In its 5th year, Block Party wants to bring 'dank' back to Haebangchon
It's that time of year again, when live music and other performing arts take over spots throughout central Seoul's multicultural Haebangchon and Gyeongnidan neighborhoods. This year marks Block Party's fifth run, lasting from Sept. 11-13, and returning at the helm is Jamie Finn, who exudes equal parts confidence and flop sweat every time he organizes the festival. This year's festival will take…
Every year, Block Party returns to Haebangchon, a multicultural neighborhood in central Seoul, for three days of live music and other performances. This is the festival's fifth time in the area, set to run from September 11-13. Organizer Jamie Finn, known for his confident yet nervous demeanor, brings a new lineup that pays homage to past favorites while introducing fresh acts.
This year, the festival will span across eight venues, including Uplift, Boogie Woogie, Casa Amigo, Pet Sounds, Sub Riot, Togul, Dialogue, and Dankyard. Finn acknowledges the neighborhood's transformation, noting the emergence of upscale restaurants amid a sense of oddity. As a pro-dank festival, Block Party aims to restore the neighborhood's underground culture, with a lineup featuring Leenalchi, Cadejo, and Drinking Boys.
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