K‑pop powerhouse ENHYPEN bring their blockbuster WORLD TOUR BLOOD SAGA to The O2 on 9 March 2027, marking their biggest UK headline show to date. Since debuting under BELIFT LAB in 2020, the seven‑member group have carved out a distinctive space in the fourth‑generation landscape with their polished choreography, narrative‑driven concepts, and a sound that … [Read More]
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aespa live tour – SYNK : Complæxity – in London and Manchester
K‑pop powerhouse aespa return to the UK in January 2027 with two arena‑scale shows, bringing their high‑concept audiovisual world and precision choreography to Manchester AO Arena and The O2 in London. Since their 2020 debut, the quartet — Karina, Winter, Giselle and Ningning — have carved out a distinctive space in the global pop landscape, … [Read More]
Music for Coloratura Soprano, with Jiho Park (soprano) and Sooyeon Baik (piano)
Jiho Park (soprano) and Sooyeon Baik (piano) perform music by Handel, Delibes, Donizetti and Schubert and art songs from their native Korea Clapham Chamber Concerts continues its 2025-6 season of concerts on Friday 15 May. This programme, which will surely appeal to opera lovers and song aficionados alike, will delve into the extensive repertoire for … [Read More]
K-food focus on Radio 4’s Food Programme
Hallyu – the Korean Wave – is taking over. With dramas and films like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters topping the Netflix charts, K-beauty products filling TikTok feeds and chemist shop shelves, and the global tour of the biggest K-Pop band in the world, BTS, about to begin, there’s no getting away from its … [Read More]
Seong-Jin Cho plays Tchaikovsky 1
The star pianist joins forces with his regular collaborator and ‘musical soulmate’ Santtu-Matias Rouvali, and the outstanding Philharmonia Orchestra. First comes Borodin’s atmospheric musical picture of a caravan of merchants and their camels crossing the steppe, with gorgeous moments in the spotlight for some of the Philharmonia’s woodwind principals. Then it’s time for Tchaikovsky’s First … [Read More]
Film Screening: The Wedding Day (시집가는 날)
Lee Byeong-il’s The Wedding Day marked a breakthrough for Korean cinema. It was not only a domestic success, earning critical acclaim for its comedy and strong moral tone, but also won the award for Best Comedy at the Fourth Asian Film Festival, signalling the beginning of Korean cinema’s emergence on the international stage. Master Maeng … [Read More]
The Tragic Story of King Danjong
As part of the K-History Unlock series, this two-part lecture explores one of the most tragic episodes in Korean history through the life and death of King Danjong of the Joseon Dynasty. While many audiences may be familiar with the atmosphere of royal court politics through the acclaimed Korean film The King’s Warden, this lecture offers a deeper … [Read More]
99 Art Company in Two Spirits (정령, Jeongryeong), at the British Museum
This lunchtime live performance by 99 Art Company is performed by two dancers whose practice bridges traditional and contemporary Korean dance. Connecting Korean tradition and contemporary movement, they channel unseen presences through the body, drawing on their own lived experiences. Through movement, they connect distant pasts with the present, conveying subtle vibrations and tremors felt … [Read More]
Michael Portillo: Great Korean Railway Journeys
The ex-politician turned TV presenter fronts five half-hour travel programmes on South Korea: a more sedate experience than Stephen Mulhern’s travels broadcast earlier this year. 1. DMZ to Seoul Michael begins his journey at the Demilitarised Zone, the heavily fortified border that has divided the Korean peninsula since the end of the Korean War. From … [Read More]
Xdinary Heroes – The New Xcene tour in Manchester and London
JYP’s self‑producing rock band Xdinary Heroes bring their high‑octane The New Xcene tour to the UK this spring, with dates at Manchester Academy on 31 May and London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on 2 June 2026. Since their 2021 debut, the six‑member group — Gunil, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han and Jooyeon — have carved … [Read More]
The Rose – Rosetopia tour in London
South Korean indie‑pop band The Rose return to London this summer with their Rosetopia world tour, bringing their signature blend of anthemic rock, lyrical introspection and stadium‑scale warmth to the Eventim Apollo on 30 June 2026. Formed in 2017 and now firmly established as one of Korea’s most globally recognised self‑producing bands, The Rose — … [Read More]
WOODZ Archive 1 World tour at the Troxy
With over 1 billion streams worldwide, WOODZ has firmly established himself as one of the most compelling voices in modern Korean alternative rock. Anthems including ‘Drowning’, ‘AMNESIA’, ‘I Hate You’, ‘Love Me Harder’, and ‘Sun or Suck’ alone have amassed over 500 million streams, cementing his reputation as one of the genre’s most celebrated names. … [Read More]
El Capitxn: Who Killed El tour in London
El Capitxn is the stage/producer name of Jang Yi‑jeong (장이정) — a South Korean singer‑songwriter, producer, and DJ, formerly the main vocalist and maknae of the boy group HISTORY. Today he is one of the most in‑demand producers in K‑pop, with credits across BTS, TXT, IU, aespa, ZEROBASEONE, PLAVE, and many more. He is coming … [Read More]
One Pact: Outshine tour in London
ONE PACT (원팩트) is a 5-member K-pop boy group under Armada Entertainment, composed of Jongwoo, Jay Chang, Seongmin, TAG, and Yedam. The members first captured fans’ attention through their standout performances and high rankings on the hit survival show Boys Planet, where their talent and charisma resonated widely. Their most recent release is the first … [Read More]
[Durham] Songs beneath the Sacred Tree
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Wednesday 27 May: a lecture-concert exploring the thrilling song, dance and rhythms of South Korea’s East Coast hereditary shaman tradition, featuring two leading ritualists (officially recognised as Cultural Assets 82-1) together with Prof. Simon Mills. Still today, some of the fishing communities scattered along South Korea’s eastern coastline maintain their tradition of hiring a hereditary … [Read More]
Danny Koo performances in Brighton, London and Aldeburgh
Classical violinist and crossover artist Danny Koo returns to England with a wide range of genres and venues. Danny Koo Live at Sunset Sunday 10 May 2026, 8:30pm – 9pm Brighton i360 | £30 including a glass of bubbles | Book tickets A truly one of a kind performance from internationally acclaimed violinist Danny Koo, … [Read More]