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Kompakt Record Bar Archive Market (Sinsa)
July 3 – 12 | 2 PM – Midnight | KRB Showroom | Free
The renowned Kompakt Record Bar open-sources their personal collections for a massive multi-day archive marketplace. Dig through rare grooves, vintage books, designer items, and art objects curated by local mainstays like Gyu-Seo, alongside a custom ₩5,000 budget digging box.

Memo Neuro: Portugal Contemporary Art Exhibition (Yeonnam)
July 1 – 31 | 1 PM – 7 PM | Verger Gallery | ₩2,000 
A beautifully curated, multi-medium dual showcase bridging the distinct contemporary artistic languages of Portuguese creators Rodrigo Canhão and Mafalda Gonçalves. Canhão delivers deeply psychological, humorous figurative paintings, while Gonçalves explores memory and time through tactile layers of metal, stone, and marble.

2026 Hangang Pools & Water Playgrounds Reopening
Jun 19 – Aug 30 | 9AM - 10PM | Multi-Locations | ₩1,000 – ₩5,000 
Seoul's premier riverside infinity-style pools and splash parks are officially opened for the peak of the hot season. Six major city locations are fully operational, with Ttukseom, Yeouido, Jamsil, and Nanji keeping the gates open for late-night swimming under the illuminated city lights starting in July. Admission is SO cheap (₩3,000–₩5,000 for adults), making it the single easiest summer escape in the capital.

Demon Slayer Immersive Exhibition (Seongsu)
June 27 – September 27 | S-Factory (Dong D) | Ticketed
The internationally acclaimed, record-breaking dark fantasy anime franchise makes its highly anticipated official Korean exhibition debut. This massive experience breaks down the screen barrier, utilizing life-sized architectural reconstructions to place fans directly inside the Mount Natagumo battlefields and the Mugen Train.

THURSDAY - COCKTAILS, CONNECTIONS & CAMO 🌆

• Summer Social Night: The Cask × Casa Corona (Itaewon)

  7 PM - Late | Casa Corona | ₩35,000 (+3 Drinks) 
  The Cask teams up with Casa Corona for an exclusive, open-air summer mixer elevated high above the Itaewon street grid. Skip the standard nightclub lines to catch sunset house music while connecting with a cool crowd over cold beverages. Space is strictly limited to the first 200 guests at the door, so pull up early to secure your 3 welcome coupons and a rooftop view.

• Afterwork Seoul × ARZU (Cheongdam)

  6 PM – Late | ARZU Cheongdam | Free (RSVP Required)
  Close down the laptop early and pull up to one of Cheongdam's most refined lounges to connect with founders, creatives, local and international professionals shaping the Seoul's future. Toss on your best "Seoul Summer Chic" style and make sure you do not leave your business cards at home (if you have business cards ofc lol).

• Bar Rondo After Dark #001 (Gangnam)

  9 PM – Late | Bar Rondo (13F) | Free
  Elevate your Thursday night plans at this sophisticated and cozy high-rise cocktail lounge nestled high above the Teheran-ro grid. Enjoy a complimentary glass of welcome sparkling champagne paired with smooth house soundtrack by DJ Cloudia, J.Ha, and Asera.

• Unborn Sounds × Alice The Club (Itaewon)

  10 PM - Late | Bolero Seoul | ₩20,000 
  Hyperpop icon, fashion provocateur, and absolute subculture force Alice Longyu Gao commands the Bolero basement for a high-energy night of total dancefloor liberation. Expect a frantic, high-sweat line-up stacked with local heavyweights like Austen and Autopilot77_77 alongside a raw live performance from London-based duo The Twins.

• 2026 Doberman Party: THE COMEBACK ft. CAMO (Cheongdam)

  11 PM – 5 AM | LION SUPER CLUB | ₩50,000
  The legendary Doberman Party marks its major return to a massive global venue layout for the first time since 2019, taking over the globally ranked Lion Super Club. The iconic baddie, CAMO, will be performing, delivering her raw, unmistakable live hip-hop energy and her massive bangers straight through the night.

FRIDAY - K-POP, COMEDY & LATIN SOUNDS 💃

• Some Like It Hot!! Indie Showcase (Hongdae)

  6:30 PM - Late | Club FF | ₩35,000
  A full on modern rock marathon delivering five explosive live band performances back-to-back under one roof. Catch the raw, high-energy sounds of Hwanho, Asadal, and Zeokranun running straight throughout the night.

• Connect Your USB Vol. 2: Listening Party (Itaewon)

  7 PM – 9 PM | Grain Gelato Bar | Free
  The Unborn Sounds DJ tournament moves into Round 2 with an intense live listening evaluation sponsored by Maker's Mark and Spotify. Watch six shortlisted local talents, including Neois, 2Høx, and substitute caller Sanggo, spin live before a star-studded panel of guest judges like Andow.

• Fresh Faces English Comedy Showcase (Itaewon)

  8 PM - Late | Lit Lounge | ₩10,000 
  Cool down indoors with a fun evening of stand-up comedy highlighting both rising and familiar international voices from Seoul’s English comedy scene. Hosted by Pat Bong and Hojip, the line-up will surely deliver non-stop Friday night laughs.

• fastpaper K-POP PARTY (Seongsu)

  8 PM – 2 AM | AndersonC Seongsu | RSVP
  Leading digital fashion and culture authority fastpaper steps offline for its first-ever offline party celebration inside the sleek architecture of AndersonC. The room will be completely packed with a generational sonic journey navigating everything from sweet 90s nostalgia to current global K-Pop anthems.

• 90s Golden Era Beats: 0ffcourse (Sinsa)

  7 PM – Midnight | Kompakt Record Bar Ver. 2 | Free
  Kompakt Record Bar welcomes longtime friend of the house, DJ and record collector 0ffcourse, to command the decks at Sinsa Ver. 2. Currently serving as the Chief Manager of the Kasina Palpal Skateboard Store, he is dropping a smooth, deep vinyl dive spanning hip-hop, disco, soul, and house.

• The Function: BRYAN CHASE & JUNIOR CHEF (Hongdae)

  10 PM - Late | The Henz Club | ₩20,000 (+1 Drink) 
  TEAM HENZ curates a heavy-duty club night spearheading the absolute rawest waves in local hip-hop and electronic soundscapes. The live floor features an explosive showcase from Cohort legend BRYAN CHASE, alongside a special debut performance by rising new artist Té to show major love. The control booth is completely locked down by local heavyweights including JUNIOR CHEF, Aomg DJ WEGUN, and DNOPF.

• NO LEASH by Paw Paw (Itaewon)

  10 PM - Late | Bolero | ₩20,000
  The Paw Paw crew unchains the summer night with an uncompromised, rules-free sonic grid uniting a highly diverse circle of local selectors. Doberman, Bojvck, and KingShe anchor the sound system to wash away your daily routines under deep low-end bass pressure and dark lighting configurations.

• Breakout Talent Jengi (Itaewon)

  10 PM – 5 AM | SOAP | ₩20,000 (+1 Drink)
  Dutch breakout sensation Jengi lands in Seoul to spin a high-octane house session fueled by his massive global viral hit Bel Mercy. Backed by heavy industry co-signs from Fred again.. and Skrillex, expect dense dancefloor tracking with local support from Yann and Fallens.

• GIRR Presents: Latino Night in Seoul (Jonggak)

  11 PM – 3 AM | Texas Bar | Free (RSVP via Bio)
  Latin pop rhythms are taking over Cheonggyecheon for an international social night packed with casual beer pong zones and global crowds. Entry is completely free with a bio link reservation, and the first 50 guests are getting a signature welcome drink mixed with Jose Cuervo tequila.

• Global Calling: Tungevaag (Cheongdam)

  11 PM – 6 AM | LION SUPER CLUB | ₩30,000 (+2 Drinks)
  Globally acclaimed EDM heavyweight Tungevaag, known for massive festival stages like Ushuaïa Ibiza and billions of global streams, is bringing his iconic "Wicked Wonderland" EDM energy straight to Lion Super Club.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
What GSTV has been up to

📆🚨 Save the Date: July 16th, GSTV is taking over SOAP for a great night.

• Korean R&B Artist Babylon played a “This or That” game with us, some of his answers might surprise you

SATURDAY - R&B, ROOFTOPS & RECORDS ☀️

• Gramicci Flagship Store Opening (Hongdae)

  12 PM – 8 PM | Gramicci Hongdae | Free
  Climbing heritage and outdoor lifestyle imprint Gramicci unlocks its next retail chapter right in the heart of Hongdae. To celebrate the grand opening, they are dropping exclusive limited giveaways including a Zip-O-Gage keyring for purchases over 100k and a custom Nalgene 500mL bottle for orders over 150k.

• EMMA Vol. 4 Full R&B Showcase (Hannam)

  5 PM – 11 PM | CCCS Salon | Free
  The highly acclaimed R&B residency EMMA returns for its fourth installment inside the striking, artistic framework of CCCS Salon. Catch incredibly intimate, moody live vocal performances from Sokodomo, Jiselle, and Summer Cake backed up by progressive electronic selections from Multivsn.

• La Buvette Sonore Season 1 Finale (Itaewon)

  5 PM – 11 PM | Le Sens Unique | Free
  La Buvette Sonore anchors its final pop-up of the season with custom French Touch vinyl tracking from selector Sun of June and an immersive backyard party atmosphere. Your drink purchases get you ticket drops for a massive 20-envelope "Mystery Wall" prize system packed with wine, Pastis, and custom tees.

• House Laundry Showcase: Roof (Sinsa)

  7 PM – Midnight | Kompakt Record Bar Ver.1 | Free
  Boutique label boss and veteran selector Roof takes full control of the sound system at Sinsa Ver. 1 this Saturday night. The House Laundry imprint head will treat the room to a highly sophisticated, relaxed journey blending deep downtempo grooves and pure house tracking.

• Selector Focus: Spray @ 232 Cocktail Bar (Itaewon)

  8 PM – 2 AM | 232 Seoul | Free
  The low-lit concrete booths of 232 hand full artistic command to veteran vinyl collector and producer Spray for a focused Global Music Session. Prepare for an exceptional, deeply smooth analog trip weaving seamlessly across Funk, Soul, HipHop, and Leftfield frequencies.
  

• sits presents "Sitting is the New Smoking" (Yongsan)

  8 PM – 2:30 AM | JJ Mahoney's Lounge | ₩30,000
  Fresh production collective, sits, takes over the historic corridors of JJ Mahoney’s to bridge contemporary alternative movements and premium underground R&B aesthetics. The extensive, dual-tier lineup features live performances from Archype and B Jyun alongside progressive selections from Viann and Seol.

• House Dance Rooftop: Saturday Steppin' (Myeongdong)

  9 PM - 1 AM | The Roof Casa Seoul | Free
  Famous local house dancer Torch Lee and his Saturday Steppin' crew host an open-air masterclass designed to break down basic club steps for all levels. Learn the foundational footwork under the stars while DJ Akin commands the decks; shifts down to the 8th-floor bar in case of rain.
  

• Party Next Doorlock Party (Hongdae)

  10 PM – Late | The Henz Club | ₩15,000
  New cultural platform Party Next Doorlock celebrates its official launch party in a major collaborative linkup with global heritage denim staple True Religion. The legendary Hongdae basement transforms into a street community hub with live sets from 허성현 and Kang Hyuk alongside the fire DJ Howmini.

• Molly Yam Album “Tik Tok Sta II” Release Party (Itaewon)

  10 PM – Late | Grain Haus | ₩20,000
  Independent creative outlet Poster Korea presents the official studio album release party for rising artist Molly Yam. Pair your best high-end clothes with a bass-heavy electronic soundtrack handled by 2Spade, Howmini, and Ouidaehan.

SUNDAY - APERITIVO & SLOW LIVING 🍷📚

• Cafe Rave: 101 Breaktime X CoveHouseSeoul (Hongdae)

  12 PM – 9 PM | Cove House Seoul | ₩10,000 (+1 Drink)
  101 Breaktime is transforming Hongdae’s Cove House into a vibrant daytime "Cafe Rave." Sip espresso while browsing a curated flea market featuring hot local lifestyle influencers, then stick around as the next generation of amazing DJ will take over from 5PM.

• Vegetable Day @ 232 Cocktail Bar (Itaewon)

  3 PM – 6 PM | 232 Seoul | Free (1 Drink + 1 Food Minimum)

  An entirely unpredictable, high-contrast daytime salon where raw culinary arts, local cocktail mixology, and underground music seamlessly blend together. Rap pioneer J-Tong steps behind the burners as guest chef to brew his signature healthy tomato vegetable soup, paired with custom carrot gin fizzes and a soundtrack handled by Uglyduck.

• Perbacco 2nd Anniversary Aperitivo (Seongsu)

  4 PM – 9 PM | Perbacco Seoul | ₩20,000 (DM Reservation Only) Perbacco celebrates its second year by hosting an authentic, standing-style Italian Aperitivo mixer in Seongsu-dong. Your entry includes a full buffet of freshly prepared Italian cicchetti and finger foods alongside your first selection of Spritz, wine, or beer.

THAT’S THE WRAP ⏰

July is only getting started, and Seoul is already refusing to take weekends lightly.

Go discover a new artist. Try a cocktail you’ve never heard of. Buy something you definitely don’t need. Dance a little longer than planned.

Have a good one, we’ll see you somewhere out there 😎

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