XXX is the collaborative duo of bilingual rapper Kim Ximya and producer FRNK, who combine to elevate Korean hip hop by venturing away from traditional song structures and creating a sound all their own. With the release of their latest double album LANGUAGE and SECOND LANGUAGE, the duo’s insistence on directly opposing Korea’s modern musical … [Read More]
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Call for Papers – BTS: A Global Interdisciplinary Conference Project
The call for papers has been issued for the long-planned conference on BTS: Call for Papers – BTS: A Global Interdisciplinary Conference Project Kingston University, January 4-5, 2020 Korean boy group BTS are the first ever Korean act to perform at Wembley Stadium as part of their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself world tour. Debuting in 2013 under … [Read More]
Korean Sounds annual concert at SOAS
The Korean Music and Dance Societies at SOAS proudly present their performances they have been preparing for during this academic year. At this annual concert these societies and guest performers will entertain the audience with traditional music. The Korean Drumming Society, Kayageum Society, Korean Dance Society and Sori Society are groups of individuals (students and … [Read More]
Jay Park SEXY4EVA tour at Olympia
Tickets for Jay Park’s return to London on 20 October go on sale on 8 June at 11am UK time. Jay Park “SEXY4EVA” Tour Sunday 20 October 2019, 19:00-23:00 Olympia London | Hammersmith Road | Kensington | London W14 8UX Check the event’s Facebook Page for updates Tickets from Cult of Ya Multi-platinum, Korean-American hip-hop … [Read More]
Monsta X “We are here” tour at SSE Arena
Tickets are now on sale for the return of Monsta X to London. Monsta X “We are here” tour SSE Arena, Wembley | Buy tickets Tuesday 9 July 2019, doors 5:30pm MONSTA X, one of the hottest K-Pop bands in the world returns this summer with their third world tour, the 2019 MONSTA X WORLD … [Read More]
NCT 127 – Neo City: The Origin at SSE Arena
Tickets for NCT 127’s London performance go on sale 7 June, with pre-sales for SSE Rewards members from 5 June. NCT 127 – NEO CITY Tour: The Origin SSE Arena Wembley | Buy Tickets Sunday 7 July 2019. Doors 6:30pm NCT (엔시티), an acronym for‘Neo Culture Technology’, Chart-topping K-pop boy band NCT 127 is one … [Read More]
Korean traditional and contemporary music lecture-concert
To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, Seoul National University’s Department of Korean Music will be giving a lecture concert at SOAS: Korean traditional and contemporary music lecture-concert Friday 28 June 2019, 12:00 – 2:00pm SOAS Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre Registration required via SOAS website The Seoul National University’s Department of Korean Music will celebrate the 50th … [Read More]
BTS perform on Britain’s Got Talent
Last time they were in town for a gig it their chosen UK TV appearance was the BBC’s Graham Norton Show. A small TV studio was not the best place to showcase their talents, but they made the best of circumstances and turned in a good performance despite injuries. This time round the stage was … [Read More]
KCC June House Concert: Jenny Lee + Artur Haftman
June’s house concert is a viola recital: Jenny Lee (Viola) & Artur Haftman (Piano) Tuesday 25 June 2019, 7pm @KCCUK Admission free but Advanced Booking is required Programme Schumann Adagio and Allegro for Viola and Piano Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major arr for Solo Viola Brahms Sonata for Viola and Piano in … [Read More]
Giriboy, Kid Milli, Jvcki Wai, DJ SQ play the Oval Space
Giriboy, Kid Milli, Jvcki Wai, DJ SQ Saturday 29 June 2019, 17:00 – 22:00 Oval Space | 29-32 The Oval | Bethnal Green | London E2 9DT Tickets £32.50 – £95 + booking fee | Buy tickets Check for updates on the Facebook event page ► Event Timeline 5PM: VIP doors / Photos with Artists … [Read More]
Balming Tiger play the Old Blue Last
Balming Tiger describe themselves as a ‘multi-national alternative K-pop band’ with hip hop influences and a boyband aesthetic. Wednesday 12 June 2019 The Old Blue Last | 38 Great Eastern Street | London EC2A 3ES | www.theoldbluelast.com Doors open: 8:00pm Balming Tiger: 10:00pm Curfew: 11:00pm Tickets £11 from dice.fm Presented by Dark Party. Links: Balming … [Read More]
Hyelim Kim in Oxford Taegŭm Recital
Ethnomusicologist and performer Hyelim Kim will perform a taegŭm (Korean flute) recital, accompanied by Cholong Sung on the kayagŭm (Korean zither). The taegŭm is a Korean traditional bamboo flute, which has been played in Korean court and folk cultures as well as a wide range of contemporary setting. Kim will show the tradition and modernity … [Read More]
Jambinai play The Garage, Highbury Corner
After their 2018 Meltdown performance, Jambinai return to London this summer headlining The Garage on 6 June. Jambinai Thursday 6 June 2019, from 7pm – 10pm The Garage | 20-22 Highbury Corner | London N5 1RD | thegarage.london Tickets £17 + fees | Buy tickets Creating some of the most innovative sounds in East Asia’s … [Read More]
Sunmi’s Warning World Tour comes to Indigo at the O2
Former Wonder Girl Sunmi will be coming to London as part of her Warning World Tour Thursday 30 May 2019 from 19:00-22:00 indigo at The O2 | Peninsula Square | London SE10 0DX Tickets on sale from 3 May 2019 15:00 Check the event’s Facebook page for updates Ticket Prices: P1 VIP High Touch (Golden … [Read More]
KCC May House Concert: Aeolian String Quartet
Note that May’s House Concert is the penultimate Tuesday of the month – a week earlier than usual. Aeolian String Quartet Tuesday 21 May 2019, 7pm @KCCUK Admission free but Advanced Booking is required Mei Fujisato (Violin), Sherry Shen (Violin), HyunJin Soh (Viola), Ekaterina Solomennik (Cello) Debussy String Quartet Op.10 I. Anime et tres decide … [Read More]
An introduction to SOKOLLAB – Soho’s K-beauty and K-pop store
Ever wanted to try that BB cream shade, test that exfoliator out, and listen to K-Pop artists at the same time? Now you can, in Soho – the heart of London’s West End. SOKOLLAB’s Victoria Martin introduces her tempting store: SOKOLLAB is the first UK store to specialise in Korean beauty and Kpop. The name … [Read More]