[June 26–28] Forget the disappointment of soccer—Seoul is still on the move this weekend

A medley of sweetness enjoyed along the Han River🍭🍬

The K-Dessert Festival is taking place this weekend at Banpo Hangang Park!

K-desserts are all the rage among foreigners these days. On a summer night, let’s savor the best of them amid the festive atmosphere.

Through the Flickering Lights > > Beyond Prejudice: This year’s Korean Queer Film Festival seeks to recognize each other’s true worth and foster dialogue and connection beyond violence and hatred 🌈

At this year’s festival, you can discover a diverse array of queer films, including both feature-length and short films from Korea and abroad.

Advance tickets for the films you want to see are available on the Dtryx website (dtryx.com). Search for “The Forest Art Cinema” under the “Find a Theater” menu, then view and book tickets for screenings from June 26 to 28.

You can view the screening schedule here.

The biggest festival of the year for bookworms!

This year, under the intriguing theme “Declaration of Humanity: Homo Duduri,” the festival presents profound questions for those of us living in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), along with a diverse lineup of books from 18 countries around the world. From independent publications rarely found in regular bookstores to unique merchandise and special meet-and-greets with renowned domestic and international authors, the festival offers a variety of cultural programs that can only be experienced here.

Don’t miss out—be sure to experience it for yourself.

Dance classes at the DDP!

It doesn’t matter if you’re not a good dancer. Just show up—that’s all it takes.

They say they’ll be teaching “I.O.I – Suddenly” this week. Starting with a warm-up, you’ll learn step by step—from the basic steps and key choreography to the full routine—so there’s no need to be intimidated.

For registration and further details, visit the DDP website > Busking > DDP Open Stage.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, when live performances by bands had largely come to a halt, the indie band festival <Underground Paradise> began with a small cry: “Please save our stage.”

That special stage, preserved beneath the stairs, celebrates its meaningful first anniversary.

Underground Paradise “Umuji” is a festival featuring indie bands.

Legendary bands like Hyukoh and Crying Nut also grew by steadily building their fanbase on small underground stages in Hongdae and Hapjeong before breaking into the mainstream.

This festival is a special opportunity to discover precious bands you’d rather keep to yourself and be the first to uncover hidden gems before anyone else notices them.

With word already spreading among music enthusiasts about the festival’s solid lineup and generating intense anticipation, come experience the raw, liberating energy of the stage in their own league.

If you want to enjoy the weekend for free, there’s no better way than this.

Bukchon Morning Rave—now famous even among foreigners!

I’ve heard there will be a special guest this week who’s beyond imagination, so I’m looking forward to it even more.