Tag: Arts & Culture

Young Professionals’ Night 2018: Happy Hour at the Rubin Museum

Celebrate the year’s end with the Young Professionals’ Network of The Korea Society! Enjoy a night of networking, drinks, and a live music DJ. The Rubin Museum’s Café Serai transforms into K2 Lounge, offering 2-for-1 specials on select drinks from 6 – 7 PM. Complimentary admission includes light snacks. Tickets Free admission for members & […]

Gender Politics of Kpop

Dr. S. Heijin Lee, Assistant Professor at NYU and freelance journalist Lai Frances delve into representations of gender roles in Kpop. They explore the traditional notions of masculinity and femininity reflected in artists’ concepts and LGBTQ+ issues in Kpop.   Gender Politics of Kpop Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 6:30 PM The Korea Society 350 […]

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K-pop & Social Media

[NEW TIME] Social media advances K-pop’s reach around the globe, with YouTube and Twitter buzzing with the latest content from Korean artists. Tumblr Content Insights Associate and K-pop specialist, Beatrice Vantapool, and BuzzFeed’s Sarah Han, explore how technology has connected and created fans worldwide. Talk followed by Q&A and reception with Korean food and drinks. […]

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Women on Manhwa: The Future of Korean Comics

While male-focused narratives have led Western and American comics, manhwa (Korean comics) are leading the charge for women and gaining popularity as a cultural export, reaching fans worldwide via mobile apps. Artists Narae Lee, Ministry of Culture Grand Prize winner, and Kyungran Park discuss their craft at The Korea Society. Sun Bang, CEO of TappyToon, […]

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Aggregation: Artist Talk & Closing Reception

The Korea Society invites you to the gallery talk and closing reception of the exhibition, Kwang Young Chun: Aggregation. Artist Kwang Young Chun discusses his craft and the techniques used to create his acclaimed artwork. Followed by a networking reception with light lunch.   Aggregation: Artist Talk & Closing Reception Thursday, November 15, 2018 | […]

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Korean Flavors for the Holiday Season

Shin Kim, Founder of Banchan Story, demonstrates how to make simple and flavorful Korean-inspired holiday dishes you can make at home for gatherings such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years! For food enthusiasts interested in learning tips to incorporate Korean flavors in dishes for potluck parties, this event is not be missed! Rainbow Salad Kimchi […]

[YPN] Future of Fintech: Technological Advancements and Disruption of Incumbents

The Korea Society and the Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs Association (KSE) address the topics of fintech, financial services, and technology. Panelists explore how innovative technologies and influential tech entrepreneurs are disrupting and redefining the traditional finance industry. Followed by a networking reception with light snacks and cash bar with $5 beer and wine.   [YPN] […]

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Kwang Young Chun: Aggregation

October 12 – November 20, 2018 |  Kwang Young Chun is a Korean artist best known for his acclaimed Aggregation series, which features wall-embracing three-dimensional sculptures of triangular forms wrapped in traditional Korean mulberry paper, hanji. The small, individual triangles are grouped together and arranged by the artist to form harmonious works of art. Inspired […]

K-beauty with Renée of Gothamista

Delve into K-beauty with Renee, known online as Gothamista, a prominent beauty guru on YouTube! Having a keen interest in core ingredients used in K-beauty products, she shares the latest K-beauty skin care tips and her favorite skincare regime for the fall. Moderated by Devon Abelman, Allure’s digital beauty reporter, covering viral makeup trends, rainbow […]

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Contemporary North Korean Art

Professor BG Muhn, an art professor and the director of undergraduate studies of Art at Georgetown University and author of Pyongyang Art: Uncovering the Complex Layers of Chosonhwa, shares his experience and knowledge in the relatively new field of North Korean art gained from his frequent research trips to North Korea. He was also appointed […]