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...
5 Things to Do in Shanghai. With Love From Pairs.
Pairs, a rockin’ duo from Shanghai, are touring Korea this October. We were going to interview their lead singer about his influences and inspirations but then realised we’d rather find out about what Pairs get up to while living in China’s second-largest city. Y’know, just in case we decide we like them enough to want...
Events in Seoul This Weekend: September 12 — 16
Good evening! Scroll to the bottom for (potentially) free stuff. ALL WEEKEND Korea Burn, the peninsula’s answer to Nevada’s Burning Man, returns this weekend. Here’s the video we took of the festival last year: Find out all about the event in our preview. FRIDAY Le Pompon Paris Pop-up Club @ Cakeshop Cakeshop are recreating the...
Color Me Rad Korea 2013
Color Me Rad runners warming up to Zumba outside Jamsil Olympic Stadium. Parts of Seoul were literally covered in color on Saturday, July 20, 2013, thanks to the Color Me Rad 5K held at Jamsil Sports Complex. The rain took a break long enough to allow a beautiful, hot morning to host and toast participants. Thousands...
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...
10 Things To Do After Work in Korea
You’ve just finished work and you can finally leave. Hurrah. But what will you do when you get home? Here’s a list of 10 things that you possibly aren’t doing after work, but perhaps should be. Eat more Korean food Probably the most obvious choice. Everybody likes to eat things, right? Perhaps it’s time to...
Events in Seoul This Week: 04/OCT/2012
ONGOING Gangnam Festival This week/end sees the annual Gangnam Festival, a culmination of arts, fashion and culture, specifically aimed at foreigners and tourists. The Fashion Festival starts today, Thursday 4th – Saturday the 6th, while the celebratory Hallyu Festival is on Sunday. Performances from Korean music stars Super Junior and Girls Generation will take place...
