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Subtone Seoul

Cheeun Kim

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My work explores underground cultures hidden from mainstream narratives, often focusing on overlooked aspects of my own background.

Ultimately, my practice always asks : whose art is it? Across all my projects, I aim to minimise the distance between art and audience, while introducing unfamiliar cultures in ways that invite understanding, curiosity, and connection.

My work explores underground cultures hidden from mainstream narratives, often focusing on overlo...

This time, I turned my lens toward Seoul’s underground music scene. Historically shaped by Confucian values that stigmatized nightlife, these spaces were long closed off, limiting creative freedom and expression.

Through this project, I observed change. Young artists now embrace individuality, expressing themselves through unfamiliar genres like UK Garage and Hard Drum. They pursue what they love without defined goals, naturally shaping new youth culture that prioritizes passion over social validation.

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Documentary about underground music crew in Seoul. You can watch the video from the link on the image.

The YouTube Video is uploaded as an unlisted. You can watch the video from the link on the image. 

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Subtone Seoul

This time, I turned my lens toward Seoul’s underground music scene. Historically shaped by Confucian values that stigmatized nightlife, these spaces were long closed off, limiting creative freedom and expression.Through this project, I observed change. Young artists now...

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