AROUND TOWN 2

‘Midday Pansori'

Sejong Chamber Hall

Nov. 19

Midday Pansori is held every third Thursday from September to December at the Sejong Chamber Hall with different themes. The performances aim to draw audiences of all generations featuring reinterpretations of traditional Korean music.

"Love, Chunhyang" will be held on Nov. 19. "Chunhyangga" is based on a love story between Chunhyang and Mongryong. "Chunhyangga" is considered to be the most beautiful among five surviving stories in terms of music.

Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1000 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

‘Blind'

Gyeonggi Arts Center

Nov. 21

The Gyeonggi Arts Center will stage a production of "Blind," a pansori drama, on Nov. 21.

Simply put, pansori refers to an inherently Korean genre of musical storytelling wherein a drummer plays a barrel drum and the accompanying vocalist sings to the beat of the drum in a particular, wailing fashion.

Of the five surviving stories of the Korean pansori lore, "Simcheongga" is widely considered to be the most tragic. In short, it tells the story of a daughter, Simcheongga, who spends her days caring lovingly for her blind father, Simbongsa. Simcheongga's filial piety is a running theme throughout this fable of woe, for it is ultimately through Simcheongga's devotion that her father miraculously regains his sight.

"Blind" centers on the life story of Simbongsa, providing pansori devotees with an imagined backstory of Simbongsa's life prior to his daughter's fabled tale. Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, call (031) 289-6424 or visit www.ggad.or.kr.

‘Precious Music – The Gut Series'

Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater

Nov. 7 – Nov. 21

"Precious Music – The Gut Series" will be performed at Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater every Saturday from Nov. 7 to Nov. 21.

"Gut" is a Korean traditional ceremony to calm the spirits of the dead. The master of "gut" will show diverse styles of ceremony from local areas under the topic "Baridegi," the song that shamans sing to send the dead soul to the afterlife.

The theater is close to exit 3 and 4 of Chungmuro Station, subway line 3 and 4. Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2261-0501 or visit www.hanokmaeul.or.kr.

‘Noh, Japanese Traditional Performing Art'

National Museum of Korea

Oct. 6-Nov. 22

The National Museum of Korea is holding the special exhibition "Noh, Japanese Traditional Performing Art" through Nov. 22.

Noh, which started in the late 14th century, is a masque performance in which performers sing and dance to a slow rhythm. It is regarded as the essence of Japanese culture. Noh was designated by UNESCO in 2001 as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

This exhibition features masques and clothing that were used onstage and paintings portraying the performance. For more information, call (02) 2077-9556 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

‘Buddhist Hanging Scroll at Chengryongsa Temple'

June 2-Nov. 29

The National Museum of Korea presents the thematic exhibition "The Buddhist Hanging Scroll at Chengryongsa Temple" through Nov. 29. "Buddhist Hanging Scroll" is a big Buddhist painting used for rituals at the temple.

This exhibition is one of a series of exhibitions on Buddhist culture and will display the 17th-century painting at Chengryongsa Temple. The painting depicts the Vulture Peak Assembly preaching the Sutra of the Lotus. The exhibition commentary service is provided at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, call (02) 2077-9493 or visit

www.museum.go.kr

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

National Hangeul Museum

Oct. 6 – Jan. 31, 2016

The National Hangeul Museum hosts the special exhibition "A New Name in a Digital World, Code Named Hangeul: D55C AE00" to celebrate the 1st anniversary of its foundation through Jan 31, 2016.

This exhibition will display how the code, typewriter, corpuses, fonts and software were developed, the principle behind the informatization of the Korean language, and the meaning of Korean dictionaries.

The museum is close to exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4. For more information, visit www.hangeul.go.kr or call (02) 2124-6322.

‘Neolithic Culture in Korea'

The National Museum of Korea

Oct. 20-Jan. 31, 2016

The National Museum of Korea will host an exhibition titled "Neolithic Culture in Korea" from Oct. 20 to Jan. 31, 2016.

During this prolific time in human and technological development, the Neolithic Era witnessed the beginning of farming, which spawned 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 domestication of animals for farm use.

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

On display will be numerous artifacts excavated from Dongsam-dong and Amsa-dong, the latter of which is famous for a prehistoric settlement site that was established after diagonal-line earthenware that corresponded to those of the Neolithic Era was discovered in 1925, and even more recent archaeological finds.

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

‘East Asia Feminism: FANTasia'

Seoul Museum of Art

Through Nov. 8

The Seoul Museum of Art will host an exhibition, "East Asia Feminism: FANTasia," through Nov. 8.

This exhibition asks questions about the status of women, especially women in East Asia. In the Western-centric viewpoint, women in East Asia have been alienated, seen as "invisible others." The title word "FANTasia," which is derived from the words "fantasy" and "Asia," refers to how East Asian women have been regarded as "unknown fantasies." The exhibition showcases the work of 14 artists from various Asian countries, such as Korea, China, Japan and Singapore.

The Seoul Museum of Art is closed on Mondays. For more information, call (02) 2124-8934 or visit sema.seoul.go.kr.

‘Toby Ziegler'

Oct. 7-Nov. 8

PKM Gallery

PKM Gallery is holding an exhibition by Toby Ziegler through Nov. 8.

Toby Ziegler graduated from Central St. Martin's School of Art and has held numerous exhibitions, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Belvedere Museum and Minsheng Art Museum. He is inspired by the art works before and after the Renaissance, and he reinterprets the works by dissolving and editing the original paintings using 3D digital programs.

The exhibition is his first in Korea and features his new paintings, which were inspired by Thomas Gainsborough's "Evening Landscape ― Peasants and Mounted Figures." Toby Zigler will visit the exhibition.

The gallery is closed on Mondays. For more information, visit www.pkmgallery.com or call (02)734-9470.

‘Bathhouse'

Through Nov. 12

Space K Seoul

Space K Seoul will hold an exhibition by Caroline Walker through Nov. 12 / Courtesy of Space K Seoul

Space K Seoul will hold an exhibition by Caroline Walker through Nov. 12.

Walker is from Scotland and graduated from the Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. Her interest is the relationship between the images of traditional femininity and contemporary daily life.

This is her first exhibition in Korea and will display the 13 new works inspired by bathhouses in Budapest. She connects the symbolism of water to femininity.

The venue is closed on weekends. For more information, call (02) 3496-7595 or visit www.spacek.co.kr.

‘Choi Jong-tae Retrospective'

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon

Through Nov. 29

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art will hold a retrospective in honor of Korean sculptor Choi Jong-tae from Sept. 1 to Nov. 29 at its Gwacheon branch.

Regarded as one of the most influential sculptors of Korean abstract art, Choi has held more than 20 exhibitions, both in Korea and internationally, since his first solo exhibit in 1964. In addition to his sculptures in wood, marble, and bronze, Choi is also a writer and painter, demonstrating his versatility as a veritable artiste.

Tickets cost 2,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2188-6000 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

‘A Delicious Life: Curiosity Cabinet'

DDP Gallery MUN

Nov. 6 – Nov. 29

"A Delicious Life: Curiosity Cabinet" will be held from Nov. 6 to Nov. 29 at DDP Gallery MUN.

Nine artists will feature in the exhibition, the purpose of which is to discover new aspects of food by conducting artistic experiments with chefs, designers and artists. It will show how artistic food can be.

The gallery is closed every Monday. It is located close to the exit 2 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station. For more information, call (02) 2153-0000 or visit

www.ddp.or.kr

‘Henrik Vibskov – Fabricate’

Daelim Museum

July 9 – Dec. 31

“Henrik Vibskov — Fabricate” will be held through Dec. 31 at Daelim Museum. / Courtesy of Daelim Museum

“Henrik Vibskov – Fabricate” will be held through Dec. 31 at Daelim Museum.

Vibskov is a fashion designer and an artist from Northern Europe. He keeps destroying the existing frameworks and invents his own style at yearly collections from Paris Fashion Week. Vibskov has performed at various exhibitions worldwide, working on pictures, installation, videos, and performances.

This exhibition will present 300 works, including representative fashion collections and other genres. It will reestablish the notion of clothing from “garment” to “free and open expression.”

The museum is closed on every Mondays. It is close to exits 3 and 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 5,000 won. For more information, visit

www.daelimmuseum.org

or call (02) 720-0667.

Alessandro Mendini – The Poetry of Design

DDP

Oct. 9 – Feb. 28, 2016

The DDP will exhibit the works of Alessandro Mendini at the DDP through Feb, 28, 2016.

Alessandro Mendini is a worldwide designer and the exhibition of his single works is the first in East Asia. Six hundred works will be displayed under the direction of Alessandro Mendini himself. These pieces have a story as if each artwork is a phrase from a whole poetry.

The hall is closed on every Mondays. The DDP is close to the exit 1 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 8,000 to 14,000 won. For more information, visit

or call (02) 2153-0000.

‘Hutos Nado Wants to Be Taller Too'

KBS Suwon Art Hall

Through Nov. 15

"Hutos ­ Nado wants to be taller too" will take place through Nov. 15 at KBS Suwon Art Hall. The family musical, which is based on a children's TV program that started from 2010, tells the story of Hutos' friends, who are trying to grow taller. The musical encourages the young audience to join the dances, songs and exercises.

KBS Suwon Art Hall is close to Exit 6 of Suwon City Hall Station, Bundang Subway Line. For more information, call (031) 216-5201.

‘Robot Train'

Children's Grand Park

Nov. 14 ­ Dec. 6

“Robot Train” will be held at Children’s Grand Park through Dec. 6. / Courtesy of ES Life & Culture

"Robot Train" will be performed from Nov. 14 to Dec. 6 at Children's Grand Park. "Robot Train" is a performance that transforms trains into robots. Multiple stage settings will be displayed, such as a real train showing up and a new KYX model.

There are no plays on Mondays. Children's Grand Park is close to exit 1 of Children's Grand Park Station, subway line 7 and exit 4 of Achasan Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 35,000 to 55,000 won. For more information, call 070-8848-5555.

‘Petrushka'

D. Margarita Maru Theater

Oct. 17 ­ Dec. 19

"Petrushka" will be performed every Saturday from Oct. 17-Dec. 19. "Petrushka" is a traditional Russian puppet play. The story is about the journey of Petrushka in Korea to make Korean friends. The theater is close to exit 1 of Bangbae Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02)2637-0315.

K-League Classic

Saturday, Nov. 7

Suwon FC vs. Anyang

Suwon Sports Complex at 2:00 p.m.

Seoul E vs. Gyeongnam

Seoul Sports Complex at 2:00 p.m.

Jeonnam vs. Gwangju

Gwangyang Football Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Seoul vs. Suwon

Seoul World Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.

Sangju vs. Chungju

Sangju Civil Stadium at 4:00 p.m.

Ulsan vs. Daejeon

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 8

Jeju vs. Jeonbuk

Jeju World Cup Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Gangwon vs. Daegu

Wonju Sports Complex at 2:00 p.m.

Incheon vs. Busan

Incheon Football Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Pohang vs. Seongnam

Pohang Steelyard at 4:00 p.m.

Ansan vs. Bucheon

Ansan Wa~ Stadium at 4:00 p.m.

Korean Basketball League

Friday, Nov. 6

Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Jeonju KCC

Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.

Busan KT Sonicboom vs. Seoul Samsung Thunders

Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m.

Anyang KGC vs. Goyang Orions

Anyang Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m.

Seoul SK Knights vs. Ulsan Mobis Phoebus

Jamsil Students’ Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m.

Changwon LG Sakers vs. Busan KT Sonicboom

Changwon Indoor Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m.

Goyang Orions vs. Incheon ET Land Elephants

Goyang Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m.

Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Jeonju KCC Egis

Wonju Chiak Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m.

LetsRun Park Seoul

LetsRun Park Seoul 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.