Ask DJs like Tabris and Doberman where Seoul’s next generation is coming from, and university dongari are part of the answer.
In this feature, Jun Kim explores:
- Why dongari matter in Korea specifically
- How they turn club culture into something less intimidating
- The role they play in DJ education and first performance opportunities
- The tension between student scenes and professional spaces
- What their rise says about Seoul’s wider dance music ecosystem
A closer look at how Seoul’s communities, access points and educational spaces are feeding the next generation of the city’s dance music scene.
What were your campus clubs like?
Read the full feature via linkinbio.
올해 일 안할 때 가장 손이 많이갔던 음악들을 모아봤습니다 호호
Here’s some of my personal favorites of 2025 ⭐️
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[BEST OF 2025!]
Charlotte Plank - chemical fashion
ATRIP - HERZSCHLAG
염따 - IE러니
BAUGRUPPE90 - Boss - Hard Mix
Sabrina Carpenter - Tears
Yunji - ECHO 메아리
Balu Brigade - Backseat
X CLUB. - Stay with Me
DIDI HAN - Floating In The Sky
Tri/xon, Trikk, Dixon, AUNTY RAYZOR - LET’S GO
Retromigration - Unused
CORTIS - GO!
William Kiss - XXX
Glen Check - Sun-kissed
Disclosure, Chris Lake, Leven Kali - one2three (feat. Leven Kali)
Club Angel, MAR VISTA - Outrun
Riordan - Gimme
Chris Lake, MPH, Kelly Lee Owens - Reach For You
Juliet Ivy - here we go again!
Interplanetary Criminal, Original Koffee - Slow Burner
At SXSW London, Seoul took centre stage.
Richard Price
Known to many as Rich SCR, he’s the British-Thai founder of Seoul Community Radio. Since 2016, he’s been a driving force in Korea’s underground airwaves, bridging scenes across Asia and spotlighting top-notch talent.
7ip7o3
Korean DJ, producer, and Rinse FM resident 7ip7o3 (aka Tiptoe) has spent the past decade carving a distinct lane in Seoul’s club scene. Known for dynamic sets rooted in breaks and electro, she’s become a key force shaping the city’s sound.
Jun Kim
The Seoul-based A&R and creative strategist at ScreaM Records has driven the label’s global dance music crossover since 2021. With over 150 releases, he bridges K-pop with international producers, drawing on his roots as a DJ, producer, and founder in Korea’s underground.
Together at SXSW London, they unpacked how K-bass (Korean-made, UK-rooted breaks and basslines) is shaping the next phase of K-pop; from Seoul’s underground energy to the sounds driving global hits.
Watch the full discussion unfold via linkinbio.
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