FEATURED EVENT OF THE WEEK
🏊‍♂️ HÔTEL UNBORN x GAESORI TV ‘SUMMER KICKOFF’

We are officially unlocking the summer season alongside Unborn Sounds right by the Mondrian pool. The DJ lineup is locked to deliver pure sunshine energy with sets built entirely for you to vibe and chill to: smooth rotation of R&B, hip-hop, dancehall, and house cuts.
Plus, the GSTV crew will be moving through the deck doing what we do best: catching you poolside for some awesome, hilarious interviews.

Your ticket includes full pool area access and a welcome drink, so grab your swimwear and let’s open up the season properly.

📆 Sunday, June 14
🕣 1PM - 7:30PM
📍Mondrian Hotel (Itaewon)
💵 ₩50,000

ONGOING
🖼️ CULTURAL EVENTS AND ART EXHIBITIONS

2026 DMZ Peace Train Music Festival (Cheorwon)
June 12 – 14 | Cheorwon | All-Days ₩154,000 - Sat ₩99,000 - Sun ₩88,000 
Seoul's favorite borderless open-air marathon is back for three days of pure dancing right on the historic line in Cheorwon. This year's final lineup brings a massive sonic blend of French indie-pop icon Lewis OfMan, Thai alt-grooves, and local afro-funk heavyweights. From non-stop fountain-side electronic stages powered by SCR to secret sunrise flower field raves, it’s the ultimate weekend escape to disconnect from the city and sweat with zero boundaries.

2026 SPO Riverside Concert + Fireworks 🎆
June 13 | 7:30 PM – 9 PM | Yeouido Mulbit Square | Free
Pack a massive picnic blanket for a stunning open-air classical festival conducted by Kim Sunwook along the Han River. Featuring Wagner and Rachmaninoff masterpieces, the entire performance culminates in a spectacular fireworks display over the water.

Seoul Like A Fan Campaign
June 5 – 21 | Digital Experience | RSVP via Bio 
Ditch the typical tourist routes with a high-energy campaign jumping from Mangwon Market food tours to the roaring supporter section of an FC Seoul K-League match. Check their bio to enter the digital raffle for a free pass to the upcoming July 5th matchday.

CANYON 1st Pop-Up @ Kasina Dosan (Apgujeong)
June 12 – 14 | 11 AM – 8 PM | Kasina Dosan | Free
Cult Japanese fashion imprint CANYON lands at Kasina Dosan for their highly anticipated first-ever Korean retail pop-up. The three-day showcase features ultra-limited clothing drops, premium hot dogs from Curryshop Maple, and an opening party packed with cross-cultural energy.

Echoes Weekend Seoul (Special J-Pop) (Sinchon)
June 12 – 14 | From 6 PM | Yes24 Wonderloch Hall | Ticketed
Sony Music's tastemaker label 'Echoes' joins forces with LIVET to bring a premium 3-day J-Pop live music showcase to Sinchon. The high-definition performance circuit features Aooo on Friday, eclectic duo NOMELON NOLEMON on Saturday, and the infectious melodies of asmi closing out Sunday. Grab a ticket via YES24 to catch some of Tokyo's most exciting current live sounds.

THURSDAY - TACOS, COCKTAILS & COMMUNITY VIBES 🌮

• Cozy Taco & DJ Night (Location via DM)

  7 PM – 3 AM | Secret Venue | ₩29,000 Early Bird Promo 
  A low-key neighborhood pop-up blending premium street food with genuine underground rhythms. Sip on unlimited draft beer and crunch on fresh artisan tacos from Chef @mood_stealer_ while a professional DJ controls the booth. DM them to unlock the location and lock down a spot.

• Thirsty Thursday (Hongdae)

  8 PM | Club FF | ₩20,000
  Kick off the weekend early with a raw dose of live rock, indie, and alternative pop at Hongdae's ultimate guitar sanctuary. Catch high-energy sets from independent local bands Binsum, Salted, Chezberry, and Yeori. Entry is cash-only at the door—show up early to lock down a spot on the floor.

• Latitude 32 Takeover (Itaewon)

  6 PM – 2 AM | 232 Seoul | Free
  This on is for the cocktail lovers: Sofitel Ambassador’s luxury lounge crew descends into the cozy underground layout of 232 for a one-night-only guest shift. Head Bartender Jake Ahn serves up premium custom cocktails while are DJs will ensure a late-night house soundtrack. Perfect for high-end drinks in a laidback, intimate atmosphere.

• KINDA & Friends (Samgakji)

  7 PM – Late | Knocker Upper | Free
  Head to Samgakji to celebrate local curator Kinda’s birthday with a massive neighborhood family affair. The night packs a live set from dolphinonthewave and relentless b2b tracks from local favorites like Multivsn and Tecker. Free entry, high energy, and dual-story bar vibes.

FRIDAY - THE CITY GOES FULL SEND 🚨

• Ladies Night: Plant Pot Painting (Yeonnam)

  7 PM – 10 PM | Yeminham Haus | ₩40,000 
  Ditch the loud club lines for a cozy, creative social evening tucked away in Yeonnam-dong. Hand-decorate your own ceramic plant pots, sip fine wine, and dive into warm, zero-pressure conversations. The ticket covers all crafting materials and a complimentary drink.

• Grace Kim: Higher Together Release Party (Itaewon)

  7 PM – 3 AM | Casa Corona Seoul | Free

  The rooftop season continues. Grace Kim is celebrating the release of her new Jackies Music single “Higher Together” with a full-night takeover at Casa Corona. Backed by DJ Ruta, Isco, and Better, expect feel-good house music, sunset drinks, and enough rooftop energy to remind you why summer in Itaewon hits different.

  House music, cold drinks, open skies. Sometimes that’s all you need.

• NEOKIDSVILLA .606: Tokyo Edition (Yongsan)

  8 PM – 2:30 AM | Grand Hyatt Seoul | ₩30,000 
  The Grand Hyatt basement transforms into a high-energy sonic bridge between Seoul and Tokyo. Cutting-edge underground label Hyper Sync Records (WOMB Tokyo) takes over the decks alongside local favorite Hyunhxee for a night of forward-thinking club music. Sponsored and styled by streetwear staple YESEYESEE.

• Mika Oki (Clique Records) (Itaewon)

  11 PM – 5 AM | Club Nyapi | ₩20,000
  Brussels-based multidisciplinary artist Mika Oki makes her highly anticipated Seoul debut for an absolute clinic in heavy low-end pressure. Expect a dark, atmospheric journey through UK bass, garage, grime, and experimental electronics. A mandatory Friday checkpoint for true club purists.

• CANYON Pop-Up & After Party @ Kasina Dosan & Bolero

  10 PM – Late | Kasina / Bolero | ₩20,000
  Cult Japanese streetwear imprint CANYON drops its first Korean pop-up at Kasina Dosan, featuring exclusive clothing and curry hot dogs. The opening party slides straight into a relentless underground after-party at Bolero Seoul with Tokyo selectors Take1 and Towa on the decks. Come for the fashion, stay for the late-night street energy.

• ASH-B 'TOUGH' Album Release Party (Itaewon)

  10 PM – Late | Shape Seoul (3F) | TBA
  Celebrate the drop of ASH-B’s highly anticipated new album with a massive, high-octane hip-hop showcase in Itaewon. The live stage is absolutely stacked with heavy-hitting performances from Blase, Bryn, and Choilb. DJs Cheno and Uglyduck will keep the floor burning with raw rap tracks all night long.
  

• BRLLNT & FRIENDS (Itaewon)

  10 PM – 5 AM | SOAP Seoul | ₩20,000 (+1 Drink) 
  Producer BRLLNT gathers a fiercely talented inner circle of selectors to explore fresh electronic styles and boundary-pushing grooves. The packed local lineup includes heavy support from Dony, Trueunsol, and L-Like spinning back-to-back until sunrise. Pull up to the basement for an absolute guarantee of pure dancefloor energy.

• PULS Presents: Young Turnt Asian (Itaewon)

  10 PM – Late | Grain Haus | ₩20,000 (Door Only)
  The PULS crew is taking over Usadan-ro for a heavy trap and rap clinic featuring live sets from Young Harry, Loopy, and Wuuslime. Backed by an aggressive multi-DJ lineup including Ghostex and Yena, expect a high-energy, sweat-soaked basement party. Note the strict house rules: dress up, no slippers, and no minors allowed.
  

• FLAC: Erik Hagleton (Itaewon)

  11 PM – Late | Flac Seoul (2F) | ₩20,000
  Itaewon’s new underground spot, FLAC, brings in UK producer and Toolroom Records staple Erik Hagleton for his signature brand of 'Happy Underground' house. Famous for his global club residencies at Cafe Mambo Ibiza, Hagleton seamlessly blends dark, gritty textures with uplifting house energy.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
What GSTV has been up to

• We interviewed the amazing R&B singer, Jenevieve!

• Andy Sama sparked a lil debate with men not yearning for girls anymore 🤔

  
  Mark your calendars, June 20th GSTV is holding a special event at Courte, Apgujeong 👀📆

SATURDAY - MORNING PEOPLE VS NIGHT PEOPLE ⚔️

• Bukchon Morning Rave vol.16 (Bukchon)

  8 AM – 10:30 AM | KAHI YLESS Bukchon | Free (RSVP Required)
  The morning rave is back by popular demand! Wake up your weekend early with a high-concept wellness rave centered on a 120–130 BPM "slow-aging" soundtrack. Viral K-Pop mashup mastermind Ethan Ko headlines the morning alongside model/DJ Jiwoo and Minji to turn this Bukchon space into an early dancefloor. Pull up early to claim complimentary caviar finger foods, fresh coffee, and free personal color styling sessions.

• 1st WEL Recovery Day (Seongsu)

  9 AM – 11:30 AM | Silly Aperitivo | Free
  Wellness brand WEL invites you to a refreshing morning session combining a light 4km Hanok/Han River social run with a specialized post-workout recovery lounge. Stay for the social hour featuring recovery meals, collagen drinks, a lucky draw, and live morning sets from DJs Na Hyun-woong and Uglyduck. DM their official account with your name and reason for joining to lock down one of the 15 exclusive slots.

• Brooklyn The Burger Joint: Steak Burger Performance (All Locations)

  Limited to 1,000 Burgers Total | All Day 
  Acclaimed iron-plate dining visionary Chef Lee Hee-jun has teamed up with Brooklyn to craft an exclusive, ultra-premium 'Steake Burger' made from freshly ground house patties. Chef Lee will be live at the Olympic Park branch performing a sensory culinary showcase, while all locations swap their regular menus for this special drop. Show up early because the 1,000-burger inventory will clear out fast.

• Pride After Party 2026 (Secret Venue Takeover)

  10 PM – Late | Secret Venue Location | Entry Details via Host 
  Seoul’s premier underground forces (Fiction, Galactique, Gwangheungchang) unite for a massive, fiercely diverse Pride celebration. A juggernaut 14-DJ lineup will command a completely transformed secret venue alongside striking live ballroom and drag performances. Grab a limited-edition collaboration tee with 51percent at the door.

• PALs – MUSICAL GATHERING Vol.3 (Seongsu)

  4 PM – Late | LUVLUVLUV Lounge | ₩20,000
  Hip-hop icon Paloalto hosts an intimate afternoon block party in Seongsu, featuring an exclusive pre-listening session for his upcoming album Mental Health. The event flows directly into live jazz-hop showcases from Lazykuma, Jambino, and Toigo, with 232 Seoul slinging the cocktails. Pure local heritage and laid-back weekend energy.

• Coolship Korea Beer Festival 2026 (Seongsu)

  1 PM – 9:30 PM | Coolship Taphouse | ₩20,000 Black
  An elite gathering in Seongsu dedicated strictly to the complex world of wild, sour lambic beers. Sample ultra-rare, world-class bottles from Cantillon, 3 Fonteinen, and Hill Farmstead without the burden of buying full bottles. Snag a ticket to expand your palate alongside the city's top beer curators.

• Listening Session with Perila (Hannam)

  From 3:30 PM | LDK Hannam | ₩35,000
  Step completely out of the standard club grid for an immersive sound experience inside a beautiful fabric forest installation. Berlin-based ambient poet Perila guides the room through deeply texture-heavy soundscapes, backed by brilliant local experimentalists like Joyul. A quiet, restorative afternoon escape for creative souls.

• 2019 Bass Reload (Itaewon)

  10 PM – Late | Cakeshop | ₩20,000
  Cakeshop is throwing a high-velocity time machine trip back to the golden era of underground bass music. The trailblazing girl DJs who defined the 2019 Itaewon scene are reclaiming the booth with a sweat-soaked rotation of old-school Dub, Glitch Hop, Trap, and Drum & Bass.

• ZZZ (Hannam)

  10 PM – Late | Rosso Hannam | ₩20,000 (+1 Drink)
  Rosso hands the keys to ZZZ for a Saturday night experience that fully merges raw live dance choreography with a groovy blend of hip-hop, R&B, and dance selections. The floor features striking, high-energy performance showcases from dancers like Gyalix, Rozy, and Banan, locked in perfect sync with the music.

• VIBE IN MING (Hongdae)

  11 PM – 9 AM | MING Industrial (B1) | ₩20,000 Door
  The VIBE crew is taking over Hongdae's premier gritty warehouse basement for a relentless, 10-hour nighttime music marathon. MBA's very own raw lyricist EK hits the stage for a heavy live performance showcase alongside special guests. This is the definitive Saturday destination if you want to dance straight into Sunday morning.

SUNDAY - FLEA MARKETS & SUMMER FEELINGS WITH GSTV ✨

• GSTV x HÔTEL UNBORN ‘SUMMER KICKOFF’ (Itaewon)

  1 PM – 7:30 PM | Mondrian Seoul (5F Pool) | ₩50,000 
  We are officially unlocking the summer season alongside our fam at Unborn Sounds, right by the pool. Pull up to the Mondrian rooftop to catch some rays, take a dip, and vibe out to a sun-soaked summer soundtrack from Austen, Fakedeeplee, Nahee, and Yungricain. Your entry includes full pool access and a complimentary welcome drink, so grab your swimwear and let's kick off the sunny season properly.

• Summer Flea Market (Sinchon)

  1 PM – 7 PM | Babydoll Seoul | ₩5,000
  Sinchon's underground safehaven maps out a massive summer treasure hunt loaded with alternative vinyl records, books, indie merch, and otaku subculture goods. Over fifteen independent curators and labels will set up booths while a steady 6-DJ rotation lays down a punk, metal, and retro electronic soundtrack. It’s the perfect Sunday afternoon dig to score items with actual identity.

• The 2nd Flea Market (Buam-dong)

  1 PM – 11 PM | Automatic Building Terrace | Free
  Escape the standard city block for a mountain cabin layout tucked away in the quiet, lush greenery of Buam-dong. This open-air terrace flea market features an independent mix of vintage clothing, ceramics, lifestyle goods, and custom drawings from local creators. Once you're done digging through the stalls, head up to the 4th-floor lounge to unwind with cold draft beer, glass wine, and dining plates until late evening. No parking on-site, so catching a taxi or public transit is highly recommended.

THAT’S THE WRAP ⏰

The city waited months for summer.
We’re not wasting a single weekend of it.
Catch some amazing J-Pop bands in Sinchon, eat dope burgers or get your plant pots painted in Yeonnam. There is plenty things to do this week-end.

And before we go:
This Sunday, we’re taking GSTV poolside.
Join us at the Mondrian for GSTV x HÔTEL UNBORN: Summer Kickoff.

If you end up on camera, don’t say we didn’t warn you haha.
See you by the pool.

PS: Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]