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K-Pop Demon Hunters starts streaming on Netflix

event date Fri 20 Jun 2025 venue Online posted

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

event date Fri 01 Aug 2025 venue Albert Hall posted

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

event date 30 May - 27 Jun 2025 venue Cafe Oto posted

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

event date 28 Jun - 03 Jul 2025 venue Brixton Academy posted

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

event date Fri 13 Jun 2025 venue Poplar Union posted

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

event date Tue 03 Jun 2025 venue 93 Feet East posted

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

event date 28 May - 11 Jun 2025 venue KCCUK posted

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

event date Wed 04 Jun 2025 venue 229 The Venue posted

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

event date Mon 19 May 2025 venue KCCUK posted

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

event date Thu 19 Jun 2025 venue Ronnie Scotts posted

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]

May new talents recital at the KCC: Uriah Piano Trio

event date Thu 15 May 2025 venue KCCUK posted

For the May performance of New Talents, KCCUK are delighted to introduce Uriah Piano Trio, featuring Michelle Choi (Flute), Helen Meng (Piano) and Joseph Reynolds (Cello), in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Music. Programme C. Debussy Piano Trio in G major I. Andantino con moto allegro II. Scherzo · Intermezzo. Moderato con allegro III. … [Read More]

[Oxford] Discussion: K-Pop, AI, and the Future of Global Music

event date Wed 07 May 2025 venue Kellogg College posted

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the sound of tomorrow – and what does it mean for the future of K-Pop in an increasingly digital world? Join us for a special event featuring one of Korea’s most influential composers and music producers, Professor Hyung-Suk Kim (Academic Visitor at Kellogg College), in conversation with Professor Jieun Kiaer … [Read More]