Join us for an evening of contemporary and traditional music presented by most notable performers of Korean traditional music today. This creative and original concert is assembled by performers who actively foster contemporary repertoire while perfecting and expanding historical techniques. In the program is a new monodrama The Suit by composer Michael Rose and librettist Ricahard Pels, based on Kim Young-Ha’s short story. The ensemble includes Sae-Yeon Jeong, p’ansori singer;… Read More

The Korea Society is pleased to welcome back the musicians of Korean Traditional Music Orchestra of the Blind. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal palace provided education and training to musically gifted blind people then employed them as court musicians. Known as “Blind Kwanhyun,” these musicians performed during official engagements and royal festivities. In 2011, Siloam Welfare Center for the Blind in Seoul launched the Korean Traditional Music Orchestra of… Read More

Ten years since Wonder Girls and BoA became the first Korean artists to appear on Billboard's main U.S. music charts, K-pop is at the forefront of the increasingly globalized U.S. music scene. With BTS undeniably at the top of the music world and Blackpink making K-pop history by performing at Coachella, K-pop is no longer an incidental phenomenon but an integral part of American pop culture of 2019. In this… Read More

K-Factor, a unique concert presented by Lincoln Center, cast a light on the often overlooked musical innovations and radical spirit of the global phenomenon that is K-pop. On June 20, a 50-piece symphony orchestra performed live at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, with a program comprising a curated set of songs arranged to highlight the distinct musical ingenuity present in Korean music new and old. The selections showcased well-known hits… Read More

Pansorist Saebom Shin offers her rendition of gugak, a traditional Korean vocal music, in this New Year performance. Shin performs Danga: Sacheolga, Chunhyang-ga, poet Jinee Hwang’s Longing for the Moon, and the folksong Taepyung-ga. Performers include gayakeumist Rami Seo, guitarist Hokyung Choy, tabla player Deen Singh, and guest vocalist Hera Yoon. + - Tickets Click to collapse The Korea Society Fellow, Patron and Corporate members: FREE with registration Tickets Members… Read More

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 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY 10017 Join our membership program here! E-News sign-up This… Read More

[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. + - Admission Click to collapse The Korea Society Fellow, Patron and Corporate members: FREE… Read More

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