SEOUL WEEKEND UPDATE (Aug. 7th - Aug. 10th)

Welcome to the GSTV Weekend Update — your cheat sheet for dodging boredom, breaking curfew, and showing up “for one drink” that turns into four.

This week, Seoul’s exploding with culture bombs: from trippy COEX exhibitions to rooftop block parties, seaside raves, jazz marathons, and a literal swimming pool filled with JIM BEAM-fueled chaos.

Pick your poison, charge your phone, and we’ll see you somewhere between Apgujeong and outer space.

🔛 ONGOING – ART & EXPO MODE 🔛

🌀 Urban Break Exhibitions at COEX
August 7–10 | COEX B1 & B2 | Tickets Available

Two bangers at once: ToyCon Seoul 2025 on B1 for collectibles & funs, and Bokunou’s first-ever Seoul show on B2 — trippy, textured, emotional. Both powered by Urban Break..

🎙️ THURSDAY – COMMUNITY, JAZZ & BIRTHDAY ENERGY

• CCC Community Party (Itaewon)
  10PM | Bolero
  A real one: CCC is hosting a party to bring the community together. Music, good vibes, and probably someone crying happy tears.
  

• Boogie Woogie Jazz Weekend (Noksapyeong)
  Various Venues | All Weekend | Free Entry
  Boogie Woogie’s unleashing smooth sounds city-wide. Check their socials, could be a sax solo that changes your life.
  

• Beton Brut 9-Year Anniversary (Itaewon)
  6-Night Series | All Weekend | Wristband Available
  Beton Brut turns 9 and is going full techno chaos. One pass gets you 6 nights of events. Hydrate accordingly.
  

• Rosso Thursday: Hiphop x New Jack Swing x Disco (Hannam)
  10PM | Hannam | ₩15,000 (+1 drink)
  Start your weekend early with a genre buffet. No cover, just music.

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🏖️ FRIDAY – COMEBACKS, CLUBS & COASTAL ESCAPES

• Deluxe Family at Modeci (Hongdae)
  10PM | Modeci | ₩20,000 (+1 drink)
  The Deluxe team is back, for a one-night only comeback. We're partnering with Deluxe to give free guestlist to you + your friend. Tag your ride-or-die and show up (check out our Seoul Weekend Update video coming up later today).
  

• Dabless & Reloadboy Release Party (Hongdae)
  10PM | Henz Club | ₩15,000 (+1 drink)
  Right next door to Modeci, Henz is bringing heavy vibes with a stacked lineup.
  

• Nasty Korea Grand Opening (Itaewon)
  6PM-10PM | Nasty Shop | Free Entry
  Live sets, DJs, zero cover. Vapes are taking over Korea, pull up for the birth of something nasty, lol.
  

• Updogs Only: Gangneung Weekender (Gangneung)
  Gangneung | All Weekend | Free Entry
  Escape the city and hit the beach. Parties all weekend long with OG heads in the mix.
  

• Rosso Friday: Tokyo x Seoul Exchange (Hannam)
  10PM | Rosso | ₩20,000 (+1 drink)
  Two cities, one sound. The most tasteful collab since soju and hangovers.
  

• Coffee & Cigarettes: Night Opening (City Hall)
  7–10PM | Coffee & Cigarettes | Free Entry
  City views + DJ sets from L-Like, Ugly Duck, and ummjabe. Chill, classy, and just the right kind of nostalgic.

IN OTHER NEWS

🎤 GS Hotline is back! This time, with a special guest: Jumybear. Alongside Andy Sama, Jumybear replied the hotline with a lot of fun! Check it out and don’t forget: our hotline is opened. Drop your message, interrogation, worries etc… we got you 😉

BACK TO THE WEEKEND UPDATE

👟 SATURDAY - SKATE + FULL BLOWN DANCING PARTIES

• 360 Sounds x Adidas Block Party (Apgujeong)
  Apgujeong | Free Entry
  A 20-year legacy wrapped in one party. Streetwear, OGs, and block-party chaos.
  

• JIM BEAM BALL PARTY @ Liberty (Yangyang)
  4PM - 12AM | Liberty (Yangyang) | Free Entry
  Massive beach party. Live acts, ball pits, collab swimsuits, and a lineup hotter than your 2nd-degree sunburn.
  

• Night Concert @ Unhyeongung Palace (Anguk Area)
  7PM | Norakdang Hall, Unhyeongung Palace | Free Entry
  A special summer night concert honoring independence activists, wrapped in serene melodies.

MORE ONGOING EVENTS

• Harper’s BAZAAR 'IN-BETWEEN' Exhibition (Gwanghwamun Area)
  Aug 8–23 | Sungkok Art Museum (Hall 2)
  Contemporary artists Nikki S. Lee, Christine Sun Kim, and Emmanuel Hahn explore identity and consciousness through photography, video, and drawing.

• Hangang Summer Festival
  Aug 1–17 | Multiple Parks along the Han River | FREE (some paid programs)
  Water sports, music, and laid-back river vibes across 10 Hangang Park locations. Peak summer Seoul energy.