2M Lounge

Shiny Town is paving the way for underground musical acts by raising money and holding live performances in their downtown dance club bar, the 2M Lounge.

“I have been a DJ for about ten years now and have stepped inside many clubs here in Gwangju before,” said 2M Lounge’s manager, who goes by the English name of Dexter. ”But now I have really found a nitch for what I love the most: rap and hiphop,” His inspirations include Warren G, Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre and Eminem.

Showing off his Shiny Town baseball cap, Dexter explains that its new logo is branding created in order to support underground (unsigned) hiphop artists. “This logo was first used in a music show name that we hosted, and now it has really changed to represent more of a subculture here in our city” Dexter said. “Shiny Town will benefit music and will profit all the musical acts we can host.”

The 2M Lounge includes a fully stocked bar with a variety of cocktails, bottle service and bottled beer. A special fire and alcohol-infused show performed by some of the most experienced Gwangju bartenders occurs on weekend nights. Drink snacks are available, as well as a kitchen ready to cook some original Korean hot food, potato fries or a la carte fruit salads.

For information on live shows’ times and drink specials, check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TwoMlounge

Photos By: Mason Robinson

How to get there: Gwangsan-dong 74, Dong-gu, Gwangju (beneath A Twosome Place, across from the Asian Culture Complex)

Open Daily 8pm to 5am   Phone 062-234-2280/ 010-4802-5500