Performing Arts - Results from #30

Kpop 101 Series: The Economy of Kpop

Thursday, August 23, 2018 | 6:30 PM

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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... Read More

Lucite Tokki Single Release Party

Friday, August 3, 2018 | 7:00 PM

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 creepy yet breezy love song gives you a little chill this summer. + -... Read More

The History of Kpop

Thursday, August 2, 2018 | 6:30 PM

Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2018-08-03_TheHistoryOfKpop.mp3
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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 The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY... Read More

Korean Dance Basics for Adults: An Introduction

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 | 5:00 PM

Tuesdays 5 - 6 PM | June 26, July 10, 17, 31 This introductory traditional Korean dance workshop uses gentle movement techniques to establish an appreciation of the dance form. Each week the focus is comprised of applications within the dance syntax such as key body positions and elemental dance phrases to develop an understanding of the dance. The students build an essential understanding of the dance form as beginner dance students or as informed audience members. This 4 week workshop is intended to build... Read More

Kpop Summer Social

Thursday, June 21, 2018 | 6:30 PM

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 | Dance Workshop with I LOVE DANCE8:00 PM | Rooftop Reception Limited spaces available, get your tickets before they sell... Read More

Streams of Wind: Piri

Thursday, April 26, 2018 | 6:30 PM

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, intrinsic to a... Read More

P’ansori Recital with Jin Wook Hong

Thursday, January 25, 2018 | 6:30 PM

Event Time: Thursday, January 25, 2018 | 6:30 PM
Event Content: Tickets: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-members
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Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2003 as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, p’ansori is a unique genre of Korean musical storytelling. Singer, Jin Wook Hong, performs traditional and contemporary pieces in this style, accompanied by musicians on the gayageum, bass, drums, and keyboard. 6:30 PM | Registration and Reception 7:15 PM | Performance Korea Society Fellow, Patron, and Corporate members, please registerHERE for complimentary tickets. Join our membership program here! About the... Read More

G.E.M.iN.Y 10th Anniversary Concert: The Nexus of Gayakeum and Generations

Thursday, November 2, 2017 | 6:45 PM

Event Time: Thursday, November 2, 2017 | 6:45 PM
Event Content: Tickets: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-members
Event Link: http://www.koreasociety.org/tickets/2017/2017_11_02__GEMiNY__ticket.html

G.E.M.iN.Y, short for Gayakeum Ensemble Music in New York, derives from the Korean phrase, "chaeminaji" meaning to have fun while performing. The ensemble, composed of founder, Rami Seo and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation gayakeumists, debuted in the form of a gayakeum orchestra in 2007 with "If This Gayakeum Could Talk.” In addition to performing traditional Korean music on the 12-string gayakeum, G.E.M.iN.Y plays music of all genres, including classical, jazz, crossover, and contemporary, on 18-string and 25-string... Read More

Young Masters in Concert: Winners of the Onnara Gugak Competition

Monday, March 20, 2017 | 6:30 PM

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The winners of the prestigious Onnara Gugak Competition visit The Korea Society for a special concert of traditional Korean music. The young masters will perform gayageum sanjo, p’iri sangnyeongsanpuri, jeongga suyangsanga, and the famous Arirang medley. The concert also features chunaengjeonon, a court dance inspired by singing nightingales on a fine spring day. Young Masters in Concert: Winners of the Onnara Gugak Competition Tickets: Free for... Read More

Lucite Tokki @ TKS

Thursday, November 3, 2016 | 6:00 PM

Seoul-based female pop duo Lucite Tokki returns to The Korea Society to perform selections from their new album, L+. Lucite Tokki @ TKS withSun Young Kim and Ye Jin Cho Tickets: $10 for Members, $20 for Guests Explorer Level and YPN Members Register Here 6:00 PM | Registration 6:30 PM | Performance If you have any questions, please contact Luz Lanzot or (212) 759-7525, ext. 309. This program is supported, in part, by public... Read More