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Ceiling Service vol.10 @ Layer 41 (Seongsu)
June 27 – 28 | Afternoon & Evening Sessions | Layer 41 | 2nd Tier Tickets Opening Soon 
A stunning, deeply immersive two-day sensory wellness installation curated to help the city slow down and recalibrate. Hosted in collaboration with Simmons and TWW Therapy, each specialized session kicks off with an authentic tea ceremony by Dambi Kim, transitions through live ambient soundscapes from Cifika and Yogetsu Akasaka, and finishes with a restorative acoustic gong meditation by Isabel Kwak.

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.

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.

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 -  FOOTBALL FEVER & BASEMENT BANGERS ⚽️

• ⚽️ South Korea vs South Africa (Dongdaemun) ⚽️

  10 AM | Cafe & Pub Yeonmujang (7F) | Free
  World Cup fever is not slowing down guys! Catch the crucial South Korea vs. South Africa match across 27 massive high-definition screens right in the heart of Dongdaemun. Fuel up on full pub menus, fresh stadium-grade snacks, and ice-cold pints (or americano ofc) in a wild, high-energy collective viewing atmosphere.

• ⚽️ World Cup Street Cheering: S. Korea v S. Africa (Gwangwhamum Square) ⚽️
  10 AM | Gwanghwamun Square | Free
  The iconic Red Devils street cheering is taking over Gwanghwamun Square once again for the critical final group stage clash against South Africa. Thousands of fans are expected to flood the central plaza to track the action live on the giant electronic displays under the open sky. Pull up early with your squad and roar alongside the city's most passionate supporters.

• Braziliance: DJ Soulscape x Yoon Seok-cheol Trio (Itaewon)

  8 PM | Hyundai Card Understage | ₩30,000 
  Experience a Hi-Fi exploration of Brazil's golden age sound system culture. This special collaborative stage links legendary selector DJ Soulscape’s vintage wax archives with the sharp, witty live jazz mechanics of the Yoon Seok-cheol Trio.

• LOTI ‘DUGGY’ Single Release Party (Itaewon)

  10 PM – LATE | Bolero Seoul | ₩15,000
  R&B and hip-hop sonic architect LOTI is celebrating the drop of his brand-new single "DUGGY" with a heavy-duty nighttime takeover inside the Bolero basement. The stage features an elite list of special live vocal performances from Skinny Brown, VVON, Jang Han-na, and the uniquely wavy OLNL.

• White Lunar Founders: Lyumin & Oho (Itaewon)

  10 PM – Late | Nyapi | ₩10,000 
  The founders of Seoul-based imprint White Lunar are taking over Club Nyapi this Thursday to showcase their signature, deeply distinctive catalog. Lyumin and Oho will be diving strictly into minimal, hypnotic, and deep electro sounds.

FRIDAY -  CRUISES, COCKTAILS & ALL NIGHTERS 🚢

• Beat & Fire Han River Cruise Party (Yeouido)

  7 PM Boarding | Yeouido Cruise Terminal | Tickets via Seoul Cruise Take your Friday night plans out onto the open water with a 130-minute sonic voyage across the Han River. Catch sunset house grooves from selectors Wiggle and Coral the Animal paired up with full BBQ plates and live fireworks over the city skyline!

• JJ Mahoney’s 38th Anniversary (Yongsan)

  8 PM – Late | Grand Hyatt Seoul | ₩50,000 (+1 Drink)
  Celebrating 38 years of unbroken nightlife legacy since 1988, the iconic JJ Mahoney’s returns with a massive multi-room anniversary gala. The space splits into two massive concepts for one legendary night: the Live Room erupts with their premier "Celestial Decadence" showtime, while the Lounge merges the raw electronic energy of Seoul, Tokyo, and Shanghai DJs.

• English Social Night (Yeonnam)

  8 PM – Midnight | Yeminham Haus | ₩15,000 (Form RSVP in Bio) Ditch the humid neighborhood lines for a cozy, laidback conversational salon designed to practice your English with zero pressure. Perfect for introverts and globetrotters alike, the friendly space features international staff, a deep book archive, and open tables to share jokes and grab a drink.

• DOUBLE VISION (Itaewon)

  10 PM – 5 AM | SOAP Seoul | ₩20,000 (+1 Drink & 1+1 Entry Before Midnight)
  Welcome to DOUBLE VISION, a high-octane club night engineered to have you seeing double through a relentless marathon of all-night, back-to-back DJ sets. The massive local lineup features heavy-hitting tag teams like SMMT b2b Merpik, Fallens b2b DJ Pool, and Yann b2b Sin Dogg handling the booth under maximum visual pressure. Show up early to take full advantage of the exclusive 1+1 entry deal running up until midnight.

• MINERS NIGHT with Passa Passa (Jongno 3-ga)

  10 PM – 2 AM | Miners Seoul (B1) | Free
  The renowned PASA PASA crew descends into the low-lit subterranean layout of Jongno to bring their signature global warmth to the city's nightlife grid. DJs Xena, Zion, Y1VB0, and Seed will be spinning a relentless blend of Afrobeat, Caribbean dancehall, and authentic Brazilian grooves. Add to that fresh artisan tacos and continuous tequila pours to set your Friday night on F I R E.

• Microzine Rooftop Night (Hongdae)

  10 PM | Modeci | ₩20,000 
  A completely zero-pressure subculture gathering strictly for independent creators, zine editors, and local night crawlers. The dual-zone layout invites you to clear your mind on the dancefloor or talk shop across the open-air rooftop with zero serious industry postures. The stellar underground selector crew is spearheaded by DJ Soulscape, Mogwaa, Isaac, and Kwon.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
What GSTV has been up to

• Mexico vs Korea was super intense, GSTV went on the field for some live reactions 🇰🇷🇲🇽

• What happened at the Unborn x GSTV Pool Party? 😎

SATURDAY -  SEOUL AT FULL VOLUME 🔊

• BPM x Skin Wellness Morning Rave (Bukchon)

  8 AM – 10:30 AM | KAHI YLESS Bukchon | Free (RSVP via Bio)
  An early morning wellness experiment aligning a driving 120–130 BPM soundtrack with slow-aging skin recovery. Dance your way into the weekend with sets from Vandal Rock and Hozone across dual 4-speaker and silent disco headphone zones. Your free entry unlocks premium caviar mango yogurt, caviar cake, fresh coffee, and live personal color matching booths.

• HWA:HAP Morning Rave (Nodeul Island)

  8 AM – 1 PM | Space Nodeul K | Ticketed via Melon Ticket 
  Skip the standard smoky late-night basements and watch the morning light hit the river at this massive open-air morning electronic session curated by HYO. Engineered to seamlessly fuse underground dancefloor energy with fresh outdoor wellness, it's a gorgeous, high-contrast musical block sponsored by Ottogi to clear your mind early.

• 2026 Namsan Summer Festival

  9 AM – 9 PM | Baekbeom Square & Palgak Square | Free (Walking Mission ₩5,000) 
  Escape the intense street-level concrete heat with a beautifully curated day of open-air festival at Namsan Park. From interactive, mission-based walking trails starting at Baekbeom Square to expert-guided summer garden docent tours, the festival culminates in romantic live musical performances framed against the sunset city skyline. Most activities are entirely free, making it the ultimate outdoor destination to disconnect with family and friends.

• All Killer No Filler: No Skips (Yeonhui)

  1 PM – 7 PM | Staylow Yeonhui | Free
  Ditch the alcohol entirely and head over to the peaceful alleys of Seodaemun for an afternoon caffeine session packed with deep vinyl tracks. Heavy hitters Daewoo, Blond, and Bart will be spinning an all-killer rotation of sweet soul, vintage funk, and playful disco alongside a live MPC beat set from Co_ev0lution.

• Selector Focus: L-LIKE (Itaewon)

  6 PM – 2 AM (Selector Set from 9:30 PM) | 232 Seoul | Free
  The low-lit cocktail bar 232 hands full artistic control to the DJ and Producer L-Like for a highly focused evening layout. Expect an incredibly warm, deeply rhythmic vinyl journey traveling seamlessly through rare jazz notes, Brazilian grooves, and classic Latin sounds. L-Like specialized curation runs from 9:30 PM to 11 PM, providing the perfect soundtrack for smooth late-night drinks.

• "1993" Collective Gathering @ Plastic Music Bar (Apgujeong)

  7 PM – 2 AM | Plastic Music Bar | Free
  The creative linkup born out of Seoul Community Radio is back for its highly anticipated second official edition. A heavy-hitting line up of 1993-born DJs: h1de, Zion, Xena, and Ghostex, stepping behind the decks to deliver a dynamic and cross-genre soundtrack for the night. Throw in dope street food eats handled by Pico, the amazing atmosphere of Plastic Bar and you have a flawless Saturday night hub built by the culture, for the culture.

• BYOB Improv Comedy Night (Samgakji)

  7:30 PM - Late | The Funtastic Theater | ₩10,000 
  Seoul City Improv is back this Saturday with their premier long-form improv comedy night. It is a strict first-come, first-served BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) layout, so roll through early to lock down the best seats in the house.

• CHILLING CITY Lounge Takeover (Seongsu)

  9 PM – Late | UNDERCITY Seongsu | Free Entry (1 Drink Minimum) UNDERCITY temporarily steps off the accelerator pedal, shifting its raw dancefloor layout into an intimate, low-velocity lifestyle salon in collaboration with premier shisha curators CHILLING. The concrete basement transforms into a relaxed gathering space built around deep conversation, live set film screenings, and the official launch of their signature summer flavor, Neon Candy.

• Rhythm & Blues Night ft. Nuriko (Apgujeong)

  10 PM – Midnight | Kracker Musik Bar | Free
  Kracker Musik Bar hands over the decks to vinyl digger Nuriko for an intimate, hyper-nostalgic two-hour analog exploration. Expect a smooth, honey-dripping rotation focused entirely on classic R&B and those 90s sweet vocals that we all love. It's a gorgeous late-night checkpoint to sip highballs and talk smoothly with your favorite people.

• RUSH HOUR Theme Night (Hannam)

  10 PM | Rosso Hannam | Entry via Venue
  Rosso Hannam is transforming its intimate brick layout into a high-octane sonic grid for their signature "Rush Hour" theme party. The control booth is completely loaded with an exceptional circle of underground selectors featuring Austen, Ouidaehan, and Holyday driving hip-hop and R&B classics in honor of the classic movie Rush Hour.

SUNDAY - SLOW SIPS & WANDERING MINDS 🍷📚

• Reading City: Books, Beats & Bourbon (Seongsu)

  1 PM – 7 PM | UNDERCITY | ₩39,000
  An immersive "reading party" combining quiet literature focus with bottomless Jim Beam highballs and sculptural Tom Dixon installations. Local selectors mix a live ambient and hypnotic techno soundtrack engineered specifically to optimize deep concentration and urban decompression.

• sav.seoul < SECRET GRID > Blind Tasting (Sinsa)

  4 PM – 8 PM | Sav Seoul | ₩49,000 via CatchTable
  Savor your Sunday afternoon with a highly interactive blind wine tasting hosted by the master sommeliers at Sav Seoul. Sip your way through over 30 premium global labels, ranging from aged Australian sparkling vintages to historic champagnes favored by British royalty, using your palate as the single clue to solve the blind grid. Complete at least one row on your tasting bingo card to score high-end bottle rewards valued up to ₩100,000.

• Travelogue Book Club (Yeonnam)

  4 PM – 6 PM | Yeminham Haus | ₩15,000 (+1 Drink) 
  Pack your bags mentally and bring your favorite travelogue or non-fiction travel journal to Yeonnam-dong. This interactive afternoon features small-group book exchanges, deep geographic chats, and original conversational games exploring the true beauty of wandering the real world.

• SYCO+FORM Interactive Listening & Exhibition (Yeonhui)

  6 PM – Midnight | Department.en | Free Entry (ID Required) 
  A boundary-pushing multimedia project merging modern visual art displays with live sound architectures from heavyweights like JNS and XANEXX. Sunday balances an official gallery opening reception with a massive four-hour extended closing DJ set by ffan.

THAT’S THE WRAP ⏰

Summer weekends in Seoul aren’t meant to be spent deciding what to do.Pick a direction, text your friends, and go.

Take care of each other in this heat, stay hydrated, and as always, see you somewhere between a morning rave and a late-night DJ set.

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