum player Yeji Kim, viola d’amore player Olivier Marin, geomungo player Eunyong Sim of JAMBINAI, medieval vocalist Christian Ploix, and jeongga (traditional Korean vocal … [Read More]

K-Music 2026: ADG7, Chang Kiha, Lil Cherry & GOLDBUUDA

This year, the festival kicks off at EartH Hackney with a sensational triple-bill lineup, bringing together shamanic folk-pop, legendary indie-rock groove, and avant-garde hip-hop all on one stage. To make this launch night even more unforgettable, the evening will also feature exclusive collaboration moments, blurring the lines between genres for a unique live experience you … [Read More]

Korea Forum 2026: Beyond Soft Power — From K-Wave to K-Initiative ⁠

Korea captured the world’s imagination through culture. Can it now help shape what comes next? Presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Kingdom and the Korean Cultural Centre UK, ‘Korea Forum 2026’ brings together thought leaders from business, culture, academia, and diplomacy to explore how Korea’s cultural influence is evolving … [Read More]

Le Sserafim PUREFLOW World Tour in London

LE SSERAFIM bring their PUREFLOW World Tour to London on 16 October 2026, marking the group’s first standalone UK concert and a major step in their expanding global footprint. Since debuting under Source Music/HYBE, the five‑member group have become one of K‑pop’s most closely watched acts, pairing precision choreography with a sleek, hybrid sound that … [Read More]

XG World Tour “The Core” in London

XG (Xtraordinary Genes) is a seven-member artist group consisting of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA. Unbound by innate attributes or predefined frameworks, XG unleashes the power and creativity that lie within each individual’s core. By continuously creating new culture without being constrained by convention, XG seeks to empower people across the world … [Read More]

KCCUK Norigae and Jogakbo Workshop

Join the KCCUK for a hands-on craft workshop exploring the beauty of Norigae and Jogakbo, two treasured elements of traditional Korean culture. Discover the history, symbolism, and artistry behind these unique crafts while creating your own meaningful keepsakes. Norigae Norigae is a traditional Korean ornament worn by women that added elegance and splendour to the … [Read More]

Bang Yongguk “Haebang” tour in London

Former B.A.P leader, rapper and producer Bang Yongguk returns to London this September with the latest chapter of his acclaimed Haebang (解方) tour. Known for his gravel‑toned delivery, introspective lyricism and a production style that blends brooding hip‑hop with cinematic instrumentation, Yongguk has carved out one of the most distinctive solo paths among second‑generation idols. … [Read More]

Re-Seed Asia: The Future of East Asian Fashion & Cultural Exchange

Re-Seed Asia brings together fashion, education, and cultural exchange to connect emerging creatives across Asia. Re-Seed Asia: Fashion, Culture & Creative Diplomacy Summit is an exhibition-led international cultural exchange programme hosted by University of the Arts London at London College of Fashion. This exhibition brings together emerging student creatives from South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the … [Read More]

Woo Jin Joo, Yewon Lee and Joonhong Min in Degrees of Contact

The ArtEN Annual Exhibition is a cultural event presenting exceptional international artists working in the UK today. The 2026 iteration, Degrees of Contact, brings fifteen distinct practitioners into a shared space. This year, the focus is on contact, observing how these practices translate specific cultural origins and mythological frameworks, into a shared contemporary visual language, … [Read More]