Ticket Giveaway! Round Robin
Round Robin, a concert with a totally unique concept, is back in Seoul for the first time in two years, and we’ve got four pairs of tickets to give away to the show. Just head to our Facebook; ‘like’ Chincha; and tag the friend you want to take with you. Round Robin is an intriguing event where participating bands...
Christian Protesters Clash with Police at Korea’s Gay Pride
The 15th annual Korea Queer Culture Festival held its opening ceremonies and pride parade recently on Saturday, June 7th in Seoul’s Seodaemun neighborhood. The festival’s official slogan was “Love Conquers Hate,” a mantra that would be forced to prove its merit before the day’s end. Shown below are members of Church Bitches, one of the festival’s headlining acts...
FLORA Kicks off Asian Tour in Seoul
Liron Meshulam, whose stage name is Flora, kicks off her Spring 2014 Asian Tour in Seoul with gigs at Mudaeruk, Studio Zemi and Jebidabang. Flora brings passionate, tingling and lyric-driven music from her hometown scene of Tel Aviv, Israel. Chincha chatted with Flora to hear more about her singular sound and what she’s excited to...
Summer Sundays in Seoul
VENUE CHANGE: THIS EVENT IS NOW AT CIELO IN ITAEWON. Rooftop chilling, BBQ burgers and underground music. What more could you want on a Sunday? On May 11 (1pm–9pm) head to Cielo in Itaewon to hang out and listen to a mix of lowkey music, from house, new disco and electronic to indie, R&B and pop. Entry is 5,000 won...
Seoul Swingers
On April 12, during a cloudy Saturday afternoon, Seoul’s swing dance hobby club Tantara Dance Hall performed to early American rock ‘n’ roll classics at Dongdaemun Design Plaza as part of the cultural facility’s opening month. Colton J was there to snap some photographs. Images by Colton J
Big Day South: A Mini Guide to Alt Culture in Busan, Ulsan and Daegu
Ever since I moved to South Korea I’ve noticed a heavy amount of Seoul-centralism when it comes to art, music and other creative ventures. Things that happens in Seoul, especially creative things, get much more attention than the same activities happening outside of it. This is not an unusual occurrence; growing up in England, I...
Ticket Giveaway! Baths Live in Seoul
WIN TICKETS TO BATHS! The U.S. musician from suburban LA is hitting Korea this weekend, and we have two pairs of tickets to give away for the show. Just head to Chincha’s Facebook page, like us, and then share this post to be in with a chance of winning. For more information, head to the...
Events in Seoul This Weekend: Feb 28 — March 2
ALL WEEKEND Exit Last Dance Party Exit is closing down, waaahh. Give the garage bar a proper send-off this weekend; the goodbye event spans Friday and Saturday night. Free entry. Sol-Sol Pop-Up Shop The street style bloggers and purveyors of menswear are holding their first pop-up shop this weekend in Seoul. The address will be...
