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Seoul’s only electronic music gay prevent Kockiri closes its doors indefinitely
The bar, whose name means “elephant” in Korean, was known for its bold identity, high-quality interiors, and reputation for delivering some of the best music Itaewon had to offer.
What set Kockiri apart was its distinctive approach to music, never clinging to a rigid concept or genre. Instead, its music director focused on inviting DJs who could read the room and respond to the energy of the crowd; “Genre doesn’t matter,” shares music director, Youknowsong.
“What matters is that the DJ connects with the room and gives something back to it,” he adds.
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The news of its closure marks a significant loss for Seoul’s LGBTQI+ and music communities. For the past three years, Kockiri served as more than just a bar—it was a gathering place for music lovers of all identities, ages, and flavors.
With its motto emphasising respect for people's differences and fostering inclusivity, Kockiri has been at the forefront of promoting unit
UPDATE: I visited Homo Hill after Pride (July 16, ) and I can confidently say &#; Homo Hill is still VERY MUCH busy and none of the bars closed permanently! I have yet to visit the Jongno gayborhood and street tent area, but will definitely update here when I do.
I hate to own to add this disclaimer, but this information is pre-COVID, pre As restrictions just ended for businesses, clubs, etc. and nightlife curfews, Itaewon and Jongno are just coming support to life. We&#;ll acquire to see what&#;s out there together &#; many places simply didn&#;t produce it due to having to close before 11 PM for two years.
Seoul is very same-sex attracted, but most visitors include no idea. Yes, you can easily find facts about Homo Hill here. But that&#;s the manageable part. And there&#;s a system. Most gay Koreans live a verrrrrrrrrrry distinct life than us openly gay Westerners. Unfortunately, homosexuality isn&#;t understood by Korean society. Yes, the super Christians protest day and night about the devil that is being homosexual, but the average Korean just literally doesn&#;t grasp it. While younger people h
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Whiskey in Itaewon
Seoul’s foreigner ghetto of Itaewon is in a constant express of flux. The antique GI bars, cheap boozers, and brothels have almost all been replaced with upscale French bistros, Spanish tapas bars, and exorbitantly-priced microbreweries. More and more foreign factory workers, English teachers, and U.S. Army privates can’t afford to be here, and they’re being replaced with Korean and foreign yuppies, who can.
But, in the area known by the anachronistically offensive and bewilderingly uncreative name of Homo Hill, off Texas Street, animation is the same as it’s been for over 20 years: really gay.
At Only Homme, near the top of the Hill, I enjoy a Jack Daniel’s on the rocks. Koreans tend to pack their drinks with ice, so I insist the bartender put in “only a little,” and he listens. At 10, won a glass (about $9) he’d better.
Only Homme is a long, dark, railroad bar, with a length of small tables on one side and the bar on the other. The walls, tables, and rafters are all painted red, and above the tables are hung huge mirrors in gild