A Musicians’ Home That Hosts Jam Sessions, Flea Markets, and Yoga Classes

This is the home of two musicians, keyboardist Haeun Jung and drummer Issac Shin. Sometimes in the living room and sometimes in the basement studio, the Togo is always there, much like background music. In a place where the line between work and life is blurred, it serves as a true refuge for the two. They first came across it at a concept store in New York a few years ago and were drawn to its kitschy look. They waited a full nine months before it finally arrived at their home. The piece that arrived was slightly different in color from the photos, but instead of disappointment, they chose anticipation. “How much prettier will it be once the color fades over time?” Haeun’s words reveal a fondness for furniture that ages along with the space.

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Goyang, “RSS House” is both the home of a musician couple and a studio where they make and record music. It is also a multipurpose cultural space that sometimes hosts yoga classes with live music, jam sessions, and flea markets. The name takes the initials of rhythm, somang (“hope”), and sarang (“love”). It reflects not only their identity as performers but also their aim to connect various art forms organically through music and to build community.

When planning RSS House, Issac wanted an efficient layout that would let him act on musical ideas the moment they came to him. Haeun dreamed of an open space that would allow for performances and natural interaction. A trip to Europe they took together became a major inspiration for the blueprint.

In particular, Le Corbusier’s Maison La Roche in Paris inspired the house’s large windows, curved staircase, and long light fixture. Their hope that this place, too, will one day become a monument layered with time also grew out of that experience. The kitchen, designed by furniture designer One Two Chachacha, gave them another thrill. Haeun recalled that it was “exhilarating” the first time she saw the long counter that dissolves the boundary between the living room and the kitchen. A conversation that began with a single reference photo had grown into a space that works as a living room, kitchen, and workstation. It was a moment that reminded them of the joy of creating.

What completes the atmosphere of this house is the couple’s taste in music. “The music we listen to changes depending on the space. There’s music we listen to more often here.” Issac enjoys restrained, quiet neo soul, while Haeun prefers relaxed, easygoing music. When sitting or lying on the Togo, they often listen to Ramsey Lewis and The SOS Band. The soft comfort of the Togo naturally relaxes body and mind, making the textures etched into the vinyl grooves feel all the more vivid. The sofa helps them take in creative inspiration in the most unguarded posture. In this way, it closely resembles their careers, which keep expanding their musical range without boundaries. Just as the Togo offers comfort without a frame or base, the two pursue intuitive joy and spontaneity in their music rather than searching for the right answer.