Club Hue is a new "East meets West" private members club opening in L.A.’s Koreatown this June

A new private members’ club is quietly setting up shop in Koreatown and it’s aiming for something a little more global than your standard velvet-rope situation.

Opening this June inside the historic Chapman Plaza, Club Hue calls itself an “East meets West” cultural hub with a deliberately smaller footprint, a curated membership and a strong emphasis on design, dining and travel perks. The goal is less see-and-be-seen, more you-actually-want-to-be-here.

The project comes from hospitality entrepreneur Robert Kim, whose past work in L.A. includes Lapaba and ABSteak, and it leans into a version of private club life that feels less tied to one city. “Membership at Club Hue extends far beyond a single address,” Kim said in a press release. “We envisioned a members’ club that blends intimacy with global access where meaningful experiences, thoughtful hospitality and cultural connection are at the core, whether you’re spending an afternoon in the club or traveling halfway around the world.”

That global mindset shows up everywhere, especially in the setting. Chapman Plaza, a 1929 landmark at the center of Koreatown, has long been one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable backdrops. With K-town continuing its evolution into one of the city’s more design-forward districts, Club Hue slots well into the growing mix of hospitality, fashion and nightlife that’s turning the area into new territory.

Inside, the club draws on the Korean concept of hueshik (loosely translated as “rest” or “pause”). Expect warm lighting, layered textures and a layout that includes a central bar wrapped around a performance space, private dining rooms and even a tucked-away karaoke lounge. 

Food is also central to the whole thing. The restaurant will focus on progressive Asian cuisine, with a menu built for sharing that can serve both daytime meetings and late-night dinners. Hue hasn’t named a chef yet, but the club says the kitchen will draw on their Michelin-starred experience, with a relaxed seasonal approach. The bar, meanwhile, is designed to carry the energy of the room, with cocktails that riff on classic formats while pulling in subtle Asian influences.

Membership is intentionally capped, with tiers ranging from under-30 access to founder and lifetime options. Entry starts at $7,500, with perks that go beyond the building itself: reciprocal access to other private clubs, priority hotel partnerships, concierge services and invites to members-only programming.