EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA present Chudahye Chagis

TICKETS: free CHUDAHYE CHAGIS is a genre-defying psychedelic shamanic funk band led by Chu Dahye, a sorikkun (Korean traditional vocalist) whose voice channels the soul of traditional Korean music. Their distinctive sound blends ancient Muga (shamanistic songs or chants in Korean) from the Pyeong'an, Jeju, and Hwanghae Provinces with elements of reggae, jazz, hip-hop, funk, dance and rock. This ground-breaking combination earned them widespread recognition, winning Best R&B/Soul Song at the 18th Korean Music Awards in 2021 for their first album. Their second album went on to win Album of the Year and the best R&B/Soul Song at the 23rd Korean Music Awards in 2026, making them a double winner.

The band's name, "Chagi", which means "someone's share" or "something you claim" in Korean, reflects their deep sense of collaboration. With Lee Si-mun on guitar, Kim Jae-ho on bass, and Kim Da-vin on drums, CHUDAHYE CHAGIS creates a unified, dynamic sound…