Baek Byung-yeul is a journalist at The Korea Times focused on cultural content, including films and cultural events in South Korea. You can contact him at baekby@koreatimes.co.kr to share your insights.
AROUND TOWN 2
Clubs
The Octagon
Nonhyeon
Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847.
Club Volume
Itaewon
Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the “10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul.” For more information, call 1544-2635.
Once in a Blue Moon
Apgujeong
Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit
Club Answer
Cheongdam
Club Answer, chosen as one of the five hottest clubs in Seoul by CNN, provides a spacious interior and brilliant lighting systems, with world renowned DJs filling the stage. Club Answer is located in the classy area of Cheongdam, a district known to lead the party culture of Seoul. Located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 514-4311 or visit
Club Ellui
One of the largest clubs in Asia and located under Hotel Ellui, world-class DJs such as Alex Kenji and Ferry Corsten feature in weekend lineups. Located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call 1577-9669 or visit
Luv Superlounge
Nestled in the heart of Itaewon, Luv Superlounge offers a wide selection of drinks, and a solid sound system with resident DJ Andi Numan from New Zealand. Located near exit 1 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 794-8898 or visit ko-kr.facebook.com/luvsuperlounge.
Club Double Eight
Sinsa
Opened in 2010, Club Double Eight takes clubbing to a whole new level. Located in Gangnam, it provides diverse hotel promotions and features weekend lineups with global DJs. Located near exit 1 of Sinsa Station on subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 543-8803 or visit cafe.naver.com/doubleeight.
Club Mute
Club Mute is a boutique club with exquisitely designed decorations and a custom-tailored sound system. Located near exit 1 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 796-6853 or visit
Platoon Kunsthalle
Platoon Kunsthalle is a cultural space offering various facilities, including a large, open hall, library lounge, art studios and a bar and restaurant for multi-purpose events. It is open from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m to 1 a.m. and DJ nights are on Thursday and Friday from 10 p.m. Located near exit 10 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 3447-1191 or visit
Dojo
Work hard, play hard, sleep later! Lying underground Noxa in the thriving Kyonggridan neighborhood, Dojo is the latest edition to the clubbing nightlife in Seoul. Popular local DJs offer nonstop tunes for energetic dancing until dawn with weekday drink specials and enthusiastic crowds of longtime expats. For more information, call (02) 790-1334.
Traditional
‘Cheongchungaak’
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*
April 10
Seoul Metropolitan Youth Traditional Music Orchestra will perform at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on April 10. Tickets cost 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 339-1181 or visit
Art Exhibitions
‘Photography and Media: 4 AM’
Seoul Museum of Art
Through March 23
An exhibition, featuring photos and media works of 14 young artists, is taking place at the Seoul Museum of Art in central Seoul through March 23. Located near exit 11 or 12 of Seoul City Hall Station, subway line 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-8937 or visit
Hiroshi Sugimoto
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto is holding an exhibition at the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art through March 23. Tickets cost 7,000 won for adults and 4,000 won for students. Located near exit 1 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 2014-6901 or visit leeum.samsungfoundation.org.
Julian Opie
Kukje Gallery
British artist Julian Opie is holding an exhibition at the Kukje Gallery in central Seoul through March 23. The display highlights his new works taken in Korea, including “Walking in Sadang-dong in the rain.” Admission is free. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 735-8449 or visit
Hwang Sun-sook
Gallery DOS
Through March 25
The Gallery DOS located in central Seoul will display the new works of artist Hwang Sun-sook through March 25. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 737-4678 or visit
Jean-Marie Haessle
Korea University Museum
Through March 30
French artist Jean-Marie Haessle is holding his solo exhibition at the Korea University Museum in Seoul. Located near exit 1 of Korea University Station, subway line 6. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 3290-1514 or visit
‘Masterpieces of Modern Korean Painting’
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung is highlighting the definitive works of influential Korean modern artists like Park Soo-keun, Lee Jung-seob and Chun Kyung-ja. Located near exit 2 of City Hall Station, subway lines 1 and 2. Tickets cost 6,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2022-0600 or visit
Lee Hee-sang
Noam Gallery
Through April 2
Photographer Lee Hee-sang is holding a photo exhibition at the Noam Gallery through April 2. Located near exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station, subway line 5. For more information, call (02) 720-2235 or visit
Kim A-reum
Shinhan Gallery
Through April 8
Painter Kim A-reum is holding an exhibition of her works at the Shinhan Gallery in eastern Seoul through April 8. Admission is free. Located near exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. For more information, call (02) 722-8493 or visit
The poster for “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” will be displayed at the Seongnam Arts Center through April 4. / Courtesy of Seongnam Arts Center
By Baek Byung-yeul
‘Another Art’
Seongnam Arts Center*
Through April 4
Hundreds of posters of plays, musicals and performances that took place between the 19th and 20th century are displayed at the Seongnam Arts Center through April 4. Tickets cost 4,000 to 8,000 won. For more information, call (031) 783-8142 or visit
‘Goyang Artist 365’
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center*
Through April 28
The Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center in Gyeonggi Province, features works of artists residing in Goyang through April 28. Admission is free. For more information, call 1577-7766 or visit
‘Troika — Persistent Illusions’
Daelim Museum
April 10-Oct. 12
London-based art collective Troika, consisting of Eva Rucki, Conny Freyer and Sebastien Noel, will display their works including video arts, sculptures, drawings and installation works at the Daelim Museum April 10-Oct. 12. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 720-0667 or visit
‘LIFE Photo Exhibition’
Busan Cultural Center
Through April 12
An exhibition featuring iconic photos from the American magazine LIFE, published from 1883 to 1936, is diaplayed at the gallery in Busan. The displayed items include images of historical figures like Kim Gu, Mahatma Gandhi and Winston Churchill and also of some of the defining moments in contemporary world history. Located near exit 5 of Daeyeon-dong Station, Busan subway line 2. Tickets cost 8,000 to 12,000 won. For more information, call (051) 612-6619 or visit
“Nobody else but you” by Andre Monet is displayed at the Opera Gallery in southern Seoul through April 20. / Courtesy of Opera Gallery
‘The Great American Icons’
Opera Gallery
Through April 20
An exhibition featuring works of American pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein is taking place at the Opera Gallery in southern Seoul through April 20. Admission is free. Located near exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station, subway Bundang line. For more information, call (02) 3446-0070 or visit
Jung Yeon-doo
PLATEAU, Samsung Museum of Art
Through June 8
Media artist Jung Yeon-doo holds a solo exhibition, featuring some 40 of his artworks, including “Hero,” “Evergreen Tower,” “Tokyo Brand City” and “Six Points.” Tickets are 2,000 to 3,000 won. Located near exit 8 of City Hall Station, subway line 1 or 2. For more information, call (02) 2259-7793 or visit
‘Photosight’
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
Through June 29
The exhibition features some of the iconic pieces kept at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea and Art Bank, Korea. Located near exit 4 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2188-6095 or visit
‘Color, Visit the Art Gallery’
March 27-June 29
The Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center will highlight color, light and atmosphere through artwork from various Korean artists. Tickets cost 3,000 to 5,000 won. For more information, call (031) 960-0180 or visit
“Dynamic Korea!? Colorful Daegu” by Park Green will be displayed at the COEX in southern Seoul on April 17-20. / Courtesy of Seoul Photo
‘Seoul Photo 2014’
COEX
April 17-20“Seoul Photo 2014,” which is the biggest photo fair in Asia, will be held at the COEX in southern Seoul April 17-20. Located near exit 5 of Samseong Station, subway line 2. For more information, call (02) 6000-8560 or
Kids
‘Great Discovery of Picture Book’
The children’s exhibition features 100 years of iconic images from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the works of Mo Willems, an American writer and illustrator of children’s books. Willems has written several books, including “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and “There Is a Bird on Your Head.” Tickets cost 6,000 to 12,000 won. For more information, call 1588-7211 or visit
Gyeonggi Children’s Museum
Yongin, Gyeonggi Province
Open Run
Gyeonggi Children’s Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, is inviting children with various activities and education programs. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (031) 270-8600 or visit
Gwacheon National Science Museum
Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province
The museum has revamped its programs, highlighted by a wider variety of natural history items such as dinosaurs and also items on space technology. Located near exit 5 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Tickets cost 2,000 won for children and 4,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 3677-1500 or visit
The Children’s Museum
National Museum of Korea
The Children’s Museum run by the National Museum of Korea provides an opportunity for children to see the lifestyles of Koreans in the past. The museum also exhibits duplicated versions of Korea’s national treasures, which visitors can touch. In the “hands-on” activity room, children can play traditional Korean music instruments. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 and Jungang Line. Admission is free. For more information, visit
‘Dialogue In The Dark’
Vertigo
The “Dialogue In The Dark” is a quirky exhibition that challenges visitors to experience works of art work amid dim lighting. Located near exit 3 of Shinchon Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 10,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 313-9977 or visit
Sports Games
Football - K League Classic
Saturday, March 22
Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC vs. FC Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelyard at 2 p.m.
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma FC vs. Jeju United FC
Jeju World Cup Stadium at 2 p.m.
Jeonnam Dragons FC vs. Gyeongnam FC
Changwon Football Center at 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 23
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC vs. Sangju Sangmu FC
Sangju Civil Stadium at 2 p.m.
Busan IPark FC vs. FC Seoul
Seoul World Cup Stadium at 2 p.m.
Incheon United FC vs. Ulsan Hyundai FC
Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium at 4 p.m.
Horseracing
Gwacheon Seoul Race Track
The Gwacheon Seoul Race Track holds races from 10:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday. Get off at Seoul Racecourse Park Station, subway line 4, exit 3. For more information, call (02) 509-1114 or visit