CULTURE

RYSE collaborated with Oh Boy!, a multi-platform media brand dedicated to environmental and animal welfare issues, to host a cultural event on October 19, 2025, across the RYSE Space and Studio on the 5th floor. The program spanned books, music, art, photography, and fashion. The event featured a donation market built on the theme “changing[...]

RYSE’s 15th floor is a dedicated space where we collaborate with diverse artists to translate their philosophies and creative worlds into our guest rooms. Here, guests are invited to go beyond a typical hotel stay and immerse themselves in each artist’s thoughts, emotions, and creative spirit. In October 2025, RYSE partnered with the local Hongdae[...]

RYSE teamed up with Fountain of Waters to bring the story of California’s majestic nature to life. Merging refined luxury with the free-spirited energy of Hongdae, the collaboration gave rise to a masterpiece: Get Your Salt Together. Infused with the essence of wine and pink salt, this creation became a golden ticket to elevating your[...]

On December 6th, the 15th floor Side Note Club at RYSE transformed into a rhythmic jazz club, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of jazz. LazyKuma captivated the audience with a unique sound that seamlessly blended soulful R&B, funky jazz, and classic rap beats. Adding to the magic, rising stars poised to shape the[...]

Riding the crisp autumn breeze of October, Pedro’s imaginative world of art arrived at RYSE. Brimming with Cuban roots and a deep love for coffee, his captivating works featured Cuban mocha monsters on skateboards, seemingly leaping off the pages of his sketchbook. These pieces instantly drew the eyes and hearts of all who encountered them.[...]

RYSE in collaboration with RISO Korea, hosted an extraordinary week designed to inspire your creativity. Through The Mark Week, a unique reinterpretation of the signature story The Mark from Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotels worldwide, participants were immersed in an unforgettable creative journey. This special event showcased the joy of creation using a Risograph printer allowing[...]

On September 21st, the NuWave Dance Party was anything but ordinary, running non-stop throughout the day with boundless energy. With electrifying performances from NEO.TYPE, O.P.P., and SEASAMEROCK followed by a special stage from HOLYBANG, the event turned into a massive celebration of dance and music. From start to finish, the party was fueled with high-energy[...]

RYSE Hotel successfully hosted a total of 6 Hotel Unborn parties! From June to August, this event series brought rooftop parties filled with HIP-HOP, R&B, and LATIN beats, offering unforgettable moments to all who attended. The parties featured an incredible lineup, including AUS10, YUNGRICAIN, FAKEDEEPLEE, KINGMCK, DNOFP, KEENOTE, DAHYUN, DJ D.YANA, YANN CAVAILLE, MILEZ (FULLHOUSE),[...]

RYSE X STARTER Collection, exclusively available at RYSE Hotel! RYSE Hotel teamed up with Starter Korea to release this exclusive collection that captured everyone’s attention. The collection was hotter than summer itself, drawing in fashion lovers and collectors alike. On June 21st, this unforgettable day brought a fantastic launch party, blending fashion, art, and music[...]

RYSE Hotel: Art, Music, Fashion Back in February, RYSE Hotel hosted a contest to find the next RISO poster to be displayed in our rooms. The competition sought images that captured the vibrant energy of Hongdae, blending art, fashion, and music. Among many outstanding entries, the work of 강인구 stood out as the ultimate winner.[...]

Im Jibin’s EVERYWHERE Project: Transforming Everyday Spaces into Art Im Jibin unveils his EVERYWHERE Project at RYSE. With his unique ‘Delivery Art’ concept, Im Jibin seamlessly integrates art into everyday life, transforming ordinary spaces into impromptu art galleries. His signature ‘Bear Balloon’ humorously capture the struggles of modern life against the backdrop of urban landscapes,[...]

We are thrilled to announce our latest venture – a collaboration with the renowned GOBI Gallery from LA. Together, we are embarked on an exciting journey to redesign one of our Artist Suite, transforming it into a unique and immersive art-inspired sanctuary. This collaboration represents the convergence of hospitality and creativity, promising a stay that[...]

RYSE is excited to announce the collaboration with Extraordinary for our new uniforms. We have always believed in pushing boundaries, daring to be different and our collaboration with Extraordinary, is all about that! Extraordinary is a brand, inspired by the ordinary, seeking the ordinary in the extraordinary. Extraordinary’s brand is represented through the strong visual[...]

On June 25th, RYSE hotel welcomed back the return of Sunday Rooftop Market for 2023. This Sunday Rooftop Market was led by 7 amazing vendors from a variety background, from art goods to clothing and vintage vinyls. Thank you to all the vendors and visitors who stopped by. Special thank you to the DJ’s for[...]

On Friday June 2nd, Chris Ro unveiled to the public the newly renovated Artist Suite. Chris’s special curation focused on the color, Yellow, alongside his signature graphic art and texture focus. One of the standout points from the audience was Chris’s ability to screen print directly onto the wall, creating a frame over the centerpiece[...]

RYSE Concert Series: CHS Rooftop Concert On September 25th, CHS and RYSE came together and launched a collaborative project including specially styled rooms and a concert on the rooftop. The 5 collaboration rooms were decorated by the band members themselves, under the theme of CHS’ Songs: Seoul Dream, Beach Walk, Sunlight, Last Sunset, and Home.[...]

It was a great pleasure for us to host the Record Cutting Session with all the talented musicians who applied! The Record Cutting Session was led by Curtis Cambou, our former resident DJ and Mosaic Records shop owner, at Side Note Club as part of a celebration for the 10th Seoul Record Fair held at RYSE[...]

The foundation of RYSE is heavily based on street culture, within which music is of the utmost essential. The tunes that greet you in the lobby, the boombox speakers in every room, to DJ Sessions every weekend on the rooftop bar, we like to make sure music is a crucial part of your memories at[...]

On October 30th, soccer street fashion brand NivelCrack’s pop-up was held in the Artist Suite at RYSE. Under the theme of ‘Hotel Football Club’, the pop-up began with the idea of a private space for soccer, special artwork created for the event, a FIFA 22 tournament, and the release of collaborative items designed and produced by Nivelcrack. Nivel[...]

신세하의 새로운 앨범 [1000]은 ‘자신을 표현하는 것’이라는 테마를 중심으로 과감한 사운드를 활용하지만 촘촘하고 섬세한 구성이 돋보이는 다양한 장르의 음악이 담겨있다. 무게를 나타내는 ‘1000’이라는 타이틀은 아무도 밀지 못하는 자신의 생각 또는 고집을 뜻한다. 2019년 11월 28일 진행된 <November BCC: 1000>은 가수 신세하의 앨범 ‘1000’을 기념하는 자리가 마련되었다. 1부는 신세하의 라이브 밴드 공연 그리고 2부에서는 Q&A 세션[...]

지난 9월, 라이즈 호텔과 오피스 알루엣, 헤드룸 락커스가 공동으로 주관하는 RYSE HOTEL MUSIC & RECORD FAIR가 있었습니다. 레코드 판들을 넘기고, 앨범 아트와 뒷면을 확인하며 새로운 보물들을 발견해가는 레코드페어만의 매력에 많은 분들이 함께해주셨습니다. ⠀   Sellers : rm360 Office alouette Clique Records Beatball Records SOUNDS GOOD! Pink Pans Nullpan (널판) MIO Records Welcome Records Avantgarde Vak[...]

10월 BCC는 ‘How To Make A Picture Book’이라는 주제로 썸북스 조선경 대표, 이영리 작가가 함께 진행한 강연&워크샵이었습니다. 1부는 썸북스의 조선경 대표님과 이영리 작가의 강연으로 이루어졌습니다. 조선경 대표님은 출판에 대한 전반적인 생각들, 그림책의 제작 과정, 의도, 철학을 이야기했습니다. 이어서 이영리 작가님의 강연에서는 ‘Idiot’이라는 책의 작업 과정, 그녀만의 제작 및 표현방식에 대해 들을 수 있었습니다. 조선경 대표님:[...]

6TS is SNC’s resident DJ, the co-owner of Clique Record Shop and the head of both Daehan Electronics & Braindance labels, a fierce record collector that has been very active in Seoul’s alternative scene pushing up local artists outside of the borders and regularly DJing across some of the best venues in town. ▶ SNC[...]

8월 BCC는 음악을 함께 들으면서 DJ Soulscape가 큐레이션한 사이드 노트 클럽의 레코드와 다양한 바이닐들을 기반으로 보다 깊이 있는 음악 감상을 하는 것에 대한 경험, 그리고 바이닐 컬렉션을 구축하는 법에 대해 이야기를 나눠보는 시간이었습니다.   <How to build up a Record Collection> 1.커버만 보고 판단하지 말자. 커버를 보고 유추할 수 있는 것은 많지만 커버만 보고 음반을 […]

RYSE Can you describe the book that this artwork originates from? Na Kim   The book is called SET. The word ‘set’ can be used in many different ways and be applied to all kinds of uses. I intentionally chose the word for this book because the book was initially made for my solo exhibition in […]

Cody Hudson is a master of more disciplines than we can name. Illustration, sculpture, graphic design, branding and more. Sometimes working under his own name and at other times as Struggle Inc. His background in the fashion and skate industries have taught him to take it all in stride and to be prepared for anything. His […]

Her small physical changes to the room ended up creating an intimate, immersive experience that makes guests’ jaws drop as they walk in the first time. The room is a true beacon both inside and out, as the colored windows can be seen on the streets below, shining her message out to Hongdae.

Using washi paper tape from Haru, a Japanese paper expert, she and her team created a precise series of shapes and angles that brings a contemporary edge to this pinnacle suite. These angles are matched by thin, 1 centimeter lines painted on the opposing wall to make for a totally immersive experience. From concept to[...]

From the thousands of digital and film photos, Laurent chose a selection to transform into an Artist Suite with his collaborator, Charles Munka. Between Laurent’s photos and Charles’ paintings and prints, every wall is a prime spot for artwork that illustrates their viewpoints and experiences in Seoul.

We teamed up with underground music crew TOKYO VITAMIN for Sunday brunch and radio! Tunes, booze, stick and poke tattoos and cake. Photos provided by TOKYO VITAMIN and RYSE.