“I just want to start a new life in this country. I worked so hard you know, to f*cking survive.” Theatre Company Knee presents the world premiere of Homeland, a comedy-drama that explores the idea of home from the perspective of recent migrants to the UK. Written by award-winning Korean Playwright HeeJin Kim and featuring … [Read More]
Month: July 2022
Wonho: FAÇADE tour at the indigo2
Wonho, a true talent who needs no introduction. His powerful dance moves, sensational vocals and charisma that’s off the charts are witnessed by fans around the world. To date, his music as a solo artist has racked up well over 80 million views across multiple streaming platforms. Following his debut as an independent artist, Wonho … [Read More]
Korean cultural programme for Edinburgh Festival
1. Korea House in Edinburgh Friday 5 August – Saturday 27 August 2022 | 10 am – 5pm Closed on Mondays Venue: Korea House | Conference Centre of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel | 32 Bread Street | Edinburgh EH3 9AF | doubletreeedinburgh.com To celebrate Korean culture during Edinburgh’ summer festivals season, the Korean Cultural Centre … [Read More]
A discussion with poet Hakjung Kim
In August we will have a special event as a part of our Korean Literature Night (KLN) with poet Hakjung Kim and this event will be presented at the KCCUK. Poet Hakjung Kim will share his thoughts about why writing as a minority voice in contemporary Korea matters. With the moderator Eugene Kim, Hakjung Kim … [Read More]
Temple Food Demonstration with Ven Beop Song
Le Cordon Bleu London are delighted to announce they will be joined on 10th August by Korean Buddhist nun and chef, Venerable Beop Song, for a special culinary demonstration of Korean temple food. The demonstration is open for all to attend, but please note that registration is required. A renowned chef and cookbook author, Beop … [Read More]
***Cancelled*** New Malden Harvest Fest 2022 ***Cancelled***
The Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE) is celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the Kingston Korea Festival 2022, starting with the Harvest Fest. In association with Kingston Chinese Association (KCA) and Kingston Beats, the event commemorates the first major ESEA (East & Southeast Asian) festival in Kingston. The ESEA community share the exact date for the … [Read More]
Love Under the Blue Moon: Sang Woon Nam and Ji-Young Hong at J/M Gallery
The J/M Gallery presents: ‘Love Under the Blue Moon’, funded by the South Korean Government, by Rokhee Hwang of The Mews Gallery, Gangneung. The J/M Gallery is proud to present a joint exhibition titled ‘Love Under the Blue Moon’. Running from the 28th July – 14th August, originating from South Korea, the show will be … [Read More]
Expanding Horizons: Contemporary Glass from South Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan (in Stourbridge)
Expanding Horizons is an invitational exhibition by 34 artists from Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan. The Festival Committee spent over two years researching artists and seleected work we considered to have technical excellence and creative expression across a range of different glass techniques. Artists were invited to submit one large or three smaller pieces to … [Read More]
Hot Hanbok/Cool Glass: Hallyu comes to Stourbridge
A collaboration between the Korean Cultural Centre UK and the International Festival of Glass A superb evening of Korean culture, its traditions and contemporary Hallyu (Korean Wave), a collective term that refers to the phenomenal growth of Korean culture internationally, which encompasses everything from music, movies, fashion, drama to online games and Korean cuisine. Featuring … [Read More]
International Festival of Glass: talks and demonstrations in Stourbridge
Friday 26 August 11.30 | Joon yong Kim, The Role of Global Craft Competitions and Artists 12.00 | Traditional Korean Craft – lantern making 12.30 | Jiyong Lee, Introduction to Glass Laminating 14.30 | Joon yong Kim, Making Layers for Depth of Glass: Glassblowing 15.30 | Eunsuh Choi, Structural Flameworking – Clouds Saturday 27 August … [Read More]
August Literature Night: Pachinko and Kim Jiyoung Born 1982
This August we will read the novel ‘Pachinko’ by Min Jin Lee and ‘Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982’ by Cho Nam-Joo. This month will also feature a special discussion Zoom event, with all participants able to turn on the camera, speak, and discuss the work during the talk. Prof. Jieun Kiaer (Professor of Korean Language and … [Read More]
Seong-Jin Cho plays the Emperor at the Edinburgh Festival
Philharmonia Orchestra Santtu-Matias Rouvali Conductor Seong-Jin Cho Piano Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 5 ‘Emperor’ Shostakovich: Symphony No 10 At the end of his first season as current Principal Conductor, inspirational young Finn Santtu-Matias Rouvali brings two mighty works of heroism and vision to the first of the Philharmonia’s concerts at this year’s International Festival. Outstanding … [Read More]
Edinburgh Festival: We Are Monchichi
A dance show for young audiences explores how we connect across cultures and languages. How do we come together when everything is pushing us apart? What language do we choose? How do we face the mountain of cultural stereotypes? Shihya Peng was born in Taiwan, but she lives in Paris. Marco di Nardo was born … [Read More]
Sunmi comes to the Troxy
SUNMI returns to Europe and North America this August and September with her recent releases, performed live on your doorstep! You will experience various emotions through her music. She is ready to put on a show-stopping performance for you miya-ne’s! Join us for this Everlasting Night. For more info, go to www.OfficialKEvents.com 17:00: VIP entry … [Read More]
Exhibition: Hallyu! The Korean Wave – at the V+A
From K-Pop costumes to K-drama props and posters, alongside photography, sculpture, fashion, video and pop culture ephemera, the exhibition invites visitors to delve into the phenomenon known as ‘hallyu’ – meaning ‘Korean Wave’. Hallyu rose to prominence in the late 1990s, rippling across Asia before reaching all corners of the world and challenging the currents … [Read More]
NoSo plays The Waiting Room N16
LA-based, non-binary, Korean-American artist NoSo (real name: Abby Hwong) has detailed their anticipated debut album – ‘Stay Proud Of Me’ – out July 8th via Partisan Records. To coincide with the announcement, NoSo has shared coming-of-age indie-pop anthem – “David” – alongside an accompanying music video (via Fader). “David” was inspired by a dream where … [Read More]