Day Trippin’ to Yangsu-ri
Strolling along the winding, dusty paths of Yangsu-ri feels a little bit like being painted into a Claude Monet masterpiece. Clusters of lily pads float on placid water, sun-drunk daisies sway in the wind among tall grass, and friends traverse the lake, umbrellas in hand. Yangsu-ri is located where the north and south branches of the Hangang...
Cheese, Chorizo and The Killer Drones
The Killer Drones, “a raucous, psychedelic, garage rock band founded in 2012 in Seoul, South Korea” are releasing an album this weekend, accompanied by a celebratory show at Club DGBG; one of the best rock venues in Hongdae, FYI. Bored of interviews focused on music inspirations and bands’ future plans, Grey Watson, frontman of the The Killer...
A Slice of Rural Life in the Middle of Seoul. Welcome to Marche@
It’s likely that many expats living in the middle of Seoul miss going to farmers’ markets just like the ones at home; walking through various food stalls and having a chitchat with sellers and buyers on a lazy Sunday. I was one of them, too. Until I found Marche@. This Korean version of the farmer’s...
Competition: Amnesty International x A.F.M Fashion Goodies
Homegrown fashion company A.F.M have created a capsule collection for Amnesty International, in line with the “All In” campaign to raise awareness of the worldwide charity. The campaign collaboration party will take place this Saturday June 8 at Platoon Kunsthalle in Gangnam with a live painting exhibition from esteemed street artist Frenemy, music performances from...
Events in Seoul This Week: 23rd – 30th May
It’s a beautifully sunny day and we’re hoping the weather this weekend will be the same. Have a nice Seoul, whatever you’re up to. ALL WEEKEND HBC Fest HBC Fest is back. The biannual multi-venue music festival will take place this friday and Saturday in the small expat village of Haebangchon, located near Itaewon. Head...
Win Tickets to The Dodos!
Win tickets to see indie rockers The Dodos at Mun in Mullae this Friday night, May 24! Alternative concert promoters SuperColorSuper are always trying to mix it up when it comes to creating live music experiences in Seoul. Mun is a really cool space in factory district Mullae, and next week SCS are throwing one of their...
Catching New Blue Death
As the rain ceases to descend on a miserable day in Seoul, it’s a far cry from inside club Keu Keu, where New Blue Death’s Adam Brennan and Ethan Waddell are sat, relaxing after their show. The atmosphere is chilled and ambient. Their set-up for the gig was not the most exemplary: no stage, band...
Rural Korea: Exploring Waymook Beach
On the west coast of Korea, hidden by the countryside rice paddies, lies a local beach called Waymook. Famous for its gorgeous sunsets, the small town boasts fresh seafood restaurants and beachside walkways, overlooking a few small islands. While young couples and families tromp around in the sand, shells and sticks, the local residents earn...
