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  • Published Nov 5, 2009 6:45 pm KST
  • Updated Nov 5, 2009 6:45 pm KST

Clubs

Club Heaven

Yeoksam-dong

Located next to the Renaissance Seoul Hotel, Heaven is fast gaining a reputation as a clubber's paradise with star DJs and a celebrity clientele. Electronic music is the main menu, with laser light and paper confetti shows aplenty on the side. The club caters to partying at any hour of the night: the ``main stage'' on the first floor is open all night long until 6:30 a.m., while club hoppers can enter the upper level's ``after stage'' after 4:30 a.m. Call 1644-8466.

Le Nuit Blanche

Cheongdam-dong

Formerly Club Answer, Le Nuit Blanche is introduced as a posh restaurant, theater and club. Located in front of Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong, Le Nuit Blanche offers Cirque du Soleil-type performances at its theater restaurant. World class DJs from all over the world are invited to perform at the club. Call (02) 514-4311 or visit www.lenuitblanche.com.

Underlounge Seoul

Hongdae or Hongik University Area

This is the local club of a hip Japanese chain that's also to be found in Shanghai. Located in the famous clubbing area, Hongdae, it's all flashy with loud music and lights. Spacious, with a supersized crystal ball hanging over your head, DJs from near and far make music while you can hang out at the open bar or classy private rooms. Located near the main entrance of Hongik Univ. Call (02) 325-5715 or visit www.underlounge.kr.

Club M2

Hongdae

M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor and the DJ are in the center of the club, which attracts a trendy crowd along with models and celebrities. Packed on the weekends. Check www.ohoo.net.

Above

Itaewon

This medium-sized wine bar in the alley behind the Hamilton Hotel, is one of Itaewon's swankiest hangouts. The candlelight, tiled indoor pond and the designs on the door seem Moorish. Located at 19-25 Itaewon-dong store 22-ho. Call (02) 749-0717

St.102

This hip-hop club often has special parties and performances. There are many Korean homies here with do-rags, dreads and baseball caps turned sideways. Visit st102.cyworld.com. 360- 18 Seogyo-dong, Hongdae or call (02) 335-7166.

Moonyang Bar

This place is an Asian-inspired lounge on the third floor of a building on Parking Lot street in Hongdae area. The stone walls feature photographs and rusted steel plates cover the windows. This place is in Mapo at Seogyo-dong, 366-17. Call (02) 338-1523.

Cafe Mou

Sinsa-dong

This cafe has a rich ethnic interior that mixes inspirations that its owner got from travels to such places as Morocco and France. Its menu is limited, but features desserts. It's located at the edge of Dosan Park. 650-9 Park View Building, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, near the Cine City Theater in Apgujeongdong. Call (02) 3444-6069.

Rocky Mountain Tavern

A down-to-earth place, the club was started by a couple of Canadians. With a spacious, woody bar, the tavern is spread out on two floors. Find it on Itaewon's main drag across from the International Clinic. Located near exit 5 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6.

Naos Nova

A wine bar and restaurant with a design so stunning, that it was featured in several interior design magazines before its doors even opened to the public. Its location across from Namsan Park gives it a wonderful, cool atmosphere. Visit www.naosnova.com (448-120 Huam-dong Yongsan-gu, Seoul) or call (02) 754-2202.

Funky Funky

This live music venue features all kinds of music. Depending on the night, they feature funk, punk, rock, or pop. Funky Funky attracts an eclectic mix of people. Walk down to the alley with Club Tool on the corner and turn right. Visit clubff.cyworld.com.

Once in a Blue Moon

Apgujeong-dong

Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night starting at 7 p.m. up to 10 p.m. The place exudes an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere which is perfect for a romantic date. It is located on the street between the Hakdong intersection and the Galleria intersection in Apgujeong-dong. Call (02) 549-5490 or www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr.

Gachi

Salsa music enthusiasts can dance the night away here. The beat of salsa music will lead you to the club. To go to Gachi, get off at Apgujeong Line 3 and go out exit 5. After walking past six streets, look for Matilda Club and Bar on the seventh street and turn left and look for Gachi's red and white sign. Gachi is open from Mondays to Fridays 6 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday to Sunday, 2 p.m.-12 a.m. Call (02) 540 7087.

The Spot

If you like punk or alternative music, then you should hit The Spot. It is a live music venue located next to the playground near Hongik University. The Spot is a small basement bar, and it is a mainly standing room-only place. Visit www.clubspot.co.kr or call (02) 322-5956, (02) 3141-6876.

Casa Del Vino

This dark, intimate bar offers a great selection of wine, and it's a great place to chill out. It's near Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada buildings in Cheongdam-dong.Call (02) 542-8003.

Platoon Kunsthalle

Platoon Kunsthalle is a cultural space where visitors can enjoy various facilities, including an event hall, library lounge, art studios and a bar and restaurant. Open from Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. DJ nights on Thursday and Friday from 10 p.m. Located near exit 10 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. Visit www.kunsthalle.com or www.platoon.org.

Traditional

Folk Performances

The Korea House

Open Run

The Korea House holds a series of traditional performances. The entrance fee is 29,000 won. Each performance includes a traditional Korean dinner. Visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or call (02) 2266-9101. Located near exit 3 of Chungmuro Station, subway lines 3 and 4.

Art Exhibitions

Arario's Finest: Celebrating 20 years of Arario Gallery

Arario Gallery Cheonan, Seoul

Nov. 10-Jan. 24

To celebrate Arario Gallery's 20th anniversary, a special exhibition features works by renowned artists Andy Warhol, Sigmar Polke, Neo Rauch, Tracey Emin, Marc Quinn, Damien Hirst and Keith Haring. Tickets are 3,000 won for adults and 2,000 won for students. Arario Gallery is located near the Cheonan Bus Terminal, Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. The exhibition at Arario Seoul runs through Jan.10. Call (041)551-5100. Visit www.arariogallery.co.kr

New Environments

Gallery Em

Through Dec. 5

U.S.-based artists Amy Chan and Jin Lee collaborated to create new works for this joint exhibition at Gallery Em, Cheongdam-dong. Visit www.galleryem.co.kr or call (02) 544-8145.

Unlatching Time & Space

Arko Art Center

Through Dec. 2

Arko Art Center chose Kim Hong-joo for its Korean representative artist exhibition. Kim continues ``to raise fundamental questions on painting through incessant experiments in `unlatching time and space'." Arko Art Center is located in Daehangro, near Hyehwa Station Line 4. Visit www.arkoartcenter.or.kr or call (02) 760-4602.

Are You Happy?

Noam Gallery

Through Nov. 10

Kim Suk poses the question ``Are you happy?" not just to himself but to his viewers as well. He answers through his kitschy paintings that criticize today's consumption-obsessed society. Visit www.noamgallery.com or call (02) 720-2235.

Korea Now

Gallery Sangsangmadang

Through Dec. 9

Gallery Sangsangmadang, located in Hongdae, is holding an exhibition of works by Sun Mu, an artist who fled from North Korea. Visit www.sangsangmadang.com or call (02) 330-6223.

Kim Jung-ah 6th Solo Exhibition

KT Gallery

Through Dec. 13

Kim Jung-ah captures the love and happiness of young brides in paintings on display at KT Gallery, located at KT Art Hall in Gwanghwamun.

Peppermint Candy: Contemporary Art from Korea in Seoul

National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea

Through Feb. 15

The National Museum of Contemporary Art originally organized this exhibition in 2007 to introduce contemporary Korean art to Chile and Argentina. It is now being held in Korea for the first time. Visit www.moca.go.kr.

Pieces of Paradise

Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul

Through Nov. 13

Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul, located in the Nature Poem Building, Cheongdam-dong, is hosting an exhibition of artwork by Kim Yusob. Visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr.

Ahn Jung-geun Exhibition

Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center

Through Jan. 24

``Peace Beyond Independence" is the theme of this special calligraphy exhibition focusing on patriot Ahn Jung-geun. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Ahn's assassination of the first Japanese resident-general of Korea, Hirobumi Ito, on Oct. 26, 1909, in China. The exhibition is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Mondays. Visit www.sac.or.kr.

Another Boring Day

One and J Gallery

Rising Korean artist Kwon Kyung-hwan is holding a solo show at One and J Gallery. Visit www.oneandj.com or call (02) 745-1644.

Martin Creed

Art Sonje Center

Through Feb. 12

British conceptual artist Martin Creed is holding a three-month long exhibition at Art Sonje Center. The exhibition is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.artsonge.org/asc or call 02-733-8945.

House in Your Head by Randi & Katrine

Gallery Factory

Through Nov. 29

Danish artist duo Randi & Katrine are fascinated by houses not just as a "framework around life, but also a picture of life, which takes place inside it." For their exhibition in Seoul, they will physically transform Gallery Factory's two-story building, giving it a new face. e-mail galleryfactory@gmail.com or visit www.factory483.org.

Oil's Other Name

YHD Projects

Through Nov. 11

YHD Projects, located in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun, is hosting a group of exhibitions featuring works by Park Mi-sun, Lee Soo-young, Shin Sun-joo and Choi Soo-whan. Visit www.yhdprojects.com or e-mail info@yhdprojects.com.

Drawings

Kukje Gallery

Through Nov. 22

Drawings of the late abstract expressionist artist Joan Mitchell are the focus of this exhibition at Kukje Gallery, Sogyeok-dong, Jongno, Seoul. Visit www.kukjegallery.com.

Frozen Desire

The Columns

Through Nov. 14

The Columns is presenting an exhibition of boldly colored works by Swiss artist Markus Weggenmann. Visit www.columns.co.kr.

The Imaginary Line

DoArt

Through Nov. 15

DoArt has organized a group exhibition for rising Korean artists Moon Kyung-won, Park Junebum, Oh Yong-seok, Lee Yong-baek, Jeon Joon-ho, Zin Ki-jong and Choe Uram. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com or call (02) 2287-3500.

Kim Ho-deuk

Cyan Museum of Art

Through March 28

The solo show of Daegu-based artist Kim Ho-deuk is being held at Cyan Museum of Art, Hwasan-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, North Gyeongsang Province. Visit www.cyanmuseum.org.

Groupe Novembre: Paris-Seoul

The Museum of Photography, Seoul

Through Nov. 21

Photographs by Monique Cabasso, Chong Jae-kyoo, Xavier Lucchesi, Olivier Perrot, Martial Verdier and Salvatore Puglia are on display at the Museum of Photography, Seoul. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.

Retrospective of Bae Bien-U

National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace

Through Dec. 6

A retrospective of works by renowned artist Bae Bien-U is being held at the National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace, downtown Seoul. Bae is known for his black-and-white nature photography, particularly those featuring pine trees and groves around Korea.

European 9 Artists

Seoul C T Gallery

Seoul C T Gallery, located in Cheongdam-dong, is featuring artwork by European artists Max Uhlig, Ivo Lucas, James Larsen, Jorg W. Schirmer, Lucia Dellefant, Martin Herler, Ramon Lombart, Anton Petz and Titus Lerner. Call (02) 540-4408 or e-mail info@seoulctgallery.com.

Organ Mix

Total Museum of Contemporary Art

Conceptual works by Korean and foreign artists who have studied and lived in Germany are displayed in this new exhibition at the Total Museum of Contemporary Art. Eleven artists, including Danica Dakic, Klaus Mettig, Rita McBride, Lee Moon-ho and Kim Hee-seon, were invited to show their works. Visit www.totalmuseum.org.

Prescriptions by 18 Doctors

Gallery AG

Artists offer their unique perspective on the medical field in this group exhibition at Gallery AG, Yeongdeungpo-gu. There are two exhibitions, the first being held through Nov. 13, and the next from Nov. 16 to Dec. 30. Visit www.galleryag.co.kr.

Citynet Asia 2009

Seoul Museum of Art

This biennial exhibition introduces works of art by Asian artists. Curators from Seoul Museum of Art, Istanbul Modern, Tokyo's Mori Art Museum and Beijing's Today Art Museum organized this exhibition. Visit www.seoulmoa.org or call (02) 2124-8800.

Poetic Art of Colors - Light of Heart

Yongeun Museum of Contemporary Art

Artist Bang Hai-ja is holding a solo exhibition at the Yongeun Museum of Art. Visit www.youngeunmuseum.org or call (031) 761-0137.

Olafur Eliasson

PKM Trinity Gallery

PKM Trinity Gallery, located in Cheongdam-dong, is hosting an exhibition of works by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. Call (02) 515-9496. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 11a.m. -6 p.m. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.

Architectural Ceramic Now & New

Clayarch Gimhae Museum

Through Feb. 7

The Clayarch Gimhae Museum, located in South Gyeongsang Province, is holding its 8th Architectural Ceramic Exhibition. Participating artists include Song Jun-gyu, Hilde Angel Danielsen, Lee Jong-geun and Johannes Pfeiffer. Visit www.clayarch.org or call (055) 340-7000.

Multiple/ Dialogue

National Museum of Contemporary Art of Korea

Through Feb. 7, 2010

This yearlong exhibition brings together the works of the late Paik Nam-june and Korean-American artist Kang Ik-joong. On display is Paik's multimedia installation and Kang's installation work, made of thousands of paintings, woodcuts and drawings. The two artists may have come from different generations and have distinct artistic styles, but their art continues to enthrall. To get there, get off at Seoul Grand Park Subway Line 4, Exit 4, where a shuttle bus to the museum is available every 20 minutes. Visit https://www.moca.go.kr.

Kids

Family Musical 'The Wizard of Oz'

Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Dec. 16-28

"The Wizard of Oz" musical takes the iconic movie's essence and performs it live. Watch as Dorothy goes to Oz to face the Wicked Witch of the West with the help of her friends. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)399-1772. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Musical 'Hello, Mozart'

Coex Art Hall

Through Nov. 30

This musical is designed to educate children about classical music through Mozart. The show delivers basic knowledge about operas and the gifted musician through an adventurous story in which characters meet Mozart, who gives a quiz to the audience to encourage their participation. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 416-1130. Located near exit 5 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.

Sports

Basketball

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009

Ulsan Mobis vs. Samsung Thunders

Ulsan Dongcheon Stadium at 3 p.m.

KT&G Kites vs. SK Knights

Anyang Gymnasium at 3 p.m.

KCC Egis vs. Daegu Orions

Jeonju Indoor Stadium at 5 p.m.