Club HUE, A New Global Private Members’ Club, Debuts July 2026 in Los Angeles’ Koreatown

Opening in July 2026, Club HUE will debut as a new private members’ club in Los Angeles conceived for a globally connected member base that moves fluidly between cities, cultures and continents. Memberships are now open for application and prospective members based in Asia are especially encouraged to apply.

Concept & Philosophy
- Name origin: HUE comes from Hueshik (휴식), the Korean idea of rest and restorative pause.
- Vision: A discreet, globally connected hub for members who move fluidly between cities and cultures.
- Location: Chapman Plaza, a 1929 landmark at the heart of Koreatown’s cultural renaissance.

Culinary & Bar Program
- Executive Chef Hiroo Nagahara: Tokyo-born, Michelin-starred, with experience at Charlie Trotter’s and Guy Savoy.
- Cuisine: Progressive Asian dining, refined yet social, designed to flow from day to night.
- Beverage Director Joshua Choe: Sommelier with a decade in LA’s top restaurants.
- Cocktails & Wine: Classic foundations with Asian influences, paired with a global wine and spirits list.

Design & Atmosphere
- Inspired by East-meets-West aesthetics and the romance of the golden age of travel.
- Features: Sculptural central bar, private dining, karaoke lounge, lush greenery, layered textures.
- Art: Commissioned mural by Michael Haight, curated by Jane Lee, with additional works by RETNA.

Membership
- Highly selective & capped: Focused on intimacy, discretion, and meaningful connections.
- Tiers: Under 30, Founder, Founder Premium, Lifetime, Corporate.
- Initiation fee: Starting at US$7,500.
- Premium perks: Chauffeur service, valet, priority access to future HUE locations, enhanced travel planning.

Benefits:
- Reciprocal access to clubs worldwide
- Priority hotel partnerships
- Concierge services
- Invitations to cultural programming

Club HUE positions itself as more than a social club—it’s a cultural hub for globally minded leaders, creatives, and tastemakers, especially those with ties to Asia and Los Angeles.