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A Night at `Toilet House?

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter How would you like to spend $50,000 to stay one night at a house that resembles, of all things, a toilet? The world's only toilet house, called ``Haewoojae,'' will be unveiled in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province Nov. 11. ``Haewoojae'' means ``a place where one can solve one's worries,'' a euphemistic expression describing a toilet. Sim Jae-duck, owner of the house, is giving Koreans and others an opportunity to be the first to stay there. A stay in the toilet house will cost $50,000 for one night. The proceeds will be entrusted to the Korea Toilet Association and later used to help provide developing counties with toilet facilities. Built in the shape of a toilet, ``Haewoojae'' is a two-story, 418.72 square-meter construction which is made of steel and concrete. Construction on the house began last May. Among its many amenities, the house features four deluxe toilets, and even a cozy stream and small garden in the front of the house. The natural and pleasant atmosphere adds to the unique and pleasant aesthetics of Haewoojae.

Oct 17, 2007

Cultural Fest to Strengthen Korea, Japan Ties

By Sa Eun-young Staff Reporter There are few better ways countries can develop closer relationships than through cultural exchanges in a festive atmosphere, which is precisely what Korea and Japan will be doing this weekend. The event organized by a Korean and Japanese executive committee, will run for its third year under the title ``Korea-Japan Festival 2007 in Seoul,'' this Saturday and Sunday. The cross-cultural festival will be held in the heart of the city, taking place in the Cheonggye stream area and the Seoul Plaza square in front of City Hall. This year, 22 groups from Japan and 40 groups from Korea will create a festival filled with performances, parades, tourism booths and booths providing first-hand cultural experiences. Having begun in 2005 _ the year of Korea-Japan Friendship_ it has grown in size and influence, with 124 Korean and Japanese organizations also sponsoring the event. For the first day, the program will be divided into two parts _ one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The festival will kick off at the Seoul Plaza with an opening ceremony a

Oct 17, 2007

Actor Hwang Jung-min Returns to Stage

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Movie star and talented musical actor Hwang Jung-min will return to the stage next year, four years after his last musical, ``42nd Street.'' He is a household name on the big screen with successful performances in ``You Are My Sunshine,'' (2005) ``Psychopath,'' (2007) and ``Happiness'' (2007). But the award-winning performer first began his acting career as a musical actor in ``Line 1'' (1995) and then starred in various musicals such as ``Jesus Christ Superstar'' and ``Cats.'' ``I am very excited (to come back to the musical.) With `Nine' as my comeback piece, I will do my best,'' he said in a press release. Based on an Italian play by Mario Fratti inspired by Federico Fellini's autobiographical film ``8½,'' it focuses on the film director Guido Contini, which will be played by Hwang. The musical deals with the famous director's approaching fortieth birthday, which thrusts him into an emotional tailspin that threatens to destroy his personal and professional life. The role of Guido Contini is the only male cast member amo

Oct 16, 2007

Art Platform in Seoul

By Sa Eun-young Staff Reporter Bukchon in northern Seoul is the place to go should you crave a feast of art in surroundings reminiscent of traditional Korea. Even more so this month, as the contemporary art hub is the stage for an art festival, Platform Seoul, which runs through Nov.4. The new festival is organized by SAMUSO: Space for Contemporary Art, and collaborates with local galleries in the area to bring art closer to the public, while merging the traditional with the contemporary. Art-goers will be able to stroll around the picturesque area, with its beautiful classic touch, as they move from one exhibition to another. Twenty galleries and art museums are showcasing the work of both Korean and international artists this year. Organizers plan to make the festival an annual event, and spread the wave of art to commercial areas such as restaurants and cafes in the future.

Oct 15, 2007

Clubs, Exhibiions & For Kids

CLUBS Club Garden Apgujeong-dong The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This place, 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

Oct 11, 2007

Concert, Museums & Performances

CLASSICAL CONCERTS Russell Sherman Piano Recital Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 14 & 21 Russell Sherman, teacher of many renowned Korean pianists, holds his fifth concert in Korea. He will perform beautiful music by Liszt, Schumann, Debussy and Beethoven. 'Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune' duo will be played with his wife and pianist Byun Wha-kyung. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Opera Aria Night Seoul Arts Center Oct. 13 Five sopranos and a tenor will sing arias from various operas on one stage. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Alexandre Tharaud Piano Recital Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall) Oct. 14 As a part of the France Festival sponsored by the French Culture Center, Alexandre Tharaud will perform at Seoul Arts Center. He will play Couperin's 'La Visionaire' and 'Les Calotin

Oct 11, 2007

Seoul Art Fair Opens This Week

By Sa Eun-young Staff Reporter Whether interested in buying art or just enjoying it, the 2007 Seoul Art Fair will be a place for art lovers to check out the works of hundreds of artists while strolling around a single venue. Organized by the Galleries Association of Korea, this proprietary project at its 25th year, will run from Thursday until next Monday at Seoul Arts Center, Hangaram Art Museum. Amid increasing interest in the art business, the event sports 79 Korean galleries, providing visitors with a little bit of everything _ paintings, sculptures, prints, photography and media art. It will showcase around 2000 works of 420 Korean and 30 foreign artists. As diverse as the art genres are the creators behind the art pieces, ranging from promising emerging artists to established veterans. Many works of widely sought Korean artists will be present, such as those by Kim Kang-yong, Kim Chang-yeol and Kim Heung-soo, just to name a few. Foreign artists whose works will be shown include Andy Warhol, Gerhard Richter, Hiroto Kitagawa and Arman Fernandes. The Seoul Art Fair

Oct 8, 2007

Japanese Flamenco Troupe to Bring Passion

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter The Japanese flamenco star Yoko Komatsubara will once again bring the passion and spirit of Spain's flamenco to Seoul this month. Komatsubara and her Ballet de Yoko Komatsubara will perform at the Naru Arts Center on Oct. 18 and the Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex on Oct. 19. They performed in Korea last year, receiving much critical acclaim. The Ballet de Yoko Komatsubara promises to stage an enchanting flamenco performance titled ``Mystery and Passion of Flamenco.'' In the show, the dancers will show the true spirit and energy of flamenco through singing, dancing, guitar playing as well as hand clapping and foot stamping. Performances include ``La Vida Breve (The Brief Life),'' ``Malaguena,'' ``Danza de Fuego (Dance of Fire)'' and ``Cante y Guitarra (Song and Dance).'' Known as Asia's ``bailaora,'' Komatsubara is one of the first-generation flamenco dancers and renowned choreographers in Japan. She initially majored in Japanese traditional dance and classical ballet, however, she fell in love with flamenco after watching a show

Oct 8, 2007

Cookin Celebrates 10th Year

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Ten cucumbers, three onions, five cabbages and ten carrots _ can you guess what these are for? This is the amount of vegetables that were consumed at the first performance of ``Nanta'' (Cookin'), or Korea's representative non-verbal performance. Over the past decade, the numbers have accumulated to 280,000 vegetables, weighing 200 tons, 1,200 chopping boards and 11,000 knives. The performance will mark the 10th anniversary of its creation on Oct. 10, setting a record in the history of Korean performing arts. First staged at Hoam Art Hall in Seoul in 1997, the show has been performed all year round at the two exclusive theaters in southern and northern Seoul. The show, in which kitchen utensils and vegetables are played like Korean traditional percussion instruments to make samulnori rhythms, has grown substantially over the last 10 years through comical story upgrades to appeal to a wider audience. The record-setting performance also boasts of attracting 3.49 million viewers over the past decade as of the end of August, with tick

Oct 8, 2007

Around Town

Clubs Club Garden Apgujeong-dong The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This place, 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 floo

Oct 4, 2007
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