SEOUL WEEKEND UPDATE (NOV 13-16)

If your group chat is giving “what’s the plan?”
don’t worry.. we did the homework 🫡

From drone shows to midnight club takeovers, we mapped out the sharpest, loudest, coziest, and most chaotic corners of Seoul.
Fasten your seatbelt, it’s a stacked ride.

🎨 ON GOING 🎨

Seoul Hiking Week 2025 (Citywide)
Now–Nov 23 | Various Seoul Hiking Centers | Free
To all the hiking lovers, this one is for y’all! A citywide hiking fest featuring expert guides, gear rentals, and autumn colors at their peak. Grab your boots, earn your views, and collect some Seoul-shaped memories.

Unsteady Market Pop-Up (Yeongdeungpo)
Now-Nov 19 | Times Square | Free
The creative brand, Unsteady Market, kicks off its new pop-up and sample sale, debuting their long-awaited Collage Tote Bag Black. Expect their sleek classic design, limited stock, and exclusive sample deals — all wrapped in that signature USM minimal-but-playful attitude.

🗓️ Runs through Nov 19.

Exhibition – “Rest and Rise” (Eunpyeong-gu)
Until Nov 29 | Atelier Aechae | Free
A gentle, tactile exhibition exploring renewal through clay and metal. Quiet, meditative, and perfect for a post-weekend wind-down.

Prism Pop-Up (Seodaemun-gu)
Until Nov 16 | 하이어바스켓볼 Higher Basketball | Free
KBL’s very own, 이승준, is holding a friendly 1v1 basketball tournament this weekend to celebrate the second drop of Prism in the Seodaemun area. Free goods and a chance to show off your skills on the court. It is on a first come first served base so check the
link in the bio to reserve your spot!

THURSDAY – POP-UPS & CREATIVE MIXERS

• SAFETY CLUB 001 (Hannam)

  10PM–Late | Bolero | ₩20,000

  Xena and badassgatsby launch a new party series built around global club sounds and high-energy sets. Expect everything from percussive heaters to bass-heavy curveballs with Yenn, Coziest, Sein, OHSHYTTTT, Soap and more on rotation. A proper “no weak links” DJ night in one of Hannam’s favorite basements.

FRIDAY – BASSLINES + FAREWELLS

• BACKWASH — Hip-Hop & R&B Night (Itaewon/Hannam)

  8:00PM–2:30AM | JJ Mahoney’s | ₩20,000 (incl. 1 drink)

  BACKWASH returns with an all-star back-to-back format: SHLEE × WHEELBUG, NAHEE × SHURI, NO MORE SHOT × SUJINPAAK, MULTIVSN × PULLUPBOI, HEGOTSOUND × SEIN, GLARA × BYEOL, E05 × ELRIC. Think polished hotel setting, but soundtracked like your favorite underground party. Dress nice, dance messy.

• BUDXBEATS Sing Along Party — Balming Tiger (Itaewon)

  10PM–Late | Grain Haus | RSVP via Budweiser channels

  Balming Tiger take over Grain Haus for a sing-along party that blurs the line between concert, club night, and chaos. Expect genre-melting live energy plus sets from BREAKSON, DJ WOW, CONAN, GRAMOVE, KORBULLS, and DECV. If you like yelling lyrics with a beer in hand, this one’s for you.

• FLABBERGAST ALL NIGHT LONG (Itaewon)

  11PM–Late | Modeci | ₩10,000 (RSVP) / ₩20,000

  Flabbergast — the long-running improv project from Guillaume Coutu Dumont and Vincent Lemieux — take over the booth all night. Hybrid, trippy, and groove-driven, this one leans into extended builds and unexpected turns. For people who actually like to listen while they dance.

• MOVE! by 031’s (Sangsu/Hongdae)

  10PM–Late | The Henz Club | ₩15,000 (incl. 1 drink)

  MOVE! is all about “free enjoyment”: live performances from OFFTHELEASH and ALWAYSHIGH plus a stacked DJ lineup (MODAEEE, DOBERMAN, HEGOTSOUND, PINO, PULLUPBOI, SIM, SKIIDA). Expect packed floors, crowd cams, and that classic Henz warehouse-in-a-basement feel.

• PASTA PASTA PASTA at 448 by southside (Noksapyeong)

  7:00PM–Late | 448 by southside | Free Entry (pay for food & drinks)

  One night only: Elements Seoul chef/owner Inn Gook Cho pops up at cocktail bar 448 with a special pasta menu. Slide in early, crush a bowl of “delicious noods,” and pair it with some of Noksapyeong’s best cocktails before heading to your late-night party of choice.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

GSTV first event birthday recap video became VERY wholesome
Andy Trust asked, “What is your favorite thing about Andy Sama and Moon?” at our first event. Get to know 2 of our very own members from the words of the lovely people at our first birthday bash event. 🥳

JumyBear gives some advice on the Korean work culture
GS Hotline w/ JumyBear answering a question of the Korean work culture, company dinners, for anyone else curious and interested on how to navigate yourself if you are currently or about to join a Korean company.

BACK TO THE WEEKEND UPDATE

SATURDAY – DRONE SHOWS & DATE PARTIES

• Han River Drone Light Show — “KPop Demon Hunters in Seoul” Encore (Yeouido)

  7:40–7:55PM | Yeouido Hangang Park Event Plaza | Free

  2,000 drones paint the sky with KDH characters, music, and full anime-coded drama over the river. Culture performances warm up the stage before and after, so you can make a whole evening of it. If you missed it in September, this is your second (and maybe last) chance.

• Jinju & Safehouse — Open Event Date Party (Itaewon)

  10PM Late | Gag Space | ₩15,000

  A semi-formal, glam date party where couples (or bold singles 👀) get tied together with a red ribbon and a shared signature drink. The duo that lasts the longest wins a special prize, and as the night goes on, the rooftop flips into a tech/minimal house session. Flirty, structured, then fully unhinged.
  

• EMMA — R&B Night at the Grand Hyatt (Yongsan)

  8PM–2AM | JJ Mahoney’s Lounge | ₩20,000 (incl. 1 drink)

  A brand-new antidote to the chaos: EMMA brings a smooth, elegant R&B night to a five-star hotel lounge. Think whispered vocals, slow-burn grooves, polished energy, and a room full of people who prefer rhythm over rowdiness. Walk-ins welcome — if you found the link, you’re invited.

  Live Performances: Katie, Betheblue (87Dance), MRSHLL, ELDON
  Click here for: Guestlist Link

• PERMIT 4th Anniversary Rave ft. Thomas P. Heckmann

  10PM–Late | Oil Tank Culture Park (Tank 4 & Tank 5) | ₩29,000–44,440 (tiers)

  A true techno/EBM/acid legend, Thomas P. Heckmann plays Korea for the first time inside a former oil reserve turned cultural space. Two tanks, heavy lineups (Damie, S.Telecom, Joon Kwak, An Yunbi & more), and lighting by 5Space and Betel Jupa. Industrial setting, rave-tested sound, Berlin-coded energy.

• lifestream × NEED2FREAK — MAR VISTA (Itaewon)

  10PM–Late | Grain Haus | ₩33,000 (GA via Kream/RA)

  MAR VISTA’s euphoric rave brand returns to Seoul with Australian crew NEED2FREAK. Little Fritter and Trance Mums bring big, smiley rave energy, joined by locals Untitled, Peace Keeper, GGAX2, and MAR VISTA. If you like your nights sweaty, melodic, and hands-in-the-air, this is the one.

• Collé Live at UNDERCITY (Seongsu)

  8PM–2AM | UNDERCITY | ₩28,000 (online) / ₩38,000 (door)

  Melodic house favorite Collé (of “Owami” fame) lands in Seongsu for a deep, emotional, vocal-driven set. With KAYA, LORI, and YH also on deck, expect rolling grooves and slow-burn tension under UNDERCITY’s low lights. House heads and Anjunadeep kids will feel very seen.
  

• SIXNIGHT 3rd Anniversary Party (Apgujeong)

  10PM–Late | SIXNIGHT | Free

  Apgujeong’s landmark nightlife house turns three.. and they’re celebrating big! This anniversary party is powered by Kendall Jenner’s tequila brand 818, a celeb-studded crowd, and the signature SIXNIGHT glamour. Expect a high-energy performance from Korea’s top drag queen Nana Youngrong Kim, a special guest set by SEMO, and a fiery show from the 818 Girls.

• MIXMIX x NGL — BBQ Party with MYD (Seongsu)

  6PM–12AM | XIMXIM, S-Factory | Entry TBA (discount if you bring meat)

  French electronic icon MYD (Ed Banger) soundtracks a backyard-style BBQ party in Seongsu. Bring your own meat for grill discounts, grab drinks, and let MYD, KRIJKA, and Anton Borin blend club energy with house-party warmth. “Don’t just eat. Mix your dinner.”

• Khakimoon × Kiss & Ride — “UNLIMITED” (Yongsan)

  10PM–Late | Khakimoon Coffee | Free Entry (₩30,000 unlimited alcohol / ₩10,000 per drink)

  For one night only, Khakimoon transforms from café to club with Kiss & Ride behind the decks. Unlimited capacity, unlimited booze package, no dress code, and free pizza alongside sets from Coral the Animal, Wonderlust, Bluesight, and Shurishuring. Cozy café, messy night.

• Jinju’s SAFETY CLUB cousins — NO DISCO FUTURE (Itaewon)

  11PM–Late | Modeci | ₩10,000 (RSVP) / ₩20,000 (door)

  Minimal royalty Melchior Productions LTD plays live alongside Vincent Lemieux and 2NDFLOOR. Deep, hypnotic, and heads-only — think long blends, subtle details, and that archetypal Modeci dancefloor.

• Canopy Seoul invites JIRI JOA (Itaewon)

  6PM–3AM | Canopy | ₩TBA (door)

  French DJ JIRI JOA brings sun-drenched house, groovy basslines, and a slow-rising energy curve to Canopy. AHNOON, DEVIN, and STERLING SILVER round out the lineup for a night that feels more terrace-party-in-Nice than November in Seoul. Come early for the warm-up, stay late for the lift-off.

• Ring Seoul ft. Brasi (Itaewon)

  10PM-Late | Ring | ₩25,000

  Rome’s Brasi returns to Ring for his second session, joined by Minkyu and Antwork. Expect raw, emotional house and techno, a no-photo policy on the dancefloor, and a focus on pure movement and vibe. If you hate flash in your face while you’re dancing, this is home.
  

• PRISM POP-UP + 1v1 Tournament (Yeonhui)
  11AM–4PM | Higher Basketball | Free Entry

  A 32-player bracket, open to all ages, free registration, first come first served. For hoopers ready to test their skills, especially the ones who swear they “still got it.”

  Registration form: https://forms.gle/vTchwDBynC89AVqCA

SUNDAY – VERY CHILL ONE

• hei hei Vol.3 at Sobb (Hannam)

  7:30AM–5PM | Sobb | Free

  A gentle all-day Sunday program at Sobb in Hannam, co-hosted with Osaka souvenir shop BYTEN. Expect jazz-leaning playlists, DJ sets from early morning to late afternoon, special tea cocktails, BYTEN’s “Jazz Okaki” rice snacks, and on-site caricatures by IKU. Perfect for anyone who wants their Sunday soft, sociable, and slightly whimsical.

• GGGS Seoul opening party at Grainhaus (Itaewon)

  10PM–Late | Grainhaus | ₩20,000

  GGGS Seoul celebrates the different colors of Seoul this Sunday celebrating the lifestyle brand, Tom’s Birthday. Featuring 3 DJs that represent the underground scene from Tokyo, Okinawa, and Fukuoka.