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...
Humans of Seoul
Humans of New York-inspired blogs have sprung up all over the Internet, and now Korea’s capital city has its very own. Seongkyoon Jeong, editor in chief of Humans of Seoul, feels that “Korean society tends to emphasize group consciousness, often ignoring individual existence, values, and diversity.” “I wished I could peek at what people of Seoul...
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...
Review: Mogwai + Daughter Live in Seoul
Daughter struck a beleaguered note in Uniqlo Ax Hall’s dark amphitheatre on Sunday as the ambient UK rockers launched into an enjoyably fuzzy set. Elena Tonra’s voice seems learned from the reading of dusty books in an attic lit only in small part by one window. It’s the ideal match for the band’s will-o’-the-wisp sound; bright,...
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Washed Out Live in Seoul
GIVEAWAY DONE Here’s a potential gift for you that’s as magical as the GIF above. Washed Out is coming to Seoul’s Rolling Hall on Sunday March 2 at Rolling and we’re giving away TWO PAIRS of tickets to see the American chillwave musician with his wispy, wonderful sounds. To win, share this post on your Facebook...
Events This Weekend in Seoul: February 13 — 16
FRIDAY Busan Band Bonanza 1 & 2 This Friday and Saturday local alt-rockers Table People and Les Sales will host three Korean bands from Busan. Genius, Say Sue Me and 3volt are the toast of the town down south but rarely make it up to Seoul. Make sure you get out to Hongdae to show...
7 Sweet Spots in Sangsu
You might enjoy the lively nightlife of Hongdae, but the chain restaurants, neon lights and clusters of students can be overwhelming at times. Yet just a ten-minute walk to the outskirts of the ever-popular area you can find Sangsu, a trendy spot catering to the alternative Seoul crowd, and a welcome break from the chaos...
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Mogwai and Daughter Live in Seoul
Scottish instrumental rockers Mogwai and dreamy English band Daughter are hitting Seoul this Sunday, and we have two pairs of tickets to give away. You know the drill by now: Head to Facebook, like Chincha, share this post on Facebook and then comment below to let us know you’ve done it. Here are 10 of the...
