Koreatown, a bustling neighborhood in Central Los Angeles, west of Downtown, known for its dense Korean-American population.
Koreatown, also known as “K-Town”, is a living creative ecosystem pulsing with intentional spaces to make, experiment, learn, rehearse, perform, and connect. In a city as sprawling as LA, K-Town gives us density with diversity: vibrant arts scenes, DIY studios, cultural centers, maker labs, historic theaters, and a mix of Korean American heritage and global influence that feels uniquely alive. This is the kind of place where young creators find tools, inspiration, community, and stories that push them forward.
Check out a selection of makerspaces, coworking labs, and studios in Koreatown below.
- Koreatown Media Lab: Makerspace and digital lab with professional-grade equipment to support library patrons with their educational, entrepreneurial, and creative endeavors. 694 S Oxford Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005 (Inside Pio Pico Koreatown Library) | (213) 228-7551 | piopicokml@lapl.org
- Ethos Society Koreatown: Creative coworking and collab space where dreamers share, create, evolve, focus, accomplish their dreams, and become doers. 3435 Wilshire Blvd., 14th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010 | (213) 387-6926 | info@ethossociety.com | Facebook
- Monk Space: Advanced audio post-production and recording studio serving filmmakers, actors, and musicians. 4414 W 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90020 | (213) 925-8562 | info@monkspace.com | Instagram
- Commonwealth and Council: Alternative art gallery and platform. 3006 W 7th St. #220, Los Angeles, CA 90005 | (213) 915-0777 | kin@commonwealthandcouncil.com | Instagram
- Velvet Room Studios: Recording studio equipped with industry-standard gear. 3923 W 6th St., Unit 413, Los Angeles, CA 90020 | (818) 741-1283 | officialthevelvetroom@gmail.com | Instagram
Check out this guide from the Los Angeles Times showcasing hidden gems in Koreatown.
Hometown Heroes: Notable creatives hailing from Koreatown
- Actor Steven Yeun
- Singer-songwriter Jhené Aiko
- Rapper-comedian Dumbfoundead (Jonnie Park)
- Chef Sang Yoon
- Actor Daniel Dae Kim
- Restaurateur Bricia Lopez
