The Circle
Cheongdam-dong
Located in the upscale Cheongdam-dong neighborhood, it's notorious for turning you down unless you're dressed chic and sleek. Faithful to its name, it has a round revolving floor ― looking for your ``lost'' table gives clubbers the perfect excuse to sit down with a sexy stranger. Located on Dosan-daero near Hak-dong intersection. Call (02) 546-5933 or visit www.thecircle.co.kr.
Club Answer
Dance music mogul Hed Kandi is bringing its show to Club Answer to offer a distinctive event to Seoul dance fans. The UK based house music record label Hed Kandi has the attention of club-goers and promoters worldwide. Come and experience the ``most glamorous show on Earth,'' with dancers, acrobatic DJs and costume themed parties. Admission costs 30,000 won, including one free drink. The dress code is ``chic.'' For more information, call 010-9365-1722. Located in Cheongdam-dong across the street from Prima Hotel, near the entrance of Yeongdong-daegyo.
Club Evans
Hongdae or Hongik University Area
This club, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch and the acoustics are good. Located near exit 1 on Sangsu Station on subway line 6 or exit 6 on Hongdae Station on subway line 2. Call (02) 337-8361 or www.clubevans.com.
Club Caliente
Itaewon
The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has a hard job appealing to everyone. But he keeps the dance floor going, playing a variety of standbys and new Latin music. The song selection is what keeps people coming back. Located near exit 4 of Itaewon Station subway line 6. Call (011) 9094 8484
Club M2
Hongdae
M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor and the DJ are in the center of the club, which attracts a trendy crowd along with models and celebrities. Packed on the weekends. Check www.ohoo.net.
Club NB
Gangnam
This hip-hop hot spot is a cornerstone of Seoul nightlife. ``Noise Basement'' often holds special parties and performances and you can find Korean homies here with do-rags, dreads and baseball caps turned sideways. Located near Kyobo Bookstore (exit 6 of Gangnam station on subway line 2). Call (02) or visit www.clubnb.com. Check out other NB chains in Hongdae.
Underlounge Seoul
It's the local club of a hip Japanese chain that's also to be found in Shanghai. Located in the famous clubbing area, Hongdae, it's all flashy with loud club music and lights. It's pretty spacious with a supersized mirror ball hanging over your head. DJs from near and far make music while you can hang out at the open bar or classy private rooms. Located near the main entrance of Hongik Univ. Call (02) 325-5715 or visit www.underlounge.kr.
Moonyang Bar
This place is an Asian-inspired lounge located on the third floor of a building on Parking Lot street in Hongdae area. The stone walls feature photographs and rusted steel plates cover the windows. This place is in Mapo at Sokyo-dong, 366-17. Call (02) 338-1523.
Cafe Mou
Sinsa-dong
This cafe has a rich ethnic interior that mixes inspirations that its owner got from travels to such places as Morocco and France. Its menu is limited, but features desserts. It's located at the edge of Dosan Park. 650-9 Park View Building, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, near the Cine City Theater in Apgujeongdong. Call (02) 3444-6069.
Naos Nova
A wine bar and restaurant with a design so stunning it was featured in several interior design magazines before its doors even opened to the public. Its location across from Namsan Park gives it a wonderful, cool atmosphere. Visit www.naosnova.com (448-120 Huam-dong Yongsan-gu, Seoul) or call (02) 754-2202.
Funky Funky
This live music venue features all kinds of music. Depending on the night, expect to hear funk, punk, rock, or pop. Funky Funky attracts an eclectic mix of people. To get there: Walk down to the alley with Club Tool on the corner and turn right. Visit clubff.cyworld.com.
Above
This medium-sized wine bar in the alley behind the Hamilton Hotel, is one of Itaewon's swankiest hangouts. The candlelight, tiled indoor pond and the designs on the door seem Moorish. Located at 19-25 Itaewon-dong store 22-ho. Call (02) 749-0717.
Once in a Blue Moon
Apgujeong-dong
Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night starting at 7 p.m. up to 10 p.m. The place exudes an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere, which is perfect for a romantic date. It is located on the street between the Hakdong intersection and the Galleria intersection in Apgujeong-dong. Call (02) 549-5490 or www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr.
Gachi
Salsa music enthusiasts can dance the night away here. The beat of salsa music will lead you to the club. To go to Gachi, get off at Apgujeong Line 3 and go out exit 5. After walking past six streets, look for Matilda Club and Bar on the seventh street and turn left and look for Gachi's red and white sign. Gachi is open from Mondays to Fridays 6 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday to Sunday, 2 p.m.-12 a.m. Call (02) 540- 7087.
The Spot
If you like punk or alternative music, then you should hit The Spot. It is a live music venue located next to the playground near Hongik University. The Spot is a small basement bar, and it is mainly standing room-only. Visit www.clubspot.co.kr or call (02) 322-5956, (02) 3141-6876.
Casa Del Vino
This dark, intimate bar offers a great selection of wine, and is a great place to chill out. It's near the Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada buildings in Cheongdam-dong. Call (02) 542-8003.
Traditional Performance
Korea House
Open run
The Korea House holds a series of traditional performances. The entrance fee is 29,000 won. Each performance includes a traditional Korean dinner. Visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or call (02) 2266-9101. Located near exit 3 of Chungmuro Station on subway lines 3 and 4.
Traditional Wine Making Demonstration
Namsangol Hanok Village
6-9 p.m., every Saturday
In the courtyard of Namsangol Hanok Village, visitors can see demonstrations of how traditional Korean wines were made. Usually made from rice, traditional wines were considered, if taken in moderation, good for the body. Located near exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro station on subway lines 3 and 4. Call (02) 2266-6923.
Korean Classical Music & Dance
8-9 p.m. everyday
You can listen to traditional Korean chamber music, including the piri (cylindrical oboe), haegeum (two-stringed fiddle), ajaeng (seven-string zither bowed with a rosined stick), as well as pansori (Korean opera) and dance. The daily performance takes place at Anchae in Younghyo Park's House in the Hanok Village, located near exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro station on subway lines 3 and 4. Call (02) 2266-6923.
Experience Hanok Life
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays
At Namsangol Hanok Village, a well preserved Joseon (1392-1910) nobleman's house, visitors are able to see and experience traditional Korean daily life, such as making jipsin (straw shoes), doenjang (bead curd) and jelly. Located near exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro station on subway lines 3 and 4. Call (02) 2266-6923.
Sun Guang Hua
Gallery Godo
Through Nov. 25
Sun Guanghua's pop art paintings prominently feature influential Chinese figure Mao Zedong. Mao is seen trying to hurl rocks at birds in ``Hit With Stone,'' or eating corn in ``Harvest.'' Sun was born in Dalian, China in 1962, and graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. Visit www.gallerygodo.com or call (02) 720-2223.
The Next of Russian Art
Alternative Space Loop
Through Nov. 28
Six Russian contemporary artists, Irina Korina, Sergei Shekhovtsov, Ivan Plusch, Vlad Kulkov, Semion Faibisovich and Bluesoup, are showing their works at the Alternative Space Loop, Seokyo, Mapo-gu. Vist www.galleryloop.com or call (02) 3141-1377.
A Study on the Embarrassment of Nudity
Art Space Hue
Through Nov. 29
Han Ker-yoon is holding a video art solo exhibit at the Art Space Hue, Seogyo, Mapo. It is open Monday to Saturday. Call (02) 333-0955.
Luis Jacob
PKM Gallery
Through Nov. 23
Luis Jacob is showing images of dance, sculpture, movement and audience participation through photographs, videos and sound recordings in Platform Seoul 2008. In his works, he explores the interaction between an individual and society and the possibility of a new way of participating. Visit www.pkmgallery.com
Over the Rainbow
Yoo Art Space
``Over the Rainbow'' is a group exhibition featuring 60 recent works of 16 New York-based emerging artists. Artists from the United States, Korea, Mexico, Canada, Japan and China explore the challenges of contemporary life and reflect on the character of New York City in their works. Visit www.yooartspace.com or call (02) 544-8585.
Jonathan Borofsky
Pyo Gallery Seoul
Through Dec. 31
American artist Jonathan Borofsky, best known for his ``Hammering Man'' public sculptures, is holding a solo exhibition of his smaller scale works at Pyo Gallery in Itaewon. Visit www.pyoart.com or call (02) 543-7337.
Contemporary Korean Artists in Paris
Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center
Through Nov. 30
The exhibition takes a look at the works of several Korean artists who have made Paris their home. Works of artists such as Kwak Soo-young, Bang Hai-ja, Sung Ji-yeon and Kim Tschang-yeul are on display. The museum is closed on Nov. 24. Admission is 3,000 won for adults and 2,000 won for students. Seoul Arts Center is located near Nambu Bus Terminal Subway Line 3. Visit www.sac.or.kr/eng.
Artist's 30 Years, The Beautiful Change
Through Dec. 5
Seoul Arts Center is presenting an exhibit featuring the Hangaram Art Museum's art collection. On display are artworks by Kim Bong-tae, Kim Jong-geun, Park Kwang-jin, Sim Sook-ja and Hwang Young-sung. Tickets are 2,000 won for adults and 1,000 won for youth. Visit www.sac.or.kr/eng.
Humble Masterpieces
Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center
Organized by the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the exhibit features everyday, simple objects such as Post-It notes, paper clips, Band-Aids and Bic Pens. Most of the objects are considered indispensable masterpieces of design. Admission is free. Visit www.sac.or.kr/eng.
Silent Space
Gana Art Center Miru
Through Dec. 1
Swedish artist Leo Wellmar is holding a solo exhibition at Gana Art Center Miru, Pyeongchang-dong. His serene landscapes ``Surrounded'' and ``Sound of Silence'' are on display. Visit www.ganaart.com or call (02) 720-1020.
Shim Moon-seup
Gallery Hyundai, Hakgojae Gallery
Sculptures, drawings and photographs by Shim Moon-seup are on display simultaneously at Gallery Hyundai and Hakgojae Gallery. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com or www.hakgojae.com.
Emotional Factory
Young-un Museum of Contemporary Art
Through Dec. 14
Whimsical works by several Korean artists are on display at the Young-un Museum of Contemporary Art, Kwangju City, Gyeonggi Province. Visit www.youngeunmuseum.org.
Storm
Gallery Sang
Eight Korean artists including Yang Man-kee, Lee Kang-hwa, Chun Sung-myoung and Hong Ju-hee participate in this group exhibition at Gallery Sang. Call (02) 730-0030.
Sojourners
Dobaebacsa
This quirky exhibition at the dobaebacsa, located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, features works by Young Chung, Jamaica Fredericks and Yong Nicholas Kim. These artists' works are inspired by journeys. Visit www.dobaebacsa.org.
Power of Photography
Sungkok Art Museum
Through Jan. 11
The beauty and power of French photography will impress visitors at the Sungkok Art Museum. Twenty-one French photographers participated in the event. Visit www.sungkokmuseum.com.
Vanilla Square
Doosan Gallery
Through Nov. 20
Doosan Gallery is holding its fourth Korean Young Artists exhibition series this time featuring media art and installation works by Han Jin-su. Visit www.doosanartcenter.com or call (02) 708-5050.
My Dear Objects
Hanyang University Museum
This fall, Hanyang University Museum is showing a special exhibition of traditional crafts collected from all over the world. Visit www.museumuf.hanyang.ac.kr.
Philip Guston
Seomi & Tuus Gallery
The works of Philip Guston, a noted painter who helped lead a transition from Abstract expressionism to Neo-expressionism in painting in the 1960s, is currently being shown at Seomi Gallery. Visit www.seomituus.co.kr or call (02) 3675-8232.
The Gleam of Lanterns
Cyan Museum of Art
Through April 26
Sculptor Park Choong-heum is holding a solo exhibition that explores art and design as a symbol of life. Visit www.cyanmuseum.org or call (054) 338-9391.
Daegu Photo Biennale 2008
Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center
Through Nov. 16
The Daegu Photo Biennale 2008 features over a thousand photographs by 200 photographers from different countries. With the main theme as ``Then & Now: Memories of the Future," the exhibit takes a look at contemporary photography from the Korea, China and Japan. Exhibits will be held at the Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center and various galleries around the city. Visit www.daeguphoto.com.
Art Through Nature
Space C, Coreana Art and Culture Complex
Through Dec. 6
Eight artists show off paintings, photographs and other works at an exhibition revolving around the theme ``art through nature.'' Visit www.spacec.co.kr or call (02) 547-7749.
Purgatorium
Cais Gallery
Through Nov. 22
Pop artist Hong Kyong-tack is holding a solo exhibition at Cais Gallery. Hong uses pop culture figures such as Scarlett Johansson, Catherine Zeta Jones and Korean director Park Chan-wook in his colorful geometric-patterned works. Visit www.caisgallery.com or call (02) 511-0668.
Now Jump: Nam June Paik Festival
Nam June Paik Art Center
Through Feb. 5
Located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, the Nam June Paik Art Center is dedicated to the late Paik (1932-2006) and his legacy as the ``father of video art.'' ``Now Jump,'' features not just Paik's works such as ``TV Garden'' and ``Elephant Cart,'' but also works by 113 artists and nine groups from 19 countries. Admission is 7,000 won for adults, 5,000 won for middle and high school students and 3,000 won for elementary school students. Visit www.njpartcenter.kr.
The Eye of the Observer
Opera Gallery Seoul
Opera Gallery Seoul is hosting an exhibition of portraits by European artists Lita Cabellut and David Mach. Mach, a Scottish artist who was nominated for the Turner Prize in 1998, creates collages using postcards and different kinds of cards. Cabellut's human portraits appear to be disintegrating, as she uses acid above the paint. Call (02) 3446-0070 or email seoul@operagallery.com.
Lee Bul
PKM Trinity Gallery
Renowned Korean artist Lee Bul returns to Seoul for a solo exhibition of her innovative works at PKM Trinity Gallery in Cheongdam-dong. Visit www.pkmgallery or call (02) 515-9496.
Embracing Evening
Museum of Photography, Seoul
Kang Woon-gu captures the Korean countryside in stark black and white photographs displayed at the Museum of Photography, southern Seoul. Visit www.photomuseum.or.kr or call (02) 418-1315.
Annual Report: A Year in Exhibitions
Gwangju Biennale, Gwangju
Through Nov. 9
The 7th Gwangju Biennale will mainly feature works by artists and exhibitions held between January 2007 to September 2008. Exhibitions, performances, film screenings, music and theater events are held at the Biennale Hall, Gwangju Museum of Art, Uijae Museum of Korean Art, Cinema Gwangju and the Daein traditional market. Visit www.gb.or.kr.
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Clayarch Gimhae Museum
Through Feb. 8, 2009
The Clayarch Gimhae Museum is hosting an exhibition focused on architectural ceramics by ten artists from Korea, U.S., U.K., Switzerland and Japan. The exhibition also features photographs by Belgian photographer Mark De Fraeye. The museum is located in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province. Visit www.clayarch.org or call (055) 340-7000.
Bae So-hyun
Philip Kang Gallery
Through Nov. 19
Bae So-hyun is presenting enigmatic works at Philip Kang Gallery. Visit www.philipkanggallery.net or call (02) 517-9014.
Oh Su-fan: 31 Variation 2005-2008
Gana Art Center
Respected abstract artist Oh Su-fan produces Western-style paintings with a distinct Korean quality through the use of calligraphy. Oh has exhibited his works in the United States and Japan. Thirty paintings are on display at the Gana Art Center in Pyeongchang-dong. Visit www.ganaart.com or call (02) 720-1020.
Expenditure
Busan Biennale, Busan
Through Nov. 15
As part of the Busan Biennale, a contemporary art exhibition is held at the Busan Museum of Modern Art, while a sea art festival is staged at Gwangalli Beach. Various sculptures are installed at the APEC Naru Park. Visit https://www.busanbiennale.org.
Handmade Memories
Kukje Gallery
Jung Yeon-doo presents a new series of works ``Handmade Memory Capsules'' at a solo exhibition at Kukje Gallery. Visit www.kukjegallery.com or call (02) 733-8449.
Past Due
Gallery Em
Korean-born American artist Jon Widman is holding a solo exhibition, featuring his works ``Faces,'' ``Spines'' and ``Pages.'' Visit www.galleryem.co.kr or call (02) 544-8145.
Friction
Gallery Space
Gallery Space re-opens with a solo exhibition by artist Park Ki-won. His work ``Friction" covers the gallery's floor with fine stainless steel threads crisscrossing in irregular patterns. Visit www.space-culture.net or call (02) 3670-3628.
Science Illusion Exhibition
Seoul National Science Museum
Through March 1
Experience the world of lights at the Science Illusion Exhibit from Japan. Kids can learn the wonders of electricity and also enjoy artwork made with lasers, holograms, LEDs and other interactive systems. Tickets cost from 8,000 won to 10,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-8732. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line.
Basketball
Nov. 15, Saturday, 2008
Seoul SK Knights vs. Busan KTF Magic Wings
at 3 p.m., Jamsil Gymnasium
Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Jeonju KCC Egis
at 3 p.m., Wonju Sports Complex
Changwon LG Sakers vs. Incheon ETLand Black Slamer
at 3 p.m., Changwon Gymnasium
Nov. 16, Sunday, 2008
Busan KTF Magic Wings vs. Changwon LG Sakers
at 3 p.m., Busan Sajik Gymnasium
Anyang KT&G Kites vs. Daegu Orions
at 5 p.m., Anyang Gymnasium
Incheon ETLand Black Samer vs. Seoul Samsung Thunders
at 3 p.m.,Incheon Samsan Gymnasium
Ulsan Mobis Pheobus vs. Jeonju KCC Egis
at 3 p.m., Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium
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 Station, subway line 4, exit 3.
For more Information,
call (02)509-1114 or visit at
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