FEATURED EVENT OF THE WEEK
🎆 GAESORI TAKESOVER COURTE CAFE (APGUJEONG)

Look, if you pull up to just one spot this weekend, make it this one: missing out is literally not an option unless you want to hear about it all week long.
GSTV is completely taking over Courte Cafe in Apgujeong for a very dope birthday blowout for Moon and Andy Sama. We’ve locked in some of our favorite DJs homies: Lechoi, Shlemba, Png, Austen, and J/Won, to spin a gold-tier rotation of R&B, hip-hop, and classic anthems.

Entry is free, the energy will be immaculate and the floor will be packed from open to close. We’ll see you there.

📆 Saturday, June 20
🕣 10PM - Late
📍Courte Cafe (Apgujeong)
💵 Free Entry

ONGOING
🖼️ CULTURAL EVENTS AND ART EXHIBITIONS

2026 Hangang Pools & Water Playgrounds Reopening
Jun 19 – Aug 30 | Day: 9AM - 6PM / Night: 6PM - 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.

Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2026 (Cheonggye Plaza)
June 20 – 21 | 10AM - 9PM | Cheonggye Plaza | Free Entry 
The biggest Thai cultural showcase in the country returns, doubling its overall footprint size right across Cheonggye Plaza. The weekend packs over 40 handpicked culinary vendors slinging authentic Tom Yum, Pad Thai, and fresh tropical drinks. Don't miss the massive traditional cultural parade, live muay thai exhibitions, and the legendary Som Tam eating contests.

Matt Choi Solo Portrait Exhibition: Tactus (Seochon)
June 20 – 21 | 8 AM – 6 PM | Reception Seochon | Free
Photographer Matt Choi steps back into the gallery space to unveil his latest raw portrait series, Tactus: The Value of Being. The project explores the cosmic energy, collision, and heavy tension that occurs when capturing a human subject's core presence. Purchasing a print photo book gets you a complimentary custom house drink, and the Saturday night opening features live experimental music sets.

Group Exhibition: 《Boiling Point 90°C》 (Samcheong)
June 18 – July 4 | 10 AM - 6 PM | Hakgojae Art Center | Free
Dive into the raw, tense frequencies of contemporary desire at the brand-new Boiling Point 90°C group exhibition running in Samcheong-dong. Three progressive korean artists use painting, woodwork, and sculpture to explore the intense, high-pressure moments that occur right before an emotional transformation. It’s a beautifully vivid, thought-provoking gallery run that makes a perfect afternoon stop for the city's fine art collectors.

THURSDAY - PEAKBOY, KIRARA & CHAOS MODE 🎛️

• Kirara is going Live (Itaewon)

  8 PM - Late | Casa Corona (4F) | ₩30,000
  One of South Korea’s most acclaimed electronic trailblazers, Kirara, hits the Casa Corona layout for an ultra-intimate live performance before heading off to Fuji Rock. Expect highly emotional, heavy-hitting synth layers back-to-back with iconic panoramic night views of the city skyline. The show starts at 9PM and things switch back to a free-entry lounge format after 11PM.
  

• Peakboy 'Commercial Posh' Release Party (Itaewon)

  10 PM – 4 AM | SOAP Seoul | ₩20,000 (+1 Drink) 
  Multi-talented star producer Peakboy celebrates the drop of his fresh release Commercial Posh with a massive Thursday night showcase down in the SOAP basement. The stage is fully loaded with live vocal performances from Peakboy, Heize, and g0nny, paired with elite club sets from Skiida, Akai, and Daul.

• Sangg00 Presents: Roll Out v2 (Apgujeong)

  10 PM – Late | Times | Entry TBA
  DJ Sangg00 is back to scale up the heat with the second edition of his high-velocity club series. Carrying the unchecked momentum of the first edition, he is bringing a stacked six-DJ lineup to dominate the mid-week timeline. Roll through to catch back-to-back sets from local heavyweights like Skiida, OGE, and HWN spinning straight through the night.

• Damage Report (Itaewon)

  10 PM – Late | Bolero Seoul | ₩15,000 
  Damage Report touches down at Bolero for an avant-garde concept night that reframes personal pain into raw, unadulterated artistic expression. The evening serves up a heavily packed, experimental underground soundtrack featuring an aggressive b2b set from y2k92 (Audiogoth b2b 20921v3) and a live performance from Lil Cherry!

FRIDAY - R&B, FOOTBALL & ROMANCE 🍷

• World Cup Viewing Party: South Korea vs. Mexico (Hongdae)

  9:30 AM | Ryse Hotel - Side Note Club (15F) | Free 
  Set your morning alarms early because World Cup fever is officially taking over the capital. The Mexican Embassy has teamed up with RYSE to throw a massive, high-production open-air viewing party on the 15th-floor terrace of Side Note Club as South Korea clashes against Mexico!
  

• JJIMJILBANG Summer Party (Itaewon)

  6 PM – 10 PM | HMMM Brand Showroom | Free Entry 
  The independent fashion collective HMMM Brand is hosting an open-house block party to celebrate their hottest streetwear drop of the season. Inspired by the unique culture of rockin' LA Koreatown spa uniforms as everyday fashion, this new collection is made to look effortlessly cool through the summer heat. The evening features completely free entry paired up with complimentary drinks like their signature house whiskey sikhye 😋

• 232 Curated Selectors: Unsinkable & Twelvey (Itaewon)

  6 PM – 2 AM (Selector Sets 9 PM) | 232 Seoul | Free
  Itaewon's low-lit sanctuary 232 has tapped two heavy-hitting selectors to captain the booth for an uncompromised Friday evening circuit. Balming Tiger producer Unsinkable joins forces with club scene veteran Twelvey to deliver a dynamic, bass-heavy blend of HipHop, R&B, and Bigbeat rhythms. The selector action kicks off precisely at 9 PM, providing a flawless backdrop for smooth late-night drinks.

• 90s Night Party (Noksapyeong)

  7 PM – 10 PM | Southside Parlor | ₩10,000 ADV
  Non-profit theatre company, Get in the Van Productions, is throwing a full on 90s throwback bash to fundraise for their upcoming staging of EMMA. You can win over ₩1,000,000 in massive local raffle prizes by dominating the beer pong tables or rocking the best vintage fit. Pull up between 7PM and 8PM to secure a 15% happy hour discount on all food and drinks while sipping custom cocktails themed after iconic 90s school cliques.

• KISS & RIDE (Itaewon)

  7 PM – 12 AM | Mondrian Seoul Itaewon (Privilege Bar) | Free
  Elevate your Friday evening plans as the R&B crew Kiss & Ride takes over the open-air layout of Privilege Bar on the Mondrian rooftop. Expect five hours of R&B classics and new joints, perfectly synchronized with the early summer night sky and premium signature cocktails. Entry is completely free with no reservations required, though ordering an individual drink is mandatory to step onto the scenic deck.
  

• Nuit Électronique (Seongsu)

  8 PM - 2 AM | Ximxim Seongsu | ₩20,000 (+1 Drink) 
  Ximxim drops a sophisticated electronic pre-party block ahead of World Music Day, blending rich live vocals with late-night electronic textures. Soul-driven singer-songwriter Rude John takes the stage live, backed up by dark electronic club sets from LeNoir and Jean-Noël.

• French Night Live Music: Maeve (Yeonnam)

  8 PM – Midnight | Yeminham Haus | ₩10,000
  Yeminham Haus is introducing live music to its cozy Yeonnam layout for the first time ever with an immersive French Night celebration. Grab your crew to experience the captivating voice and infectious "Frenchie" energy of celebrated vocalist Maeve live on stage. Hosted by a friendly, native French staff, the evening promises curated regional wines, emotional classic tracks, and warm community connections.

• Love Affair Party (Itaewon)

  10 PM – Late | Grain Haus | ₩20,000
  Grain Haus is launching a highly interactive match-game mixer wrapped around a heavy underground hip-hop soundtrack. Men and women receive different structural free-drink cards at the gate: find someone holding the matching opposite card, head to the bar together, and your love shots are entirely on the house.

• Nasthug @ SOAP (Itaewon)

  10 PM – 5 AM | SOAP Seoul | ₩20,000 (+1 Drink)
  Nagasaki-based selector Nasthug drops into the SOAP basement to showcase her incredible Japanese-Jamaican sonic identity. Celebrated for linking Tokyo's nightlife with the global underground scene, her high-energy sets seamlessly fuse hip-hop, trap, dancehall, and heavy club bass. She is supported by a prime local roster, including Austen and Fallens, ensuring a fully packed dancefloor until sunrise.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
What GSTV has been up to

• Our Trivia Night Recap is out!!

• GSTV went asking people what they don’t like about the Seoul Fashion scene

• Moon is on a mission to explain red flags

• Andy Trust is putting us on some dope local fragrances for when we meet "bae”

SATURDAY - GSTV IS FULLY OUT 🎂

• GAESORI 2: The June Birthday Blowout (Apgujeong)

  10 PM – Late | Courte Cafe | Free 
  We are running it completely back for a massive summer celebration. GSTV is taking over the amazing Courte Cafe’s lounge to celebrate Moon and Andy Sama’s bdays! Our DJ friends: Lechoi, Shlemba, Png, Austen, and J/Won are commanding the booth to drop a heavy, flawless rotation of the finest R&B, hip-hop, and classic jams to keep us moving all night.

• BZ ep.30: 'My Story' Run & Brunch (HBC)

  9 AM – Noon | Morococo Cafe | ₩15,000 (Includes Run, Coffee & Brunch)
  The Move Zay fam hits Haebangcheon for a high-energy early morning weekend lifestyle mixer. Lace up your sneakers for a scenic 7km community run navigating the ridges of Namsan, then head straight back down to the iconic Morococo Cafe terrace. Your ₩15,000 ticket unlocks the full guided run, premium coffee, and an exclusive discounted Moroccan morning breakfast spread.

• The Bounce Flea Market (Hongdae)

  12 PM – 7 PM | The Bounce Hongdae | Free
  The Bounce Hongdae opens its courtyard for a massive lifestyle flea market packed with independent style and major discounts. Browse through a deep collection of personal archives from top local fashion creators and digital influencers, paired with a massive refurb warehouse sale featuring up to 90% off. Show up early to snag free custom fans, enjoy complimentary cold refreshments from Red Bull and Werk Roasters.

• La Fête de la Musique (Itaewon)

  3 PM – Midnight | Le Sens Unique | Free 
  Celebrate the global French Music Festival with an authentic, all-day cultural street party supported directly by the French Embassy. Tucked away in Itaewon, selectors ISO, Suher Chandi, and Tantan will pilot an open-air soundscape of classic disco house and premium French Touch grooves. This will be an incredible spread of authentic French street food paired up with directly imported regional wines and traditional Ricard apéro pours.

• Luca Premium House Party (Itaewon)

  6:30 PM – 12:30 AM | Private Mansion (Near Grand Hyatt) | Invitation Only (Apply via DM)
  Step into a premium, Gossip Girl-inspired Upper East Side house party hosted inside a stunning private mansion overlooked by the city lights. This exclusive, invitation-only mixer features unlimited wine and top-tier whisky paired with a high-end matching service in collaboration with 'The May.'

• OFFGRID x FRAME Presents Henry Fong (Apgujeong)

  11 PM – 5 AM | Frame Seoul | ₩40,000 (+1 Drink)
  Global heavyweight producer Henry Fong is touching down in Gangnam to headline a high-octane club marathon hosted by OFFGRID and FRAME. The relentless nighttime soundscape will be backed by a powerful roster of local electronic weapons including Vandal Rock, Pure100%, and Onvy.

• Pride Month Special: Bimini (Itaewon)

  10 PM – Late | Cakeshop | ₩20,000 Before 12 / ₩25,000 After Redefine your Pride weekend with a massive, unapologetic celebration of queer expression headlined by global icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK superstar Bimini. Known for commanding massive international festival crowds and fronting campaigns for Maison Margiela and Vogue, Bimini brings fearless creativity and an explosive DJ set to the local floor.

• DJ Soulscape: All-Night Operation (Hongdae)

  10 PM – Late | Club Modeci | ₩20,000
  The absolute architect of the Seoul vinyl digging community, DJ Soulscape, takes full command of Modeci for a legendary all-night marathon set from open to close. Active since the late 1990s, Soulscape will guide the main floor through a masterful, open-ended vinyl journey spanning hip-hop, global grooves, soul, and electronic textures.

• Connection Series: CBF Records Showcase (Seongsu)

  Late | Teller Seoul | ₩25,000
  Teller's acclaimed Connection series returns to highlight the absolute finest in the Asian underground vinyl digging circuit. This special edition features an exclusive showcase of CBF Records, the standout vinyl label run by Wada Yosuke and Rio Kawamoto that has been shaking up global dancefloors under clandestine club aliases.

• Posture Club w/ IAMBP (Itaewon)

  11 PM – 7 AM | Hertz | ₩25,000 Door 
  Posture Club returns to the Itaewon underground to host French electronic weapon IAMBP, a rapidly rising resident of the European club and festival circuit. Known for a gritty yet deeply cinematic sonic palette, his sets travel dynamically between dark 80s synthwave and heavy modern electro textures that have shaken up premier spaces like Cadavra and Umi.

SUNDAY - COOKOUTS, COFFEE & SOUL FOOD ☕

• SMCC Book Dive x Merz Aesthetics (Itaewon)

  7 AM – 9:30 AM | Tartine Bakery Itaewon | ₩20,000 
  Start your Sunday with coffee, quiet reading, and meaningful conversation. Seoul Morning Coffee Club teams up with Merz Aesthetics Korea for a special Book Dive focused on confidence, identity, and self-growth. Bring a book that inspires you and enjoy guided discussions, reflective activities, a complimentary drink, and a premium Soohyang candle gift.

• Juneteenth Cookout Celebration (Itaewon)

  11 AM – 6 PM | Sauce | Free 
  Madting is taking over Sauce for an absolute juggernaut of a Sunday block party celebrating community, freedom, and deep heritage. They are rolling out a heavy-duty, one-day-only Southern soul food menu stacked with slow-smoked brisket, oxtail, BBQ chicken, fried catfish, cornbread, and baked mac. Pair that up with throwback r&b records, timeless hip-hop sounds, and live afternoon vocal showcases for a flawless neighborhood cookout.

• Café Limón Flea Market & Morning Rave (Seongbuk)

  Morning Rave: 9AM - Noon | Flea Market: Noon-4PM | Café Limón | Free 
  A beautiful double-feature neighborhood community market dropping right onto the scenic Dongsomun trails. Start your Sunday early with an open-air Morning Rave session, then transition directly into a curated terrace marketplace featuring local silver jewelry, vintage clothing collectors, and artisan ceramics. The bar team will also be executing a completely free coffee giveaway out front all afternoon.

• Room Number 107, 108 Vol. 4 (Jongno)

  12 PM – 3:50 PM | Okba Independent Gate | Free
  Curator srtn teams up with Collector Magazine to deliver a hyper-curated, low-velocity Sunday afternoon listening capsule. Tucked inside the minimalist design layout of Okba, local selectors Hanryang, Luka, and Bluesight spin texture-heavy ambient, jazz-fusion, and subtle deep electronic tracks.

• Romantasy Book Club (Yeonnam)

  1 PM – 3 PM | Yeminham Haus | ₩15,000 (+1 Drink) 
  If you missed the early morning Book Dive, here’s your second chance. Trade the chaotic afternoon humidity for a cozy, low-velocity social block dedicated entirely to fantasy and romance readers. Bring whatever book you’re currently obsessed with to participate in zero-pressure trope games, character deep-dives, and shared reading time with fellow fans.

• All Day Jazz Show (Jongno)

  Part 1: 2 PM / Part 2: 7 PM | Edls | ₩20,000 (per Part) 
  Welcome the peak of summer with a full day of soul-stirring improvisations at the spectacular All Day Jazz Show. Located on the second floor of Nagwon Sangga, this dual-part concert pairs vibrant live jazz melodies with refreshing drinks and artisan Mexican street food.

• Juneteenth Gospel Radio Session (Itaewon)

  7 PM – Late | VISLA | Free

  Keep the Juneteenth energy flowing after the cookout. MADTING heads to VISLA for a special live radio session exploring the roots of Gospel music and its lasting impact on Black culture, community, and modern music. Expect an evening of powerful sounds, shared stories, and collective reflection in a welcoming space open to everyone.

THAT’S THE WRAP ⏰

We’re balancing the absolute heavy-bass energy of our GAESORI 2 birthday bash at Courte with the slow-pour precision of Juneteenth soul food cookouts at Sauce, because that’s the GSTV DNA.

Pull up to have a birthday shot with us on Saturday night, root for the national team at RYSE on Friday morning, or catch a raw indie gallery show in Seochon.

See y’all on Saturday at Courte, ha 😎

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