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
With giant chandeliers and digital images of famous paintings, it's like an ultra luxurious version of a typical Hongdae club. It offers an intimate partying environment with groovy electronic music by star DJs. You can reserve tables and the ones on the second floor provide an open view of the dance floor. Located in Cheongdam-dong across the street from Prima Hotel, near the entrance of Yeongdong-daegyo. Call (02) 548-7115 or visit www.clubanswer.co.kr.
Underlounge Seoul
Hongdae or Hongik University Area
This is 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 music and lights. Spacious, with a supersized crystal 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.
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.
Above
Itaewon
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
St.102
This hip-hop club often has special parties and performances. There are many Korean homies here with do-rags, dreads and baseball caps turned sideways. Visit st102.cyworld.com. 360- 18 Seogyo-dong, Hongdae or call (02) 335-7166.
Moonyang Bar
This place is an Asian-inspired lounge 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 Seogyo-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.
Rocky Mountain Tavern
A down-to-earth place, the club was started by a couple of Canadians. With a spacious, woody bar, the tavern is spread out on two floors. Find it on Itaewon's main drag across from the International Clinic. Located near exit 5 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6.
Naos Nova
A wine bar and restaurant with a design so stunning, that 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, they feature funk, punk, rock, or pop. Funky Funky attracts an eclectic mix of people. Walk down to the alley with Club Tool on the corner and turn right. Visit clubff.cyworld.com.
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 a mainly standing room-only place. 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 it's a great place to chill out. It's near Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada buildings in Cheongdam-dong.Call (02) 542-8003.
Platoon Kunsthalle
Platoon Kunsthalle is a cultural space where visitors can enjoy various facilities, including an event hall, library lounge, art studios and a bar and restaurant. Open from Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. DJ nights on Thursday and Friday from 10 p.m. Located near exit 10 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. Visit www.kunsthalle.com or www.platoon.org.
Folk Performances
The 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, subway lines 3 and 4.
A Retrospective of Bae Bien-U
National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace
Through Dec. 6
A retrospective of works by renowned artist Bae Bien-U is being held at the National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace, downtown Seoul. Bae is known for his black-and-white nature photography, particularly those featuring pine trees and groves around Korea.
Sweet Attraction
Urban Art
Oct. 24
Urban Art is hosting an exhibition of American artist Peter Anton's delicious-looking paintings of chocolates, candies and other sweets. Visit www.urbanart4u.com.
The Great Exhibition of French Photographs
Hangaram Design Musuem
Through Oct. 29
An exhibition of the best and most memorable French photographs in the 20th century is ongoing at the Gallery 1, Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center. Tickets are 9,000 won for adults, 7,000 for youth and 5,000 for children. Call (02) 325-1077.
Dale Chihuly: Sculptures in Glass and Drawings
Lotte Art Gallery, Lotte Avenuel
Through Oct. 31
Brilliant-colored glass sculptures by world famous artist American Dale Chihuly can be seen at Lotte Art Gallery and Lotte AVENUEL. His show at the gallery runs through Oct. 15, but various glass pieces and installations can be found throughout the Avenuel department store. Call (02) 726-4428.
Wonseo dong
Insa Art Space
Through Oct. 28
Shin Ji-sun is holding a solo exhibition of works about Wonseo-dong. Visit www.insaartspace.or.kr or www.arko.or.kr.
Hair on the White Porcelain
Gallery 2
Through Nov. 7
Exquisite porcelain pieces by artist Lee Se-kyung is on display at Gallery 2. Gallery 2 is open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 pm. Visit www.gallery2.co.kr
Korea on Foot
Gallery M
Oct. 22-Nov. 4
British writer and photographer Oliver Raw is holding an exhibition of photographs of Korea from when he walked from Busan to Seoul in the spring of 2008. Gallery M is located near Exit 1 of Euljiro 3-ga, subway line 2 or 3. Visit www.gallery-m.kr
Prescriptions by 18 Doctors
Gallery AG
Through Nov. 13
Artists offer their unique perspective on the medical field in this group exhibition at Gallery AG, Yeongdeungpo-gu. There are two exhibitions, the first being held through Nov. 13, and the next from Nov. 16 to Dec. 30. Visit www.galleryag.co.kr.
Father's Day
Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space
Through Oct. 25
Gallery Hyundai, located in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, is holding an exhibition of works by Jung Jae-ho. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com or call (02) 519-0800.
Thirty-four Outdoor Parking Lots
Gallery Now
Through Oct. 13
Kim Hye-won is holding a solo exhibition of her photography at Gallery Now, Seoul.
Deceptive Appearances
Jay Gallery
Through Oct. 20
Seoul-based British artist Richard J. Beaumont holds his second solo exhibition at Jay Gallery. It features works from his different projects, including a trio of pictures dealing with the complex issues surrounding the world of terrorism; and a set of pictures dealing with symbolism, color and geometry. Visit www.jaypia.com.
An Old Question
UM Gallery
Through his enigmatic artworks, Kim Byung-kul asks questions about life. Visit www.umgallery.co.kr.
Organ Mix
Total Museum of Contemporary Art
Through Nov. 15
Conceptual works by Korean and foreign artists who have studied and lived in Germany are displayed in this new exhibition at the Total Museum of Contemporary Art. Eleven artists, including Danica Dakic, Klaus Mettig, Rita McBride, Lee Moon-ho and Kim Hee-seon, were invited to show their works. Visit www.totalmuseum.org.
City_net Asia 2009
Seoul Museum of Art
Through Nov. 22
This biennial exhibition introduces works of art by Asian artists. Curators from Seoul Museum of Art, Istanbul Modern, Tokyo's Mori Art Museum and Beijing's Today Art Museum organized this exhibition. Visit www.seoulmoa.org or call (02) 2124-8800.
Poetic Art of Colors - Light of Heart
Yongeun Museum of Contemporary Art
Oct. 10-Dec. 13
Artist Bang Hai-ja is holding a solo exhibition at the Yongeun Museum of Art. Visit www.youngeunmuseum.org or call (031) 761-0137.
Flexible Aura
Brain Factory
Oct. 15-Nov.1
Brain Factory is hosting a group exhibition featuring works by foreign and Korean artists, including Candida Hofer, Kristoffer Akselbo, Tasha Aulls and Jee Oh. Visit www.brainfactory.org.
Trip to Myself
National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea
A retrospective of works of the late artist Lee Byoung-yong is on-going at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. Lee had actively participated in the activities of avant-garde group Esprit that were crucial to the development of Korean modern art in the early 1970s. To get there, get off at Seoul Grand Park Subway Line 4, Exit 4, where a shuttle bus to the museum is available every 20 minutes. Visit https://www.moca.go.kr.
Art Dome
Gallery Ssamzie
Through Oct. 18
Works by Korean and Spanish artists are on display at Gallery Ssamzie for this exhibition highlighting cultural exchange between the two countries. Call (02) 736-0900(#504) or visit www.ssamziegil.com
Hernan Miranda
Bellarte Gallery
Paraguayan artist Hernan Miranda is showing his still life paintings at a solo show at Bellarte Gallery, Sagan-dong, Seoul. Call (02) 739-4333.
English OBSE-ssion
Gallery Factory
Through Oct. 30
Kim Bo-hyung and Kim Jin-soo collaborated on a video project about the Korean obsession with English. It is currently being shown at Gallery Factory. Call (02) 733-4883 or visit www.factory483.org
Moving Target
N Gallery
Six Korean artists, Ahn Bong-kyun, Yoo Geun-taek, Lee Gil-woo, Lee Sung-o, Lim Taek and Lee Lee-am, are participating in this group exhibition at N Gallery. Call 070-7430-3323 or visit www.ngalleryart.com.
On The Threshold
Pyo Gallery, Itaewon
Artist Lee Yong-deok's installation "I'm Not Expensive" was included in the 2008 Singapore Biennale. He is holding a solo show at Pyo Gallery in Itaewon. Visit www.pyoart.com.
Presence
Johyun Gallery Seoul
Artist Boo Moon's photographs are being shown at Johyun Gallery, Nature Poem building, Cheongdam-dong. Visit www.johyungallery.com.
Olafur Eliasson
PKM Trinity Gallery
Through Nov. 14
PKM Trinity Gallery, located in Cheongdam-dong, is hosting an exhibition of works by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. Call (02) 515-9496. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 11a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.pkmgallery.com.
Portraits of Shoes, Stories of Feet
Sungkok Art Museum
Through Nov. 8
Learn about the history of footwear at this special exhibition sponsored by the French Cultural Center. Admission is 5,000 won. Visit sungkokmuseum.com.
Forecast
Arario Seoul, Arario Cheonan
Korea-born American artist Jin Meyerson is having two simultaneous solo shows at Arario galleries in Seoul and Cheonan. His works are characterized by dizzying colors and distorted images. Visit www.arariogallery.com.
Family Musical 'Little Donkey'
Uijeongbu Arts Center
Nov. 7
Based on Rindert Kromhout's fairy tale, "Little Donkey" shows the journey of the stork Marabou trying to find his missing socks with the help of a little donkey and his friends. Tickets cost from 15,000 to 20,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.co.kr or call (031) 828-5841. Located near Uijeongbu Station on subway line 1.
Family Play 'Nimbly Nose'
Seodaemun Culture Center
Oct. 17
By using only paper and a paint brush, "Nimbly Nose" features an adventurous tale of a boy who wants a younger brother. All tickets cost 12,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 360-8560~1. Located near exit 3 of Hongje Station on subway line 3 and exit 3 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.
Musical 'Hello, Mozart'
Coex Art Hall
Through Nov. 30
This musical is designed to educate children about classical music through Mozart. The show delivers basic knowledge about operas and the gifted musician through an adventurous story in which characters meet Mozart who gives a quiz to the audience to induce their participation. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 416-1130. Located near exit 5 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.
K-League Football
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009
Gangwon FC vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Chuncheon Sports Complex at 2:00 p.m.
Suwon Bluewings vs. Ulsan Hyundai Tigers
Suwon World Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
Busan I Park vs. Jeju United
Busan World Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
Incheon United FC vs. Daejeon Citizen
Incheon Word Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
Gyeongnam FC vs. Daegu FC
Geochang Sports Park at 3:00 p.m.
Gwangju Sangmu vs. Seongnam Chanma
Gwangju World Cup Stadium at 3:10 p.m.
Jeonnam Dragons vs. Pohang Steelers
Gwangyang Stadium at 3:30 p.m.