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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 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.
‘Stellar Whisper'
Namsangol Hanok Village
Through Dec. 31
Korean traditional music players, Jeong Ga Ak Hoe will perform 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.
‘His Niche’
Gallery Hyundai
Through Sept. 28
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“Composition of Poetry” by Jeon Joon-ho will be displayed at the Gallery Hyundai through Sept. / 28. Courtesy of Gallery Hyundai
Artist Jeon Joon-ho displays his installation works and a novel, “The Last Master” at Gallery Hyundai through Sept. 28. The exhibition also features a collaboration film, “Myohyangsangwan,” directed by Moon Kyung-won. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 734-6111 or visit www.galleryhyundai.com.
‘The Art of Dansaekhwa’
Kukje Gallery
Through Oct. 5
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“Return One” by Chung Chang-sup will be displayed at the Kukje Gallery through Oct. 5. / Courtesy of Kukje Gallery
The Kukje Gallery features master works of seven artist including Kim Gui-line, Park Seo-bo and Yun Hyong-keun who are known for their works, carrying a strong message of social protest against Korea’s dictatorships in 1970s and 80s. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 735-8449 or visit www.kukje.org.
‘Small Future - The Appropriate of Appropriate Technology’
SeMA Nam Seoul Living Arts Museum
Through Nov. 2
The SeMA Nam Seoul Living Arts Museum will display crafts, design, installation and visual works from the artists including Contemporary Style, Sven Schelwach, and UJUJU. Located near exit 6 of Sadang Station on subway line 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 598-6247 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.
‘Incompatible Cohesion’
Opera Gallery Seoul
Through Sept. 30
The Opera Gallery Seoul will display the paintings and installation works of two artists, Kim Byung-jin and Lee Dong-uk through Sept. 30. Collaborative works of two artists, “Balloon & Balloon” will also be displayed. Located near exit 7 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. Admission is free. For More information, call (02) 3446-0070 or visit www.operagallery.com.
‘Reading the Rhythm, Hearing the Space'
Baiksoonshil Museum
Through Oct. 19
Artists Lee Jong-geon and Park Yeo-joo display their collaborative installation works at the Baiksoonshil Museum in Heyri, Gyeonggi Province through Oct. 19. Located in Heyri Art Valley in Paju, Gyeonggi province. Tickets cost 3,000 won for adults and 2,000 won for children. For more information, call (031) 944-6324 or visit baiksoonshil.com.
‘Lying Objects'
Gallery DOS
Sept. 13-19
Artist Jun Jang-yeon displays her installation works at the Gallery DOS in central Seoul from Sept. 13 to 19. Admission is free. Located near exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station or exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 737-4678 or visit www.gallerydos.com.
‘Young Architects Program'
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul
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Winning project for Young Architects Program, “Shinseon Play” by a architect group Moon Ji Bang, will be displayed at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art through Oct. 5. / Courtesy of MMCA
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art's Seoul branch displays works from Young Architects Program, a competition to recognize emerging architects. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr
‘Automata Special Exhibition'
Atto Creative Museum
Through Sept. 14
The Atto Creative Museum in eastern Seoul holds a special exhibition, featuring "Automata," a moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being through Sept. 14. Located near exit 2 of Children's Grand Park Station, subway line 7. Tickets cost 12,000 won for children and teens and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call 070-7464-4503 or visit www.interpark.com.
‘The Pulitzer Prize Photographs'
Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center*
Works of Pulitzer Prize winning photographs and a collection of Korean War photographs by the Assoicated Press photographer Max Desfor are being displayed at the Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul through on Sept. 14. Tickets cost 8,000 won for children, 10,000 won for teens and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1644-6013 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
‘20th Century, The Great Artists: Renoir to Damien Hirst"
Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center*
Through Sept. 17
The Hangaram Art Museum displays masterpieces of the great artists in 20th century including Monet, Rodin, Picasso, Andy Warhol and Julian Opie through Sept. 17. Tickets cost 8,000 won for kids aged 4-6, 10,000 won for students aged 7-18 and 13,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1899-5156 or visit www.artist20c.com.
‘Korean Beauty: Two Kinds of Nature'
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul displays some art works of Korean contemporary artists including Lee U-fan, Song Hyun-sook, Bae Bien-u and Choi Ho-chul through Sept. 28. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.
‘Picasso & Great Artists'
Daejeon Museum of Art
Through Oct. 9
The Daejeon Museum of Art is holding an exhibition, "Picasso & Great Artists" featuring some world-famous works of 68 great artists including Picasso, Goya, Monet, Van Gogh and Degas through Oct. 9. Located near exit 3 of Government Complex Station, Daejeon subway line 1. Tickets cost 6,000 won for children, 10,000 won for teens and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (042) 483-3763 or visit www.interpark.com.
‘Edvard Munch and the Modern Soul'
Through Oct. 12
Works of world-famous Norwegian painter Edvard Munch are displayed at the Hangaram Art Museum in southern Seoul through Oct. 12. Tickets cost 10,000 won for children, 12,000 won for students and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1666-3329 or visit www.munchseoul.com.
‘Troika Persistent Illusions'
Daelim Museum
"Falling Lights" by Troika will be displayed at Daelim Museum through Oct. 12. / Courtesy of Daelim Museum
London-based art collective Troika, consisting of Eva Rucki, Conny Freyer and Sebastien Noel, displays their works including video arts, sculptures, drawings and installation works at the Daelim Museum April 10 Oct. 12. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 720-0667 or visit www.daelimmuseum.org.
‘Magical Moment'
Savina Museum of Contemporary Art
Through Oct. 26
American portrait photographer Jordan Matter is holding a photography exhibition "Magical Moment" at the Savina Museum of Contemporary Art in central Seoul through Oct. 26. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 7,000 won for children and 9,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 736-4371 or visit savinamuseum.com.
‘Lee Kun-yong in Snail's Gallop'
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon
Through Dec. 14
Some works of Korean contemporary artist Lee Kun-yong are displayed at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province through Dec. 14. Located near exit 4 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Tickets cost 2,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2188-6000 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.
‘Journey to The World with Music'
Seongnam Arts Center*
Through Dec. 30
The Seongnam Arts Center is featuring over 140 world musical instruments from 41 conturies through December 30. Tickets are free. For more information, call (031) 783-8147 or www.snart.or.kr.
‘Spirit of Chun Kyung-ja'
Seoul Museum of Art
Open Run
The Seoul Museum of Art displays works of Chun Kyung-ja, in its permanent exhibition hall. Among the 93 in the collection donated by Chun, the museum displays 32 cherry-picked pieces, including her self-portraits, various portraits of women, landscapes and sketches. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2124-8959 or visit
‘Studio Ghibli’
Yongsan I’Park Mall
Through Nov. 30
Three dimensional artworks from Studio Ghibli’s hit animations including “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” and “Spirited Away” will be displayed at Yongsan I’Park Mall through Nov. 30. Located near exit 1 of Yongsan Station on subway line 1. Tickets cost 12,000 won for children under 18 and 15,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1688-6875 or visit www.iparkmall.co.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.
The Children's Museum
National Museum of Korea
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.
‘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.
Baseball
Friday, Sept. 12
Nexen Heroes vs. SK Wyverns
Incheon Munhak Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
Lotte Giants vs. NC Dinos
Masan Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
KIA Tigers vs. Samsung Lions
Daegu Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
Hanwha Eagles vs. Doosan Bears
Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 13
Samsung Lions vs. LG Twins
Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
Doosan Bears vs. Lotte Giants
Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
NC Dinos vs. SK Wyverns
Incheon Munhak Baseball Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
KIA Tigers vs. Hanwha Eagles
Daejeon Hanbat Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Sept. 14
Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Incheon Munhak Baseball Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Samsung Lions vs. Samsung Lions
Seoul Jamsil Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Horseracing
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.