Styling and beauty are quintessential elements of the Kpop lifestyle. Devon Abelman, Digital Beauty Reporter at Allure Magazine, uncovers Kpop hair, skincare, and beauty trends. + - Admission Click to collapse The Korea Society Fellow, Patron and Corporate members: FREE with registration Tickets Members & Students $20.00 USD Non-members $30.00 USD Full Name Title or Position Company Email Membership ID (where applicable) How did you hear about this program? Website… Read More

Experience music without boundaries through the “Lautarian: Korean-Roma Project” with KoN, the first roma violinist in Korea, and Rami Seo, an accomplished gayakeumist and ethnomusicologist from New York. “Lautari” is an elite music group among Roma musicians. Performing artist, KoN, combines this with “an” from “Korean” and “musician” to describe nuevo Korean Roma music. Explore and experience the world of music featuring the harmony of Korean and Western musical instruments.… Read More

Communications Director of the Korea Economic Institute of America in Washington DC, Jenna Gibson, presents on the commodification of K-culture on a global scale. Ms. Gibson reflects on regional marketing strategies and the economic impact of Korea’s exportation of Kpop. Followed by Q&A and reception with Korean food and drinks. + - Admission Click to collapse The Korea Society Fellow, Patron and Corporate members: FREE with registration Tickets Members &… Read More

Director Yoon Jong Bin's latest film, The Spy Gone North, starring Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong, and Ju Ji-hoon, portrays the true story of former South Korean agent, Park Chae-seo. The film premiered in the Midnight Screenings section of the Cannes Film Festival in May of 2018. Synopsis Set in 1993, with tensions running high in South Korea amid rumors surrounding North Korea’s nuclear weapon development, Park Seok Young… Read More

New York-based female alt-pop duo Lucite Tokki celebrate the release of their latest Single. Bandmates Ye Jin Cho and Sun Young Kim bring their unique mood and sound to The Korea Society. Message from the Artist: It has been a long time since we released our 4th album in 2016, and finally, here’s our new single, “good.” “good” is a sweet, lighthearted, and somewhat quirky love song. We hope this… Read More

Billboard columnist and Forbes contributor, Tamar Herman, explores the origins of the hallyu wave. From Seo Taiji & Boys in the 1990s to international sensation BTS, how has Kpop evolved? Ms. Herman outlines the elements which distinguish Kpop, notes milestones, and discusses the potential of the global music phenomenon. Followed by Q&A and reception with Korean food and drinks. The History of Kpop Thursday, August 2, 2018 | 6:30 PM… Read More

SOLD OUT | Celebrate the start of summer and all things Kpop with The Korea Society! Join us for an evening of dynamic performances, art making, and an exclusive Kpop dance workshop with the talented team of I LOVE DANCE. Enjoy Korean food, drinks, and the latest Kpop hits at our rooftop reception. Raffle prizes are not to be missed!6:30 PM | Doors Open 7:15 PM | Performances 7:30 PM… Read More

The Korea Society and the Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs association (KSE) address blockchain as a transformational technology and developments in blockchain and crypto markets affecting the South Korean economy. Followed by a networking reception with drinks on the 25th terrace. Blockchain: The Revolution in Decentralization Thursday, May 17, 2018 | 6:30 PM Tickets: $15 for Korea Society Individual members and non-members If you have any questions, please email Kloe Byun… Read More

Join Dr. Soyoung Lee, Curator for Korean Art and Joseph Schiere-Dolberg Associate Curator of Chinese Paintings, in the Asian Art Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, on a private tour of two exquisite exhibitions featuring landscapes of Korea and China. It’s time to celebrate spring and indulge in beautiful depictions of nature from two different national perspectives on this exclusive art tour. The tour is led by Dr. Young… Read More

This unique concert presents Korean traditional music by artist gamin, performed alongside active New York-based American wind and percussion instrument players Ned Rothenberg, Jeff Fairbanks, and Satoshi Takeishi. Artists play Korean traditional instruments such as piri, the Korean bamboo-oboe as well as saxophone, clarinet, trombone, and shakuhachi, the Japanese flute. This performance encourages the audience to learn about the Korean wind instrument piri and pungnyu, an artistic form of recreation,… Read More