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Korean Drama week: seminars, screenings and more

An exciting few days are coming up focusing on one of Korea’s most popular cultural exports. I’m particularly looking forward to the screening of the film version of IRIS.

As for most KCC-sponsored events, pre-registration is required via [email protected]

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Tuesday 23 September
SOAS London University
17:30-19:30
Global Korean Wave Seminar
Seminar about Korean Dramas by Yang Yun-ho, Director of Iris Series One.
Wednesday 24 September
Curzon Cinema, Soho
19:00-22:00
Opening Screening and Artist Talk
Screening of Iris Series One (2009) followed by a conversation with director Yang Yun-ho. More details here.

22:00-23:00
Networking Reception

Thursday 25 September
Hospital Club, Soho
K Drama Showcase

10:00-11:00
Session 1
International Co-Production

Discussion focusing on government supporting scheme in Korea and the UK.

11:10-12:20
Session 2
Drama Panel Discussion (Pitching)

A Showcase for Korean and British dramas followed by a discussion about successful international partnerships between both countries.

12.30-13.20
Session 3
Script Writing Master-class

A workshop for drama scripts followed by a Q&A with British and Korean Writers.

13:30-14:30
Networking Reception

Thursday 25 September
– Sunday 28 September

KCCUK
K-Drama Screening

Thursday 25 September
18:30-20:30
Episodes 1-2 of Gabdong (2014)
Followed by a Conversation with its script writer, Kwon Eunmi

Friday 26 September
18:30-20:30
Episode 1 of Two Weeks (2013) and Three Days (2014)

Saturday 27 September
10:00-22:00
Episodes 1-10 of Sign (2011)

Sunday 28 September
10:00-22:00
Episodes 11-20 of Sign (2011)

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