SEOUL WEEKEND UPDATE (SEP 25 - 28)

Seoul is SINGING this week…

The last weekend of September isn’t slowing down y’all! Seoul is stacked with live performances, run raves, block parties to tequila flagships and farewell nights for local staples. Whether you’re here for heavy bass, heritage festivals, or art-tech deep dives, this week the city is serving every flavor of Seoul culture. Let’s dive in.

OOP FESTIVAL

OOP Fest has finally arrived. One of the biggest and last major art festivals of the year, pulling together an entire cross-section of Seoul’s creative energy, from visual art, installations, VR experiences, celebrity chefs, and so much more starting this Friday. This isn’t just another calendar event; it’s a closing statement for summer’s chaos and an opening line for autumn’s culture season. Get your tickets here!

🎨 ONGOING & WEEK-LONG (Plan Around These)

FuturaCanvas 2025 (seongsu)
Through Sep 27th
Art + tech conference blending AI, blockchain, and new media.

Seoul Biennale of Architecture & Urbanism (jongno)
Through Nov 18th
Global urban design showcase.

Intangible Heritage Festival (jung-gu)
Sept 27–28
Heritage performances and workshops.

Takashi Murakami: Seoul, Kawaii Summer Vacation (yongsan)
Through Oct 11th
Seoul, Kawaii Summer Vacation explores Murakami’s use of floral motifs across a variety of media, techniques, and formats.

Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now (hannam)
Through Jan 4th
'There's an intentional shuffling of time and space in these works,' Lee says. 'I'm trying to reveal something about our present moment.'

 THURSDAY – SPACE FITS & SOUND NERDS

• FuturaCanvas 2025 (seongsu)

  All day | Aube Studio | ₩ varies

  The global art & tech conference explores “Revival Avatar: Algorithmic Mythology,” diving into new identities shaped by AI and blockchain. Expect talks, screenings, and workshops connecting artists, technologists, and futurists.

• Gassed Up (itaewon)

  8PM - 3AM | Mondrian Hotel | ₩29,000

  Bobby Shmurda is in Seoul to gas everyone up with his new song with Ted Park, YunB, Dbo, Parlay Pass, and Loopy. Performing their song, “Gassed Up” for those that can make it.

FRIDAY – GRAND AND SOFT OPENING PARTIES, WE DON’T DISCRIMINATE

• PULS Presents (itaewon)

  10PM–6AM | Bolero | ₩20,000

  A full night of high-energy hip-hop and dance across the spectrum, from rootsy beats to late-night bangers. The lineup features DJ Roots, CO.KR, Juniorchef, Sleek, Freenoize, and more.

• DJ WEGUN with Friends (hannam)

  10PM–late | Rosso | ₩20,000 (incl. 1 drink)

  Wegun gathers his crew for a genre-hopping night of hip-hop, R&B, and house. Expect a stacked bill with Ugly Duck, Yann Cavaille, Mindspray, and more.

• Grain • Godray • Bespoke (itaewon)

  9PM–4AM | Usadan-ro 40 | ₩30,000

  Underground sounds blur genre lines in this conceptual night. With KIKI, Semo, JNS, and Offcourse at the decks, it’s about texture, atmosphere, and pushing boundaries.

• Casa Cuervo Grand Opening (itaewon)

  7PM–midnight | Casa Cuervo, Itaewon | Free

  Jose Cuervo launches its world-first flagship tequila store right here in Seoul. The grand opening promises a vibrant night of cocktails, music, and summer heat vibes.

• Canopy Bar Soft Opening (itaewon)

  6PM–late | 174 Itaewon-ro (ex-ASB) | Free

  Afterwork Seoul unveils Canopy, a brand-new bar in the heart of Itaewon. The soft launch pairs signature cocktails with a smooth DJ lineup: Ping Pong, Yann Cavaille, Sun of June, and Emosi.

• Seoul Biennale of Architecture & Urbanism (jongno)

  All day | Songhyeon Green Plaza & Seoul Hall | Free

  The city’s largest architecture event returns under global designer Thomas Heatherwick. Through exhibitions and programs, the Biennale rethinks how urban design can inspire and engage citizens.

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. Happening from this Friday to Sunday! Come get inspired and amazed by the art, stop by to say hi to us and maybe answer a few questions on camera 😏

Yves is on tour!
Yves is on her Cosmic Crispy Tour across Asia and Australia and has offered 2 tickets to you and a friend for her Seoul show on Sep 28th! Whether it’s on IG or TT,
tag a friend you’d like to take with you this Sunday!

Moon tries Ethiopian food for the first time
Andy Sama took Moon around this year’s Seoul Africa Festival and introduced Moon to some Ethiopian cuisine. Watch to find out what Moon thought about the food from over yonder.

Support Andy Trust’s journey!
It has been 790 days since Andy Trust has quit nicotine and now with the help of EX Program it has gotten that much easier to lock in and quit check your homies that are trying to quit themselves! Go and peep his PSA and LOCK IN!

BACK TO THE WEEKEND UPDATE

SATURDAY - FAREWELL PARTIES TO WELCOME WINTER PARTIES

• After Sweat Run-Rave (apgujeong)

  1PM–7PM | Bar Crybaby | ₩10,000

  CrossFit community Lagom kicks things off with a 10K run, followed by a day party turned rave. DJs Andow, Sein, Camo Starr, Nolove, and Ahnoon deliver the soundtrack to sweat and celebrate the last of summer.

• Iceberg in Seoul (hongdae)

  10PM–late | Henz Club | ₩15,000

  The Iceberg crew returns with another heavyweight party, bringing bass and house energy to Hongdae. Min, Pullupboi, Jada, Skiida, Justin, and Noozy keep the floor moving till sunrise.

• Henny Boys Party Vol.4 (itaewon)

  10PM–late | Badass Itaewon | ₩10,000 (incl. 1 drink)

  Henny Boys are back with their signature rowdy takeover. Expect stacked DJ sets from Fulltime, XX_Nowhere, Baybrick, plus live acts like Song Gun, Toast Boy, and special guest Sweet The Kid.

• Goodbye Bulggot (itaewon)

  12PM–10PM | Bulggot | Free

  Bogwang-dong’s beloved spot closes its doors with one final disco day party. DJs MDNT Motion, Betty Seoul, and more light up the farewell, alongside Bulggot’s signature food and drinks.

• Namsangol Intangible Heritage Festival (jung-gu)

  11AM–5PM | Namsangol Hanok Village | Free

  Immerse in Seoul’s intangible heritage with traditional performances, workshops, and tastings. A weekend to experience the roots of Korean culture in a living hanok setting.

• SOULISM Vol.3 (apgujeong)

  9PM–late | lowkey | ₩10,000

  Soulism returns with its third edition, blending K-R&B, Neo Soul, and hip-hop into a soulful autumn night. Live sets from VAHW!, Yoseph, and Rosesia, plus a fiery dance performance by BLOVPI, set the tone for groove and romance, with DJs keeping the vibe flowing till morning. Bonus: show a love shot at the bar and get two free tequila shots per couple.

SUNDAY - UH OH HOTDOG!

• DOG.DOG.DOG x M+MS G-Funk Party (gangnam)

  3PM–late | M+MS | Free

  Hotdogs and West Coast vibes take over Sunday in Gangnam. DJs Multivsn, Sujinpaak, Wheelbug, Rae, and more spin G-funk and hip-hop while DOG.DOG.DOG serves LA-inspired street eats.

• Ceiling Service Vol.7 (seongsu)

  4PM–8PM | Cociety Seongsu | ₩35,000

  The seventh edition of ceiling service unfolds inside a massive inflatable installation by Spanish collective Penique Productions. Drift in the ambiance, read, nap, or even catch up on work while basking in a work of art.