Upcoming Shows: March 18-20

Hey folks! Sorry I’m a day late on this. I was trying to get some last minute info from folks. But anyway, here are some upcoming shows and parties to check out. Again, if you have an upcoming hip-hop event in Korea that you would like promoted here, send all the info to [email protected].

Friday, March 18 St. Patrick’s Squad Day - Hongdae, Seoul In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Planet Hustle is hosting the St. Patrick’s Squad Day party this Friday at Club Lux in Hongdae. Ladies get unlimited cocktails (one mix) until 1:30 a.m. and if you are on the Planet Hustle guestlist and wearing green, you will receive a gift. Also, they will be holding the Livest Squad Contest. Each group of four to six people will have 30 seconds to prove to the club that they have the most fun and energy. The winner will win a special prize. Entry is free before 1 a.m. for those on the Planet Hustle guestlist and 10,000 won for everyone else. To get on the list, contact any Planet Hustle promoter or email Planet Hustle at [email protected]. Doors are open from 11 p.m. and no minors allowed. For more info, check out the Facebook Event Page.

Nemo x Entourage - Itaewon, Seoul Club SoulTree will play host to the Nemo x Entourage party this Friday, along with other clubs in the area such as Owl Lounge, House of Ming and Opium. Entrance is free before midnight if you contact 010-6348-5925 and give them your name. The club is open from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. No minors allowed, so please bring valid ID. For more information, check out the club’s Facebook page.

Lucidream 3rd Anniversary - Souljah - Itaewon, Seoul In honor of its third anniversary, hip-hop club Lucidream in Itaewon is bringing in DJ Souljah for a special performance on Friday night. After growing up in Japan, Souljah moved to New York in the 90s and found stardom, opening up for 50 Cent and becoming a resident DJ at one of New York’s most popular clubs. The club is open from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. No minors allowed, so bring proper ID. To reserve a table, call 010-2293-1113. For more information, check out Lucidream’s Facebook Page.

Saturday, March 19 Rebirth - Ravi’s First Live Party - Itaewon, Seoul Ravi from VIXX is hosting his first headlining concert at Hyundai Card Understage in Itaewon, in between Itaewon and Hangangjin stations. There will be two shows taking place on Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. The rapper is also inviting Basick, Esbee, Sam&SP3CK to the stage. Both concerts will start at 6 p.m. Tickets are available on Interpark for 66,000 won.

The Ugly Junction, Live “발아” 17 + After Live - Sinsu-dong, Seoul The Ugly Junction is returning with another Live 발아 show this Saturday, featuring FANA, Jaegyuoh Jungsa, GROSTO, LimHaiBar, OG and another guest. The live show starts at 6 p.m. with the after live to kick off at 8 p.m. It is 20,000 won for the first show and 10,000 won for the after live. The Ugly Junction is located near exit four of Gwangheungchang Station. (Seoul, Mapo-gu, Sinsu-dong 255-2 B1/서울시 마포구 신수동 255-2 지하층).

Shining Ground - Hongdae, Seoul Club In2Deep is hosting it’s weekly underground hip-hop show Shining Ground this Saturday. The lineup has not been announced as of posting, but doors will open at 10 p.m. with the show to start around 10:30 p.m. Entry is 10,000 won. No minors allowed and please bring proper ID.

The (Last) Cream Party… To be continued! - Hongdae, Seoul Hip-hop club Cream is moving! This Saturday will be the final concert and party at the current location. It’s going to be a reggae sort of night with King Kong, Nuol, DMNT, M.Tyson and DJ Jackie taking the stage. Doors open at 10 p.m. with the show to start around 11 p.m. Entry is 10,000 won at the door. No minors allowed and bring proper ID. To reserve a table, call 010-4858-3142 or message “creamhongdae” on KakaoTalk. For more information, check out Cream’s Facebook page.

Bakers Dozen Release Party - Itaewon, Seoul High energy expat hip-hop duo Part Time Cooks are hosting the release party for their first full length album “Bakers Dozen” with special guest Atwaters. The party/show is going down at DIPTIQUE in Itaewon at 10 p.m. The album will be on sale at the party for 10,000 won. For more information, check out the event page.

Chancey + Da Last Fly - Itaewon, Seoul Nexcite presents Chancey from Royal Class Crew in Da Last Fly Party on Saturday night at Club SoulTree in Itaewon. This is Chancey’s final party before he begins activities abroad. So come out and enjoy the show and party! The club is open from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. No minors allowed, so bring proper ID to enter. To get on the guestlist or reserve a table, please call 010-6348-5925. For more information, check out SoulTree’s Facebook page.

Lucidream 3rd Anniversary - Itaewon, Seoul Hip-hop club Lucidream is celebrating its third birthday this weekend by bringing international DJ Kalia. Kaila is Ireland’s top female DJ and she has traveled all over the world doing shows, including to Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East, She is currently a resident DJ at MGM. The club is open from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. No minors allowed, so bring proper ID. If you would like to reserve a table, call 010-2293-1113. For more info, check out Lucidream’s Facebook Page.

Sunday, March 20 J.Tong ‘수도 서울’ Concert - Hongdae, Seoul Taking place at Rolling Hall in Hongdae this weekend is J-Tong’s ‘수도 서울’ concert. Joining him onstage are Ignito, Kirin, gganmo, Kkalchang, FANA, Kim Parkchella, Andup, Lowdown 30, Unchained, Jaegyuoh Jungsa and Wavisabiroom. The show starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are 30,000 won in advance on Interpark and 35,000 won at the door the day of the show. The ticket booth opens at 4 p.m. and doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Other Upcoming Shows: March 26: Dok2’s 27th Birthday Celebration - Busan (Dok2, Beenzino, The Quiett) @ BEXCO, Busan, 5 p.m. - 66,000 pm (Interpark)

March 26: B-Free - Free From Seoul (Sway.D) @ V-Hall, 6 p.m. - 30,000-35,000 won (Interpark)

March 26: Club Eskimo Show (Dean, Punchnello, Millic, 2XXX!, OFFONOFF, Jusen, Chekparren, Ugly Duck, Hoody) @ OZ Hall (Busan), 7 p.m. - 44,000-55,000 won (Interpark)

March 27: Dok2’s 27th Birthday Celebration - Seoul (Dok2, Beenzino, The Quiett) @ Yes26 Live Hall, 6 p.m. - 66,000 won (Interpark)

April 1: Mindprism x Jerry.K Present No More @ The Ugly Junction, 7 p.m. - Free (50 seats only)

April 1: SAY POP CONCERT (Verbal Jint, KittiB, Han Hae, Yang Da Il) @ Octogon, 8 p.m. - 55,000 p.m. (Interpark)

April 2: Compton to Seoul (WC (Dub-C), DJ Yella of N.W.A., Mr. Capone-E, Scoop Deville, Haha, Skull, Paloalto, Dok2, The Quiett, Okasian, Sikboy, Killagramz, KidKat, Beat Rhino, G2, M.Tyson, DJ Smirk, Loopy, Nafla) @ Yes 24 Muv Hall, 8 p.m. -  55,000- 120,000 won (Yes24)

April 3: Cream Day Vol. 3 Scary’P x EX8ER - 8 (Scary’P, EX8ER, Prizmoliq, Quaimo, DJ Tiz) @ Oz Hall Theater 2, Busan, 6 p.m. - 20,000-25,000 won

April 9: Hiphopplaya Festival 2016 (Epik High, Beenzino, Dean, Paloalto, Giriboy, Genius Nochang, Don Mills, Nafla, Loopy, Owen Ovadoz, Bloo, DJ Son & more) @ Nanji Hangang Park, 1 p.m. - 77,000-88,000 won (Ticketlink)

April 30: The Gentlemen League Vol. 5 (DOK2, The Quiett, Beenzino, Vasco, Giriboy, Nochang, Olltii, BewhY, Seo Chulgu, Lupi, JJK, Snacky Chan) @ Lotte Hotel Busan, 6 p.m. - 77,000-88,000 won (Interpark)