SEOUL WEEKEND UPDATE (SEP. 18 - 21)

Seoul is buzzing this week, and the calendar is packed!

From rooftop ragers and secret bus parties to art-driven exhibitions and even a full-on pilgrimage to Andong for the first OLYMPAN festival, this weekend is all about movement and connection. There’s no excuse to stay home.

Clear your schedule, charge your phone, and let’s dive into the city. 😌

🎨 ONGOING & WEEK-LONG (Plan Around These)

Seoul Fashion Festa (DDP)
Sep 19th–21st | DDP Design Street & Miraero | Free
100 K-fashion brands, pop-ups, color analysis, and roulette promos. Come for the fits, stay for the photo booths.

PHILA KOREA 2025 – World Stamp Exhibition
Sep 17th–21st | COEX Magok Exhibition Center | Free
A global stamp expo with hands-on programs and country showcases. It’s quieter than a club and weirdly addictive! Philately = peak cozy flex.

Cheonho Bicycle Street – Riding Festival
Sep 18th–27th | Cheonho Bicycle Street | Free (reg. for challenge)
Choose a self-paced 41km ride with medal & goodies or hop between shops for on-site missions. Autumn city riding without the race stress.

Literature Week (10th Anniversary): “Help—Reach Out”
(Sep 13–19) | Marronnier Park (Daehangno) | Free
Theme stages, collabs, contests, exhibitions, and hands-on programs rotating daily.

Welcome All Itaewon: On-Stage
Sep 18th–27th | Noksapyeong Station Plaza | Free
Live sets, dance workshops, and local brand activations right on the plaza. It’s a neighborhood block party with tourist-trap views.

“New Heritage: AI × Craft”
Sep 16th–20th | NC Cultural Foundation, Studio White | Free
Tech meets tradition with works exploring ethics, craft, and AI. Thoughtful, tactile, and very “Seoul 2025.”

Carhartt WIP × Kompakt – “Hi-Fi Seoul” Pop-Up
Sep 19th-25th | Sewoon Sangga | Free
Watch the short doc, then shop the collab in the birthplace of Seoul hi-fi culture. Vinyl energy, hardware nostalgia.

 THURSDAY – SPACE FITS & SOUND NERDS

• Afterwork Seoul: Space Edition (Jamsil)

  6PM–12AM | Sofitel Seoul | ₩30,000 (advance, +1 welcome drink)

  Networking goes cosmic with a live set from Superposition and a futuristic chic dress code. Come for the card swaps, stay for the soundtrack.

• Carhartt WIP × Kompakt “Hi-Fi Seoul” Preview Screening (Seongsu)

  9PM | Kompakt Record Bar Ver.3 | Free (limited / RSVP)

  A first look at Seoul’s audio culture—pressing plants, crate life, and the clubs that built it. Short, nerdy, and genuinely cool.

 FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY | FESTIVAL GETAWAY

• OLYMPAN25 (Andong)

  3 Days / 2 Nights (Fri to Sun) | Andong Korean Cultural Theme Park | Blind tickets on sale now

  A new ritual-gathering-meets-festival blending music, media art, and local cuisine. Shuttle buses from Seoul/Busan and accommodation packages TBA—this is the first edition of OLYMPAN, and it promises to be more than just a stage.
  
  We are doing a giveaway on Instagram and Tik Tok

  FRIDAY – STREET STAGE, BUS RAVES & NEON PICNICS
  

• Hyundaicard Da Vinci Motel – Street Busking (Itaewon)

  4PM | Various storefronts (Itaewon) | Free

  Day 1 features 우희준 (Avec Cheri) and 테종 (Maxim Plant). No hotel wristband needed—just follow the music down the hill.

• 1ANDON: “FIRST RIDE, FIRST RUSH” (Seongsu)

  6PM–12AM | Scène | ₩20,000 (first drink + 400 coffee gifts for early birds)

  A parked bus turns into the stage: DJs, visuals, and a city-as-theatre format you can wander through. Its performance design meets dance floor.

• Good People Seoul Booth @ Gangnam Socialing Festival (Apgujeong)

  5PM–9PM | Dosan Park | Free

  Outdoor mini-club (shoutout DJ Minji), live graffiti, and giveaways in the park’s golden hour. Quick hit of culture before your night shift.

• Arga “NU” (Itaewon)

  11PM-5AM | Arga | ₩15,000 (incl. 1 drink)

  House/Disco/Balearic with four young selectors building a sunrise arc. A snug room for people who actually listen.

IN OTHER NEWS

OOP FESTIVAL
GSTV is the official media partner of this Visual Art Festival, gathering some of Seoul’s best and famous artists. From September 26th to 28th! Come get inspired and amazed by the art, stop by to say hi to us and maybe answer a few questions on camera 😏

GRAY, DEVITA & YUNGIN ARE SLIDIN’
We interviewed Devita, Yungin and Gray all in one video! The occasion is the release of Yungin’s newest single “Slidin’” featuring Devita and Gray 👀

ANDY TRUST vs BURGERS
Andy Trust may have finally found the best burger in Seoul 🍔

MOON OFFERING CHIPOTLE
Moon said that he will offer some Chipotle to whoever guesses what the man on slide 11 is saying.. good luck!

BACK TO THE WEEKEND UPDATE

SATURDAY - HOTEL TAKEOVERS, LABEL NIGHTS & ALL BLACK PARTIES

• “FULLTIME WORKERS” (Apgujeong)

  8PM–3AM | lowkey | Free

  Hip-hop to Afro, House to UKG… crew night with amazing DJ guests. Small room, but the dance floor will make it feel huge!

• ROUTE232 (Itaewon)

  8PM–Late | Mondrian B1F | ₩25,000 EB / ₩35,000 door (+1 drink)

  PALOALTO & JUSTHIS, MOON SUJIN live, FLOWXL b-boys, Soulscape & a nine-deep DJ roster. Music, cocktails, barbers, graffiti, and food stations—street culture, curated.

• SYLQ × CONCERTA: 1st EP “CONSUMPTION” (Hannam)

  8PM-2AM | CCCS Salon | Free

  Celebrating CONCERTA’s debut EP with an all-black dress code, exclusive LP drops, and a custom Photomatic frame. DJs Sucowania, Nujeat, and Baskerville join CONCERTA for a moody, bass-heavy night.

• SYNC THERAPY Vol.2: “Memorabilia” (Cheongdam)

  1PM–10PM | SYNC | Free (T-shirt print workshop paid)

  Retro-futurist exhibition + live DJs + print-your-own tee from the artworks. A gallery that lets you leave wearing the show.

• LEVER Ep.2 (Seongsu)

  2PM–12AM | (Rooftop + Main Hall) | Free (guestlist HERE)

  Two stages, community energy, and a lineup built from the local underground. Sun-to-moon dance relay—RSVP early.

• WAV Invites: BRONKA (Itaewon)

  10PM–Late | Bolero | ₩20,000

  Brazil’s BRONKA joins a heavy local cast for borderless club rhythms. Expect sweat, sing-alongs, and speed.

• Boogiemichi × pani.c × fragmentedus Pop-Up (Yongsan)

  4PM–9PM | Boogiemichi | Free (with free drinks)

  Three “firsts” rolled into one mini-festival: anniversary, debut pop-up, and a brand launch. Drop in, sip, and browse the amazing and creative accessories from Pani.c

• Da Vinci Motel – Street Busking Day 2 (Itaewon)

  3PM-7PM | COS, ZIP739, On the Spot | Free

  Three staggered sets across the strip. Grab a coffee, catch a chorus, carry on.

SUNDAY - DAYTIME JOY: DRAG BRUNCH & STREET ENCORE

• Da Vinci Motel – Street Busking Day 3 (Itaewon)

  3PM - 6PM | Nonfiction, Aesop, Overdue Flair | Free

  One last loop through the storefront stages. Come listen to our amazing friend JADE (쟈드)’s angelic voice over jazzy and soulful melodies. Bring a tote; leave with feelings.
  

• WauSunday Block Party (Hongdae/Wausan-ro)

  1PM | Street & shops along Wausan-ro | Free

  Live music, makers, snacks, and sunny stoop energy. Wander, graze, discover a new fave spot.

• Drag Drink Play Drag Brunch by jet2 (Itaewon)

  2PM–4:30PM | Bistro MEXI | ₩30,000 (incl. ₩15,000 food voucher)

  Camp, cocktails, and queens with a stacked cast. Reserve early; this one sells out on vibes alone.