DDP takes center stage as Seoul energizes its nighttime economy
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) will become a vast canvas of light and sound Thursday as Seoul opens its latest bid to turn nighttime culture into an engine for activity around the city. Seoul Light DDP 2026 Fall will run through Sept. 13 at DDP, with free shows each evening from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., according to Seoul Design Foundation. This season, titled “K-Original Light,” will reinterpret…
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) will transform into a spectacle of light and sound beginning Thursday, as Seoul launches a new endeavor to elevate nighttime culture as a driving force for urban activity. The Seoul Light DDP 2026 Fall season runs until September 13 at DDP, featuring complimentary performances from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
This year's theme, "K-Original Light," reimagines works by Nam June Paik and Yoo Young-kuk, alongside Korean lyrics from Cheongguyeong-eon, through cutting-edge media art projected across DDP's 222-meter exterior. For the inaugural time, live music will actively influence the visuals and lighting, generating dynamic performances that evolve with each artist's performance.
The festival kicks off on Thursday with IDIOTAPE, followed by SION and HYPNOSIS THERAPY on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and SOULSCAPE on September 11 and 13. In addition to the performances, Yoon Je-ho will present laser art, merging traditional percussion, electronic sounds, AI-generated video, and lighting at DDP's historical exhibition space.
Seoul is coordinating the festival with other planned events to further invigorate the city's nighttime economy.
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