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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 www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr.
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 www.clubanswer.co.kr.
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 www.ellui.net.
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 www.clubmute.com.
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 www.kunsthalle.com.
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.
‘Stellar Whisper'
Namsangol Hanok Village
Through Dec. 31
Korean traditional music players, Jeong Ga Ak Hoe performs at Namsangol Hanok Vilage in Seoul through Dec. 31. Located near exit 3 and 4 of Chungmuro Station on subway line 3 and 4. Tickets cost 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2261-0500 or visit hanokmaeul.seoul.go.kr.
‘Giorgio Morandi: Dialogue with Morandi’
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
Through Feb. 25, 2015
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Deoksugung Palace holds an exhibition, “Dialogue with Morandi,” through Feb. 25, next year. Paintings of Italian artist Giorgio Morandi will be displayed along with the works of contemporary artists including Kim Whan-ki, To Sang-bong, and Park Soo-keun. Located near exit 2 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. Tickets cost 4,000 won for children, 5,000 won for elementary school students, 7,000 won for middle and high school students, and 9,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.
‘Pillars’
Arario Gallery
Through Dec. 28
Arario Gallery in Seoul holds an exhibition “Pillars” through Dec. 28. Painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation works of five Korean artists, Gwon Osang, Kong Sung-hun, Rho Jae-oon, Oh Yong-seok, and Lee Dong-wook will be displayed. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 541-5701 or visit www.arariogallery.com.
‘A Seductive Paris Day in 18th Century’
Seoul Arts Center
Dec. 13-Mar. 29, 2015
Seoul Arts Center will hold a special exhibition, “A Seductive Paris Day in 18th Century,” from Dec. 13 to Mar. 29, next year. Around 320 pieces of decorative art collections and design objects of from the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris will be presented. Located near exit 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 9,000 won for children, 11,000 won for students, and 13,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 584-7091 or visit www.paris2014.co.kr.
‘Placid Dynamism’
Through Feb. 1, 2015
Exhibition “Placid Dynamism” will be held at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in downtown Seoul through Feb. 1, 2015. Porcelain works by prominent Korean potter Whang Chong-nye will be presented on four themes representing her career: simpleness, familiarity, liveliness, and tenacity. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 2,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2188-6000 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.
‘2014 Seoul Museum Collection’
Seoul Museum
Through Feb. 15, 2015
Exhibition “O, Holy Night!” is held at Seoul Museum through Feb. 15, next year. / Courtesy of Seoul Museum
Seoul Museum presents its collections of Korean art, under the title “2014 Seoul Museum Collection” through Feb. 15, next year. The exhibition consists of two parts: “Masters of Korean Art” and “O, Holy Night!.” In part 1, “Masters of Korean Art,” painting works of 36 modern and contemporary Korean artists will be displayed, and the famous “Christ’s Life” series of Kim Ki-chang will be presented in the second part of the exhibition, “O, Holy Night!” Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station of subway line 3. Tickets cost 3,000 won for children, 5,000 won for students under 19, 7,000 won for university students, and 9,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 395-0100 or visit www.seoulmuseum.org.
‘The Eye of Istanbul'
The Museum of Photography, Seoul
Through Mar. 28
An exhibition of work by Turkish photographer Ara Guler is held for the very first time in Korea at The Museum of Photography from Nov. 22 to Mar. 28, 2015. Over 100 photographs portraying the lives of anonymous people in Istanbul will be displayed. Located near exit 2 of Mongchontoseong Station on subway line 8. Tickets cost 5,000 won for students and 6,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 418-1315 or visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.
‘Gracias a la vida'
La Gallery
Through Mar. 18
Poet and social activist Park No-hae displays 27 photos of the people he encountered in Peru at the Ra Gallery in downtown Seoul through Mar. 18, 2015. Located near exit 3 of Kyeongbokgung station on subways line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 379-1975 or visit www.racafe.kr.
‘Garden'
Through Apr. 26
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is holding an exhibition, "Garden," to celebrate the first anniversary of its opening in Seoul. The exhibition consists of four parts ― "Encounter," "Pause," "Dialogue" and "Wandering at Ease," displaying around 40 works by numerous artists including Kim Bo-hie, Mun Bong-seon, and Kang Nam-mi. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.
‘Ingres to Kandinsky'
Seoul Arts Center*
Through March 12, 2015
The Phillips Collection, an art museum based on Washington D.C., showcases its collection of 68 artists including Goya, Manet, De gas, Kandinsky, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Monet, Ingres and Picasso at the Seoul Arts Center from Nov. 25 to March 12, next year. Tickets cost 10,000 won for children under 12, 12,000 won for students under 18, and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1688-1325 or visit www.greatartists.co.kr.
‘Political Patterns'
Seoul Museum of Art
Dec. 16-Feb. 15, 2015
African contemporary art exhibition, "Political Patterns" will be held at the Seoul Museum of Art from Dec. 16 to Feb. 15 in 2015. About 100 pieces of painting, installation, sculpture, and video works by 20 artists will be presented. Located near exit 1 of City Hall station on subway line 1. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-8939 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.
‘Audrey Hepburn: Beauty beyond Beauty'
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Through March 8, 2015
An exhibition looking back over the life of legendary actress Audrey Hepburn is held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza from Nov. 29 to March 8, next year. Covering her entire life from childhood to later years, Hepburn's private collection including dresses, personal recipe book, and movie posters will be displayed. Located near exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station on subway line 2, 4 and 5. Tickets cost 8,000 won for children under 12, 10,000 won for students and 13,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 546-3834 or visit www.audreyhepburnexhibition.co.kr.
‘Linda McCartney Retrospective'
Daelim Museum
Through April 26, 2015
“Paul and Linda” by photographer Linda McCartney is displayed at Daelim Museum through April 26, next year. / Courtesy of Daelim Museum
A retrospective exhibition of late photographer Linda McCartney, former wife of Paul McCartney, is being held at the Daelim Museum through April 26 next year. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 2,000 for children under 7, 3,000 for students, and 5,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 720-0667 or visit www.daelimmuseum.org.
‘Really?'
Arario Museum in Space
Through July 31, 2015
“Remembering” by artist Tracey Emin is presented at Arario Museum in Space through July 31, next year. / Courtesy of Arario Museum
The Arario Museum in Space exhibits more than 100 artworks from various artists including Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, George Segal, and Keith Haring, celebrating its grand opening through July 31, next year. Located near exit 3 of Anguk station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 5,000 won for children, 8,000 won for students under 19, and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 736-5700 or visit www.interpark.com.
‘Art of Photography'
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Through April 19, 2015
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul holds an exhibition on technological experiments in photography, presenting its collection of modern Korean picture works. Located near exit 1 of Anguk station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.
‘L'estuaire de la Seine ― L'invention d'un paysage'
The Seoul Arts Center displays paintings of various modern impressionists including Claude Monet, Eugene Louis Boudin, W. Turner, and Gustave Ccourbet, from Nov. 22 to Feb. 15, next year. All the artworks portray beautiful landscape of Normandie in southwestern France. Tickets cost 6,000 won for children, 8,000 won for students under 18, 10,000 won for university students, and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 580-1300 or visit
The Children's Museum
National Museum of Korea
Open Run
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 www.museum.go.kr.
Gyeonggi Children's Museum
Yongin, Gyeonggi Province
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 www.gcmuseum.or.kr
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 www.sciencecenter.go.kr.
‘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
K-League Classic
Saturday, Dec. 6
Gyeongnam FC vs. Gwangju FC
Changwon Football Center at 2 p.m.
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 www.kra.co.kr.