Colors of Korea
A festival celebrating Korean culture in Saint-Brieuc
2026
About Colors of Korea
The Couleurs de Corée Festival invites the public in Saint-Brieuc to immerse themselves in South Korean culture for an entire weekend. Enjoy concerts, K-pop dance performances, craft workshops, authentic cuisine, and meet special guests visiting from Korea. The event is organized by the Han Blossom association.
A portion of the proceeds supports the charity project "Un billet pour rêver — Cap sur la Corée," which provides trips to South Korea for children facing illness.
Colors of Korea — edition 2026
The inaugural Couleurs de Corée Festival arrives at the Palais des Congrès et des Expositions in Saint-Brieuc on October 17th and 18th, 2026. South Korean dancer and choreographer Jello—known for his work with BTS, Stray Kids, and NCT 127—will lead two K-pop workshops and serve as a judge for the dance competition. Rapper Young ill will kick off Saturday night's after-party with a live showcase, while DD Coréen and novelist Laure Mi Hyun Croset will be in attendance as the event's patrons.
Programme Colors of Korea 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Doors open from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. After-party from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM (separate ticket required).
- 11:00 AM–12:30 PM — K-pop workshop with Jello (dancer, choreographer) · registration required
- 11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl art) workshop with Ran Choi · 15 spots · registration required
- 12:30 PM — Haidong Gumdo (Korean sword) introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 12:30 PM — Lantern making · 60 min · 15 spots · 20 € · booking required
- 1:00 PM — Hapkido introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 1:30 PM — Taekwondo introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 2:00 PM — Kimchi workshop · 60 min · 12 spots · 20 € · booking required
- 2:45 PM — Korean tea ceremony with Audrey Maenoli · 6 participants, ages 16+ · registration required
- 3:00 PM — Haidong Gumdo introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 3:00 PM — Hanbok folding · 60 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 3:30 PM — Hapkido introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 3:45 PM — Skincare (K-beauty) workshop · 45 min · 10 spots · included in ticket
- 4:00 PM — Taekwondo introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Bojagi (textile art) workshop with Ran Choi · 15 spots · registration required
- 4:30 PM — Haidong Gumdo introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 5:00 PM — Hapkido introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 5:00 PM — Brush calligraphy · 60 min · 15 spots · 6 € · booking required
- 5:30 PM — Taekwondo introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 8:00 PM–9:00 PM — Showcase by Young ill (rapper), opening the after-party · followed by a 100% K-pop DJ set by Sonikem
The Dream Up Crew will open and close the festival on stage on Saturday (times TBD). Yule Sun will perform a concert featuring K-drama OSTs and Korean songs; schedule to be confirmed by the organizer.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Doors open from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
- 10:30 AM–11:30 AM — Bojagi (textile art) workshop with Ran Choi · 15 spots · registration required
- 11:00 AM — Hapkido introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 11:30 AM — Haidong Gumdo introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 11:30 AM — Felt-tip calligraphy · 60 min · 15 spots · 4 € · booking required
- 12:00 PM — Taekwondo introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 12:30 PM — Kimbap workshop · 60 min · 12 spots · 20 € · booking required
- 2:00 PM — Lantern making · 60 min · 15 spots · 20 € · booking required
- 2:00 PM–3:30 PM — K-pop workshop with Jello (dancer, choreographer) · registration required
- 3:30 PM — Haidong Gumdo introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 3:30 PM — Korean tea ceremony with Audrey Maenoli · 6 participants, ages 16+ · registration required
- 4:00 PM — Hapkido introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 4:00 PM — Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl art) workshop with Ran Choi · 15 spots · registration required
- 4:30 PM — Taekwondo introduction · 30 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
- 4:30 PM — Skincare (K-beauty) workshop · 45 min · 10 spots · included in ticket
- 5:00 PM — Lotus flower folding · 60 min · 20 spots · included in ticket
Showcase by Young ill, concert by Yule Sun dedicated to KPop Demon Hunters: times to be announced.
Both days
- Korean language introduction on stage by DD Coréen, festival patron, every day
- K-pop Dance Contest, with Jello on the jury
- Interactive lecture on K-dramas (Opaline CL) and lecture on K-pop (illunimarts)
- Interview with Laure Mi Hyun Croset, festival patron, followed by Q&A and a book signing session
- Meet-and-greets and signings with guests, hosted by Audeladesnews (MC)
- Around twenty exhibitors and creators, on-site catering (food trucks)
The detailed stage program (dance contest, lectures, concerts) has not yet been published by the organizer; it will be added as soon as it is available. Additional activities (pre-events, children's evening) may be offered.
Prices Colors of Korea 2026
Practical information — Colors of Korea
The festival takes place at the Palais des Congrès et des Expositions de la Baie de Saint-Brieuc, Hall 1B.
By train, Saint-Brieuc is approximately 2 hours and 15 to 30 minutes from Paris via TGV, and just a short walk from the station. The venue is also accessible by bus from the train station.
The festival is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. On-site amenities include dining areas with food trucks and a cloakroom. Re-entry is permitted with a valid pass. Pets are not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs.
Where does it take place — Colors of Korea
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