Featured Events in Seoul in August 2024(November Updated)

Exciting visual performances of the most Korean cultural content!

In the fall of 2024, art festivals will be held in major cities across Korea. Let's experience the charm of K-art through various art events held in major cities such as Gwangju, Busan, and Seoul! KIAF Seoul and Frieze Seoul are large-scale art fairs in the Seoul area, where you can enjoy various works by famous domestic and foreign artists. Secondly, Seoul Art Week will hold a variety of exhibitions and events at art galleries, museums, and galleries throughout Seoul, providing a great opportunity to experience "Seoul, the City of Art". Finally, at the Youth Art Fair "ASYAAF", you can see the passionate works of young artists from eight Asian countries. The Gwangju Biennale, which will be held in Gwangju, will use Pansori as a medium to show the public unique creations that blend sound and space. The Busan Biennale in Busan, on the other hand, is themed around darkness, revealing a new perspective on art through various works. During the festival, a variety of discounts are prepared for tourists, including combined admission tickets to the Gwangju and Busan Biennales, free VIP admission to KIAF and Frieze Art Fair, etc. You can seize the opportunity to experience a richer art journey at a reasonable price. In addition, there are many activities such as the "Art Travel Week" to visit art galleries with experts and seminars to discuss the main hot spots of international art festivals. This autumn, let us experience the infinite charm of autumn art through various art festivals!

When you come to Seoul, how can you miss such a shocking and dreamy graffiti show? There are handsome actors, superb painting techniques, funny plots, romantic love stories, all of which are in the graffiti show! Even if you don't know a word of Korean, you can still watch the show with relish! The actors' splendid painting techniques, interesting make-up, humorous performances, plus the music that fills the entire scene and the soft light will bring you infinite joy and shock! [Graffiti Show: Reappearing Heroes with Art] "Graffiti Show" is a stage play that combines three-dimensional images with live painting. The theme of the performance is "heroes". The hero image in people's hearts is "reborn" on the stage. The interspersed modern media special effects are dizzying, surprises and joys, and infinite moving with the hero. The performance venue is located in the "Seoul Theater" in Jongno, so it is very convenient to go shopping nearby before and after the performance. [It can resonate even if you don't understand Korean] This drama is a "silent drama" with no lines from beginning to end. The actors' witty and humorous actions and expressions, coupled with art graffiti, make the audience completely entertained. For those who are not familiar with Korean For foreign audiences, there is no comprehension barrier. No matter what country you come from, you can find joy and resonance here. [Dizzying Art Forms] During the more than one hour performance, you can see various art forms with different styles, such as [Dazzling Painting], where the actors will outline colorful patterns on the water, which is very magical; [Action painting] ] It is a combination of dance and painting. The four actors sway their oil paints with a cheerful rhythm, and together they form a complete picture; It jumped out on the paper. [Stunning stage created by 3D images] "Graffiti Show" creatively introduced cutting-edge projection technology in the performance, and displayed realistic 3D stereoscopic images in front of the audience. world. [Light Sculpting] Sculpting pictures! Faster and stronger! [Action Painting] Jump! shake! sprinkle! Amazing work created with only four artboards! [Dust Painting] What you see in front of you is not everything, a mirage-like dust painting! [Sketch Drawing] A moment not to be missed, a large-scale Korean painting completed in an instant! [Cube Painting] Fantastic simulated rubber and plastic art completed with more than 200 cubes! [Luminous Painting] Draw the peace of the night sky with a silver pen! [Colorful Paintings] There is no "impossible", colorful paintings drawn on the water! [Battle Painting] The charming touch of the three actors presented in the dark!

The dreamy graffiti show HERO is a representative performance of South Korea's shock. Here are handsome actors, exquisite painting techniques, funny plots, romantic love stories, and the music and soft light that fill the entire scene. Even if you don't understand a single Korean word, you can feel infinite joy and shock! Graffiti show: HERO 3 major features: 1. The performance of the graffiti show is without lines, and through the actions and expressions of the actors, it is full of originality to communicate with the audience through the main medium of art. Beyond language barriers, resonance can occur regardless of gender, age, and nationality. Feature 2: '3D Image Projection Drawing' is a technology that uses a large multimedia projector to project digital images onto the exterior walls of buildings as large screens, forming a three-dimensional image. The graffiti show integrates projection technology into stage design, presenting 3D three-dimensional images in front of the audience. Feature 3: 'The Meeting of Art and Performance' brings static art works that originally belonged to artists onto the stage, transforming them into rhythmic works of art through the enthusiastic performance of the actors.

"Nanta Show" takes the traditional Korean culture "Four Things Game" as the theme, and interprets the stories that happened in the kitchen with humorous performances. It is also the first non-verbal performance in Korea. "Nanta Show" sublimates all kinds of kitchen props into musical instruments. It combines the rhythm of traditional Korean musical instruments and the rhythm of modern music, giving all the props vitality. Therefore, "Nanta Show" is a machine for men, women and children, surpassing It is a powerful performance of nationality and age, and it breaks the high box office record of Korean performances every year. "Nanta Show" has a history of 15 years since its successful premiere in 1997. In 1999, he participated in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the United Kingdom and was well received. After that, he successfully performed overseas performances in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Italy, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands and Australia, and finally settled on Broadway in New York. "Nanta Show" has over 7.4 million viewers so far. And it has toured in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao and other cities.

Saturday Myeong~Pum, the representative performance of the National Gugak Center It is held every Saturday at the National Gugak Center located next to the Seoul Arts Center with a colorful and rich high-quality stage ranging from court music to folk music, dance, and original Korean traditional music.

Musical "Sunny Ten" ranked first in sales of Daehakno musicals! Touching moments, shouts of the past! "That feeling of memories of the 90s and 2000s!" Original! Summon the shining youthful light of the past! Jukebox musical "Sunny Ten"! 公演时间： 工作日：19:30 Saturday & public holidays: 14:00 16:30 周日: 14:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)

• Enjoy realistic and exciting kitchen performances and dazzling performances. • Expressing the classical rhythm of our traditional song ‘Samulnori’ through a performing art that combines acrobatics, comedy, and percussion instruments • Enjoy classical performances by a talented troupe, from traditional folk songs to contemporary songs. Founded in 1997, Nanta Show is Korea’s representative silent show and Asia’s first long-running Broadway show. It has been performed over 43,000 times in 322 cities in 60 countries and regions, entertaining over 13 million audiences worldwide. Come experience the captivating charm of the Nanta Show for yourself. △ Nanta Show is Korea's first non-verbal theater performance that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, by comically dramatizing events that occur in the kitchen using the rhythm of Samulnori, a traditional Korean music. △ Since the work consists only of rhythm, beat, and situation, it is free from language barriers and can therefore be enjoyed and sympathized with by anyone, regardless of age or gender, around the world. △ Another strength that makes Nanta special is that the audience can come up on stage and participate in the show. Get excited and empathize with the actors, and experience the thrilling fun that is unique to “Nanta”! △ After establishing its own theater in Jeong-dong, Seoul, Nanta opened theaters in Jeju Island, Myeong-dong, and Hongdae, establishing itself as a must-see tourist attraction not only for domestic audiences but also for foreign tourists.

The city of Seoul announced that it will hold a "Night Food Festival" at 72 traditional markets across Seoul until November in order to create attractive nighttime attractions for citizens and tourists. At this event, people can not only appreciate the characteristics of Seoul, but also enjoy the charm of K-Food. The traditional markets participating in this festival are scheduled to run until November. The participating traditional markets will launch various seasonal citizen participation projects based on their own characteristics and advantages, combined with local business districts and surrounding infrastructure. In most night food festivals, a variety of gift activities will also be held at the same time, such as giving Onnuri coupons to customers who spend a certain amount of money, providing lottery tickets and discount activities.

Before the 19th century, most paintings were based on historical, political, mythological and religious themes due to the influence of social and religious environments. However, after entering the 19th century, with the advancement of the Industrial Revolution and urbanization, the growth of the middle class allowed people to have more financial resources and began to enjoy various leisure activities. Impressionist painters came into being and depicted the daily lives and leisure time of these people on canvas. Breaking away from the academic style that dominated the art world at the time, the Impressionist painters were no longer confined to the studio, but turned their attention to nature where they could fully experience light, color and air. They particularly like to vividly depict Parisians enjoying their daily romance and leisure through scenes such as picnics, boating, sunbathing, cafes, streets and gardens. The media exhibition "Holiday in Paris: Holiday in Paris" reinterprets the works of French Impressionist representative painters Auguste Renoir, Edouard Manet, Georges Seurat and Gustave Caillebotte through immersive digital media art, and through interactive elements, it makes the audience feel as if they have traveled back to 19th century Paris and become the protagonists enjoying leisure in Impressionist works. Philosopher Hegel once said: "Rest is the most precious thing in the world." It is a great pleasure for human beings to have peace of mind, temporarily get rid of physical and mental fatigue, and enjoy their own rest time. For those modern people who are tired of endless life and work, entering the exhibition hall, immersing themselves in the works of representative painters of Impressionism, and feeling the romance and leisure of Paris will be an impulse to get rid of physical and mental fatigue. We hope that the Paris scenery against the backdrop of the Seine River, the leisurely boating scenes and the sunbathing scenes on the grass reproduced through immersive media art can provide modern people with an excellent space to temporarily escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a rest.

• Have wild fun and shout wild! • A girl’s dream party! This is where a fantasy you've never dreamed of before begins. • After Party for women who dream of a fantastic escape for just one night!

Seoul POPCON 2024 is an exciting new pop culture exhibition set to take place in Seoul, Korea. This event will showcase industry leaders from various sectors including Broadcast, Cinema, Games, Comics, Animation, Music, and Art. In addition, attendees can look forward to exploring new content such as Metaverse and NFT. Seoul POPCON 2024 aims to establish itself as a global content hub, offering a platform for diverse forms of media and content to shine without limitations of country or genre. The event will feature innovative exhibition spaces and curated programs designed to foster meaningful exchanges between different media and content creators. Seoul POPCON 2024 is scheduled to be held at the Seoul COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, located at 513 Yeongdong-daero, Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, from August 16 to August 18, 2024.

Starting their tour in Seoul, South Korea, in 2023, the popular Korean boy band TREASURE will return to Seoul on August 15th to hold the grand finale of their "2024 TREASURE RELAY TOUR <ROBOOT> FINAL IN SEOUL" concert at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Bangi-dong. After an 8-month hiatus, TREASURE will reunite with their domestic fans, hosting two fan meetings on the same day at 1 PM and 6 PM. TREASURE's explosive energy and interaction with the audience are expected to remind fans of the fiery atmosphere of their last tour, heightening anticipation for the upcoming finale concert. YG Entertainment stated, "To express the members' determination to respond to the enthusiastic reactions from global fans, we decided to hold this encore concert. We plan to showcase the most spectacular stage that captures the essence of the previous tour, and we hope everyone can feel the members' overflowing passion live." During their previous tour in Japan, TREASURE attracted approximately 300,000 spectators through 16 performances in 7 cities. They are currently in the midst of their second tour, performing 9 shows across 5 cities in Asia. As the tour progresses, the live performances have been further upgraded, and the upcoming Seoul concert is expected to be a grand celebration with fans. Additionally, TREASURE released their digital single "KING KONG" on May 28th this year and are currently working hard on their new album, aiming for a fall release.

The Preview in Seoul 2024 event showcases a wide range of products for visitors to explore. From fibers, cotton, denim, and embroidery to functional fabrics, knits, and eco-friendly materials, attendees will have the opportunity to discover an extensive selection of high-quality and innovative materials. In addition to these, the event also features supplementary materials, fashion apparel, accessories, DTP, and sewing machines. Taking place at the Seoul COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, this event is a must-visit for anyone in the textile and fashion industry. With its extensive range of products and a focus on eco-friendly and functional materials, the Preview in Seoul 2024 event provides a platform for industry professionals to discover the latest trends and connect with suppliers and manufacturers. Mark your calendars for August 21 to August 23, 2024, and join us in Seoul, South Korea, for this premier event.

Broadcast Worldwide 2024 is set to be the event of the year for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Taking place in the bustling city of Seoul, this prestigious gathering will be hosted at the renowned COEX Convention Center. From August 27th to 29th, 2024, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the latest advancements and trends in broadcasting technology. With a lineup of expert speakers, cutting-edge exhibits, and ample networking opportunities, Broadcast Worldwide 2024 promises to be an invaluable experience for those looking to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of broadcasting. Mark the calendars and prepare to be part of an event that will shape the future of the industry.

Health Ingredients Korea at Hi Korea 2024 in Seoul presents exceptional networking opportunities and a comprehensive conference program highlighting CPhI Korea's pivotal role in facilitating both international and domestic business ventures. This event, taking place from August 27 to September 29 at the prestigious Seoul COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, will bring together industry experts, professionals, and key stakeholders to explore the latest trends and innovations in the health ingredients sector. Attendees can expect a wealth of knowledge-sharing sessions, insightful discussions, and valuable networking sessions geared towards fostering collaborations and driving growth in the global health ingredients market. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to engage with industry leaders and gain valuable insights into the future of health ingredients at Hi Korea 2024 in Seoul.