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‘King Jumong'Seoul Arts Center*June 6-7 The Korea National Opera will hold a production of "King Jumong" at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on June 6-7. Written and composed by Park Young-keun and the first piece of the New Year for the eminent opera company, "King Jumong" tells the story of the enigmatic and mystical figure of King Jumong, and his arduous path towards becoming the founder of the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo as he is known today. Born from the brief yet passionate union of Yu-hwa, daughter of the river god Habaek, and Haemosu of Buyeo, Jumong grew up in the palace of King Geumwa, masquerading as a commoner to escape the resentful hatred of Geumwa's eldest son. Once he discovers an insidious plot to murder him, Jumong flees to Jolbon to hatch a plan to establish a new kingship, leaving behind his beloved family and setting in motion the beginning of the legend of King Dongmyeong of Goguryeo. In this rendition, the role of Jumong will be played by Woo Ju-ho. Ticket prices range from 10,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 586-5282 or vis

May 28, 2015
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Artist to present her work to Messi

Kim Hyun-sun poses with her artwork titled “Chimmuk” at The Korea Times office on May 20. The artist will present her painting to FC Barcelona player Lionel Messi on his birthday, which falls on June 24. / Korea Times photo by Nam Hyun-wooKim invited to footballer’s birthdayBy Baek Byung-yeulArtist Kim Hyun-sun, 29, will present her football-inspired painting to star player Lionel Messi at his birthday party in Spain next month.It all began with her dream to meet the three-time Ballon d’Or winner.The up-and-coming artist, who loved to play football with her male schoolmates until her middle school years, said she wanted to present her artwork to the Barcelona playmaker ever since she was mesmerized by Messi’s brilliant performances.“Watching him, I am always amazed by such delicate but intricate play,” Kim said in an interview with The Korea Times on May 20. “I have been greatly inspired by him. I also like his trademark goal celebration, pointing to the sky as he dedicates his goal to his late grandmother who took him to practice

May 27, 2015
Artist to present her work to Messi

Ballet Festival Korea will be more polished

A scene from the Kim Yonggeol Dance Theater’s “Inside of Life.” / Courtesy of the Seoul Arts CenterBy Kwon Ji-younThere are very few household names in Korean ballet, but a spate of upcoming performances are looking to change that this summer with the onset of the Ballet Festival Korea (BAFEKO).A handful of lesser-known ballet companies, including the Kim Yonggeol Dance Theater, Back Youngtae Ballet Lyubov and Ryu Hoiwoong Liberty Hall, will join the country’s “big three” troupes at the annual festival set to kick off June 4 at the Seoul Arts Center (SAC).The Korean National Ballet (KNB), the Universal Ballet Company and the Seoul Ballet Theater will top it off with a series of outdoor performances, admission to which will be free of charge.The festival, which first hit town in 2011 with the objective of bringing ballet closer to the general public, will only feature two new productions this year -- the remainder will be repeats of performances from last year.Poster of the Ballet Festival Korea / Courtesy of the Seoul Arts Center“Ballet

May 26, 2015
Ballet Festival Korea will be more polished

G-Dragon to hold art exhibition

G-Dragon K-pop idol G-Dragon of popular hip-hop group Big Bang will help bring together  modern art and pop culture through an exhibition called “PEACEMINUSONE” at Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) from June 9 to August 23, the singer’s agency YG Entertainment announced Tuesday.G-Dragon, an icon of music, fashion and design in Korea, wants to help people understand modern art by reinterpreting his cultural vision into the genre. The star has picked 12 domestic and international artists for the show, including Michael Scoggins, Sophie Clements and James Clar. The exhibition, which includes G-Dragon’s own creations, will present a total of 200 art pieces, including photographs, sculptures, paintings and installations and will also be staged in Shanghai and Singapore. For more information, go to http://peaceminusone.modoo.at.

May 26, 2015
G-Dragon to hold art exhibition

Exhibit shows Ko's life, comics

A desk and a lamp used by the late cartoonist Ko Woo-young are on display at the Korea Manhwa Museum in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. / Courtesy of Korea Manhwa MuseuThe late cartoonist Ko Woo-youngCourtesy of Korea Manhwa MuseumBy Baek Byung-yeulThe late cartoonist Ko Woo-young (1938-2005) has been recognized as a game changer in the Korean comic book scene for using traditional Korean fables and ancient Chinese history.There had been pictorial books dealing with those tales before Ko, but his manhwa works greatly helped many comic strip fans to develop their imagination.To commemorate his legacy in the country’s manhwa industry, the state-run Korea Manhwa Museum is holding a retrospective exhibition through August.Titled “Father, Friend and Artist Ko Woo-young,” the exhibition not only encompasses his smash hits but also shows his personal life as a father of three children. The manhwa museum said they put father and friend in the title to show that he would remain a pioneering cartoonist to his fans.Entering to the museum, located in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province

May 25, 2015
Exhibit shows Ko's life, comics

Korea's Buddhist art on display

A visitor looks at “Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva,” a 13th century wooden Buddhist statue, during a press preview of the National Museum of Korea’s Buddhist art exhibition, Friday. / Korea Times photo by Baek Byung-yeulBy Baek Byung-yeul With more than 1,600 years of history, Buddhism has been a major influence in Korea.Through the ages, many Buddhists have believed that they can accomplish their wishes -- prosperity for their country, peace in their mundane present life and re-birth in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss (Buddhists’ paradise).To give shape to their wishes, Buddhists patronize Buddhist projects such as constructing a temple, producing a stone pagoda, enshrining Buddhist statues and painting inside temples.On Buddha’s Birthday, which falls on Monday, the National Museum of Korea (NMK) is giving visitors an opportunity to see various kinds of Buddhist artworks.“In Buddhism, there has been great emphasis on implementing good deeds to help disseminate what Buddha taught,” Shin So-yeon, a curator of the exhibition, said at the

May 24, 2015
Korea's Buddhist art on display

Actor Ha Jung-woo holds solo exhibit in NY

“Untitled #ny10” by Ha Jung-woo / Courtesy of Able Fine Art NYMore entertainers jump into art world ­By Kwon Mee-yooHa Jung-woo is a man of versatility. He is one of Korea's top leading male actors known for his powerful acting in hit movies such as "Kundo: Age of the Rampant," "The Berlin File" and "The Yellow Sea." However, he has since moved on and worked as a scriptwriter and director in the 2013 movie "Fasten Your Seatbelt," followed by another Ha-helmed film "Chronicle of a Blood Merchant" last year.In addition to his successful career in film, Ha is also an established artist. A self-taught painter, his works are now appreciated by collectors both inside and outside Korea. Ha began painting as a hobby but soon developed a unique style based on his life as an entertainer. Since his maiden exhibit in 2010, his works have been featured at galleries and art fairs in Seoul, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and many more.“Our Town.s” by Ha Jung-woo / Courtesy of Able Fine Art NYHa is currently holding a solo exhibit at Able Fine Art NY Gallery in New York

May 22, 2015
Actor Ha Jung-woo holds solo exhibit in NY

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 The OctagonNonhyeon 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 VolumeItaewon 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 MoonApgujeong 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 AnswerCheongdam Clu

May 21, 2015
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 Andrei Gavrilov Piano RecitalSeoul Arts Center*May 22 Russian pianist Andrei Gavrilov will hold a solo piano recital in southern Seoul at the Seoul Arts Center on May 22. Hailing from a multinational family of established artists, Andrei Gavrilov was propelled to superstardom in his late teens after becoming the youngest winner of the prestigious Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. His performance will include a selection of F. Chopin’s “Ballades No. 2, 4,” A. Scriabin’s “Sonata No. 4 in F sharp Major, Op. 30” and “Etude No. 5 in C sharp Minor, Op. 42,” S. Rachmaninoff’s “Preludes” and “Moment Musical No. 4 in E minor, Op. 16,” and S. Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet 10 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75.” Ticket prices range from 40,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3463-2466 or visit www.sac.or.kr. Pavel Haas QuartetLG Arts CenterJune 16 The Pavel Haas Quartet, a Czech string quartet founded in 2002, will hold a concert at the LG Arts Center on June 16. Consisting of

May 21, 2015
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Artist marries folk painting with porcelain

“Pine Tree and White Tigers” / Courtesy of the artistBy Kwon Mee-yoo Kim So-sunArtist Kim So-sun is holding an exhibition of Korean folk paintings on white porcelain at Gana Art Center in Pyeongchang-dong, Seoul.Animals and plants in exuberant colors in Korean folk paintings gain new life in Kim’s hands, transferred onto milky white porcelain tiles and plates."Korean white porcelain is known for its graceful tone, while Korean folk paintings boast a versatile use of colors. I combined them and brought the unique charm of colorful paintings to the porcelain," Kim said.She is 70, but looks hale and hearty for her age, and still works on her paintings and porcelain every day.Kim majored in Western painting, but came across porcelain at her friend’s kiln, which changed the path of her artistic life.“I started drawing on porcelain, which was entirely different from a traditional canvas. I liked the way it revealed brush strokes and became fascinated by the unlimited possibility of the texture,” the artist said.She also became interested in Korean f

May 20, 2015
Artist marries folk painting with porcelain
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