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• Published Jan 14, 2016 5:03 PM KST
• Updated Jan 14, 2016 5:03 PM KST

‘Ppaengpa’

Theater Sungkyun

Jan. 20, 27

Based on the Korean traditional tale of Simchung, ‘Ppaengpa’ presents a pansori musical with the newly dramatized story of Simchung and Simbongsa.

The performance is led by the Korean Traditional Women’s Musical Association, featuring Kim Sun-mi as Ppaengpa, Lim Sook as Simchung and Lee Jung-hee as Simbongsa. The actors’ pansori singing will be backed by daegeum (flute) and janggu (hourglass drum).

Admission is 20,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit www.interpark.com.

‘Fanta-Stick’

Seoul Fanta-Stick Theater

Throughout 2016

‘Fanta-Stick’ is performed every day at Seoul Fanta-Stick Theater as an open-ended run. The performance presents representative original Korean music, utilizing traditional Korean instruments and percussion to create fusion gugak.

Tickets cost 30,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit www.fanta-stick.co.kr or call (02)3143-5959.

‘A New Name in a Digital World, Code-Named Hangeul: D55C AE00’

National Hangeul Museum

Through Jan. 31

The National Hangeul Museum hosts the special exhibition “A New Name in a Digital World, Code-Named Hangeul: D55C AE00” until Jan 31, 2016, to celebrate its first anniversary.

This exhibition will display how typewriters, corpuses, fonts and software were developed for the Korean language, as well as the principle behind the informatization of the Korean language and the meaning of Korean dictionaries.

For more information, visit www.hangeul.go.kr or call (02)2124-6322.

‘Neolithic Culture in Korea’

The National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea is hosting an exhibition on Neolithic culture in Korea running until Jan. 31, 2016.

The Neolithic Era witnessed the beginning of agriculture, the spawning a true revolution. Human beings during this period began to display signs of cultural and behavioral progression, which included the use of wild and domestic crops and the domestication of animals for farm use.

In terms of cultural development, Neolithic societies — especially in the East Asian region — began to produce pottery and carvings, which preceded later bounteous developments and advancements in pottery art in Asian cultures.

On display will be numerous artifacts excavated from Dongsam-dong and Amsa-dong, the latter of which is a famous prehistoric settlement site unearthed in 1925.

For more information, call (02)2077-9463 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

‘A Journey to the Modern Seoul City Wall’

Seoul City Wall Museum

Until Feb. 14

Seoul City Wall Museum will hold the special exhibition “A Journey to the Modern Seoul City Wall” until Feb. 14, 2016.

The exhibition will reflect on the modern status of the Seoul City Wall with visual aids such as newspaper articles, travel guides and music. It will also exhibit pictures taken by foreign visitors and share their viewpoints on the city.

For more information, call (02)724-0243 or visit www.museum.seoul.kr.

‘I Belong to the World’

Seoul Museum of History

Until Feb. 21

A Seoul-Odense International Exchange Exhibition, “I Belong to the World” will be held until Feb. 21, 2016 at the Seoul Museum of History.

This exhibition presents 33 pieces of 19th century Danish fairy tale author Hans Christian Anderson, including his first book, published in 1835, drawings and keepsakes such as a fountain pen. “I Belong to the World” consists of two parts: The display section presents the work and life of Anderson, while the experience section presents works of artists who were motivated by Anderson and lets visitors assemble Lego blocks to display scenes from Anderson’s fairy tales.

The museum is closed on Mondays. For more information, visit www.museum.seoul.kr or call (02)724-0274.

‘New Romance’

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul Branch

Until Jan. 24

“New Romance” will be held until Jan. 24, 2016, at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

“New Romance” is a joint exhibition between Korea and Australia. With the advent of the post-human era, artists show anxiety towards a new mode of existence and reflect on moral issues. Artists from Korea and Australia interpret the situation from their own perspectives through paintings.

Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02)3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

‘Crossing Plane: Unit, Layer, Nostalgia’

Ilmin Museum of Art

Until Jan. 31

“Crossing Plane: Unit, Layer, Nostalgia” will be held until Jan. 31 at Ilmin Museum of Art. The exhibition consists of three themes divided by floor. Ten artists will exhibit their distinctive interpretations of art.

For more information, call (02)2020-2050 or visit www.ilmin.org.

‘Monet’s Impressionism Exhibition 2016’

The War Memorial of Korea

Until Feb. 8

The War Memorial of Korea will exhibit the works of Claude Monet until Feb. 8, 2016.

Monet was a French artist from the 1800s to early 1900s and one of the creators of impressionism. He focused on the principle of light, exploring how the same subject looks differently by changes of light. His works include “Women in the Garden,” “Impression, Sunrise,” “Haystacks, (Sunset)” and “Water Lilies.”

Tickets cost 8,000 to 15,000 won. For more information, call (070)7860-2719 or visit www.lovemonet.com.

‘Invisible Land of Love’

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Korea

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Korea is exhibiting the works of Ahn Kyu-chul until Feb. 14.

This exhibition is a part of the MMCA Hyundai Motor Series to support domestic artists. Since the 1980s, Ahn expressed his thoughts about life and arts in his work.

The title “Invisible Land of Love” is excerpted from a poem by Ma Jong-gi, showing Ahn’s will to reveal the value of non-existence. Eight works of Ahn inspired by literature, architecture, music, performance and fine art will be exhibited. Some of the works will allow audience participation.

Alessandro Mendini — The Poetry of Design

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Until Feb. 28

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is exhibiting the works of Alessandro Mendini until Feb. 28, 2016.

Alessandro Mendini is a world-renowned designer and this exhibition is his first in East Asia. Six hundred works will be displayed under the direction of Mendini himself. Each piece has a story as if each artwork is a phrase from a greater poem. The hall is closed on Mondays. Tickets cost 8,000 to 14,000 won.

For more information, visit www.ddp.or.kr or call (02)2153-0000.

‘Picasso to Francis Bacon’

Seoul Arts Center

Until Mar. 1

The exhibition consists of 100 works of art including oil paintings, lithographs and sculptures from renowned artists, including 24 pieces from Picasso, 15 from Francis Bacon, 10 from Andy Warhol and nine from Marc Chagall.

Tickets cost 6,000 won for children and 13,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02)580-1300 or visit the Seoul Arts Center website, www.sac.or.kr.

The British Museum — Human Image

Seoul Arts Center*

Until Mar. 20

Relics from the British Museum, one of the most prestigious in the world, are now in Korea. Varying from sculptures with a history of 10,000 years to world-famous paintings, a total of 167 artworks are presented at Hangaram Art Museum inside Seoul Arts Center.

Within its theme of “Human Image,” the exhibition welcomes visitors with two wooden statues in the first section expressing “Ideal Beauty.” The other sections are: “Expressing the Person,” “The Body Divine,” “The Body Politic,” “The Body Transformed” and .”

Tickets cost 8,000 to 15,000 won. For more information, call (02)522-3342. or visit humanimage.co.kr.

‘Rubens and Other Masters’

National Museum of Korea

Until Apr. 10

Liechtenstein Museum is bringing a collection of paintings, sculptures and engravings to Korea. The exhibition will be at the National Museum of Korea until April 10.

The museum will not only display the works of great artists but also provide an opportunity to understand the history and artistic culture of the 17th century.

“Rubens and Other Masters” presents the works of the century, featuring “Portrait of Clara Serena Rubens” and Pieter Brueghel’s “Census at Bethlehem.”

Tickets cost 8,000 to 13,000 won. For more information, visit www.rubens2016.com or call 1688-9891.

‘Spatial Illumination — 9 Lights in 9 Rooms’

D Museum

Until May 8

D Museum will hold a lighting art exhibition, “Spatial Illumination — 9 Lights in 9 Rooms” until May.

The exhibition intends to stimulate the sensibilities of space by exposing people to dispersed lights. Each of the “9 rooms” is separated with individual themes, and has lights installed in distinct patterns. The lighting displays are enriched with music, movements and vibrant colors.

Major participants of this show are Carlos Cruz-Diez, Cerith Wyn Evans, Erwin Redl, Paul Cocksedge, Flynn Talbot, Olivier Ratsi, Dennis Parren, Tundra and Studio Roso.

Tickets cost 3,000 to 8,000 won. For more information, call 070-5097-0020 or visit daelimmuseum.org/dmuseum.

‘World of Mystery’

National Geographic is holding a “World of Mystery” exhibition to showcase stories from around the world at Seoul Arts Center.

In addition to National Geographic being well known for its articles about travel and history, the magazine has also been recognized for its astonishing quality of photography. Its latest photo exhibition in Korea explores humanity and nature through the lens, displaying eye-catching images of this mysterious world of ours. “World of Mystery” is divided into six sections: History of National Geographic, Mystery of Ancient Civilization, Mystery of the Universe, Mystery of the Wild, Mystery of the Water World and the Deep Sea Challenge Project.

Tickets cost 13,000 won for adults and 10,000 won for students. For more information, call (02)6263-2621 or visit www.ngphto.co.kr.

‘Paik Nam June Groove — Heung’

Sejong Center for Performing Arts, Museum of Art*

Until Jan. 29

Until late January, the Paik Nam June Groove exhibition will take place at the Sejong Museum of Art. Marking the 10th anniversary of his death, this year’s exhibition offers an unprecedented view into Paik’s creative method by displaying works of art conveying his extraordinary accomplishments.

The works of Paik Nam June were a major influence on late 20 century art and continue to inspire new generations of artists. The exhibition includes his legendary works, varying from robots to video art.

Ticket prices are listed at 9,000 won for adults and 4,000 won for students. For more information, call (02)399-1152.

‘Turning MECARD’

Olympic Park Woori Art Hall

The television show ‘KBS TurningMecard’ is now on stage. Along with the original plot from the TV show, the musical will explore further stories on stage with mechanical battles brought to reality.

Tickets costs 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit www.interpark.com.

‘EBS Kids Play Musical Farting King Ppung Ppung’

Gangdong Arts Center

The children’s musical “EBS Kids Play Musical Farting King Ppung Ppung” will be staged at Gangdong Arts Center until Jan. 31.

“Ppung Ppung” is EBS’ oldest kids’ program. Breaking the cliche of good triumphing over evil, the musical focuses on the pure emotions of children themselves. Collaborating with EBS technicians, performances will stimulate the five senses of children.

Ticket price ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, call (02)586-0623.

‘Secret Flower Dance Party’

Sowol Art Hall

The Kim Su-ro Project team introduces the 3D animation “Secret Jouju” as a children’s musical. Kids will be able to meet the four main cast members of “Secret Jouju,” and enjoy vibrant music and dance performances.

There are no plays on Mondays. Children must be 2 years and older for entry. Ticket costs 50,000 won. For further information, call 070-4699-5888.

Korean Basketball League

Friday, Jan. 15

Seoul SK Knights vs. Anyang KGC

Jamsil Students’ Gymnasium

Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Ulsan Mobis Phoebus

Jeonju Indoor Gymnasium

Saturday, Jan. 16

Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Seoul Samsung Thunders

Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium

Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Goyang Orions

Wonju Chiak Gymnasium

Busan KT Sonicboom vs. Changwon LG Sakers

Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium

Sunday, Jan. 17

Seoul SK Knights vs. Jeonju KCC Egis

Anyang KGC vs. Ulsan Mobis Phoebus

Anyang Gymnasium

Seoul Samsung Thunders vs. Wonju Dongbu Promy

Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Let’s Run Park Seoul

Let’s Run Park Seoul holds races from 10:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. It is located by Seoul Racecourse Park Station, subway line 4, exit 3. For more information, call (02)509-1114 or visit www.kra.co.kr.