A “silent disco” was held on 7 August at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, where a heatwave has continued, with participants dancing around a large pool while wearing wireless headphones. Music was not played loudly, allowing participants to enjoy the event while cooling off in an environment without sound leakage.
A “silent disco” was held on 7 August at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul amid a heatwave, with participants dancing while wearing wireless headphones. The event formed part of “2026 Seoul Summer Beach.”
Participants danced in an area around a large pool while listening to music through their headphones, creating a setting where they could cool off in response to the heat. One participant said that getting into the pool was the best part.
The event was intended to transform the heart of the city into a cool, relaxing place to spend time, and was reportedly held without narration.