Work with us
Bring us something real.
The DJ Diaries is a small team of DJs and writers based in Seoul. Book us for a night, pitch us a story, tell us how the scene works in your city, or bring a partnership idea. Each route below says exactly what we need from you.
Book a DJ
Weddings, corporate nights, clubs and private parties
We’re a small team of DJs playing across Seoul, Korea and Asia, from hotel ballrooms to basement rooms. Dates, formats and quotes all live on the booking page.
See how booking works →Write or pitch for us
We publish essays, profiles, interviews, scene reports and guides from people with something real to say. Writing in the first person is welcome, and so is Korean. Pitch the idea before you write the whole thing.
A pitch of one line or a bare link won't get a reply. Tell us who you are, show us work you've already made, and give us the angle only you can bring.
No music, please. We don't take music or mix submissions, so please don't send tracks, mixes or promo links.
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Scene reports
Tell us how the night works where you live
The rooms that matter, the crews behind them, the sound, and when people actually show up. We’re building a picture of dance music scenes across Korea and Asia, and the best reports come from people inside them. Use the pitch form and choose Scene report from your city.
Go to the pitch form →Brands, venues and press
Brands, venues and partnerships
Sponsored nights, venue programming, brand activations and collaborations. Tell us the idea, who it’s for and the timing, and we’ll say honestly whether it fits the site and our readers.
hello@thedj-diaries.com →Press and media
Journalists, producers and podcasters covering Seoul’s dance music and nightlife can reach us for comment, background or an interview. Put your outlet and deadline in the subject line.
hello@thedj-diaries.com →Research and data
Studying nightlife, music or the scene?
We collect our own data on Seoul nightlife and dance music and publish it with our methods. Students and researchers are welcome to cite it, and we’re open to collaborations that give something back to the scene.
See our research →What happens next
- We read everything that follows the brief. Pitches with the details above get a proper read from a person, not a filter.
- If it’s a fit, we write back. We’ll talk through the angle, the length and the timing with you before anything is written in full.
- Nothing is guaranteed to run. Whether a piece is published depends on the fit, the timing and the edit.
- Your name goes on your work. Published pieces carry your credit, with links to your work and socials.
Quick answers
Do you accept music or mix submissions?
No. We don't take music or mix submissions, so please don't send tracks, mixes or promo links.
What should a pitch include?
Who you are, your role and city, at least one social handle, links to work you've already made, and a pitch of at least 80 words that explains the angle and why you're the person to write it.
Can I pitch in Korean?
Yes. English is our default, and pitches written in Korean are welcome too.
Who gets the credit for contributed work?
You do. Published pieces carry the contributor's name, with links to their work and socials.
How do I book a DJ?
Use the booking page at thedj-diaries.com/book. It covers weddings, corporate events, club nights and private parties across Seoul, Korea and Asia.