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Musicians come onto the stage with dim lights close to black and white. After a moment of complete silence, the music begins. The melody sounds familiar yet unusual and different. The music is gentle at one point and intense at another. While the music heads to the climax, the musicians and audience carefully listen to one another, making eye contact and smiling as if lovers are talking to each other. Neither the jazz performers nor listeners care about rules; they simply follow their jazzy soul. Jazz is dynamic, colorful, and boundless, just like Seoul.

The first and last performances of Soul of Seoul Celebrates were staged at Korea House. The performance opened with White Horse , where the jazz melodies blend well with the traditional Korean instruments of daegeum and haegeum . The opening followed by Maestro Amigo by Juwon Park & Friends. GGANBU 067&240 was inspired by the global hit series Squid Game that sparked the K-Drama craze worldwide. It touches the hearts of many listeners by exquisitely rendering the beautiful harmony of traditional Korean music and jazz. The grand finale for the performance at Korea House was Every day I Have the Blues and Imagine by Juhan Lee Produced IJD 2022 Group that got together for this performance with Juhan Lee heading the team.

In Jung-gu, where Korea House is located, you can enjoy Sungnyemun Gate, one of the four main gates of former Joseon, the mecca of shopping Myeong-dong and Dongdaemun Shopping Center, and Namsan Mountain, which offers a panoramic view of Seoul. It is the optimal place to enjoy K-Culture that is boundless, dynamic, and colorful, just like jazz. Korea House is a must-visit place if you are visiting Seoul. Check out the Korea House website for further information on promotions, experiences, and restaurant reservations.

Located in Guui-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Dido Jazz Lounge is a jazz club pioneering a new cultural trend with jazz, food, and wine. At this performance, The Bliss Korea staged My Favorite Things and In the Mood , and The Crescent performed Havana Sol and La Vals Du Temps .

Live performances are staged at Dido Jazz Lounge every day, and it is better to make a reserved visit than walk in. However, seats are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis, so we recommend you to arrive early to reserve your seat of preference. The look and feel of Dido Jazz Lounge are similar to that of SEB’s, the jazz bar in the film La La Land. The tables surround the stage, making it the perfect place to enjoy jazz. Information on the performance lineup is posted and available on its Instagram account. Come and enjoy the jazz spirit at Dido Jazz Lounge, which will bring La La Land to you in Seoul. In addition, you will be able to tour around the hip neighborhood of Gwangjin-gu.

The jazz club Chunnyundongando means “An island of playing jazz for a thousand years.” Since opening in 1996, countless jazz artists from home and abroad have staged live performances at this jazz club, literally making it the cradle of K-Jazz. Hwansu Kang Quintet performed three fantastic pieces at this jazz festival: What a Wonderful World , Till You Reach the Stars , and Hero .

Often chosen as the venue for Hangout with Yoo, one of Korea's most popular entertainment shows, two live performances are staged at Chunnyundongando every day. Korea’s leading funk guitarist Sangwon Han and his band perform at this club on Fridays, so we recommend you stop by and enjoy some funk music.
Jongno is a neighborhood where the past and present of Seoul co-exist. Come and enjoy the romance and ambiance of jazz on a summer night in the palaces that cherish Korea’s traditional beauty and history and the backstreets of Ikseon-dong that takes on the traces of time.

Yeonnam 5701 is a club located between Hongik University and Gyeongui Line Forest, the hippest area in Mapo. Hyounwoo Choi Trio & Friends added excitement to the performance by playing and singing three songs: Obsession , Travels , and Blackbird .

Yeonnam 5701 has separate zones for those who want to concentrate on the live performance and those who prefer watching the performance while dining, making it the perfect place to enjoy a performance and romantic date at the same time. The menu includes various appetizers, main dishes, wines, and champagnes. Check out the details and schedules for the performances on Instagram. Have an special occasion coming up? Make your day memorable with K-Jazz at Yeonnam 5701, where you can enjoy the romantic vibes and even the hipness of Hongdae.