Featured Events in Seoul in April 2024 (April Updated)

Prepare to kick off the Mmove Padel Opening Ceremony in a lively atmosphere! Anticipate thrilling games, delicious food, and quality time with great companions. Welcome to the Mmove Padel Opening Ceremony at Location 55, where fun, competition, and celebration await. Witness the official start of the Mmove Padel journey, featuring special guests and unexpected surprises. Don't miss this amazing event! Stand a chance to win prizes worth over 300,000₩: all participating pairs will compete for valuable rewards. Enjoy two guaranteed matches and exclusive welcome packages with high-quality food for all registered pairs. Delight in additional entertainment throughout the event, including fun games, activities, and exciting raffles. The grand opening will kick off with a concert, live music, and DJ, setting the stage for this unique event. Special guests include well-known personalities like Singer Sung Si-kyung, Former Professional Tennis Player Lee Hyung-taik, Actor Namoo Ramu, Multi-talented Guy Thompson, and Singer-TV Personality Lee Jae-hoon. Join pro tennis player So Yooni for this thrilling experience and don't miss the opportunity to be part of this historic event in South Korea's Yongsan-gu at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall on April 27, 2024. Ticket prices range from €36 to €67.50.

Time required: 75 minutes (no intermission) Language: English, Korean Payment method: Prepaid [19+ women only] A macho show with both artistic and aesthetic qualities! Blushing and heartbeating the whole time! ▪ A macho show specially created for women over 19 years old! Awesome stage effects and lighting design, a full range of audio-visual enjoyment! ▪ The hot, attractive and artistic performance and the more dreamy plot will allow you to experience the feeling of deers bumping into each other throughout the whole process! ▪ There are many opportunities for interaction among the audience. If you are lucky, you may be invited to the stage and make the audience scream with the Obamas! ▪ Release stress and liberate yourself! Here you don’t need to care about other people’s opinions, enjoy it and experience it to your heart’s content!

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)

When you are in Seoul, how can you miss such a shocking and dreamy graffiti show? There are handsome actors, exquisite painting techniques, funny plots, romantic love stories, all of which are in the graffiti show! Even if you don't understand a word of Korean, you can still enjoy the performance! The actors' wonderful painting techniques, interesting makeup, humorous performances, plus the music that fills the entire scene and the soft light will bring you Unlimited 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". Through more than 10 art techniques, the heroic images in people's hearts such as Michael Jackson and Bruce Lee are "reborn" on the stage. The modern media used interspersed are dazzling. While being surprised and happy, it is the Unlimited touch of being with heroes. The performance venue is located at the Gwanghwamun "Gyeonghyang Art Theater", and it is very convenient to go shopping nearby before and after the performance. [You can resonate even if you don't know Korean] This play is a "wordless play" with no lines from beginning to end. The actors' humorous actions and expressions, coupled with artistic graffiti, make the audience completely happy. There is no difficulty for foreign audiences who are not familiar with Korean to understand. No matter men, women, young or old, from which country, you can find joy and resonance here. [Dazzling Art Forms] In the more than one-hour performance, you can see various art forms with different styles, such as [Colorful Painting], where the actors will draw colorful patterns on the water, which is very magical; [Action Painting] is a combination of dance and painting. Four actors will freely splash oil paint with a cheerful rhythm, and when they are put together, it turns out to be a complete picture; [Sketch Painting] is outstanding for its speed. In just a few minutes, a large Korean painting will appear on paper. [Amazing Stage Created by 3D Images] "Graffiti Show" creatively introduced projection technology in the performance, presenting realistic 3D stereoscopic images in front of the audience, with a feeling of both reality and fantasy, making people feel as if they have entered a fantasy world. [Light Sculpture Painting] Sculpting pictures! Faster and stronger! [Action Painting] Jump! Shake! Sprinkle! Amazing works created with only four drawing boards! [Dust Painting] What you see is not all, a mirage-like dust painting! [Sketch Painting] A moment not to be missed, a large Korean painting completed in an instant! [Cube Painting] A dreamlike simulated rubber and plastic art completed with more than 200 Rubik's cubes! [Luminous Painting] Depicting the peace of the night sky with a silver light pen! [Colorful Painting] There is no "impossible", a colorful painting drawn on the water! [Battle Painting] The charming touch of the three actors presented in the dark!

"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.

• 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.

K-Kick Taekwondo Show is a dynamic show that combines traditional Taekwondo techniques with modern performing arts. It showcases the essence of Korean culture through a fascinating storyline and carefully designed sound and light effects. K-Kick Taekwondo Show is an unforgettable cultural experience suitable for audiences of all ages. This show is more than just a sports display. It combines Taekwondo, dance, acrobatics and multimedia art to allow audiences to experience the charm of Korean martial arts and the depth of culture.

CI Korea 2024 is a highly anticipated event that is set to take place at the Seoul COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea. From April 23 to April 26, this event will bring together industry professionals, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world. The focus of CI Korea 2024 is on the booming natural cosmetics and functional cosmetics markets, where the importance of high value-added raw materials is emphasized. With an extensive range of products on display, including product ingredients, pharmaceutical equipment, laboratory equipment and accessories, chemicals and compounds, medicines, specialized medicines, and more, CI Korea 2024 is the perfect platform to explore and discover the latest advancements and innovations in the industry. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for new opportunities, a researcher interested in cutting-edge technologies, or a business owner seeking potential collaborations, CI Korea 2024 is a must-attend event. Mark your calendars for this exciting gathering of industry leaders and be a part of the future of cosmetic sciences.

Korea continues to hold its prestigious position as one of the global leaders in the electronics manufacturing industry. With a reputation for excellence, Electronics Manufacturing Korea (EMK) stands as the largest and most influential exhibition in this field, showcasing the latest technological advancements across multiple sectors. EMK serves as a gateway to new business opportunities, offering a range of exceptional promotional programs. By targeting the Korean market, you can expand your international business network and attract a vast number of qualified buyers and visitors to your company. Mark your calendars for Electronics Manufacturing Korea 2024, set to take place in the vibrant city of Seoul. The event will be held at the prestigious Seoul COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, located at 513 Yeongdong-daero, Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. From April 24 to April 26, 2024, industry professionals from around the globe will gather to explore the latest trends and innovations in electronics manufacturing. Embrace this opportunity to connect with key players in the industry, gain valuable insights, and showcase your products and services to a highly receptive audience. Join us at Electronics Manufacturing Korea 2024 and unlock the potential for growth and success in the dynamic world of electronics manufacturing.

The Global Breast Cancer Conference 2024 is an essential event for professionals worldwide. Esteemed experts in the field of breast cancer will convene in Seoul at the prestigious Grand Walkerhill Seoul. This international gathering will unite leading medical researchers, dedicated medical personnel, influential policy makers, and concerned guardians from all corners of the globe. The conference aims to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and deepen understanding of breast cancer. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, attend informative sessions, and gain valuable insights from distinguished speakers. The Global Breast Cancer Conference 2024, held from April 25th to April 27th, promises to be an impactful event that will shape the future of breast cancer research, prevention, and treatment. Join this esteemed gathering of experts as they work towards a common goal of combating breast cancer and improving patient outcomes.

Attend the grand Mmove Padel Opening Ceremony in Yongsan-gu, Seoul at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall on April 27, 2024. The event promises an unforgettable evening of thrilling games, delectable cuisine, and esteemed company. Prepare to be part of the official inauguration of Mmove Padel, with an array of special guests and surprises awaiting you. Compete for prized awards totaling over 300000 ₩, ensuring participation in two secured matches during the tournament. Each registered pair receives an exclusive welcome pack comprising premium merchandise and catering. Engage in additional entertainment with games, activities, and raffles throughout the event. The spectacular opening ceremony features live concerts, music, and DJ performances to set the tone for this unique gathering. Notable personalities like Sung Si Kyung, Lee Hyung Taik, Ramus Lanxe, Guy Thompson, Lee Jae-hoon, and Soyoni will grace the occasion. Do not miss this historic opportunity to be part of a significant event in the realm of Padel sports in Korea. Ticket prices range from €36 to €67.50.

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.

Widely dubbed an alchemist of disparate socioeconomic values, Pratchaya Phinthong often acts as an intermediary introducing an exchangeable currency through which distant realities reciprocate. Primarily through extensive traveling and dialogues - from Southern Africa to the South Pacific Ocean (1) - Phinthong finds and gathers materials and narratives for his art projects, allowing them to interplay in both ironic juxtaposition and fateful harmony. His works' minimal appearance and open-endedness correspond to his particular methodology, which openly invites all relevant partakers and coincidences rather than controlling them. As a result, Phinthong’s works encompass the fluctuation of meaning over time and the human agencies that shape their courses. The exhibition addresses a selection of important moments from 2012 onward in Phinthong’s expansive practice through which one could segue into some of his journeys. Examples include devising an ecological alternative to the eradication method of tsetse flies that transmit the deadly sleeping sickness in sub-Saharan Africa (, 2012); tracking the provenance of the ‘Broken Hill’ skull in the Lusaka National Museum collection, Zambia, after hearing a rumor that it’s a fake (, 2021); collaborating with villagers in Ban Napia located in northeastern Laos that remolds the UXOs (unexploded ordnance) left by the US army during the Vietnam War (, 2019-, , 2022-). For this exhibition, as an extension of project, he traveled to the Korean DMZ, an important habitat for an endangered species of cranes in paradoxical association with the recent test flight of the US Air Force’s B-21 stealth bomber (), 2024 and , 2024). The selection of works in particularly notes on the vast spatiotemporal distances Phinthong takes up between the diverse geographical locations and socioeconomic functions. They signify the notion of mobility - the capacity to shift grounds and cross borders - as one of the momentous instruments in his works that enables and manifests in both conceptual speculation and the act of traveling. Mobility expands the elasticity of the spatiotemporal range and hence one can formulate conceptual suppositions outside an individual’s reach. One can imagine scopes that seem undetectable and invisible because it is often beyond the human lifetime’s scale of time and space. Moreover, mobility challenges the abstraction often employed in modes of capitalist circulation and valorization via concrete interaction with the individual relations surrounding a story. Through mobility, each established autonomous system that Phinthong brings in for an exchange of values can be provoked and opened up for conversion. The subtle presence of his artworks may not visually convey the vast spectrum of geographies and subject matter Phinthong covers. The range is condensed to his continuous deployment of diptychs both literal and figurative in his works. The artist places two different systems in close proximity, which largely operate in two modes: pairing/doubling and exchange. In pairing/doubling, Phinthong presents two distinct subjects conventionally understood as opposites as a pair, in intimate, humble scale and form. They are so close to each other that it is uncanny, ironic, or even surreal. For example, in the photograph , a pair of dead tsetse flies simply lie on the artist’s hand. The flies that transmit sleeping sickness, fatal without treatment, are in direct contact with a very much alive person, observing the doom-cast past and future. In some cases, the works are duplicates of another work. For instance is a painting duplicate of documentation from Phinthong’s 2013 solo exhibition Broken Hill at the Chisenhale Gallery. It is part of a recent series in which Phinthong has been collaborating with a painter to copy online photo documentation of Phinthong’s works photorealistically. Here, a digital photograph, a reproducible material, is reproduced again but manually by someone other than the author; as a result, it becomes a unique work of art that cannot be reproduced again. This work questions the autonomy and ownership of art, contingent on its materiality and maker and its status as a commodity and documentation. Through the formal and conceptual usage of duality, Phinthong resists a singular authority and interpretation and instead advocates coexistence and collaboration. Furthermore, Phinthong mediates an exchange, a two-way correspondence in his artistic production and engagement sites. In the ongoing series and , he has been working with the villagers of Napia in northeastern Laos, who have been melting UXOs to create silverware and souvenirs to sell to tourists. Phinthong pays the villagers the production fee he received from galleries and institutions and as a result produces materials that extend bilateral fields and values. The villagers’ renewal of once a lethal munition, still a threat to many people in Laos, into something functional and tradeable is similar to Phinthong’s artistic gesture of transforming the original context into another. David Teh, a writer and curator, as well as a long- term collaborator of Phinthong, stresses that the gesture is not to merge the different systems but “..., the exchange always two-way: the artist sacrifices the symbolic and economic privileges of art in favor of nonart actors, but in return, appropriates their nonart material as an artwork.” (2) By transferring the seemingly bound values and resources from one system to another, another social route is paved that could unsettle the rigid, unilateral flow of means and recognize the tangible realities of abstract macro economies. Pratchaya Phinthong’s emancipatory as well as reductive strategies together coincide with an organic behavior that is cyclical, one that abides by natural law to self-regulate to stability. The dynamic approach, which oscillates between the macro and micro, community and individual, art and nonart, is further intensified in the variable placement of his works in this exhibition. Not the first time employing this tactic to integrate the nature of sociality of materials, (3) Phinthong has proposed two installation variations of , the newly commissioned work for the exhibition , to alternate periodically throughout the exhibition. This work is an extension of : five pairs of are rearranged in the shape that resembles a B-21 Raider in one iteration, and a selection of five poses a couple of cranes take to communicate with each other, in another. Like the forest in the video work, , which ironically can protect itself from illegal loggers due to the embedded metal shards damaging their machinery, one bird of destruction is repeatedly transformed into the other of hope and regeneration. Pratchaya Phinthong draws novel cartographies of meaning by revealing events and social relations hidden under generalized definitions. However this cartography is not merely a conceptual one, but it is through direct and concrete encounters in his travels. At times the problem seems too abstract and overwhelming in scale in the complex systems of neoliberal globalization and ongoing histories of trauma; Phinthong takes the basic method of exchange in an economic structure as a pragmatic opening to conversion. And soon enough, we see the world as interconnected structures, the local and global simultaneously. Like a kind of holistic but subtle transformation one experiences long after a good journey, a series of encounters unknowingly leave an imprint in time. But as the way nature heals itself, it is difficult to notice them as “evidence” because it takes a lifetime or even generations. As today takes care of tomorrow, it happens in time without us even having to try, and we may have to simply observe and listen today. (1) Although not exhibited here, a well-known artwork by Pratchaya Phinthong (2007), an installation including two photographs of a full moon, is a good example of his boundless traveling. Phinthong took a picture of the full moon in the Chatham Islands in the South Pacific Ocean because it was the place where he would land if he dug a hole straight through the Earth from Paris. The next day he went back to Paris to take a picture of the same moon. (2) David Teh, (Cambridge: The MIT Press, 2017), 78. (3) Pratchaya Phinthong, . Dec. 2, 2018 - Jan. 27, 2019, BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY, Bangkok. The arrangement of precast concrete parking curbs was adjusted daily throughout the show.