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1 October - December 2016 Washington, D.C.

2 The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. strives to play a positive role in our community as an open cultural space where people can experience the full breadth of Korean culture through art exhibitions, live performances, film events, literature in translation, Korean language classes, Taekwondo programs, educational outreach, and much more. The KCC also serves as a hub of communication between Korea and the United States located in Washington, D.C., the heart of international politics and a cultural capital of the world. Through the medium of Korean culture, we engage broadly with the American public, fellow cultural institutions, and the greater international community. For more, please visit Courtesy of Jung-A Yoo

3 Oct Korean Culture Week: Tradition and Transition Thursday Saturday, Oct p.m. daily Millennium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, Oct. 20 NANTA (Highlight) by PMC Production, Non-verbal Performance Friday, Oct. 21 Korean National Gugak Center, Traditional Music and Dance Saturday, Oct. 22 Darkness PoomBa by Modern Table Company, Contemporary Dance Essence of Traditional Korean Music and Dance Oct. 7:30 p.m. Falvey Hall at Brown Center, Maryland Institute College of Art K-Arts Beyond Hangeul Sept. 30 Oct. 31 / Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 6 p.m. KCC K-Cinema The Classic Thursday, Oct. 6 and 6:30 p.m. KCC Petit Concert Series Starry Duo for Violin & Viola Wednesday, Oct. 12 p.m. K-Pop Academy Washington, D.C. Oct. - Nov. (4 weeks) at studios in the Washington, D.C. area Nov Dec K-Arts Seen vs. Shown Nov / Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 6 p.m. KCC K-Cinema Marriage Blue Thursdays, Nov. 3 and 6:30 p.m. KCC K-Arts Surreal Dialogue Dec. 9 Jan. 10 / Opening Reception: Friday, Dec. 6 p.m. KCC K-Cinema Scandal Makers Thursdays, Dec. 8 and 6:30 p.m. KCC OnStage Korea The Inaugural OnStage Korea Showcase Friday, Dec. p.m. Arena Stage Taekwondo Classes and After-school Programs Sept. Dec. Befriend Korea King Sejong Institute Washington, D.C Call for Artists

SPECIAL EVENT The First Annual Korean Culture Week Tradition and Transition Thursday Saturday, October 20 22 at 6 p.m. daily Millennium Stage at The John F.

4 SPECIAL EVENT The First Annual Korean Culture Week Tradition and Transition Thursday Saturday, October at 6 p.m. daily Millennium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC Tickets: Free Admission (No RSVP required) Information: (call: ) (call: ) The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. proudly presents the first Annual Korean Culture Week at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, October 20 22, This three-day event based on the theme of Tradition and Transition will take audiences on a journey spanning ancient Korean folk culture to the dynamic contemporary arts of today, through a diversity of richly textured live performances.

Song, Youngjoo NANTA (Highlight) by PMC Production Non-verbal Performance Thursday, October 20 The electric energy of NANTA, a one-of-a-kind comic, musical, non-verbal performance, draws inspiration

Set in a kitchen, a quartet of chefs transform knives and other handy utensils into musical instruments, thrilling audiences with high-flying cabbage and driving upbeat rhythms that blend a Korean

5 Song, Youngjoo NANTA (Highlight) by PMC Production Non-verbal Performance Thursday, October 20 The electric energy of NANTA, a one-of-a-kind comic, musical, non-verbal performance, draws inspiration from the traditional Korean percussion ensemble, Samulnori. Set in a kitchen, a quartet of chefs transform knives and other handy utensils into musical instruments, thrilling audiences with high-flying cabbage and driving upbeat rhythms that blend a Korean tempo with Western style. Come see what NANTA is cookin in this unforgettable performance of the show s most iconic highlights. NANTA NANTA has been one of the most popular ongoing shows in Korea since it premiered in 1997, drawing since then the largest number of spectators in Korean stage history. NANTA s international debut came in 1999 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and it went on to become the first Asian performance to open its own off Broadway theater in New York City.

Song, Youngjoo Korean National Gugak Center Traditional Music and Dance Friday, October 21 The National Gugak Center is the headquarters for Korean traditional performing arts, with a history dating

6 Song, Youngjoo Korean National Gugak Center Traditional Music and Dance Friday, October 21 The National Gugak Center is the headquarters for Korean traditional performing arts, with a history dating back over 1,400 years to the royal music institute of the ancient Silla dynasty in the first millennium. The Center cultivates and preserves for future generations a broad variety of performing arts traditions ranging from royal court NANTA music and dance to contemporary innovations on traditional music. This show presents a variety of the most well-known Korean folk music and ensemble dance repertories to demonstrate the abundance and profoundness of Korea s traditions and heritage. It includes sinawi, an instrumental ensemble with improvisation derived from shamanistic music, and pansori, a deeply moving musical genre combining narrative song, storytelling, and body movements accompanied by solo percussion. In addition, seungmu is among the most well-known solo folk dances developed from Buddhist monks, and iconic folk music of Gyeongsang Province, Namdogutgeori and Seongjupuri, will round out the performance.

Darkness PoomBa by Modern Table Company Contemporary Dance Saturday, October 22 Darkness PoomBa is inspired by the Korean tradition of the outspoken itinerant entertainers known as poomba, reimagined

Poomba has evolved into a type of community theater performance art, and Modern Table has taken this evocative genre a step further with modern stage production and choreography.

7 Darkness PoomBa by Modern Table Company Contemporary Dance Saturday, October 22 Darkness PoomBa is inspired by the Korean tradition of the outspoken itinerant entertainers known as poomba, reimagined as a contemporary dance blending vocalise, physical comedy, rock music, and soulful, melancholy song reminiscent of the blues tradition. Poomba has evolved into a type of community theater performance art, and Modern Table has taken this evocative genre a step further with modern stage production and choreography. At its core is an everyday sorrow expressed with such raw passion and verve that audiences inevitably become part of the show, as well as the keen social dialogue at work. Modern Table, founded in 2006 and led by choreographer Kim Jae-duk, is a contemporary dance company that aims to communicate with audiences through interdisciplinary performances and creative projects. Dance is at the group s core, but they have also created a genre-bending stage musical blending Korean pansori (traditional solo storytelling through song) with rock and hip-hop. Modern Table is famous for breaking the fourth wall that normally separates performers from audience, and for expressing traditional Korean themes in a contemporary artistic language. Their signature works include Darkness PoomBa, Jokers Blues, Simcheong Guys, Awake, Clocker, Kick, Sinawi, Hey Men, Sinawi Sanjo, Earthquake, and Smile.

Essence of Traditional Korean Music and Dance Wednesday, October, 19 @ 7:30 p.m. Falvey Hall at Brown Center, Maryland Institute College of Art 1300 W Mount Royal Ave.

8 Essence of Traditional Korean Music and Dance Wednesday, October, 7:30 p.m. Falvey Hall at Brown Center, Maryland Institute College of Art 1300 W Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD Free Admission RSVP: koreanessence.eventbrite.com The National Gugak Center, Korea s premier institute for the preservation of traditional performance arts, will present a showcase of iconic traditional Korean music and dance by renowned masters. This special free program is presented in partnership with the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).

by Daechul Lee, Together by San Lee, Beosun by Hee Sook Kim, Sending Scent of Heart by Ji Won Baek, Late Flowering by Jounghwoe Kim, Fluid Language 3 by Jiyoun Lee-Lodge Beyond Hangeul On View:

9 by Daechul Lee, Together by San Lee, Beosun by Hee Sook Kim, Sending Scent of Heart by Ji Won Baek, Late Flowering by Jounghwoe Kim, Fluid Language 3 by Jiyoun Lee-Lodge Beyond Hangeul On View: September 30 October 31 Opening Reception: Friday, September 6 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Artists: Ji Won Baek, Hee Sook Kim, Jounghwoe Kim, Daechul Lee, Jiyoun Lee-Lodge, San Lee This exhibition features a variety of installation, painting, calligraphy and sculpture works by seven Korean artists on the theme of Hangeul, Korea s elegantly scientific writing system developed in the 15th century. Just in time for Hangeul Day, a national holiday in Korea every October 9, these art works creatively explore the past, present, and future of Hangeul through not only its systematic and practical value, but also its aesthetic and formal beauty. EXHIBITIONS The K-Art Gallery at the Korean Cultural Center promotes cultural exchange between Korea and the United States by presenting Korean art, bringing East and West together. The space is approximately 1,200 square feet. Divided into two exhibition halls, the gallery accommodates various types of art, including oriental painting, photography, calligraphy, sculpture and media art.

Seen vs. Shown: Perspectives on Human Identity On View: November 4 30 Opening Reception: Friday, November 4 @ 6 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.

definitions of human identity, emotion, and anonymity which typically go unseen.

10 Seen vs. Shown: Perspectives on Human Identity On View: November 4 30 Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Artists: Jaeuk Kim, Ho Sung Kim, Daphne Ji Yeon Jang When it comes to people, what is seen and what is shown do not necessarily coincide. By crossing boundaries of past, present, and future, this exhibition of contemporary media and photography aims to reveal definitions of human identity, emotion, and anonymity which typically go unseen. The primary medium is video art, employed through unique methods and techniques by artists Jaeuk Kim, Ho Sung Kim, and Daphne Ji Yeon Jang. (The) Kissing, video installation, by Ji Yeon Jang HUMAN, every human can be someone by Jaeuk Kim A Phantom City, New York, by Ho Sung Kim

Surreal Dialogue On View: December 9 January 10 Opening Reception: Friday, December 9 @ 6 p.m. Korean Cu

11 Surreal Dialogue On View: December 9 January 10 Opening Reception: Friday, December 6 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Artists: Ji Yoon Hwang, Soyoung Kim Living on Them by Soyoung Kim Ji Yoon Hwang and Soyoung Kim focus on experiential communication with their audience, sharing an individual s personal feelings through their artwork. Although they use very different media and methods fabric installation and canvas painting this exhibition invites viewers to consider the human stories and voices in modern society, and to explore our own imagination through subtly surreal images of the everyday Where the Wind Blows by Ji Yoon Hwang

12 2017 CALL ART FOR ISTS The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is accepting proposals for exhibitions for the 2017 exhibition season! The K-Arts Gallery presents monthly exhibitions which highlight the diversity of Korean art and which bring east and west together. The gallery accommodates various types of art, both traditional and contemporary. Selected artists will have an opportunity to present their art works in a 2017 KCCDC exhibition. Application Materials (Korean and English) Individual and Group - Completed application form - Current resume - 10 images of the artwork (JPEG format files with titles; for video works, submit sample of each work) - List of images including title, date, medium, and dimensions - Artist's statement related to the images of works submitted Group (Additonal Material) - Exhibition Project Proposal, including description of theme/purpose - Resume of the curator Please send all required materials to jiyoungy@koreaembassy.org For questions regarding your application, please contact us at jiyoungy@koreaembassy.org or

The Classic Thursdays, October 6 and 27 @ 6:30 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Ji-Hye (Son Ye-Jin) and Soo-Kyoung (Lee Tae-Kyung) are friends attending the same university, and both have a crush on Sang-Min (Zo In-Sung) who is in their drama club.

13 The Classic Thursdays, October 6 and 6:30 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Ji-Hye (Son Ye-Jin) and Soo-Kyoung (Lee Tae-Kyung) are friends attending the same university, and both have a crush on Sang-Min (Zo In-Sung) who is in their drama club. The more clamorous and outgoing of the two, Soo-Kyoung, asks Ji-Hye to do her a favor write a love letter to Sang-Min. Ji-Hye pours out her own feelings for him on paper, but sadly in her friend's name. Touched by the letter, Sang-Min is attracted to Soo-Kyoung, and Ji-Hye, feeling uncomfortable and even guilty, tries to avoid him. Ji-Hye has lived alone with her mother since her childhood, and to wile away her solitude she starts cleaning the attic. There Ji-Hye finds a secret box, in which her mother kept the memorabilia of her first love story from decades past. Director: Jae-yong Kwak Stars: Son Ye-jin, Zo In-Sung, Cho Seung-woo, Lee Tae-Kyung K-Cinema at the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. presents top Korean films to the general public. Free monthly film screenings are held every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. as a means to showcase Korean society and culture. Korean snacks and materials with cultural context for the film are available at each event. Throughout the year, Korean film screenings and festivals are also co-organized with partners including the Smithsonian Institution and Filmfest DC MOVIE

Marriage Blue Thursdays, November 3 and 17 @ 6:30 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Four very different couples about to be married face very real compatibility issues and start having second thoughts.

incompatibility, and pregnancy. Each must find their own way forward, either in love or out.

14 Marriage Blue Thursdays, November 3 and 6:30 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Four very different couples about to be married face very real compatibility issues and start having second thoughts. A baseball player and a doctor, a beautician and a chef, a florist and an immigrant, and an office worker and wedding planner confront issues of past divorce, the practicality of marriage, sexual incompatibility, and pregnancy. Each must find their own way forward, either in love or out. Director: Hong Ji-Young Stars: Ok Taecyeon, Lee Yeon-hee, Ju Ji-hoon Scandal Makers Thursdays, December 8 and 6:30 p.m. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Radio DJ and former teen idol star Hyun-soo (Cha Tae-hyun) is in his 30s when he suddenly learns he may be a grandfather, thanks to a visit by Jung-Nam (Park Bo-young), who has a baby son and claims to be his daughter. Hyun-soo tries to brush it off, but when Jung-Nam threatens to go public, he must confront his past and find a way to live in this unusual family unit. Director: Kang Hyeong-cheol Stars: Park Bo-young, Cha Tae-hyun

Petit Concert Series: Starry Duo for Violin & Viola Wednesday, October 5, 12:00 1:30 p.m. (By invitation only) Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Jin Lee Youn and Dahm Huh comprise Starry Duo, for violin and viola, and have actively performed in New York and Korea since forming their group in 2012.

Starry Duo introduces music for violin and viola to expand the classical music experience and share the beauty of these two instruments profound harmony, while also exploring the story behind their

15 Petit Concert Series: Starry Duo for Violin & Viola Wednesday, October 5, 12:00 1:30 p.m. (By invitation only) Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. Jin Lee Youn and Dahm Huh comprise Starry Duo, for violin and viola, and have actively performed in New York and Korea since forming their group in In contrast to many trios and quartets, classical music fans have fewer opportunities to enjoy a true violin and viola duo in concert. Starry Duo introduces music for violin and viola to expand the classical music experience and share the beauty of these two instruments profound harmony, while also exploring the story behind their performance pieces and their original composers. The Petit Concert Series aims to spotlight exceptional talent among an expanding global field of Korean and Korean American musicians and performers, from opera and classical to jazz and traditional fusion styles. Welcoming DC s unique mix of diplomats and government officials, the program also advances Korea s special brand of cultural diplomacy by combining culinary and musical arts. PERFORMANCE K-Pop Academy Washington, D.C. October- November (4 weeks) Dance & voice studios in the Washington, D.C. area The K-Pop Academy program returns to the Washington, D.C. region, offering fans of Korean pop culture the chance to work with professional vocalists and dancers to learn the moves and sounds of the worldwide music phenomenon that is K-Pop. A detailed schedule will be available at or contact program coordinator Hungu Lee at hgl1130@koreaembassy.org for more information. K - POP

OnStage Korea 2016-2017 Season The Inaugural OnStage Korea Showcase Friday, Decemb

16 OnStage Korea Season The Inaugural OnStage Korea Showcase Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street, SW Washington, DC Tickets: Free with an RSVP Information: or call The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. proudly presents the inaugural OnStage Korea showcase featuring our first invited performing artist live on stage in Washington, D.C. in December, OnStage Korea seeks to discover brilliant and talented artists and groups actively performing in the U.S., Korea, or around the world, and to give them an opportunity to showcase their creativity on stage for the American public in the Capital region. The program also advances the Korean Cultural Center s mission to foster cultural exchange by expanding the visibility of excellent Korean performing arts and artists in mainstream America. Join our inaugural event in December and enjoy an exceptional performance to kick off the season! Details on December s inaugural event and featured artist will be announced this fall via the Korean Cultural Center website at or call for more information

17 Annual KORUS Festival Korean American Culture & Food Saturday and Sunday Oct. 1-2, 11a.m.- 9p.m. Tysons Corner Center (Bloomingdale's Parking Lot) - Tysons, VA KORUS Festival gathers together diverse groups of people in celebration of Korean culture including live music, dance shows, celebrity attractions, and martial arts performances. There are a variety of traditional food and Korean fusion to keep the spectators fueled. KORUS serves as a gateway to a diverse cultural experience, extending and expanding minds and hearts to the similarities as opposed to cultural differences. Main Events: B-boy, (Expression Crew), Samul- GwangDae, Korean Singer, (Wan Kyu Park), K-POP, (Se Jin Bang), Taekwondo Demonstrations, Korean Traditional Wedding, Singing Contests, and Korean food programs. Expression Crew (B-boy, top) SamulGwangDae (bottom) FESTIVAL Taekwondo Classes and After-school Programs September December Spark Matsunaga Elementary School, Damascus Elementary School, Weller Road Elementary School, William B. Gibbs, Jr. Elementary School, DC Bilingual Public Charter School Taekwondo classes and after-school programs in the Washington, D.C. area help promote fitness, wellness, and a deeper understanding of Korea SPORTS

18 LANGUAGE King Sejong Institute Washington, D.C. With a focus on practical language skills and cultural context, the King Sejong Institute at the embassy s Korean Cultural Center offers a range of classes that build skills in speaking, reading, listening, and writing Korean. All classes are of limited size and led by native Korean-speaking instructors with teaching experience at U.S. universities or institutions. Classes primarily teach language skills, while also introducing students to the traditional, modern, and social culture of Korea Fall Class Session: September12 December 19 Each course consists of 12 two-hour classes that meet on weekday evenings. Each year offers three full sessions of classes: spring, summer, and fall. Check our website for updated information. All classes include a catered Korean dinner at the end of the session, Korean snacks and refreshments during every class, and additional class and Korean Cultural Center materials. Successful students also receive a Certificate of Completion from the director of the Korean Cultural Center at the end of the session. OUTREACH A detailed schedule of upcoming classes will be available a few weeks prior to the start of each session at or program coordinator Adam Wojciechowicz at awoj@koreaembassy.org for more information. Befriend Korea The Befriend Korea program welcomes groups of all types to visit the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. for a one-hour presentation, tour, and Q&A introducing the culture, art, history, and society of Korea. Programs are tailored for youth, student, or adult groups. To schedule a visit, go to and click on Request Group Visit

19 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed daily 12:00-1:30 p.m. Holidays The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. observes all U.S. federal holidays and certain Korean holidays. Check our website for details. In case of extreme weather conditions, please call to check if the center is open before visiting. Directions Address: 2370 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C Please note that the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is a separate building located between the main Korean Embassy and the Korean Consulate. VISIT THE KCC By Car If you are coming from Virginia or Maryland, you can take I-66, I-395 or I-495. Please factor in traffic jams during morning and evening rush hour. Also, some roadways (Rock Creek Parkway) may only be open to one-way traffic at certain times. By Metro The KCC is a 15-minute walk from the Dupont Circle station on the red line, or a 25-minute walk from the Foggy Bottom station on the orange line. For more information, please visit By Bus Take N2, N3, N4 line to get off in front of the Korean Cultural Center at Embassy Row. N6 is also available, only during weekends. Parking Free temporary parking is available in the KCC lot adjacent to the building, but space is limited. If you are visiting for an event we suggest public transportation. Please avoid double parking, or else leave your keys at the at the front desk. Contact Infomation 2370 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C munwha15@mofa.go.kr Tel : SNS KoreaCultureDC KoreanCulturalCenter Washington D.C.

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한국문화원. Korean Cultural Center, Washington D.C.

한국문화원. Korean Cultural Center, Washington D.C. 한국문화원 Korean Cultural Center, Washington D.C. JULY SEPTEMBER 2017 WELCOME The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. strives to play a positive role in our community as an open cultural space where people