First published in Korea in 2004 by Author Cheon Myeong-Kwan, ‘Whale’ has recently garnered global attention, having been translated into English by Kim Chi-Young. The book, hailed as a modern classic in Korea was, not surprisingly, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize…
Beth Eunhee Hong (“Beth”) was one of the first people I had the privilege to speak to after I started this website. Our first conversation was over Zoom and I was immediately struck by how kind, and eloquent she is, so I…
Last week I spoke with the South Korean hip-hop duo, ‘Non Smokers Club, a band I’ve recently discovered on my K-indie musical journey. The charismatic and creative duo consists of Herr Nayne (“Nayne”) and Zuo and together they are quietly shaking up…
The Rose (더로즈) is a Korean indie-rock band consisting of members Woosung (우성), Dojoon (도준), Hajoon (하준) & Jaehyeong (재형). The band debuted in 2017 and has since released some incredible songs including ‘Red’, ‘Sour’, ‘Sorry’, and ‘The Definition of Ugly Is’,…
Eun-me Ahn’s dance company has performed at 11 major international festivals, including the 2002 FIFA world cup in South Korea. Ahn’s latest extravagant production ‘Dragons’ sees the avantgarde choreographer connecting with Asia’s next generation of talent through her joyful riot of dance,…
Meet CelloGayageum: the exciting duo comprising Kim Sol Daniel and Yoon Dayoung – two very gifted musicians and cultural ambassadors who are united in their passion to create musical harmony between classical music and Korean tradition. The duo, as the name suggests,…
Last week, the record-breaking K-Pop sensation ‘TWICE’ came to London for a 2-day concert as part of the Europe leg of their 5th world tour, ‘Ready to be’. Despite the band totaling 9 members they all shine in their own way. They…