Radio Revolution’s Reading Room launches in Busan
The new community radio is positioned as “a layered platform where music can be shared, learned, and experienced in different ways.”
On April 4, Busan launched its newest community radio, Radio Revolution’s Reading Room.
The coastal city now has a spot dedicated to networking, music exchange, and broadcasting, conceptualised by Radio Revolution, one of the country’s long-standing DJs.
Located on Jeonpo-daero, the area is known for its trendy cafés, brunch spots, and vintage boutiques, and is popular with visitors from the MZ (Millennials and Gen Z) generation.
The first broadcast of Radio Revolution’s Reading Room took place at the venue, featuring live DJ sets from Jinwook, Zoroman, Minwook, and DJ/producer dasein_kimpro.
It event also included food and a signature drink by Cho Sung-bin of Roots Record Bar.
The launch signals a return of community broadcasting in Busan, drawing people from both within and outside the city, especially following the closure of TREE HOUSE Community Radio.
Speaking to Mixmag Asia, Radio Revolution explains: “Spending years around the Busan local scene, one question kept lingering: what do we actually need right now? Clubs and venues still play an important role, but I felt the need for something operating on a different frequency—something slower, deeper, and more sustainable than the fleeting energy of a night out. That’s where the idea of a community-driven radio naturally came in.”
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He continues: “In many ways, this feels like a transitional moment for the scene. A brief pause, a reset—and precisely the kind of timing that calls for new movements to emerge. This space isn’t just a radio station. It extends into podcasts and a DJ academy, forming a layered platform where music can be shared, learned, and experienced in different ways.”
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“At its core, it’s a non-commercial broadcasting studio—but more importantly, it’s meant to be open and fluid.A place where people can come and go, where conversations happen organically, and where Busan’s artists and friends can connect through sound and presence. In the end, this project isn’t really about the format—it’s about creating a flow where people and vibes accumulate over time,” he closes.
The opening wrapped up with a screening of the My Grey Zone: Radio Revolution documentary at UTC Busan; a local lounge bar near Gwanganli Beach.
