K-Music Night: Kim Changwan Band & TOUCHED
Presented in collaboration with Lincoln Center and the Korea Creative Content Agency New York Center
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Venue: Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park
(Amsterdam Ave & W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023)
Tickets: FREE (first-come first-served)
There are two ways to access this event:
1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!
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If the number of participants exceeds the capacity of the venue, entry may be restricted.
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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Korean National Liberation, the Korean Cultural Center New York presents a showcase of Seoul superstars, featuring a golden legend of Korean pop and a group of K-rock's newest standard bearers.
The night kicks off with the American debut of the co-ed quintet TOUCHED. The band's guitar heavy and emotionally expansive songs have propelled them to success on both international festival stages and music competition programs, with lead singer Yunmin winning a record number of victories on the influential reality show, King of Mask Singer.
We continue with a NYC debut from the Kim Changwan Band, a pivotal figure in pioneering K-funk rock. A radio veteran who established himself with a string of successful albums through the 1970s and 1980s with his band Sanulrim, Changwan has since become one of the most famous faces in his home country as a prolific actor and author. His latest release includes duets with Changbin of Stray Kids and Lim Kim.
The concert will also showcase Korean rock band Monday Feeling's vocalist/songwriter, IAN. The band has firmly established itself in Korea’s rock scene, performing at numerous major rock festivals and concerts nationwide. In 2018, they successfully completed their first U.S. tour in West Hollywood, appearing at iconic venues including Whisky a Go Go, The Viper Room, and Rainbow Bar & Grill.
K-Music Night is presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York in collaboration with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Korea Creative Content Agency New York Center, as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City. The event is supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, with international relations coordinated by Yellowbomb.
South Korea’s Kim Changwan Band is a formidable presence in the world of rock music, known for their distinctive fusion of alternative rock, emotional depth, and musical craftsmanship.
▲ Kim Changwan Band
Formed in 2008, the band is led by the legendary Kim Changwan—a true renaissance figure in Korean culture, celebrated as a musician, actor, radio DJ, writer, and painter. Alongside him are Lee Sanghoon (keyboard), Choi Wonsik (bass), Kang Yoongi (drums), and Yeom Minyeol (guitar).
Building on the iconic legacy of Sanulrim, Kim Changwan’s groundbreaking band from the late 20th century, Kim Changwan Band carries the torch into the modern era. For over 16 years, they have continued to reinterpret Sanulrim’s classic tracks while developing an original sound that bridges generations. Their music effortlessly shifts between powerful rock anthems and reflective ballads, blending raw energy with melodic nuance.
What sets Kim Changwan Band apart is their ability to infuse every performance and composition with emotional resonance. Their lyrics explore themes of love, sorrow, and introspection, inviting listeners into a sonic journey of self-discovery. Their sound is enriched by intricate guitar work, pulsing basslines, and commanding drums—all wrapped around Kim Changwan’s evocative voice.
Renowned for electrifying live shows and meaningful collaborations with artists like IU, Jannabi, and Stray Kids, the band remains a vital and evolving force in Korean rock. In a world full of fleeting trends, Kim Changwan Band stands tall—timeless, genre-defying, and profoundly human.
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TOUCHED is a band that has captured the public's heart with their intense sound and captivating performances.
▲ TOUCHED
TOUCHED is a four member mixed band consisting of Yunmin (vocals & guitar), Kim Seungbin (drums), John B. Kim (bass), and Chea Dohyeon (keyboard).
They began their career by winning the grand prize at the 31st Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest. Following this achievement, they proved their popularity and talent by consecutively winning competitions such as the Gyeonggi Content Agency's “Indistance,” “Find the Rising Star,” and the “National Band Competition.”
In 2022, they appeared on M.net’s band survival program “Great Seoul Invasion,” where they delivered impressive performances every episode and ultimately won the competition, creating a sensation.
Their song “Highlight,” performed during the second-round stage, gained explosive popularity upon airing and became their signature track. Inspired by this iconic song, they launched an annual brand concert series under the same name.
Since 2023, they have been dominating various festival stages and were recognized as the “Best Rookie” at the 2023 Beautiful Mint Life festival. Their EP Yellow Supernova Remnant, released in September of the same year, was nominated for Best Rock. Album at the 2024 Korean Music Awards, showcasing widespread public interest in them and spearheading the K-band boom.
They have delivered explosive live performances at Thailand’s OCTOPOP Fest, Very Festival, and VISION BANGKOK, as well as Germany's K-INDIE ON and Reeperbahn Festival. Additionally, they were featured in the Grammy Awards' list of 10 Korean Rock Artists You Should Listen To, gradually expanding their reach to international audiences.
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▲ Monday Feeling
Monday Feeling is a Korean rock band. For about eight years, they have gained experience performing at various local events and festivals. During that time, they won the Hardrock Rising Festival in Busan, advanced to the semifinals of the Emergenza Festival, and participated in the Busan Rock Festival.
In addition, they have regularly performed at clubs in Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Tokyo to introduce their music to a wider audience. In 2018, they recorded 11 new songs and successfully completed a tour in West Hollywood, United States. Through the U.S. tour, they successfully held showcases at three of Hollywood's most iconic venues: Whisky a Go Go, The Viper Room, and Rainbow. Meanwhile, they received offers from various companies, including Gramophone, an artist consulting company that worked with BTS for a year. However, due to lineup changes and financial difficulties, they returned to Korea early and spent the following two years reorganizing the team.
From 2021 to 2023, they released several albums and continued their activities, including winning the PyeongTaek Rock Festival and continuing their tour in Japan.
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▲ Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is the steward of the world’s leading performing arts center, an artistic and civic cornerstone for New York City comprised of eleven resident companies on a 16-acre campus. The nonprofit’s strategic priorities include: supporting the arts organizations that call Lincoln Center home to realize their missions and fostering opportunities for collaboration across campus; championing inclusion and increasing the accessibility and reach of Lincoln Center’s work; and reimagining and strengthening the performing arts for the 21st century and beyond, helping ensure their rightful place at the center of civic life.
▲ Korea Creative Content Agency New York Center (KOCCANY)
KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency) is a public organization established in 2009 to promote Korean content industry. KOCCA established a branch office KOCCANY, in Manhattan, New York, in October 2024.
KOCCANY's primary goal is to foster cultural exchange between the United States and South Korea, with a focus on K-Content. KOCCANY will organize and host a variety of events across the U.S., including exhibitions, forums, seminars, exchange programs, and performances related to K-Content and Korean culture.