SEOUL WEEKEND UPDATE (Jan 15 - 18)

New year, new you but still the same question: What’s up in Seoul this weekend ?
 
Don’t worry, we did the digging so you don’t have to. This one is stacked with jazz nights in Seongsu, high-voltage club energy across Itaewon, and a weekend that goes from ballroom to comedy to community flea market. Pick your lane, or do the full marathon.

If you’re going out solo, don’t overthink it. Seoul always rewards the brave.
Send this to one friend, pull up early, and let the night do the rest.

🖼️ ON GOING 🖼️

Spirited Away Original Tour
Until Mar 22 | Seoul Arts Center | Ticketed
Studio Ghibli’s masterpiece brought to life with live orchestra, large-scale puppetry, and breathtaking stage design. A rare chance to experience this story in an entirely new way.

Alphonse Mucha: Light & Dreams @ The Hyundai Seoul (Yeouido)
Until March 4 | ALT.1, The Hyundai Seoul | Ticketed
Grand Art Nouveau showcase celebrating the 35th anniversary of Korea–Czech relations. Oil paintings, tempera works and special collabs with the artist’s grandson.

Seoul Plaza Ice Rink Opening (Seoul Plaza) ⛸️
Until Feb 8 | 10AM – 9:30PM | ₩1,000
The city’s winter classic is back for 52 days, with warm “Wintering” lights and an opening ceremony at 5PM. Cheap, iconic, and genuinely fun even if you’re bad at skating.

📀 THURSDAY – SLOW BURN, DEEP LISTENING

• No Handover (Vinyl Only) (Hannam)

  11PM - 1:30AM | Rosso | Free

  150 minutes of vinyl only with the amazing DJ Bigter on the decks. No handover, no shortcuts, just a slow-burn selection for people who actually listen.
  

• Jazzxover “This Week on Stage” (Seongsu)

  7PM - Late | Jazzxover | ₩20,000 (music fee)

  A proper jazz club that’s serious about sound, with curated live sets mid-week through Saturday. Thursday leans classy and melodic with a special jazz gig energy.
  

• 4 YEARS OF TIMES (Apgujeong)

  10PM – 4AM | TIMES Apgujeong | ₩20,000

  TIMES is turning 4, and they’re celebrating the only way they know how:

  wall-to-wall DJs, three nights in a row (all the way through Sunday), zero weak slots! Total DJs across 3 nights: 26 DJs

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💃 FRIDAY – TECHNO HEAVY, DANCEFLOOR ONLY

• GLTQ 2026 1st Party (Itaewon)

  10PM - Late | Cakeshop | ₩20,000 before 12 / ₩25,000 after

  GLTQ kicks off 2026 with baile, amapiano club cuts, bass pressure, techno, and two performers bringing full ballroom spirit. Come as your freest self and let the floor do the rest.

• Hi-NRG with PAPERKRAFT (Hongdae)

  10PM - Late | MODECi | ₩10,000 presale / ₩20,000 door

  Fast, punchy grooves and high-tension house all night, with Paperkraft making his MODECi debut. This one is built for people who actually came to dance.

• NGL presents MIJA (Itaewon)

  From 9PM | GRAIN HAUS | ₩20,000 presale / ₩30,000 door

  NGL’s whole point is simple: no guestlist culture, no shortcuts, just a packed room that’s there for the music. MIJA pulls up with a harder, faster direction and the lineup keeps it moving.

• Arga with Maro, Hagy, Sun of June, Youngisland (Itaewon)

  11PM - Late | Arga | ₩15,000 (+1 drink)

  House, disco, balearic, indie dance… the kind of night that feels like sunrise is part of the plan. Great choice if you want groove and space without the chaos.

• PULS Presents: CHILLS Vol.2 (Itaewon)

  10PM | Bolero | TBA

  DJ Roots' crew, PULS, is back with another CHILLS night, with a stacked DJ roster and that PULS-style pacing that starts smooth and gets dangerously intense by late.

• No. 01 Club (Hannam)

  10PM - Late | Rosso | ₩20,000 (+1 drink)

  A night built around the idea that you don’t age from time, you age when you stop dancing. Performance artist Song Jungmin and DJ Someone host the journey, with DAMO live and a tight DJ timeline all night.
  

• EMMA vol.2 — R&B Night at Grand Hyatt (Namsan)

  8PM – 2:30AM | JJ Mahoney’s | ₩20,000 (regular) / ₩30,000 (all access)

  If you’re tired of loud-for-no-reason parties, EMMA goes the opposite way.

  An R&B-focused night inside a five-star hotel, built around groove, restraint, and mood. Live from 3 amazing artists: Summersoul, June, ID:Earth and a special guest.
  Little gift for our Newsletter subscribers, here is the guest list for free entry: HERE 🤍

IN OTHER NEWS

KC Concert with Yuki Chiba
A legendary moment between Korean and Japanese Hip-hop! Andy Trust and Moon were there to record and enjoy the moment. Moshpit were also.. attempted ha

Vintage in Korea takes you to Dongmyo
Our friend Jerry launched Vintage in Korea, sharing the real Dongmyo experience through curated vintage finds and the people shaping Seoul’s culture. He knows where the gems are, has the vendor connects, and he’s free in the weekends, he’s opened to take people on a vintage excursion! If you want to thrift Dongmyo the right way, hit him up

BACK TO THE WEEKEND UPDATE

🪩 SATURDAY - CHOOSE YOUR CHAOS: GLAM, GRIME OR WHOLSEOME

• Cat Rescue Flea Market for YongsanCats (Itaewon)

  1PM - 9PM | Bat Itaewon | Donation-based vibes

  A cozy community flea market with DJing, live moments, lucky draws, handmade goods, coffee, and clothes starting at ₩1,000. Pull up to hang, shop for a cause, and meet good people.
  

• Big Flip Energy Comedy Night (Itaewon)

  7PM doors / 8PM show / 10PM afterparty | Lit Lounge | ₩15,000 presale / ₩20,000 door

  A high-energy stand-up night led by Ron Josol, then a clean handoff into an afterparty set. Perfect warm-up if you want laughs before you go full nightlife.
  

• HUSTLE for the Future (Hongdae)

  10PM – 7AM | Hustle Club | ₩ at door

  Hongdae goes all night with a cross-city, cross-country link-up between Korea and Japan’s street DJ communities. This one’s led by DJ AKIO (Tokyo), making his long-awaited return to Korea, backed by the Badhands crew and a stacked local host lineup. Raw hip-hop and street energy!

• FUTURE CLUB presents JONO STEPHENSON (Seongsu)

  9PM - Late | UNDERCITY | ₩25,000 online / ₩30,000 door

  Melodic techno with a high-design edge. Jono Stephenson brings that euphoric, cinematic pressure, supported by FUTURE CLUB’s crew. No flash, be present, and come ready for a proper sensory trip.
  

• RUBY VAULT (Hongdae)

  10PM - Late | Henz Club | ₩15,000 (+1 drink)

  Underground hip-hop flavor with live sets and a DJ roster that knows how to keep it raw but bouncy. Bonus mini-game: buy drinks, collect tickets, trade up for a special drink.

• Queens & Kings Night (Itaewon)

  10PM - Late | Dressroom | ₩10,000 (+1 drink after midnight)

  You get a random Queen/King card at the door and you’re on a mini mission to find your match. It’s basically speed-friendship with DJs, live moments, and free drinks if you complete the pairing.

• KISEWA Presents “party123!” (Itaewon)

  10PM - 4AM | Cakeshop | ₩25,000

  KISEWA’s annual birthday chaos, stacked lineup, and the kind of crowd that actually shows up to party. If you like big rooms, big sound, and zero hesitation, this is it.

• Every Weekend, Same Vibe (Itaewon)

  10PM – Late | Loft Seoul | TBA

  Warm wood interiors, laid-back lighting, and hip-hop that feels right. Loft Seoul keeps it simple and consistent: a cozy lounge atmosphere with feel-good selections all night long.

• BBCB Presents DUUMOK / ZOONPARK / JNS (Itaewon)

  10PM - End | BBCB | ₩15,000

  For all the Hard Techno heads. A strict, no-photo, no-slippers type of night with strong “respect the room” energy. If you’re into darker, sharper club focus, this is a solid pick.

• OMS X PAYDAY (Itaewon)

  8PM - 02:30AM | JJ Mahoney’s | ₩20,000-₩30,000 (all tickets include 1 drink)

  Hip-hop dancer team PAYDAY meets ONE MORE SHOT for a night that blends performance, live energy, and DJs who keep it moving. If you want polished but still sweaty, JJ is the move.

• Willy Wally EP Release Party “Arcade Game” (Noksapyeong)

  7PM - 11PM | Boramoon9 (보라문구) | Free

  Cozy, nostalgic, and very come-as-you-are, with DJs, a short live moment, and a tiny pre-show exhibition vibe. Great early link-up before the late-night run.

• Bar 448 ALL DAY PARTY (Noksapyeong)

  12PM - Late | Bar 448 | Free

  Day coffee turns into late-night cocktails, espresso martinis, mezcal, and guest bartenders. This is the “start early, don’t rush” kind of Saturday.

🐈 SUNDAY - THE CAT RESCUE FLEA MARKET DAY

• Cat Rescue Flea Market for YongsanCats (Itaewon)

  1PM - 9PM | Bat Itaewon | Donation-based vibes

  Happening also on Sunday! A cozy community flea market with DJing, live moments, lucky draws, handmade goods, coffee, and clothes starting at ₩1,000. Come, enjoy this wholesome event and donate to rescue the stray cats of Yongsan!