For the June performance of 2025 New Talents, we are delighted to introduce Kiyoka Hyun Duo, composed of Kiyoka Ohara (Flute) and Hyunjeong Hwang (Piano). Don’t miss this chance to enjoy Kiyoka Hyun Duo’s amazing musical adventure this June! Programme J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E-flat major BWV821 I. Allegro moderato II. Siciliano III. Allegro G. … [Read More]
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K-music 2025: Hilgeum with Alice Zawadzki
A tapestry of ancient tones and an untamed voice Hilgeum, a rising Korean trio redefining traditional string instruments, will make their London debut at the K-Music Festival, joining forces with the British award-winning singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Alice Zawadzki. Known for her expressive voice and genre-defying artistry, Zawadzki will blend seamlessly with Hilgeum’s rich, textured … [Read More]
K-music 2025: JAMBINAI with London Contemporary Orchestra
Orchestral grandeur collides with post-rock fury. Post-Rock band JAMBINAI make their Barbican debut in a rare and electrifying performance with the London Contemporary Orchestra (LCO) led by Robert Ames—a conductor renowned for his work in contemporary classical music and for collaborations with artists such as Radiohead, Frank Ocean, and Steve Reich. JAMBINAI sound less like … [Read More]
K-music 2025: Okkyung Lee with Mark Fell
A sonic dialogue between cello and electronics. This year’s K-Music Festival opens with a groundbreaking performance featuring Korean cellist and composer Okkyung Lee, known for her genre-defying style, creating vast sonic landscapes that move freely through noise, jazz, Western classical, and her homeland’s traditional and popular music. For the acclaimed festival’s opening night, Okkyung Lee … [Read More]
K-Pop Demon Hunters starts streaming on Netflix
A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters. Credits: Directors: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans Cast: Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, Ken Jeong, Lee Byung-hun, Daniel Dae Kim, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Kim Yunjin, Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy Writers: Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Maggie Kang, Chris … [Read More]
Yunchan Lim Plays Rachmaninov at the Proms
After a ‘dazzling’ Proms debut last year, pianist and global phenomenon Yunchan Lim returns, joining Kazuki Yamada and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra for Rachmaninov’s final piano concerto. Rich in scope and ambition, tinged with the jazz rhythms and harmonies of the composer’s new homeland, it’s a technical tour de force. Musical visions from … [Read More]
Tengger 2025 UK Tour
TENGGER (formerly ’10’) is an electronic psychedelic musical duo based in Japan and South Korea that has toured extensively in Asia, Europe, and the USA. It is a traveling musical family, made up of Pan-Asian couple, itta and Marqido, who create their brand of psychedelic New-Age drone magic through the use of harmonium, voice, and … [Read More]
Japanese Breakfast UK tour
American indie-pop band Japanese Breakfast, fronted by Korean American author singer and songwriter Michelle Zauner (Crying in H Mart) embark on tour for their fourth album For Melancholy Brunettes. They are supported by Minhwi Lee, is a South Korean contemporary folk singer-songwriter and composer. After a decade making the most of improvised recording spaces set … [Read More]
EDITH × Yoon Dong-ju: Poetry Reimagined through Electronic Sound
Edith is a musician who reinterprets the poetry of Yoon Dong-ju through electronic and rock music. Her work bridges classical literature and contemporary sound, transforming Yoon Dong-ju’s writing into an immersive auditory experience. Her notable single, “Gongsang” (Imagination), inspired by the poet’s poem of the same name, reimagines the Tower of Babel as a symbol … [Read More]
Korean club music at SXSW London
At LKL, we’ve been vaguely aware of the existence of the SXSW festival in Texas largely because of the occasional Korean indie artist whose CV includes appearances there. For the very first London edition of SXSW there seems to be a very different vibe, with an evening of electronic club music in Brick Lane curated … [Read More]
Traditional Korean Music Workshops at the KCC
Discover the Sounds of Korea through the Gayageum. Learn Korean music through strings & K-pop. The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present a special three-week workshop introducing the 12-string gayageum, Korea’s iconic traditional zither. Discover the harmony of Korean tradition and modern pop through this hands-on course, designed for both complete beginners and … [Read More]
TRENDZ Glow tour in London
TRENDZ has established itself since 2022 as one of the most prolific and promising boy bands in the industry. Under Interpark Music Plus, the group currently consists of seven members: Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan. They’re now promoting their latest release, Chameleon, across Europe on a 13-date tour. One of the stops … [Read More]
K-Seminar Series: The science of Korean music
As part of the exhibition Soundwaves of Science: Exploring the Science of Korean Music, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present a special K-Seminar on Monday 19 May at 6:30 PM, led by Dr Haekyung Um, Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool. The talk will explore the intersection of tradition and innovation … [Read More]
Yonglee & the DOLTANG play Ronnie Scotts
Yonglee & the Doltang will present tunes from their recent album Invisible Worker. Led by pianist and composer Yonglee, their music satirically explores the complex desires and absurdities of modern society. DOLTANG’s sound fuses structural elegance with emotionally charged improvisation, balancing complexity and simplicity. Their music blends a wide range of contemporary genres, including rock, … [Read More]
BTS’s Jin: #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR comes to the o2
BTS’s Jin has announced his first ever solo world tour, with stops in Asia, the US and Europe. The #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR will visit the UK this summer, with Jin set to play two nights at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday 5 August and Wednesday 6 August. After achieving global fame as a member of K-pop group … [Read More]
Enhypen world tour “Walk the Line” in London and Manchester
K-pop powerhouse ENHYPEN announce the U.S. and European legs of their third world tour ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘WALK THE LINE’ (hereinafter ‘WALK THE LINE’). Taking the stage for the first time at Coachella, the septet delivered a dynamic 45-minute set featuring 13 songs, backed by a live band. Dressed in custom Prada outfits, ENHYPEN powered … [Read More]