Around Town 2

• Published Jan 29, 2015 4:53 PM KST
• Updated Jan 29, 2015 4:53 PM KST

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.

‘Baebijang-jeon’

Jeongdong Theater

Through Feb. 22

A modern adaptation of traditional Pansori “Baebijang-jeon” is being staged at the Jeongdong Theater in downtown Seoul through Feb. 22. The story revolves around a high-class official Baebijang and Aerang, who tries to attract him. Located near exit 1 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. Tickets cost 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call (02) 751-1500 or visit www.jeongdong.or.kr.

Jung Hae-na

Gallery DOS

Through Feb. 3

Gallery DOS is holding a solo exhibition of works by artist Jung Hae-na, titled “Three Fires” through Feb. 3. Paintings inspired by the artist’s personal experience on the theme of “Mother Nature” are being displayed. Located near exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 737-4678 or visit www.gallerydos.com.

‘Before/After Mass Studies Does Architecture’

PLATEAU, Samsung Museum of Art

Through Feb. 1

A solo exhibition of works by architect Cho Min-suk is being held at PLATEAU, Samsung Museum of Art through Feb. 1. The exhibition covers the architect’s twelve-year career. Located near exit 8 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. Tickets cost 2,000 won for students under 18 and 3,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1577-7495 or visit www.plateau.or.kr.

Paik Nam-june

Gallery Hakgojae

Through March 15

A retrospective exhibition of work by iconic Korean video artist Paik Nam-june titiled “W3” is being held at the Gallery Hakgojae through March 15. Twelve videos and installations, including one of his major works “W3,” are on display. Located near exit 5 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 720-1524 or visit hakgojae.com.

‘Artificial Landscape’

Shinhan Gallery

Through March 12

A solo exhibition of work by artist Kim Jong-sook, “Artificial Landscape,” is being held at the Shinhan Gallery in southern Seoul through March 12. Paintings of natural landscapes using Swarovski elements are on display. Located near exit 3 of Seolleung Station on subway line 2 and Bundang line. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2151-7684 or visit www.shinhangallery.co.kr.

Choi Jong-sup

Gwangju Museum of Art

The Gwangju Museum of Art is holding a solo exhibition of work by iconic Korean painter Choi Jong-sup, "Korean Fantasy," as part of their annual "Senior Retired Artist Exhibition," through Feb. 22. This retrospective covers the entire 30-year history of artist Choi. Located near Gwangju Train Station. Tickets cost 500 won. For more information, call (062) 222-8053 or visit www.artmuse.gwangju.go.kr.

‘Home, Where the Heart is'

Arko Art Center

Through Feb. 15

Arko Art Center is holding a collaborative exhibition titled "Home, Where the Heart is" on the theme of "home" through Feb. 15. Starting from the simple question, "Where do you want to live?" the exhibition consists of three parts: house of the past, house of the present and house in the future. Installations, videos, designs, photographs and paintings by various artists will be on display. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 760-4850 or visit arkoartcenter.or.kr.

‘Hanjin Shipping: The Box Project 2015'

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

Through Sept. 13

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul is holding a special exhibition for the annual "Hanjin Shipping Box Project" through Sept. 13. Installations by Argentine conceptual artist Leandro Erlich, "Port of Reflections," will be displayed. Located near exit 2 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

Van Gogh

Yongsan War Memorial

Through Feb. 8

A retrospective exhibition of work by legendary artist Van Gogh, titled "A Record of 10 Years Exhibition," is being held at Yongsan War Memorial through Feb. 8. Located near exit 12 of Samgakji Station on subway line 4. Tickets cost 8,000 for children, 12,000 won for students under 18, and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1661-0207 or visit www.warmemo.or.kr.

‘Korea Press Photographers Association Exhibition'

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Feb. 10-22

An annual "Korea Press Photographers Association Exhibition" titled "Document of Light, Memory of That Day" will be held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza from Feb. 10 to 22. Photographs taken throughout 2014 will be presented. Located near exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 8,000 won for children, 10,000 won for students under 18, and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 733-9576 or visit www.kappaexhibition.com.

‘Gansong Culture Exhibition: Part 3'

Through May 10

Part 3 of the Gansong Culture Exhibition Series is being held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza through May 10. Over 90 Korean Real Landscape paintings, which are also known as "Jingyeong" from the late Joseon period (1700-1850), will be presented. Masterpieces of renowned painters including Jeong Seon, Kim Hong-do and Sim Sa-jeong will be on display. Located near exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 6,000 won for students and 8,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1644-1328 or visit kansong.org.

‘Art Informel in Paris'

Lee Eungno Museum

An exhibition, "Art Informel in Paris," celebrating the 110th anniversary of iconic Korean artist Lee Eung-no and the 50th anniversary of the Academie de Peinture Orientale de Paris is being held at Lee Eungno Museum in Daejeon province through Feb. 1. Over 100 paintings and engravings by four artists ― Lee Eung-no, Hans Hartung, Pierre Soulages, and Zao Wou-ki ― will be on display. Located near exit 3 of Daejeon Government Complex Station on Daejeon subway line 1. Tickets cost 300 won for children and youth under 24 and 500 won for adults. For more information, call (042) 611-9821 or visit ungnolee.daejeong.go.kr.

‘Asian Modern Photography'

Daegu Art Museum

The Daegu Art Museum is holding a collaborative exhibition of works by Chinese photographer Wang Qing-song and Korean photographer Jung Yeon-doo through Feb. 1. The two photographers have focused on social issues. Located near exit 5 of Daegu Grand Park Station on Daegu subway line 2. Tickets cost 1,400 for elementary school students, 2,000 won for students under 18, and 3,000 won for adults. For more information, call (053) 790-3000 or visit www.daeguartmuseum.org.

‘When the Wind Blows'

Kumho Museum

Through Jan. 25

A solo exhibition of paintings by artist Hwang Ji-yoon is being held at Kumho Museum through Jan. 25. Works inspired by classical paintings ― folk paintings, Chinese and Dutch landscape paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries and landscapes from 19th century Germany ― will be presented. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 2,000 won for students and 3,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02)720-5114 or visit www.kumhomuseum.com.

‘Low Technology: Back to the Future'

Seoul Museum of Art

The Seoul Museum of Art is holding a collaborative exhibition, "Low Technology: Back to the Future," through Feb. 1. The exhibition focuses on low technology in an era overwhelmed by use of cutting-edge technology. Installations and videos by 13 artists including Yook Tae-jin, Hong Sung-do, and Moon Jo will be on display. Located near exit 10 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-8938 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.

‘Human, Space, Machine'

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

An exhibition on Bauhaus, a German art school of crafts, design, and fine arts, is being held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art through Feb. 22. This exhibition is focused on Bauhaus stage experiments. Located near exit 2 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

‘Scintillation or Disappearance'

Through Jan. 31

A film exhibition titled "Scintillation or Disappearance" is being held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art through Jan. 31. Short films and videos by various artists including Marine Huggonnier, Dominique Gonzales-Foerster, Park Kyung-kun, Taiki Sakpisit and Chulayarnnon Siriphol are being presented. Located near exit 2 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Through March 1

A retrospective exhibition of work by French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, titled "Eternal Landscape," is being held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza through March 1. The exhibition consists of four parts: Birth of a Master, Eternal Landscape, Eternity of Moment and a Special Exhibition on the history of the camera. Some 260 pieces of his original prints will be displayed. Located near exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 7,000 won for children, 8,000 for students under 18, and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 735-4237 or visit hcb2014.co.kr.

‘Millet, Barbizon & Fontainebleau'

Seoul Olympic Museum of Art

The Seoul Olympic Museum of Art is holding a retrospective exhibition of work by French realist painter Jean-Francois Millet, celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth, from Jan. 25 to May 10. The exhibition features painting collections from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston including his four masterpieces: "The Sower," "Potato Planters," "Harvesters," and "Resting Young Shepherdess." Located near exit 1 of Mongchontoseong Station on subway line 8. Tickets cost 8,000 won for children, 10,000 won for students under 18, and 14,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1588-2618 or visit www.somamuseum.org.

Vladimir Kush

Seoul Arts Center*

Through April 5

A solo exhibition of Russian surrealist painter and sculptor Vladimir Kush, who is also known as "Russian Salvador Dali," is being held at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul through Apr. 5. 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 www.kushart.co.kr.

‘Giorgio Morandi: Dialogue with Morandi'

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

Through Feb. 25

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Deoksugung Palace is holding an exhibition, "Dialogue with Morandi," through Feb. 25. 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.

‘A Seductive Paris Day in 18th Century'

Seoul Arts Center

Through March 29

Seoul Arts Center is holding a special exhibition, "A Seductive Paris Day in 18th Century," through Mar. 29. 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.

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.

Men's Basketball

Friday, Jan. 30

Ulsan Mobis Phoebus vs. Anyang KGC

Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium at 7 p.m.

Jeongju KCC Egis vs. Wonju Dongbu Promy

Jeonju Indoor Gymnasium at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31

Goyang Orions vs. Seoul SK Knights

Goyang Sports Complex at 2 p.m.

Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Changwon LG Sakers

Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 1

Seoul SK Knights vs. Changwon LG Sakers

Seoul Jamsil Stadium at 7 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.