13 events happening in Seoul this week that we think look cool | February 25th to March 3rd
Another cool weekend of music, art, and film events in our wonderful city of Seoul.
Friday 25th Febuary
Dajung @ Studio Zemi
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
LIVE MUSIC / FOLK / POP
With the release of her first album on vinyl and a string of well-received live performances, 2022 is turning out to be a great year from Dajung. Having set the crowd on fire at our recent Winter Showcase event, Dajung will be playing her first solo headline set this weekend at Studio Zemi.
Dajung
Studio Zemi, Yeongdeungpo-gu
22,000
For more information, click here.
Se So Neon Three Date Stint
LIVE MUSIC / ART-POP
After over two years away from the stage, iconic art-pop outfit Se So Neon will finally be returning to a live music venue. Bursting on the scene in 2017, Se So Neon quickly became one of Korea's must-see acts. The band have received international acclaim for their vibrant, guitar-driven pop and creative live performances. This Friday, they begin a three-night stint of live performances at Blue Square's Mastercard Hall.
Se So Neon
Blue Square, Yongsan-Gu
99,000 won
For more information, click here.
Daft Punk Party
DJ / VIDEO / PARTY
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their incredible debut album, Homework, our good friends over at Pet Sounds will play a night of music dedicated to Daft Punk. This Friday, DJ High with be spinning tunes from the likes of Justice, Kavinsky, Air, The Chemical Brothers, LCD Soundsystem, Donna Summer, and loads more.
Daft Punk Party
Pet Sounds, Yongsan-gu
Free Entry
For more information, click here.
The Spectators
JAZZ / FUSION / DJS / SKA
This weekend, Gangnam jazz bar The Audience will be holding a two-night special event called The Spectators. The event attempts to fuse jazz with different sounds and styles to create something new and exciting. On Friday, Ryan Park's Funky Unit will be joined by genre-defying producer City Boy From Seoul. Performing on Saturday will be Sung Nockwon and The Manners. They will be joined by Baijo Bae, and together, they will be creating a jazz-ska fusion with reggae influences.
The Spectators
Audience, Gangnam-gu
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Mandong and EJO&MIDGETS
JAZZ / HIP-HOP / EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC
This Friday, prepare your ears for a sonic trip at Channel1969. Performing life will be the experimental jazz outfit Mandong. Their powerful and intriguing music is an exciting mix of different jazz styles. They'll be joined by rapper and producer EJO&MIDGETS. This enigmatic performer defies labels, drawing inspiration from the world of hip-hop, funk, and a wide range of Eastern sounds. This event will be mind-blowing.
Mandong and EJO&MIDGETS
Channel1969, Mapo-gu
30,000
For more information, click here.
Atom Heart Music and GETBETTER
INDIE / METAL / LIVE BANDS
And rounding off a jam-packed Friday night, we go to visit our good friends over at The Venue! Performing there tonight will be indie-pop outfit Atom Heart Music, whose recent album Exile from Izm is one of our favourite new releases! Joining them will be GETBETTER; a new band who produce raw and energetic metal music.
Atom Heart Music and GETBETTER
The Studio, Yongsan-gu
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Saturday 26th February
Soullette ‘Birthday’ Release Party
R’N’B / PERFORMANCE / DJS
This weekend, one of R'n'B's most unique new voices, Soullette, will be releasing her debut EP out into the unsuspecting world. As part of a series of shows celebrating the release, she'll be joined by UK producer Romderful who will be performing a DJ set. We expect massive things from Soullette in 2022, and this might be one of your rare chances to see her in a small venue!
Soullette Release Party
Base Foundation, Seodaemun-gu
For more information, click here.
Punk City
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
LIVE MUSIC / PUNK
Punk City brings together five top-quality punk acts from Korea's burgeoning alternative scene. Performing live will be 18fevers, Punks on Fire, Sweet Gasoline, Vanmal, and Get to the Point. The show takes place in Seongsu and is an effort by the promotors to spread live music and creativity outside of the hubs of Hongdae and Itaewon.
Punk City
Club Music Space, Seongsu-dong,
15,000
For more information, click here.
Missing Piece
LIVE MUSIC / PUNK
And speaking of great punk lineups, this Saturday, our friends over at Bender will be putting on a night of great pop-punk bands featuring Dead Chants, Walking After U, and Bearfoot in the Garden.
Missing Piece
Club Music Space, Seongsu-dong,
30,000
For more information, click here.
24hours @ Idaho
LIVE MUSIC / INDIE
This Saturday, our new favourite venue, Cafe Idaho, will be hosting popular local indie band, 24hours. In 2013, 24hours released their debut album Party People. The album is a raw and energetic guitar album with a heavy influence from Arctic Monkeys. Since then, the band have matured their sound, adding a range of different genres to the mix, creating a rich, sophisticated indie-pop vibe. Catch them this Saturday at Idaho.
24hours
Cafe Idaho, Mapo-gu
Free entry
For more information, click here.
Sunday 27th February
Indie Vibes
INDIE / LIVE MUSIC
Don't let the last night of your weekend go to waste. Club FF will be continuing their long tradition of championing emergent indie music with a night of fresh local talent. Performing at the venue this Sunday will be The Creespy, Jisokury, and Oah!
Indie Vibes
Club FF, Mapo-gu
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 1st March
Fluid Floor
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
ART / INSTALLATION / COLLABORATION
Curator, critic, and artist Louise the Woman has put together a ten-day art event exploring how art inhabits gallery space. Four artists will collaborate to put together each other's installations. The participating artists are Seulgi Kim, Dahye An, Jinseon Ahn, Yejun Hong, and the exhibition will be held at Boloc, in Seongsu.
Fluid Floor
Boloc, Seongsu.
For more information, click here.
Thursday 3rd March
ARTSPECTRUM 2022
ART / EXHIBITION
ARTSPECTRUM is an exhibition focused on discovering and promoting emerging young Korean artists and introducing them at home and abroad. For the 7th instalment, eight artists will present work that asks questions about new methods of owning art, challenge prejudices, and "dealing with the past continuously called to present". The never-before-seen work covers both the artists' personal history and art institutions.
ART SPECTRUM 2022
Leeum Museum of Art, Yongsan-gu
For more information, click here.
