{
  "id": 4703754,
  "title": "In its 5th year, Block Party wants to bring 'dank' back to Haebangchon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/in-its-5th-year-block-party-wants-to-bring-dank-back-to-haebangchon-4703754",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T20:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260901/in-its-5th-year-block-party-wants-to-bring-dank-back-to-haebangchon"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Every year, the Block Party festival returns to the multicultural Haebangchon and Gyeongnidan neighborhoods of central Seoul for a three-day celebration of live music and performing arts. This fifth iteration of the event takes place from September 11-13, with organizer Jamie Finn exuding confidence and nerves alike. This year's festivities will be spread across eight venues, including Uplift, Boogie Woogie, Casa Amigo, Pet Sounds, Sub Riot, Togul, Dialogue, and Dankyard. Finn remarks on the changing face of Haebangchon, noting the emergence of upscale restaurants amidst the vibrant music scene. As a pro-dank festival, Block Party aims to bring the underground sound back to the neighborhood. The lineup for this year features a mix of returning favorites like Leenalchi, Cadejo, and Drinking Boys.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "In its 5th year, Block Party wants to bring 'dank' back to Haebangchon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/in-its-5th-year-block-party-wants-to-bring-dank-back-to-haebangchon",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:57:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}