alt
2010-06-10 16:34

Clubs, Art Exhibitions & Sports Games

Underlounge Seoul
Hongdae or Hongik University Area

This is the local club of a hip Japanese chain that's also 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 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.

Le Nuit Blanche
Cheongdam-dong

Formerly Club Answer, Le Nuit Blanche is introduced as a posh restaurant, theater and club. Located in front of Hotel Prima in Cheongdam-dong, Le Nuit Blanche offers Cirque du Soleil-type performances at its theater restaurant. World class DJs from all over the world are invited to perform at the club. Call (02) 514-4311 or visit www.lenuitblanche.com.

Club Heaven
Yeoksam-dong
Located next to the Renaissance Seoul Hotel, Heaven is gaining a reputation as a clubber's paradise with star DJs and a celebrity clientele. Electronic music is the main menu, with laser light and paper confetti shows aplenty on the side. The club caters to partying at any hour of the night: the "main stage" on the first floor is open until 6:30 a.m., while club hoppers can enter the upper level's "after stage" after 4:30 a.m. Call 1644-8466.

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.

Platoon Kunsthalle
Apgujeong-dong

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.

Naos Nova
Itaewon

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.

Gachi
Apgujeong-dong

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, turn left and look for Gachi's red and white sign. Gachi is open from Mondays to Fridays 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday to Sunday, 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. Call (02) 540-7087.

St.102
Hongdae

This hip-hop club often has special parties and performances. Do-rags, dreads and baseball caps turned sideways can be spotted here. Visit st102.cyworld.com. 360-18 Seogyo-dong, Hongdae or call (02) 335-7166.

Moonyang Bar
Hongdae

This place is an Asian-inspired lounge on the third floor of a building on Parking Lot street in the Hongdae area. The stone walls feature photographs and rusted steel plates cover the windows. Call (02) 338-1523.

Rocky Mountain Tavern
Itaewon

A down-to-earth place, the club was started by a couple of Canadians. With a spacious, woody bar, the tavern is spread out over 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.

Club FF
Hongdae

This live music venue features all kinds of music. Depending on the night, they feature funk, punk, rock or pop. Club FF attracts an eclectic mix of people. Walk down to the alley with Club Tool on the corner and turn right. Visit clubff.cyworld.com.

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 22-ho. Call (02) 749-0717.

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 usually starting at 7: 30 p.m. The place exudes an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere that 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.

The Spot
Hongdae

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
Cheongdam-dong

This dark, intimate bar offers a great selection of wine, and it's a great place to chill out. It's near the Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada buildings in Cheongdam-dong. Call (02) 542-8003.

Folk performances
The Korea House
Open Run

The Korea House will hold 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.

Proklamasi!
Watergate Gallery
Through July 10

Five talented artists from Indonesia are brought together in this group exhibition. Each with a distinct style, the five featured offer a look into contemporary art from the country. Located near exit 1 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. Visit www.watergate.co.kr.

Green House
Gallery Hyundai
Through July 4

Moon Kung-won explores the relationships between traditional and modern, time and space, the moving and the still, in this solo exhibition. Located near exit 1 of Anguk station on subway line 3. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com.

Out of Noise
Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space
Through June 27

Japanese artist Toru Kuwakubo is holding an exhibition of his whimsical, colorful oils on canvas. Located a 20 minute walk from Apgujeong Station, exit 2, on subway line 3. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com.

Masquerade
Gallery Hyundai Gangnam Space
Through June 20

Kim Sung-jin tackles intimate close-ups of people in this solo exhibition. Located in Gangnam, near Apgujeong Station on subway line number 3. Visit www.galleryhyundai.com.

Nature Created by Light
Leeahn Gallery
Trhough July 3

American artist Jennifer Steinkamp explores themes of nature through video art in her first solo exhibition in Korea. Leeahn Gallery is based in Daegu with a branch in Seoul. Visit www.leeahngallery.com.

Games of Desire
Mongin Art Center
Through July 25

Renowned Iranian artist Shirin Neshat opens her first solo exhibition in Korea with video installations showing male and female performers reciting traditional courtship songs. The Mongin Art Center is located in Samcheong-dong, near Anguk Station exit 1, subway line 3. Visit www.mongin.org.

Memoryscape
Arko Art Center
Through June 27

Take a walk down memory lane with the collections of 80 people and eight artists. A cornucopia of items makes up this exhibition of personal collections - each of which have been formed over the course of at least 10 years. Hosted by Arts Council Korea and the Arko Art Center, Memoryscape will feature such artists as Yoon Jeong-jee and Kim Yoon-ho. Arko Art Center is located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 2. Admission is free. Visit www.arkoartcenter.or.kr.

Solid but Fluid
YHD Projects
Through June 27

Hong Sung-chul depicts the human body by printing images onto hundreds of thousands of elastic strings - giving them a ghostly three-dimensional effect. Located near Hongik University Station exit 4, subway line 2. Visit www.yhdprojects.com for more information.

Emotional City
UNC Gallery
Through July 4

Hye Ja opens a solo exhibition of her oil paintings, featuring expressionistic city landscapes and social commentary on humans and technology. UNC Gallery is located near Anguk Station exit 1 on subway line 3. Visit www.gncgallery.com or call (02) 773-2798.

Disposable Identity
Gallery Kong
Through June 27

An Se-eun is opening a solo exhibition at the recently relocated Gallery Kong. Now in Samcheong-dong, Anguk Station exit 1 on subway line 3. Visit www.gallerykong.com for more information.

From Idea to Form
Kukmin Ilbo Gallery
Through June 18

The prolific Bae Myeong-hee is bringing a selection of drawings and inks on rice paper to her ninth solo exhibition at Kukmin Ilbo Gallery. Located near Yeouido Park; call (02) 781-9218 for more information.

Draw
Arario Gallery
Through June 27

This exhibition features the works of two artists, Yoon Hee-seop and Choi Wong-jung, who have been widely exhibited in New York. Arario Gallery brings their work back to Korea. Located in Jongno, Anguk Station on subway line 3, exit 1. Visit www.arariogallery.com.

Abstract Touch
Opera Gallery
June 22-July 14

Iceland's Oli G. Johannsson and China's Wang Yehan unite in a joint exhibition of west meets east at Opera Gallery. Located near Cheongdam Station on subway line 7, exit 9. Visit www.operagallery.com for more information.

Light On
Keumsan Gallery, Heyri Artists' Village
June 12-July 4

The works of Jeong Bo-young, Jeong Se-ra and Lim Seong-yeon are displayed together in this new exhibition. The Heyri Artists' Village is located in Paju. Take subway line 2 to Hapjeong Station and take bus 2200. Visit www.heyri.net for more information.

Phantoms
Atelier Hermes
Through June 27

Renowned French installation artist Bertrand Lavier will be presenting old and new works at Atelier Hermes, located on the third floor of the Hermes flagship store, near Dosan Park, southern Seoul.
The Moon Is the Oldest Clock
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Through July 4
Eleven artists bring together their latest works in a new exhibition by the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Gwacheon. Visit www.moca.go.kr.

N-either
Gallery Sun Contemporary
Through July 3
Kim Jin brings her detailed oil on linen works to this solo exhibition. The artist takes impressionist art to a new level with her unique style. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Visit www.suncontemporary.com.

Eye Trace
Doosan Gallery
Through June 17

Lee Hyung-gu is opening a solo exhibition at Doosan Gallery. The venue is located in Jongno-gu. Visit www.doosangallery.com.

We're Not There
Eon Gallery
Through June 30

This joint exhibition features Park Sang-hee and Lee Kyoung-ha and their hyper-realist, bleak paintings that jar viewers. Eon gallery is located in Samcheong-dong near Anguk Station on subway line 3. Visit www.eongallery.kr for more information.

The Face: Put time into the bowl
Space Inno
Through June 22

Chang Hyun-ji brings his latest mixed media work in this solo exhibition. Space Inno is located near exit 6 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Call (02) 730-6763 for more information.

Walk With You
Gallery Em
Through June 12

Jeanie Lee presents her second solo exhibition with paintings and mixed media works depicting people of simple lines, strong colors and solid palettes. Gallery Em is located near exit 2 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3. Call (02) 544-8145 or visit www.galleryem.co.kr.

Alice in Picture Book Land
Neverland Museum in the Heyri Artists' Village
Through June 30

The Neverland Museum has collaborated with nine local and foreign artists to bring an exhibition as eccentric and charming as Alice in Wonderland. The Heyri Artists' Village is located in Paju. Take subway line 2 to Hapjeong Station, exit and take bus 2200 to the city. Visit www.heyri.net for more information.

Seed Bank
Seo Gallery
Through June 30

Kim Chun-hee, Park Hyeon-jin, Shin Soo-jin and Jeong Chan-boo are collaborating on an abstract, contemporary art show. Seo Gallery is located in Seocho-gu; call (02) 522-5618.

Happiness for Daily Life
Design Cafe
Through Nov. 14

Renowned British designers worked with traditional Korean craftsmen in Gongju, Chungcheong Province. Michael Marriott, Anthony Burrill, Linda Brothwell, Fabien Cappello and Kim Paik Sun have transformed the Gongju town center into a Design Cafe, sponsored by the City of Gongju, the British Council, The Korean National University of Cultural Heritage and Hzone. For more information visit http://blog.naver.com/bcculture.

Radiance
PKM Gallery
Through June 11

Park Chan-kyong presents his works on the loss of the "Korean utopia" in his latest solo exhibition. PKM Gallery, in collaboration with Bartleby Bickle & Meursault, is located in Hwa-dong, Jongno-gu. visit www.pkmgallery.com.

Le Petit Prince
Ewha 100th Memorial Hall
June 5-27

Based on a classic children's book by Yves De Saint-Esupery, "The Little Prince" has been transformed into a musical. Through an unexpected encounter with the little prince in the Sahara desert, kids will discover the meaning of true love. Tickets cost 20,000 won to 25,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 080-080-0828. Located near exit 1 or exit 12 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.

A Dwarf Who Loved Snow White
Prime Art Hall, Sindorim
Through July 25

First performed in May 2001, the play continues to be popular. Based on the Disney Movie "Snow White" but dramatized for more fun. Tickets cost 33,000 won each and 90,000 won for a family of four. Call (02) 2111-1146. Located near exit 2 of Sindorim Station on subway line 1 and 2.

Baseball

Saturday June 12

Hanwha Eagles vs. Lotte Giants
Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 4 plm.

LG Twins vs. KIA Tigers
Gwangju Stadium at 4 p.m.

SK Wyverns vs. Doosan Bears
Jamsil Stadium at 4 p.m.

Nexen Heroes vs. Samsung Lions
Daegu Stadium at 4 p.m.

Sunday June 13

Hanwha Eagles vs. Lotte Giants
Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium at 4 plm.

LG Twins vs. KIA Tigers
Gwangju Stadium at 4 p.m.

SK Wyverns vs. Doosan Bears
Jamsil Stadium at 4 p.m.

Nexen Heroes vs. Samsung Lions
Daegu Stadium at 4 p.m.
  • 1. Pains and joys of breastfeeding
  • 2. Woman confronts terrorists in London
  • 3. Ticks' attack
  • 4. NK leader stresses importance of friendship between Pyongyang, Beijing
  • 5. 'No legal action against Psy imposter'
  • 6. LG to expand Google TV lineup
  • 7. Summer to sees sizzling comebacks
  • 8. N. Korea wants to resume 6-party talks
  • 9. CJ chairman may face arrest
  • 10. N. Korea's special envoy Choe Ryong-hae meets Chinese president
Copyeditors, cartoonist wanted
‘Expat citizen reporters’ wanted
Koreatimes.co.kr puts on a new dress