Photography

Korea Burn

It’s difficult to put into words how astronomically fun Korea Burn was but these pictures should give you the right idea. Video coming soon. Photography by Matthew Stroud. Check out the rest of his snaps from the festival and make sure you ‘like’ his page on Facebook.

Social Underground #8

The electro night Social Underground joined up with Sam Gates and Paffers from Busan’s STRUT team last Saturday at Exit, Hongdae. Here are the results. If you missed the STRUT! x Social Underground party then you can listen to a mix from Sam Gates and Paffers on SoundCloud. Photography by Zack Cluley. See more pictures from the night...
Chinchagram: summer/ vacation

Chinchagram: summer/ vacation

August was full of surprises this year, including a seemingly endless heat wave, an unseasonably late monsoon season and “the strongest storm of the decade” that puttered out into nothing more than a windy day.  The weather made for some fantastic sunset and sky shots this month and those who weren’t in Seoul snapped some great travel photos! It was...

Chinchagram: monsoon

Since it didn’t rain as much as usual this monsoon season we didn’t get as many Chinchagram entries as usual this month (sadfaceemoticon). We still got this intense storm photograph by @mattbedford on Instagram, though, along with several other brilliant images. Storm over Seoul by @mattbedford Fuck the rain by @parchung Man with umbrella by...

Shindig Vol.8

Shindig is a regular party at well-known venue Myoung Wol Gwan in Hongdae. It’s a sweaty, sticky, drunken affair which will keep you dancing until the early hours. It’s a party not to be missed. Here are some photos from previous parties to remind you of the shenanigans and to get you in the dancing...

Jisan 2012 Instagram Gallery

Just like at Mudfest we got help from Chincha readers with capturing Jisan Valley Rock Festival, so that we could get a varied perspective of the event. The following photos are a selection of the best from the #chinchajisan Instagram hashtag. Beautiful flowers and a semi-naked man in the background by @chinchamag This-a-way by @tallullahelle...
Mudfest 2012

Mudfest 2012

The 15th annual Boryeong Mud Festival started on the weekend – not that you needed us to tell you that. We were there, of course, snapping some smartphone photos while rolling around in the muck. Thanks to all the readers who sent in their photos to add to the collection: you’re awesome. Without further ado,...
Chinchagram: neon

Chinchagram: neon

With spring over and the beginnings of monsoon season signalling the arrival of summer, it’s time to announce the winner of June’s neon-themed #chinchagram competition. THE WINNER Celine Holzer! We love your light-writing photography. Give yourself a pat on the back and a celebratory pint for taking the best photo of neon this month. Atop...