BTS’s most dazzling moments come to life once again on screen. Relive the concerts that have shaped BTS’s journey, now beautifully remastered for cinemas! The screen becomes a stage of its own, and you’re cordially invited to take a front-row seat. At “BTS MOVIE WEEKS,” everyone will share in unforgettable moments—whether you are revisiting those … [Read More]
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Korean films at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival
We welcomed the strong Korean film line-up at the inaugural SXSW festival earlier this year, and wondered what would be left for the more established festivals in the Autumn. Well, the BFI have secured a couple of good ones: Park Chan-wook’s latest, which has been securing rave reviews since its Venice premiere last week; and … [Read More]
Bebefinn Sing-Along Movie: Into the Pinkfong World
“Bebefinn has disappeared!” In the middle of the night, Finn mysteriously vanishes into a tablet while playing hide and seek with Baby Shark! As Finn explores the magical Pinkfong World, his worried siblings, Bora and Brody, turn to Pinkfong for help. Using magical powers and a can-do attitude, Pinkfong guides them through exciting challenges. Can … [Read More]
Korean films at SXSW London
The organisers of the first London edition of the SXSW festival have done a great job in securing some enticing Korean movies – including two UK premieres and a world premiere – and scheduling them so that you can get to see them all. Here’s hoping there are sufficient interesting movies left for the festivals … [Read More]
Yadang: The Snitch (야당) – UK theatrical release
“From now on, you’re my snitch.” Navigating both the criminal underworld and law enforcement agencies, professional snitches called “yadang” provide covert information about the drug world to prosecutors and police. When a drug bust at a party attended by high-profile second-generation VIPs entangles those involved into a dangerous conspiracy, a seasoned yadang must do everything … [Read More]
Holy Night: Demon Hunters – UK theatrical release
Seoul descends into chaos as a devil-worshipping criminal network emerges. In a desperate plea for salvation, the police are forced to enlist ‘Holy Night’, a trio of demon hunters armed with supernatural powers. Can ‘Holy Night’ conquer the devil’s reign and restore order to the city? Screening at: London: ODEON Haymarket / Kingston / Greenwich … [Read More]
Korean artists at Focus Wales
Jacqui and Hypnosis Therapy will be warming up for The Great Escape by appearing at Focus Wales in Wrexham, 8-10 May. Jacqui (재키) Saturday May 10th, 2025 6:30 pm @ The Rockin’ Chair Room 1 Strutting onto the scene armed with a silken voice & a penchant for sass is KPOP’s latest initiate, Jacqui. Her … [Read More]
Korean artists at Brighton’s Great Escape Festival
Maybe I took my eye off the ball, but it’s been a while since I remember looking forward to a bunch of Korean indie musicians coming to the UK to do the round of the Spring music festivals. Let’s hope this is now a regular feature of the calendar. If you want to catch all … [Read More]
Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 – Theatrical release
From the Academy Award-winning writer and director of Parasite, Bong Joon Ho, comes his next groundbreaking cinematic experience, Mickey 17. The unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living. So Mickey, known … [Read More]
K-Dance 2025 on tour to Bournemouth, Salford and Newcastle
The 2025 Festival of Korean Dance visits three venues outside of London: the double bill Kontemporary Korea visits Bournemouth (9 May) and Newcastle (15 May), while Ham:beth by Modern Table visits Salford (20 May). Modern Table’s programme is identical to their performance at the Place (programme details here), but the Kontemporary Korea programme is different … [Read More]
Kim’s Convenience: nationwide theatre tour
Now a global smash hit, this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store that inspired the Netflix phenomenon, is written by Ins Choi, who calls the play his “love letter to his parents and to all first-generation immigrants who now call Canada their home.” After two successful runs in London in 2024, the … [Read More]
Dragons, by Eun-Me Ahn: 8-city UK tour
Dance Consortium presents the multi-media dance spectacular Dragons, from iconic South Korean dance artist Eun-Me Ahn, “…bursting with vivid strangeness and hope” (The Stage). An eight-venue tour opens at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 24 & 25 February In Asia, dragons represent resilience, joy and optimism. They are the inspiration for this latest work by avant-garde … [Read More]
Chae Soojung Soridan: folk music performance in Oxford and London
The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies presents: Heungboga: Exploring Korean Traditional Pansori and Folk Songs introduced by Paris K-Vox Festival and Chae Soo-jung Sound Group Experience the rich cultural heritage of Korean traditional music, as musicians bring these age-old tunes to life. Come and be a part of Heungboga! The K-Vox (Korean Voice) … [Read More]
Meet the authors: Eun Hee-kyung and Lee Geum-yi
Two eminent novelists are making their way to England to meet Korean literature enthusiasts in London and Kingston: Eun Hee-kyung A renowned novelist representing Korea since the 1990s, Eun Hee-kyung is celebrated for her evocative depictions of everyday life and her insightful exploration of life’s subtle truths. Her works vividly portray the nuances of seemingly … [Read More]
BAKS Speaker Tour – Prof. Suk-Young Kim
The British Association of Korean Studies (BAKS) is organising an upcoming lecture series this autumn with Professor Suk-Young Kim of University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA). Professor Kim will be giving a series of lectures that builds from her published works. Such books include the recently published, Millennial North Korea: Forbidden Media and Living … [Read More]
London East Asia Film Festival 2024
LEAFF is back for its 9th edition. Bringing the best of East Asian cinema to the heart of London, the 9th London East Asia Film Festival is back from 23rd October to 3rd November 2024. Kicking off LEAFF with a pulse-pounding Opening Gala, Escape is a high-stakes Korean action thriller that vividly portrays the harrowing … [Read More]