VISUALS: Artist Felice Varini's Exhibition underway in Seoul

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) – Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul is showcasing four new works by French-Swiss artist Felice Varini, known for his geometric, perspective-specific paintings in rooms and other spaces. For the exhibition, titled "Colors Shapes Movements," running from Aug. 29 to March 30, Varini has created a new series specifically tailored to DDP's spiral architecture. The series consists of four pieces that span a 165-meter pathway from the second basement lev

October 11, 2024

PHOTOS: Netflix to release Korean historical drama 'Uprising'

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - Netflix is set to release the Korean historical drama "Uprising" on Friday. Directed by Kim Sang-man and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook and Shin Cheol, "Uprising" boasts a star-studded cast that includes Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu, Jung Sung-il, and Cha Seung-won. Set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasions of Korea during the Joseon era, the film tells the story of two childhood friends w

October 10, 2024

PHOTOS: Ottoman-style Mehter band performs at War Memorial of Korea

SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - The Ottoman Mehter Band performed at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul on Tuesday. Dressed in traditional Ottoman attire, the ensemble presented a 30-minute show featuring military music and a rendition of "Arirang," accompanied by precise marching formations. These bands, known collectively as mehterân, are considered the world's oldest military marching bands. Historically, they led Ottoman forces into battle to boost morale.

October 8, 2024

PHOTOS: Seoul event marks Veterans Week

SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs kicked off a two-day event Tuesday to commemorate Veterans Week, which takes place in the second week of October. First observed in 2012, Veterans Week aims to enhance veterans' pride and raise public awareness of their contributions. The event at COEX in Seoul features various programs, including a changing of the guard ceremony with 16 models in military uniforms, presentations on veteran support policies, opport

October 8, 2024

PHOTOS: 'Culinary Class Wars' contenders meet press ahead of finale

SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - The top eight contestants and producers of Netflix's hit show “Culinary Class Wars” held a news conference in Seoul on Monday, one day before the final round airs. The show, which pits 80 unknown chefs against 20 celebrity chefs in a culinary competition, has been the most-watched non-English series on the platform for two weeks since its release on Sept. 17. Judged by restaurateur Paik Jong-won and Michelin-starred chef Ahn Sung-jae, the series wi

October 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Festival treats visitors to delicious Vietnamese dishes

SEOUL, October 7 (AJP) - A food festival showcasing Viet Nam's famous noodle soup Phở took place in Seoul over the weekend. A variety of booths and stalls provided an opportunity to learn about Vietnamese cuisine including its ingredients and recipes, while allowing visitors to taste an array of dishes such as phở, chả giò, and bánh mì." The two-day festival on Saturday and Sunday also featured stage performances including talk shows and the Southeast Asian co

October 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Designer brand Minä Perhonen exhibition underway in Seoul

SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - The exhibition "Minä Perhonen Design Journey: Cycle of Memories" runs at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul from Sept. 12 to Feb. 6. Minä Perhonen is a Japanese designer brand founded by designer Akira Minagawa in 1995. The exhibition showcases textile artworks that transform ordinary moments into fairy-tale-like fabrics. It highlights how designers capture fleeting everyday experiences, such as clouds passing over fields, budding sprout

October 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Peruvian singer Tamayo performs in Seoul

SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - Peruvian singer Lenin Tamayo, 21, held a concert in Seoul last Thursday. He showcased his unique music genre called Q-pop, which blends K-pop elements with indigenous languages from the Central Andes region of South America. The concert included emotional ballads and lively dance tracks, with performances reminiscent of K-pop concerts.

October 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Exhibition brings Disney's 'Mickey & Friends' to Deoksugung Palace

SEOUL, October 4 (AJP) - “Mickey & Friends Seoul Tour,” a special Disney exhibition, is under way at Deoksugung Palace in Jung-gu, Seoul from Sept. 28-Oct. 20. Organized by the National Heritage Administration and Disney Korea, the exhibition showcases Disney characters blended with Koreas’ royal heritage, as interpreted by young Korean artists.

October 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Festival features India's traditional dance in Seoul

SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - A festival introducing India's cultural diversity to Korea kicked off at Yonsei University in Seoul on Tuesday. The nine-day event, called the "Sarang Festival," organized by the Indian Embassy to Korea and the Indian Cultural Centre, features a variety of Indian arts, including music, dance, film, and cuisine. Tuesday's opening of the festival featured a performance of Kuchipudi, one of India's eight classical dance forms, by dancers from the

October 2, 2024