SEOUL WEEKEND UPDATE (OCT. 9-12)

Chuseok’s rest is over, Seoul’s rhythm is back on. The city hums from rooftop fries and afro grooves to Seongsu energy parties, river lasers, and record-bar sunsets.

This weekend runs the full range — from Hanok morning raves to all-night B2Bs — and wraps with a bang on the Han River: we’re giving away tickets to this Sunday’s SOAP BALL x Adidas party 🫧🏀

Scroll down, pick your vibe, and let the city set your tempo.

🎨 ONGOING & WEEK-LONG

Seoul Light: Hangang Bitseom (Ttukseom) 
Oct 3–12 | 6:30PM - 10:30PM | Free
Korea’s largest waterfront laser art festival transforms the Han River into a ten-day spectacle of beams, light runs, and open-air installations. This year’s theme, “Spectra of Light,” spreads across multiple islands, creating a surreal fusion of nature, art, and technology.

Seoul Autumn Festa (Citywide)
Oct 4–Nov 12 | 7PM - 8:30PM | Free/varies
For over 40 days, Seoul becomes a massive open stage with 117 performances in theater, dance, music, and traditional arts. Free shows at Seoul Plaza, ticketed programs in theaters across the city, it’s a true deep dive into the autumn performing arts season.

THURSDAY – ROOFTOPS, FRIES AND FIRST SIPS

• Potato Ketchup Vol.4: Fall Rooftop Party (Itaewon)

  6PM–3AM | Casa Corona | Free

  Dance team pop-ins, street-food fuel (skewers, “potato + pork belly”), and a DJ relay from dusk to last call—an easy, high-view reentry after the holiday stretch.

• Seoul Light: Hangang Bitseom Festival (Ttukseom)

  6:30PM–10:30PM | Ttukseom Hangang Park | Free

  Nightly laser art over the river under the “Spectra of Light” theme—walk the path, catch a beam show, and let the skyline do the heavy lifting.

FRIDAY – AFRO NIGTHS AND CITY VIEWS

• Canopy: Afro Night + Veranda Vinyl (Itaewon)

  6PM–3AM | Canopy | Free

  Austener & Nicko heat up the rooftop while Maro takes the veranda vinyl deck deep. The new Afterwork Seoul bar is quietly becoming the city’s talk.

• “gosh” by grain • godray • bespoke (Itaewon)

  10PM–late | Grain | ₩20,000 door

  Daul curates Amsterdam’s Don Mayor with local hitters (BOBOWAKEUP, Austen, Ayla). No genre rules, only groove.

• Seoul Light: Hangang Bitseom Festival (Ttukseom)

  6:30PM–10:30PM | Free

  Lasers and skyline reflections keep the night soft but cinematic — come walk it off after the rooftop.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Moon Paparazzi
This man done photographed a lot of famous singers/rappers and entertainers with his film camera. In the carousel you can find the likes of Somi, Ejae, Bobby Shurmda, Tiger JK and more.

GSTV Teachers Korean to Bobby Shmurda
One video wasn't doing our encounter with Bobby Shmurda any justice, we had to drop another one. This time, we are teaching this hip-hop icon how to pick on a korean lady in korean. Y’all think he failed? 😂

The Not-so Divisive Wedding Proposal Question
Andy Sama asked around Koreans the following question: if you boyfriend proposes you but doesn’t put on knee down, would you still accept?
The replies were very.. expectedly funny

BACK TO THE WEEKEND UPDATE

SATURDAY – MORNING TO MIDNIGHT: BASS, BIRTHDAY BASH & BLOWOUTS

• Visit Seoul Club: Morning Coffee Rave (Samcheong/Bugaksan)

  10AM–1PM | Seoul Hiking Tourism Center | Free

  K-pop remix DJs in a hanok courtyard with giveaways, Red Bull, and Seoul-branded merch — the most wholesome way to pre-game.

• MONSTER RE:CHARGE (Seongsu)

  3PM–8PM | SS33 | Free (1 drink included)

  Monster Energy’s hyper day-party brings Ugly Duck, Apro, Blasé, and Claire to Seongsu. Expect crowd surfing before sundown.

• Canopy: Rooftop + Veranda Sessions (Itaewon)

  6PM–3AM | Canopy | Free

  Ummjabe, Sujinpaak, and Iso spread deep-house warmth across two floors. Smooth crowd, even smoother transitions.

• Groove 6 (Hannam)

  10PM–late | Rosso | Free before 12 / ₩20,000 after

  Jenn, Pebble, Blond, and Mello lead the six-DJ lineup through house, soul, and bass at one of Hannam’s most polished rooms.

• BORN TO VIBE: Birthday Bash (Itaewon)

  10PM–late | GAG Space | Free (Free-flow ₩20k presale / ₩30k door)

  Ricky Vibe’s birthday bash doubles as an underground hip-hop festival — trap-heavy lineup with performances by Lil Asian, Koala, Jmcrae, Bill Stax and many more. A crowd full of influencers and an unfiltered chaos are guaranteed

• ROCK OUT: BOXING DAY (Hongdae)

  10PM–late | Henz Club | ₩15,000

  Pullupboi and Seoul’s heavyweights go B2B with Japan’s SOUND BRAIN crew. Close-up booth setup, no space for hesitation.

• 역힙꼰 Vol.19 (Itaewon)

  10PM–4AM | Grain Haus | ₩20,000

  Paloalto and crew throw it back to the 2010s hip-hop— pure nostalgia and crowd singalongs guaranteed.

• Midnight Breeze Vol.12 ft. Windy City (Namsan)

  8PM–2:30AM | JJ Mahoney’s | ₩35k early / ₩45k door (+1)

  Reggae-soul legends Windy City headline a genre-blending night that flips JJ Mahoney’s into Seoul’s classiest jam session.

SUNDAY – SUNSETS, VINYLS AND LAST DANCES

• SOAP BALL w/ Adidas & Tamnavulin Whisky (Hangang Floating Island)

  2PM–10PM | Floating Island | ₩35,000 (+1 drink)

  The final edition of SOAP’s legendary floating island party—35+ DJs across two floors, food pop-ups, and brand activations by Adidas and Tamnavulin.

  ☀️ GSTV GIVEAWAY: we’re giving out free tickets for this one in our Seoul Weekend Update video: check the post for entry details before Saturday! All you have to do is drop a comment tagging a friend! Drop a dog emoji 🐶so we know that you’re part of the newsletter so you have more chances to win a free ticket 🔥

• Sundrift: As Leaves Drift, We Leave Our Warmth (Myeong-dong)

  3PM–9PM | Objktt Record Bar | Free

  Afternoon vinyl comfort with Y3jin, Nooy, Sol + BTB. Lush plants, slow bpm, and the softest landing to your weekend.

• Seoul Light: Hangang Bitseom Festival (Ttukseom)

  6:30PM–10:30PM | Free

  Last day of the 10-day laser festival—end your weekend with skyline colors before Seoul resets.