BamBam, born Kunpimook Bhuwakul, is a member of boy band GOT7. He follows in fellow GOT7 member Yugyeom’s footsteps by bringing his solo hip-hop expertise to London. BamBam released his first studio album, Sour & Sweet, in 2023. [Read More]
Category: Events (page 48)
Honouring Our Fallen: British Servicemen in the Korean War
Hear from former diplomat Martin Uden as he remembers the soldiers who served in Korea and are now buried at the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan. Over 1,100 British servicemen died while fighting alongside UN forces in the Korean War, resisting the invasion by North Korea and the subsequent involvement of China. Over 880 of … [Read More]
Peace initiatives of the Moon Jae-in administration in Korea: their legacy
The Cambridge Centre for Geopolitics presents an informal lecture by Professor Jong Kun Choi, who will delve into his firsthand experiences during the period of 2017 to 2022 when the Moon Jae In Administration actively pursued peace making policies on the Korean Peninsula. This included negotiations with North Korea and facilitating the talks between the … [Read More]
Lunar New Year with Connect: North Korea
Connect: North Korea is hosting a Lunar New Year event with classical musician and North Korean escapee Emily Yeyoung to celebrate this very special holiday. Join us for drinks, canapés, Emily’s fantastic performance, and a Q&A about her journey from North Korea to the UK. There are only 25 tickets available for this event! Don’t … [Read More]
Chef Kwak Mikyung in conversation with Professor Jieun Kiaer
We are pleased to announce an in-person talk with chef Kwak Mikyung from the Pungseok Foundation and Professor Jieun Kiaer from University of Oxford about two 18th century scholar chefs. During the talk, we will discuss the lives of two scholar chefs from the Joseon era, Seo Yu-gu (1764-1845) and Bingheogak (1759-1824), the latter being … [Read More]
A review of the Korean cultural year 2023
2023: a year when an environmental artist from Gwangju shared a hug with the King; four K-pop princesses went to Buckingham Palace and received honorary MBEs; and the tolling bell of Jirisan’s Daewonsa temple was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The year marked the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK … [Read More]
January events 2024
Happy New Year. And it’s a busier start to the year than usual with no fewer than six live K-pop / hip-hop events. But before I get to the list, here’s a rehearsal for the New Year’s Eve drone show at Gwangalli Beach, Busan. Pretty impressive, though apparently there was a glitch that postponed the … [Read More]
SOAS seminar: An Atomic Age Unleashed
This presentation explores the common culture of Cold War scientism and atomic developmentalism in early North and South Korea. While tens of thousands of Koreans were subject to the atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, early peninsular analysis of the bombings rarely grappled with the existence of these individuals. The general exclusion of colonial subjects … [Read More]
Su-a Lee: Dialogues, at Celtic Connections 2024
Celebrated South Korean born cellist Su-a Lee draws on her 30 years of musical experience in her stunning debut solo album Dialogues. Continually reaching beyond the classical genre, the top-class chamber musician has worked with exceptional World music artists throughout her career. She is highly sought after for her distinctive sound, expression, and willingness to … [Read More]
Everglow “All My Girls” tour in London
K-pop girl group Everglow are heading out on their highly anticipated tour All My Girls, which shares the same name as their latest album. The 6-member group, who debuted in 2019, first came to London as part of the Hallyupopfest in 2022. This will be their first headline event here. Their tour promises to be a … [Read More]
BIGONE, Dive, DOHANSE: The Dial Music, at The Garage
BIGONE (빅원) returns to London bring with him Dive (다이브) and DOHANSE (도한세), courtesy of Cult of Ya. Expect an evening of music ranging from hip-hop to indie via metal. A great way to start the new year. 5:30PM VIP Entry (Photos in groups of 5 with artists) 6:30PM Early Entry 7PM General Entry 8PM … [Read More]
Rolling Quartz: Fearless EU tour at the Islington Academy
All-female South Korean rock band Rolling Quartz are an alternative genre in the K-Pop scene who have rapidly risen through the charts since the release of their debut 2022 mini-album, Fighting. They head to the UK to play in the capital on their very first European tour. 18:00 Door (Early Entry) 18:15 Soundcheck 18:30 Door … [Read More]
12.12 The Day gets a well-deserved third week in London cinemas
In the past few years the UK has benefited from a number of theatrical releases of recent Korean box office movies. Sometimes, the UK release has occurred while the movie is still showing in cinemas back in Korea, indicating a certain amount of confidence on the part of the distributors to invest in a title … [Read More]
Noryang: Deadly Sea – UK theatrical release
In 1598, the seven-year Imjin War nears an end as Wae invaders prepare to withdraw from Joseon. Admiral Yi Sun-shin leads an allied fleet of Joseon and Ming ships to annihilate the Wae army. Joseon, Ming, and Wae forces clash at Noryang Strait, the deadly sea where Admiral Yi fights his last valiant battle. Director: … [Read More]
Xikers Tricky House: First Encounter tour in London
Having garnered worldwide attention with their versatile musical sound and powerful dance performances, super -pop rookie boy group xikers are set to bring their incredible stage show to London and meet fans on their very first European tour, ‘2024 xikers ‘World Tour Tricky House: First Encounter In Europe’. Xikers first appeared in London as part … [Read More]
Min Woo Nam in Within and Beyond – Looking into the Infinite, at gallery rosenfeld
gallery rosenfeld is delighted to present the exhibition ‘Within and Beyond – Looking into the Infinite’, which features the works of Riccardo Guarneri, Marianna Gioka and Min Woo Nam. Each of these three artists are very different, both in the language they use in their art and in their very different ages, yet all share … [Read More]