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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
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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.
‘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.
‘Pillars’
Arario Gallery
Through Dec. 28
“New Structure 4” by artist Gwon Osang will be displayed at Arario Gallery, Seoul through Dec. 28. / Courtesy of Arario Gallery, Seoul
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
Lee Dongi
Gallery Hyundai
“Woman with an Earring” by Korean pop artist Lee Dongi will be displayed at Gallery Hyundai through Dec. 28. / Courtesy of Gallery Hyundai
Gallery Hyundai will hold a solo exhibition of Korean pop-art artist Lee Dongi under the title, “Zero Gravity” at the New Space Venue. Paintings representing “anomie state of the images of today” will be displayed. Located near exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2287-3500 or visit
Vladimir Kush
Seoul Arts Center*
Dec. 23-April 5, 2015
A solo exhibition of Russian surrealist painter and sculptor Vladimir Kush, who is also known as “Russian Salvador Dali,” will be held at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul from Dec. 23 to Apr. 5, next year. For the first time in Korea, over 170 paintings and sculptures will be displayed. Tickets cost 6,000 won for children, 8,000 won for students under 18 and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 784-2117 or visit
Lee Lee-nam
Gana Art Gallery
Dec. 16-Feb. 8, 2015
“Light,” a solo exhibition of Korea’s iconic media artist Lee Lee-nam, will be held at Gana Art Center from Dec. 16 to Feb. 8, next year. Various artworks combining famous classic artworks with modern techniques will be presented. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 2,000 won for children and 3,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 720-1020 or visit
‘2014 Songeun Art Award’
Songeun Art Space
Through Jan. 31, 2015
Songeun Art Space holds an exhibition for the annual Songeun Art Award through Jan. 31, next year. Various artworks of four nominated artists, Do Su-jin, Lee Jin-ju, Jun So-jung and Cho So-hee will be displayed. Located near exit 2 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station on subway Bundang line. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 3448-0100 or visit
‘Beyond Painting’
The Columns Gallery
The Columns Gallery will hold a collaborative exhibition, “Beyond Painting,” through Dec. 28. Paintings by three artists representing Korean monochrome painting — Choi Myoung-young, Suh Seung-won, Hur Hwang — will be presented. Located near exit 2 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 3442-6301 or visit
‘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
‘A Seductive Paris Day in 18th Century’
Seoul Arts Center
Dec. 13-March 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
‘2014 Seoul Museum Collection’
Seoul Museum
Through Feb. 15, 2015
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
‘The Eye of Istanbul’
The Museum of Photography, Seoul
Through March 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
‘Gracias a la vida’
La Gallery
Through March 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
‘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
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
‘Ingres to Kandinsky’
Through March 12, 2015
“Ingres to Kandinsky,” an exhibition presenting collection of renowned artists including Goya, Manet, and Cezanne will be held at Seoul Arts Center through March 12, next year. / Courtesy of Seoul Arts Center
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.
The Children’s Museum
National Museum of Korea
Open RunThe 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
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
Open RunThe 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
‘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 www.dialogue-in-the-dark.com.
Men’s Basketball
Friday, Dec. 12
Busan KT Sonicboom vs. Seoul SK Knights
Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 7 p.m.
Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Jeonju KCC Egis
Wonju Chiak Gymnasium at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Anyang KGC vs. Ulsan Mobis Phoebus
Anyang Indoor Gynasium at 2 p.m.
Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Goyang Orions
Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium at 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14
Busan KT Sonicboom vs. Jeonju KCC Egis
Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 2 p.m.
Seoul SK Knights vs. Changwon LG Sakers
Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium 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.