The Last Princess is based on the true life story of Yi Deok-hye (Son Ye-jin), the last princess of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty and daughter of Emperor Gojong (Baek Yoon-sik). At 13 years of age, Deok-hye is sent to Japan to study but soon finds herself being used as a political pawn, her pleas to be … [Read More]
Event Notices
Details of individual events. As with all archives, these posts are filed in order of publication, rather than in order of the events themselves.
EVNNE “Set N Go” tour in London
EVNNE (이븐), short for Evening’s Newest Étoiles, is a rising 7-member K-pop boy group under Jellyfish Entertainment. Formed in 2023, the group consists of Keita, Park Han-bin, Lee Jeong-hyeon, Yoo Seung-eon, Ji Yun-seo, Mun Jung-hyun, and Park Ji-hoo—talented performers who first gained attention as contestants on the hit survival show Boys Planet. Since their debut … [Read More]
BLOO “Out of the Bloo” tour at the Clapham Grand
Get ready for a dynamic performance as BLOO brings his Out of the Bloo Tour to London! BLOO is set to bring his unique blend of music and visuals to Europe after a break of over two years for the ‘Out of the BLOO Europe Tour 2025’, so get your tickets ready to see BLOO … [Read More]
Hong Sangsoo’s What Does That Nature Say to You screens at ICA
Donghwa, a poet in his thirties, drops off Junhee, his girlfriend of three years, at her house and marvels at how large it is. He intends to look around the front yard and then leave, but by chance he runs into Junhee’s father, and ends up spending the entire day with Junhee’s family. From this … [Read More]
Cotoba European tour at The Lexington
Portals Presents: Cotoba, Korea’s rising stars in the math/post-rock scene. Inspired by Japanese math-rock bands Toe, Mouse on the Keys, Tricot etc. Cotoba is the biggest South Korean band in the alternative/math-rock movement. The 4-piece band made their debut in 2019 with their EP Form Of Tongue. Consisting of bassist Hyerim, guitarist Dafne, drummer Minsuh … [Read More]
ONEW THE LIVE : PERCENT (%) tour in London
ONEW, leader of the K-pop group SHINee, is celebrated for his warm, emotive vocals that have shaped the group’s sound in hits like “Replay,” “View,” and “Sherlock.” He contributed to acclaimed works such as The Story of Light: Epilogue, featured in Billboard’s “25 Greatest K-Pop Albums of the 2010s.” As a solo artist, ONEW has built a unique … [Read More]
Mieumwanbo: Strolling Through Korean Gardens, at the KCC
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present Mieumwanbo: Strolling through Traditional Gardens, in collaboration with the Korea Heritage Service, from 11 September to 14 November 2025. This exhibition explores the philosophy and aesthetics of traditional Korean gardens, shedding light on the harmony between nature and humanity embedded within them. Since ancient times, Korea’s … [Read More]
Ahn Jae-huun’s Gill (아가미) screens at Frightfest
Gon was on the verge of death when suddenly, gills started to grow and he could breathe again. Kang Ha and his grandpa rescue Gon, and together they become an odd family. Jae-huun Ahn is the director of Meditation with a Pencil, a Korean animation studio, whose previous critically-acclaimed works, including GREEN DAYS and THE … [Read More]
Hea Min Jung: Code of Engagement, at the Coronet Theatre
How do the smallest decisions ripple outward, carrying profound impacts that shape our lives? An otherworldly dance performance and immersive installation across two spaces by Korean, Berlin-based dancer and choreographer Hea Min Jung. code of engagement is a spiritual journey through the liminal spaces between childhood and death, where innocence and finality converge. It reveals how the smallest … [Read More]
Three Korean authors at Wimbledon Bookfest
Join three unmissable new voices, Juhea Kim, Ela Lee and Park Seolyeon, as they discuss their ambitious and incisive novels that will challenge and expand your idea of Korean literature. Ela Lee’s Jaded is a searing exploration of race, power and violence, as well as how hope can light up the darkest moments, City of … [Read More]
Wonho “Stay Awake” tour at the Shepherds Bush Empire
Global K-pop soloist WONHO kicks off a bold new chapter in his career as he heads out on his ‘Stay Awake Tour’. Wonho is known for his powerful vocals, emotive performances, and charismatic stage presence. This tour follows his latest single Better Than Me and marks his second European tour, building on the success of … [Read More]
Shinwook Kim and Yiyoung Song in Archipelagic Memory, at Mokspace
Mokspace is thrilled to announce the opening of a new exhibition – Archipalagic Memory – a group exhibition of five powerful international photographers: Kurt Tong, Moe Suzuki, Shinwook Kim, Yiyoung Song, and Robert Zhao Renhui. All exhibiting artists, in their work, explore memory as fragmented, embodied, and resonant — an archipelago adrift on shared seas … [Read More]
Bora Chung: The Midnight Timetable
Hear from the author of Cursed Bunny on her new novel, The Midnight Timetable, a masterful work of literary horror from one of our time’s greatest imaginations. Bora Chung, author of the National Book Award finalist and International Booker Prize shortlisted Cursed Bunny, discusses her novel The Midnight Timetable, equal parts bone-chilling, wryly funny and … [Read More]
Sung Im Her: 1 Degree Celsius
Through her electrifying movement style, the choreographer invites us to consider the question of how art can spark action in the face of the climate crisis. Featuring seven dancers, 1 Degree Celsius looks at the topic of climate change and the effects it is having on the environment. As with all Her’s work, music and … [Read More]
Hwang Sok-yong: The Voice of a Divided Nation
With a five-decade-long writing career and Korea’s most prestigious literary prizes under his belt, Hwang Sok-yong is unmatched in depicting the social and political realities of his ruptured homeland. A staunch promoter of the arts, he spent years in exile and prison. It’s a rare honour to welcome him to the Festival, discussing his remarkable life and … [Read More]
from20 x Hello Gloom — All Eyes on Me tour in London
K-R&B connoisseurs, take note: South Korea’s rising indie stars from20 (ex-BIGSTAR) and HELLO GLOOM (formerly of IMFACT) bring their genre-defying flair to London for the first time. These former idol group members have reinvented themselves through their creative label WAY BETTER, cultivating bold sonic identities rooted in alt-pop melancholy, neo-soul textures, and glitchy visual aesthetics. … [Read More]