Clubs, Traditional, Art Exhibitions, Kids and Sports
Clubs
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 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.
Club Heaven
Yeoksam-dong
Located next to the Renaissance Seoul Hotel, Heaven is 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 until 6:30 a.m., while club hoppers can enter the upper level's "after stage" after 4:30 a.m. Call 1644-8466.
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.
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.
Naos Nova
Itaewon
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.
Platoon Kunsthalle
Apgujeong-dong
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.
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, turn left and look for Gachi's red and white sign. Gachi is open from Mondays to Fridays 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday to Sunday, 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. Call (02) 540 7087.
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 the 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.
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 over 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.
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.
Above
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.
Once in a Blue Moon
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 usually starting at 7: 30 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.
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 the Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada buildings in Cheongdam-dong. Call (02) 542-8003.
Traditional
Folk Performances
The Korea House
Open Run
The Korea House will hold 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
Les Fleurs
Kukje Gallery
Feb. 24-March 31
Louise Bourgeois, a French artist known for her enormous spider sculptures, is holding a solo show at Kukje Gallery. Visit www.kukjegallery.com or call (02) 733-8449.
God Save the Mona Lisa
Plant Gallery
Through Feb. 27
Six young artists - Kwan Eun-ji, Kim Young-gle, Kim Un-seop, Lee Yun-ho, Cha Jeamin and Han Hye-mi - are participating in this exhibition of modern conceptual art. The title of the exhibition is taken from Fantastic Plastic Machine's song from its 2001 album "Beautiful." Visit www.galleryplant.kr or www.normaltype.net.
Andre Masson
Die Galerie
Through March 25
Works by French surrealist artist Andre Masson (1896-1987) are on display at Die Galerie, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday; and until 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.die-galerie.co.kr.
Class of 2010
Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space
Feb. 17-March 7
Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space is showcasing the works off 20 young artists at this group exhibition. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com or call (02) 519-0800.
Groove of Time
Hakgojae Gallery
Through Feb. 28
Hakgojae Gallery highlights the "literature meets art" collaboration between writer Park Beum-sin and artist Ahn Jong-yuen. Visit www.hakgojae.com.
Electronic Nostalgia: Broken Dream
Sungkok Art Museum
Feb. 18-March 21
Kim Young-heon is holding a solo show at Sungkok Art Museum. Visit www.sungkokmuseum.com.
Encounter
Gallery Godo
Through Feb. 16
Korean artist Suh Yong-sun and Taiwanese artist Chang Yahon address common themes and issues inspired by their home countries' similar histories. Suh and Chang are holding a joint exhibition at Gallery Godo. Visit www.gallerygodo.com.
Death and Faith
Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul
Through March 6
German fashion designer and artist Wolfgang Joop is presenting an array of works, such as his marble sculptures "From Dawn till Dusk III" and hand-embroidered works "Eternal Love," in his show at Michael Schultz Gallery Seoul. He is known for his brands Joop and Wunderkind. The gallery is located at the Nature Poem building, Cheongdam-dong,Gangnam. Visit www.schultzgallery.co.kr or call (02) 546-7955.
Accumulated Traces
Gallery Factory
Feb. 19-March 19
Yoon Kalim is holding a solo exhibition at Gallery Factory, as part of the "2010 Factory Emerging Artist Show." Visit www.factory483.org
Excavation & Discovery
Shinhan Gallery
Shinhan Gallery is kicking off its 2010 Shinhan Young Artist Festa with an exhibition by Jung Hye-sook. The exhibition's title, "Excavation & Discovery," refers to the artist's fascination with pottery works and the use of found pottery fragments in the artwork. Visit www.shinhanmuseum.co.kr or call (02) 722-8493.
Classic
Gallery Hyundai 16 Bungee
"Classic," featuring photo-video works by Oh Yong-seok, is the inaugural exhibition of Gallery Hyundai's new space, 16 Bungee, located at 16 Sagan-dong, Jongno, central Seoul. It aims to introduce experimental art to the public. Visit www.16bungee.com or call (02) 722-3503.
New Painting Exhibition
Urban Art
Feb. 19-March 10
Kwon Ki-soo, known for the quirky colorful Dongguri character, is unveiling new works at his show at Urban Art, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam. Visit www.urbanart4u.com or call (02) 511-2930.
Sculpture of Furniture
Gallery LVS
Through Feb. 20
Park Hyo-jeong's wood and bronze sculptures are not just decorative, but are also functional as furniture. Visit www.gallerylvs.org or call (02) 3443-7475.
Heart
Brain Factory
Through Feb. 18
Lee Bei-kyoung and Park Dae-sung are holding an exhibition titled "Heart" at Brain Factory. Visit www.brainfactory.org or call (02) 725-9520
The Infinite Starburst of Your Cold
Dark Eyes
PKM Gallery
Through Feb. 26
This exhibition is the first collaboration between PKM Gallery and Bartleby Bickle & Mersault (BBM). It brings the works of nine artists Bae Young-whan, Baik Hyunjhin, Jonas Dahlberg, Michael Joo, Kim Sang-gil, Lee Bul, Noori Lee, Richard Prince, and Thomas Struth to the PKM Gallery and the BBM viewing room. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.
Korean Folktales Tiger and Magpie Exhibition
Pyeongchang Art
Through March 31
To welcome the Year of the Tiger, Pyeongchang Art has organized an exhibition of tiger and magpie folk paintings. Admission is free. Call (02) 3216-0034.
GaGaHoHo
Woo Lim Gallery
Around 50 artworks depicting the tiger are displayed at the Woo Lim Gallery in Insa-dong. This is meant to celebrate 2010, the Year of the Tiger. Call (02)733-3788.
Oh! Masterpieces
Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art
Through April 18
Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art is showing its newly acquired artworks and collections in its first exhibition of the year. Among the 58 acquisitions are works by Korean artists Suh Se-ok, Lee Sang-nam, Bae Young-hwan and Cho Sung-mook. The museum is located in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. Call (031) 481-7000.
Bahk Zong-sun Solo Exhibition
Gallery Seomi
Through March 19
Unique designs by Bahk Zong-sun are on display. Bahk was one of the Korean artists that Gallery Seomi took to 2009 Design Miami. Visit www.seomituus.com or call (02) 511-7305.
Mirror, Mirror
Gallery Bob
Through Feb. 14
Artists Kwon Min-kyung, Kim Yeo-woon, Kim Hyun-hee, Kim Hyung-sub and Oh Heung-bae are participating in this group exhibition at Gallery Bob (formerly Gallery Ssamzie), Sssamziegil, Insa-dong. Visit www.ssamzigil.com.
New Paintings
Watergate Gallery Seoul
Watergate Gallery Seoul is hosting an exhibition of new paintings by American artist Julian Schnabel. The gallery is located at Watergate Building, Nonhyun-dong, Gangnam. Visit www.changart.com or call (02) 540-3213.
Ghost's Spirit
One and J Gallery
Spanish artist Enrique Marty is bringing his watercolor works, paintings, sculptures and animated works to One and J Gallery, Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu. Call (02) 745-1644 or visit www.oneandj.com.
Untitled
Gallery 2
Through Feb. 13
Choi Ki-seog has created sculptural iron spheres for the installation at this solo show at Gallery 2, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam. Visit www.gallery2.co.kr or call (02) 3448-2112.
Kids
Experience New Scientific Sports
Special Exhibition Hall, Korea Design Center
Through March 1
Korea Design Center presents an exhibition where visitors can experience various sports and study the science behind them. Children can play baseball with a floating ball, ride a flying bicycle as well as watch a special science show. Tickets cost 10,000 won for kids and 8,000 won for adults. For more information, call (031) 788-7700. Located near exit 4 of Yatap Station on the Bundang subway line.
iRobot
Soma Museum of Art
Through March 14
The Soma Museum of Art prepared a collection of robots including works of celebrated video art pioneer Paik Nam-june, Japanese artist Kubota Shigeko and other 14 Korean artists. Tickets cost from 1,000 to 3,000 won. Visit www.somamuseum.org or call (02) 425-1077. Located near exit 1 of Mongchontoseong Station on subway line 8.
Let's go to the MUSEUM
Art Gallery, Seongnam Art Center
Dec. 12- Feb. 21
Seongnam Art Center is holding an exhibition that displays illustrations by Dick Bruna, who is the creator of picture books featuring the character Miffy. Visitors can enjoy artworks and participate in a workshop to create their own illustrations. All tickets cost 12,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 578-0262. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang line.
Sports Games
Basketball
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010
Samsung Thunders vs. LG Sakers
Jamsil Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.
KT&G Kites vs. Daegu Orions
Anyang Indoor Stadium at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010
SK Knights vs. KT Sonic Boom
Jamsil Student Indoor Stadium at 2:30 p.m.
ET Land Elephants vs. Ulsan Mobis
Incheon Samsan Indoor Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
KT&G Kites vs. KCC Egis
Anyang Indoor Stadium at 5:00 p.m.