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]
Category: Events (page 20)
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]
Ahn Jae-huun’s Gill (아가미) screens at Frightfest
Gon was on the verge of death when suddenly, gills started to grow and he could breathe again. Kang Ha and his grandpa rescue Gon, and together they become an odd family. Jae-huun Ahn is the director of Meditation with a Pencil, a Korean animation studio, whose previous critically-acclaimed works, including GREEN DAYS and THE … [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]
Three Korean authors at Wimbledon Bookfest
Join three unmissable new voices, Juhea Kim, Ela Lee and Park Seolyeon, as they discuss their ambitious and incisive novels that will challenge and expand your idea of Korean literature. Ela Lee’s Jaded is a searing exploration of race, power and violence, as well as how hope can light up the darkest moments, City of … [Read More]
Wonho “Stay Awake” tour at the Shepherds Bush Empire
Global K-pop soloist WONHO kicks off a bold new chapter in his career as he heads out on his ‘Stay Awake Tour’. Wonho is known for his powerful vocals, emotive performances, and charismatic stage presence. This tour follows his latest single Better Than Me and marks his second European tour, building on the success of … [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]
Sung Im Her: 1 Degree Celsius
Through her electrifying movement style, the choreographer invites us to consider the question of how art can spark action in the face of the climate crisis. Featuring seven dancers, 1 Degree Celsius looks at the topic of climate change and the effects it is having on the environment. As with all Her’s work, music and … [Read More]
Hwang Sok-yong: The Voice of a Divided Nation
With a five-decade-long writing career and Korea’s most prestigious literary prizes under his belt, Hwang Sok-yong is unmatched in depicting the social and political realities of his ruptured homeland. A staunch promoter of the arts, he spent years in exile and prison. It’s a rare honour to welcome him to the Festival, discussing his remarkable life and … [Read More]
from20 x Hello Gloom — All Eyes on Me tour in London
K-R&B connoisseurs, take note: South Korea’s rising indie stars from20 (ex-BIGSTAR) and HELLO GLOOM (formerly of IMFACT) bring their genre-defying flair to London for the first time. These former idol group members have reinvented themselves through their creative label WAY BETTER, cultivating bold sonic identities rooted in alt-pop melancholy, neo-soul textures, and glitchy visual aesthetics. … [Read More]
DPR Cream x DPR Artic No Drugs Tour in Manchester & London
We know that the summer days have been scorching hot but the season is about to get even hotter as we are bringing the DPR crew for their first listening parties in Europe this July. This time around, you will have a unique chance to hear the latest DPR CREAM and DPR ARTIC’s collaborative EP … [Read More]
BAEKHYUN world tour Reverie in London
EXO member and solo artist BAEKHYUN will be embarking on his first solo world tour since debut. ‘Reverie’ marks BAEKHYUN’s first solo world tour since his debut 13 years ago. As the name suggests, the tour embodies his aspiration to present fans with a dreamlike journey and lasting memories. Significantly, it follows approximately 11 months … [Read More]
Prokofiev & Beethoven at the Barbican, with Seong-Jin Cho
Beethoven’s defiant Symphony No 5 meets the sneering mockery of Shostakovich and Prokofiev in exhilarating mood. In 1945, Soviet authorities expected Shostakovich to use his Ninth Symphony to celebrate Soviet military might. What they got was a subversive, mischievous work that thumbed its nose at Stalin. Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No 2 is one of the … [Read More]
Introducing K-Art Lab: Where Heritage Meets Innovation
In 2025, the Korean Cultural Centre UK proudly launches K-Art Lab — an initiative dedicated to exploring the future of Korean art through immersive and experimental digital media. Discretely housed within the Centre, K-Art Lab is a dedicated exhibition space where visitors can experience Korean cultural heritage through cutting-edge technology. The space features interactive digital … [Read More]
K-Florals: Craft Your Style with Korean Flower Art
Experience the beauty of Korean flower arranging through a hands-on floral design workshop. Celebrate the art of Korean floral design through a hands-on Korean Flower Arrangement Workshop hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre UK. Over two evenings, participants will have the opportunity to learn traditional Korean flower arranging techniques and aesthetics, known for their graceful … [Read More]