A sold-out opening night for the Korean Dance Festival ✨
Abyss and Ekah by 99 Art Company captivated audiences last night. Thank you for joining us — more festival performances to come.
A Festival of Korean Dance 2026 Lineup:
🌌 GRAVITY (@ryuandfriends ): 15 May l The Place
🕯️ Burnt Offering (@99artcompany ): 15 May l Pavilion Dance South West & 18 May l Dance City
🔥 Voyage & Hakkō (@kncdc ): 26-27 May l Lowry & 29-30 May l The Place
🎟️ BOOK TICKETS NOW: Link-in-Bio
As a part of the London Craft Week programme, we are pleased to have an exhibition tour led by our curator this Wednesday, 13 May.
No booking required. Feel free to pop by the KCCUK at 4pm and look into the quiet beauty of Korean ceramics in depth✨
📍 KCCUK Exhibition Hall
🗓️ 13 May
⏰ 4pm
From Our Friends - From Vienna to Broadway (Danny Koo UK Tour)
Join us for a special crossover concert featuring solo performances by violinist @dannykoo_boom , alongside the @orionorchestra , renowned British celebrities Rob Rinder and Sue Perkins, and conductors Suzie Collier and Toby Purser, presenting a musical journey from Vienna to Broadway.
📍Cadogan Hall
⏰️14 May, 7:30 pm
🔗MORE INFO: Link-in-Bio
PROGRAMME
Gershwin Cuban Overture
Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in E flat major, K.364
Gershwin Porgy and Bess: Symphonic Fantasy
Bernstein West Side Story Suite
PERFORMERS
Danny Koo violin
Meghan Cassidy viola
Orion Orchestra
Suzie Collier conductor
Toby Purser conductor
K-History Unlock | The Tragic Story of King Danjong
Step into one of the most poignant chapters of Korean history.
This special lecture explores the life and downfall of King Danjong, one of the youngest monarchs of the Joseon dynasty, whose reign was marked by political turmoil and tragedy. Through historical analysis and storytelling, the talk sheds light on royal power struggles, loyalty, and the enduring legacy of his story.
📅 14 & 21 May
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Korean Cultural Centre UK
🔗 RSVP: Link in bio
Be one of the first to see the world premiere of the new Korean rock musical, 'The Last Man', opening at Southwark Playhouse Elephant this May.
A mysterious virus spreads across the globe. Cities fall silent. The undead roam.
Armed with supplies to last a year, one survivor locks himself inside bunker B-103 to wait it out. But as the days stretch on, they must decide: is survival enough? Or should they open the bunker door?
Part rock gig, part video diary, part survival story, The Last Man is a gripping one-person rock musical by Jishik Kim and Seungyeon Kwon, with Jethro Compton as dramaturg and direction by its original Korean director, Daljung Kim.
*The Last Man is produced by NEO, Inc. (Hyunjae Lee) and supported by the Korean Cultural Centre UK.
The Last Man
📍Southwark Playhouse Elephant
⏰️8 May - 6 June
🔗Tickets on sale now: Link-in-Bio
Our upcoming screening is Lee Byeong-il’s 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 (1956), a celebrated classic that helped bring Korean cinema to the international stage. It was not only a domestic success, earning critical acclaim for its comedy and strong moral tone, but also won the award for Best Comedy at the Fourth Asian Film Festival, signalling the beginning of Korean cinema’s emergence on the international stage.
Master Maeng is the head of a modest estate in the countryside, neither especially wealthy nor particularly distinguished. He is therefore overjoyed when, after travelling for a day to the affluent Kim family in Bellflower Valley, he succeeds in arranging his daughter’s engagement to their son. Although he did not actually meet the son during his visit, having heard of his scholarly achievements and seen the Kim family’s considerable wealth and property with his own eyes, he regards this as a minor detail.
However, a travelling scholar from Bellflower Valley soon arrives at the Maeng household, asking to stay for a few days to recover from his journey. In conversation with a manservant, he casually remarks that the Kim family’s son was born lame. Before long, rumours spread throughout the village; the Maeng family is thrown into a state of panic, and increasingly desperate measures begin to be considered.
The introduction will be delivered by India Smith, a Film Programming and Curating MA student at Birkbeck, University of London.
📅 Monday, 18 May
⏰ 18:00 – 19:20
📍 Korean Cultural Centre UK
🎟️ Link in bio
Two nations, two visions, one explosive stage - A Festival of Korean Dance 2026🔥
The Korea National Contemporary Dance Company (@KNCDC ) returns to the UK with a high-contrast double bill from two world-class choreographers:
✨ Voyage by Young-doo Jung Following his 2025 Olivier Award nomination, Jung delivers a masterful blend of witty rhythms and vivid minimalism, capturing the pure bliss of human connection.
✨ Hakkō by Ryu Suzuki A special homecoming for the Rambert School alumnus. Suzuki fuses electronic club culture with meditative focus—a high-octane prayer for resilience in a world of constant change.
This highly anticipated tour travels from Salford to London, bringing the cutting edge of Korean contemporary dance to the heart of the UK.
📍 Salford | @the_lowry – 26 - 27 MAY, 20:00
📍 London | @theplacelondon – 29 - 30 MAY, 19:30
🎫 Join us for A Festival of Korean Dance — Book now via the link in bio!
Reserve your place for a live culinary experience with Chef Kim Dong Hyeon 🍽️
As part of @jungfestival.uk , we are hosting a live demonstration of three Korean dishes: Kimchi canapés, vegetable gimbap, and watermelon hwachae.
Spaces are limited to 16 people, and registration opens today at 6pm on a first come, first served basis. Don’t miss your chance!
K-Taste: Shared with Jung
📍 Samsung KX
🗓️ 3 May, 1pm
🔗 RSVP: Link in bio
A masterpiece returns to the UK stage🏆
Following their sensational, sell-out London debut, @99artcompany returns with a nationwide tour of their masterpiece, Burnt Offering🕯️
Experience the work that captivated audiences and critics alike, earning the Grand Prize of the 2nd Seoul Arts Awards.
Fierce live gayageum and geomungo rhythms propel tradition into the contemporary realm. On a stage transformed into a living canvas, meditative Seungmu (a traditional Korean Buddhist dance) collides with high-octane energy—a raw, unrelenting fusion of sound and movement chasing beauty at full throttle.
As The Reviews Hub raves: "Art, faith, and life are all cyclical... a meaningful work." ★★★★
Calling all Londoners 📢
While their soul-stirring production, Burnt Offering, ignites stages across the UK, London will host an exclusive showcase of new works at The Place. Tickets are selling fast – book now!
📍 London (Abyss & Ekah) | @theplacelondon – 13 MAY, 19:30
📍 Bournemouth (Burnt Offering) | @pdsw_org – 15 MAY, 19:30
📍 Newcastle (Burnt Offering) | @dance_city_newcastle – 18 MAY, 19:30
🎫 Reserve your spot before they’re gone! — Link-in-Bio
Calling all creatives! Join the ‘KCCUK Creative Talent Pool’ and be part of our journey to share Korean culture with the world.
We are looking for graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals to collaborate on events and creative projects throughout the year. Selected candidates will be contacted based on project needs.
• Ongoing open call throughout the year. Please note that the first round deadline is May 1.
• Information will be used for KCCUK collaboration purposes only.
• Not all applicants will be contacted.
📩 Apply via the Google Form (link in bio)
주영한국문화원은 다양한 홍보 및 콘텐츠 제작을 함께할 크리에이티브 인재를 모집합니다. 디자인, 사진, 영상 등 다양한 분야에서 활동하는 분들을 대상으로 ‘KCCUK 크리에이티브 인재 풀’을 상시 모집하여, 등록된 인재 중 행사 성격에 맞는 분들께 협업 기회를 제공할 예정입니다.
모집 분야
• 그래픽 디자이너
• 포토그래퍼
• 비디오그래퍼
• 기타 콘텐츠 제작자
유의사항
• 본 프로그램은 상시 모집으로 운영됩니다. 26년 첫번째 모집 마감일: 5월 1일
• 제출된 정보는 KCCUK 프로젝트 협업 목적에 한해 활용됩니다.
• 모든 지원자에게 개별 연락이 가지 않을 수 있습니다.
참여 방법
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On view at the KCCUK, 'Icheon and Beyond: The Space Within Form' brings together 21 master artisans and 6 contemporary artists—opening a dialogue between tradition and innovation.
The exhibition will continue until the 5th of June. Take a moment to experience the quiet beauty of Korean ceramics and discover the space within form ✨
📍 KCCUK Exhibition Hall
🗓️ 27 Mar – 5 Jun
⏰ Mon – Fri, 10am–5:30pm
