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G2 Korean Ambassador's Belgian Open Poomsae 2024
2024-10-08
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2024 Korean Traditional Music Workshop "Pansori (판소리)"
2024-10-07
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Taste Korea, Enjoy Sweetness
2024-09-16
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- PERFORMANCE/CONCERT
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- [KCC On Stage] Soprano Sunhae Im
- [KCC On Stage] Soprano Sunhae Im 14.03.2025 (Fri) 20:00 @ Korean Cultural Center *Free entrance / Reservation required (Reservations open at 2 PM of the 25th Feb via the link) KCC On Stage: Discover Korean Performing Arts Every Month at KCC! “Among the best actor-singers I know” - René Jacobs, conductor “She has a golden voice” - Philippe Herreweghe, conductor “A splendidly bright soprano” - The New York Times With a mesmerising voice and an irresistible stage presence, Sunhae Im is one of the world’s leading artists of her repertoire today. Ms. Im has appeared with many of the greatest conductors, performers, and opera companies of our time. Celebrating 25 years since her debut, Sunhae Im was born in Korea and studied with No-kyung Park at Seoul National University before continuing her training with Roland Hermann at the Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe. She made a remarkable concert debut with Philippe Herreweghe in 1999, followed by her opera debut at the Frankfurt Opera in 2000. That same year, she was recognised as a finalist in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, Belgium. From 2001 to 2003, she was a member of the Hannover State Opera, Now based in Berlin, she enjoys an international career as a freelance singer, performing on the most prestigious stages worldwide. *Programmes and further information will be updated soon.
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- [KCC X KCB] Hayoung Choi Masterclass Cello
- Jan. 13. 2025 / 2~7 PM @ Korean Cultural Center Free entrance / No reservation required *The Korean Cultural Center to Belgium & the EU is hosting Hayoung Choi's masterclass in collaboration with the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel. Hayoung Choi South Korean cellist Hayoung Choi, born in Bielefeld (Germany) in 1998, won the first prize at the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition for Cello, as well as at the 3rd Krzysztof Penderecki International Cello Competition and the Johannes Brahms International Competition. She was also named the inaugural recipient of the FENDI Music Award. She made her debut at age twelve with Camerata Salzburg and has performed at festivals like the Amsterdam Cello Biennale and Kronberg Cello Festival. As a chamber musician, she has collaborated with artists like Sir András Schiff, Gidon Kremer, and Mitsuko Uchida. Choi studied at the Purcell School and later earned her degrees at the Kronberg Academy, under Prof. Frans Helmerson and Prof. Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt. She plays the 1707 Ex-Starker Joseph filius Guarneri cello, generously loaned by an anonymous benefactor. **This masterclass is co-organized by Olsi Leka, cello professor at the KCB and Section leader at the Belgian National Orchestra.
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- (KCC x Flagey) Brussels Jazz Festival 2025 Bram De Looze & DoYeon Kim
- © Geert Vandepoele + Sofyou Studio (KCC x Flagey) Brussels Jazz Festival 2025 Bram De Looze & DoYeon Kim Jazz pianist Bram De Looze is known for challenging himself by collaborating with artists who inspire him and by exploring other musical traditions. This time, he invites a Korean gayageum player to the stage. DoYeon Kim is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso of this traditional Korean string instrument. Both musicians are masters of improvisation. We look forward to seeing how their interplay will unfold in the warm, intimate atmosphere of Studio 1. Bram De Looze, piano Doyeon Kim, Gayageum sunday 12 january 2025 17:00 / studio 1 € 23 > € 18 tickets
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- Brussels Cello Festival 2024
- Brussels Cello Festival 2024 15-17 November 2024 @ Flagey, Église Notre-Dame de la Cambre The Brussels Cello Festival is an internationally recognized biennial cello festival bringing together the world’s top cellists and young talents to Belgium for a week of inspiring concerts and masterclasses. In continued partnership with the Korean Cultural Center of Brussels, this edition features the laureates of the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition, Taeguk Mun and Sul Yoon, who will present wonderful performances over three days. This year’s festival, under the theme ‘Cellists for cellists’, has organized 8 scintillating programmes paying homage to the great cellist composers who have shaped the cello’s repertoire over the centuries. If you love cello music, don't miss this cello festival! *Please click here for more information and ticket sales
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- [KCC On Stage] Soprano Sunhae Im
- [KCC On Stage] Soprano Sunhae Im 14.03.2025 (Fri) 20:00 @ Korean Cultural Center *Free entrance / Reservation required (Reservations open at 2 PM of the 25th Feb via the link) KCC On Stage: Discover Korean Performing Arts Every Month at KCC! “Among the best actor-singers I know” - René Jacobs, conductor “She has a golden voice” - Philippe Herreweghe, conductor “A splendidly bright soprano” - The New York Times With a mesmerising voice and an irresistible stage presence, Sunhae Im is one of the world’s leading artists of her repertoire today. Ms. Im has appeared with many of the greatest conductors, performers, and opera companies of our time. Celebrating 25 years since her debut, Sunhae Im was born in Korea and studied with No-kyung Park at Seoul National University before continuing her training with Roland Hermann at the Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe. She made a remarkable concert debut with Philippe Herreweghe in 1999, followed by her opera debut at the Frankfurt Opera in 2000. That same year, she was recognised as a finalist in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, Belgium. From 2001 to 2003, she was a member of the Hannover State Opera, Now based in Berlin, she enjoys an international career as a freelance singer, performing on the most prestigious stages worldwide. *Programmes and further information will be updated soon.
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- [KCC X KCB] Hayoung Choi Masterclass Cello
- Jan. 13. 2025 / 2~7 PM @ Korean Cultural Center Free entrance / No reservation required *The Korean Cultural Center to Belgium & the EU is hosting Hayoung Choi's masterclass in collaboration with the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel. Hayoung Choi South Korean cellist Hayoung Choi, born in Bielefeld (Germany) in 1998, won the first prize at the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition for Cello, as well as at the 3rd Krzysztof Penderecki International Cello Competition and the Johannes Brahms International Competition. She was also named the inaugural recipient of the FENDI Music Award. She made her debut at age twelve with Camerata Salzburg and has performed at festivals like the Amsterdam Cello Biennale and Kronberg Cello Festival. As a chamber musician, she has collaborated with artists like Sir András Schiff, Gidon Kremer, and Mitsuko Uchida. Choi studied at the Purcell School and later earned her degrees at the Kronberg Academy, under Prof. Frans Helmerson and Prof. Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt. She plays the 1707 Ex-Starker Joseph filius Guarneri cello, generously loaned by an anonymous benefactor. **This masterclass is co-organized by Olsi Leka, cello professor at the KCB and Section leader at the Belgian National Orchestra.
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- (KCC x Flagey) Brussels Jazz Festival 2025 Bram De Looze & DoYeon Kim
- © Geert Vandepoele + Sofyou Studio (KCC x Flagey) Brussels Jazz Festival 2025 Bram De Looze & DoYeon Kim Jazz pianist Bram De Looze is known for challenging himself by collaborating with artists who inspire him and by exploring other musical traditions. This time, he invites a Korean gayageum player to the stage. DoYeon Kim is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso of this traditional Korean string instrument. Both musicians are masters of improvisation. We look forward to seeing how their interplay will unfold in the warm, intimate atmosphere of Studio 1. Bram De Looze, piano Doyeon Kim, Gayageum sunday 12 january 2025 17:00 / studio 1 € 23 > € 18 tickets
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- Brussels Cello Festival 2024
- Brussels Cello Festival 2024 15-17 November 2024 @ Flagey, Église Notre-Dame de la Cambre The Brussels Cello Festival is an internationally recognized biennial cello festival bringing together the world’s top cellists and young talents to Belgium for a week of inspiring concerts and masterclasses. In continued partnership with the Korean Cultural Center of Brussels, this edition features the laureates of the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition, Taeguk Mun and Sul Yoon, who will present wonderful performances over three days. This year’s festival, under the theme ‘Cellists for cellists’, has organized 8 scintillating programmes paying homage to the great cellist composers who have shaped the cello’s repertoire over the centuries. If you love cello music, don't miss this cello festival! *Please click here for more information and ticket sales
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- KCC EXHIBITIONS
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- Exhibition "Hanbok on the Road"
- Exhibition "Hanbok on the Road" March 7 ~ May 30, 2025 @ Korean Cultural Center Brussels The Korean Cultural Center in Brussels is proud to host the photo exhibition "Hanbok on the Road" starting from Friday, March 7, 2025. This exhibition showcases the outcome of a unique cultural journey that took place from July to November 2024 across Antwerp, Dinant, and Brussels. Eighteen participants, including residents from Greece, Ukraine, Slovenia, Romania, and Belgium, as well as Korean adoptees, explored these cities while wearing Hanbok, experiencing firsthand the beauty of traditional Korean attire. One participant from Slovenia joined the event to create a special memory for his niece and his mother, who were visiting Belgium. His niece, a fan of K-pop and K-dramas, was introduced to Hanbok through these cultural influences. Another participant, a Korean adoptee who has lived in Belgium for 44 years, wanted to give his K-pop-loving daughter the opportunity to experience Korean culture before their first trip to Korea next year. Each participant brought their own unique story and heartfelt motivation to the project, connecting with Korea through Hanbok and expressing their narratives against the beautiful Belgian backdrop. The photographs featured in this exhibition capture the participants' passion for Korean traditions, their admiration for its beauty, and their desire to share its cultural value with the world.
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- Special Exhibition "Talk Talk Korea 2024 Winners"
- Special Exhibition "Talk Talk Korea 2024 Winners" Experience the Essence of Korea Through Global Perspectives The Korean Cultural Center in Belgium and the EU proudly presents a special exhibition featuring winning entries from the 2024 Talk Talk Korea International Contest. This showcase brings together 80 outstanding works selected from over 59,646 submissions from 140 countries, offering a unique global perspective on Korean culture. Exhibition Details: ● Period: December 9, 2024 - March 31, 2025 ● Venue: Korean Cultural Center ● Free admission Featured Categories: ● Promotion Videos ● Art & Craft ● Motion Graphics ● Photo Books ● Meme & Trend The exhibition showcases diverse interpretations of Korean culture, from K-pop cover performances to hanbok designs and scenic photography. Each piece uniquely captures this year's theme "Experience the essence of Korea," highlighting both traditional and contemporary aspects of Korean culture through international eyes.
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- Exhibition Traditional Korean Painting
- Exhibition "Traditional Korean Painting" December 6, 2024 – February 28, 2025 Opening Ceremony on December 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM • Program: A special presentation by the participating artists—Chung Soyeon, Jin Liba, and Park Heekyung—about their works • Please click here for Reservation of the Opening Ceremony The Korean Cultural Center in Belgium is delighted to present a traditional Korean painting exhibition from December 6, 2024, to February 28, 2025. This exhibition celebrates Korea’s unique artistic heritage by showcasing various works that explore themes of prosperity, hope, and harmony between nature and humanity. The exhibition features iconic subjects from Korean traditional paintings, including Sipjangsaengdo(Ten Symbols of Longevity), Ilwolobongdo(Sun and Moon with Five Peaks), Gungjung Hwajodo(Palace Flower and Bird Paintings), Haehakbandodo (Sea, Cranes, and Peaches), and Chaekgeori (bookshelf paintings). Additionally, it includes floral-themed works such as The Potato Flower and The Peony Flower, as well as Flowers and plants Paintings(Hwahwado), combining natural elements with symbolic motifs to create a diverse visual experience. Each piece blends traditional symbolism with modern interpretations, offering visitors a profound insight into Korea’s cultural heritage. Highlights of the exhibition include Yeonapdo (lotus and duck paintings), Hwajeopdo (flowers and butterflies), and Chaekgeori—artworks that beautifully illustrate the unique charm of folk paintings of Korea. These works go beyond aesthetic appeal, embedding deeper meanings of health, wealth, hope, and prosperity, while reflecting the timeless value of Korean traditional art.
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- "Korea Unboxed Tourism" Exhibition
- Exhibition "Korea Unboxed Tourism" Nov. 19~29, 2024 @ Korean Cultural Center The Korean Cultural Center to Belgium & the EU is excited to announce the "Korea Unboxed Tourism Exhibition," taking place from November 19 to 29, 2024. This exhibition follows the successful Korea Unboxed: Taste, Glow, Explore festival and promises to be an engaging showcase of Korean tourism. Visitors can look forward to screenings of captivating Korean tourism videos, recommendations of Korean travel spots according to their zodiac sign, and an innovative exploration of five major cities through the lens of MBTI personality types. This event is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and diverse attractions of Korea.
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- Exhibition "Hanbok on the Road"
- Exhibition "Hanbok on the Road" March 7 ~ May 30, 2025 @ Korean Cultural Center Brussels The Korean Cultural Center in Brussels is proud to host the photo exhibition "Hanbok on the Road" starting from Friday, March 7, 2025. This exhibition showcases the outcome of a unique cultural journey that took place from July to November 2024 across Antwerp, Dinant, and Brussels. Eighteen participants, including residents from Greece, Ukraine, Slovenia, Romania, and Belgium, as well as Korean adoptees, explored these cities while wearing Hanbok, experiencing firsthand the beauty of traditional Korean attire. One participant from Slovenia joined the event to create a special memory for his niece and his mother, who were visiting Belgium. His niece, a fan of K-pop and K-dramas, was introduced to Hanbok through these cultural influences. Another participant, a Korean adoptee who has lived in Belgium for 44 years, wanted to give his K-pop-loving daughter the opportunity to experience Korean culture before their first trip to Korea next year. Each participant brought their own unique story and heartfelt motivation to the project, connecting with Korea through Hanbok and expressing their narratives against the beautiful Belgian backdrop. The photographs featured in this exhibition capture the participants' passion for Korean traditions, their admiration for its beauty, and their desire to share its cultural value with the world.
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- Special Exhibition "Talk Talk Korea 2024 Winners"
- Special Exhibition "Talk Talk Korea 2024 Winners" Experience the Essence of Korea Through Global Perspectives The Korean Cultural Center in Belgium and the EU proudly presents a special exhibition featuring winning entries from the 2024 Talk Talk Korea International Contest. This showcase brings together 80 outstanding works selected from over 59,646 submissions from 140 countries, offering a unique global perspective on Korean culture. Exhibition Details: ● Period: December 9, 2024 - March 31, 2025 ● Venue: Korean Cultural Center ● Free admission Featured Categories: ● Promotion Videos ● Art & Craft ● Motion Graphics ● Photo Books ● Meme & Trend The exhibition showcases diverse interpretations of Korean culture, from K-pop cover performances to hanbok designs and scenic photography. Each piece uniquely captures this year's theme "Experience the essence of Korea," highlighting both traditional and contemporary aspects of Korean culture through international eyes.
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- Exhibition Traditional Korean Painting
- Exhibition "Traditional Korean Painting" December 6, 2024 – February 28, 2025 Opening Ceremony on December 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM • Program: A special presentation by the participating artists—Chung Soyeon, Jin Liba, and Park Heekyung—about their works • Please click here for Reservation of the Opening Ceremony The Korean Cultural Center in Belgium is delighted to present a traditional Korean painting exhibition from December 6, 2024, to February 28, 2025. This exhibition celebrates Korea’s unique artistic heritage by showcasing various works that explore themes of prosperity, hope, and harmony between nature and humanity. The exhibition features iconic subjects from Korean traditional paintings, including Sipjangsaengdo(Ten Symbols of Longevity), Ilwolobongdo(Sun and Moon with Five Peaks), Gungjung Hwajodo(Palace Flower and Bird Paintings), Haehakbandodo (Sea, Cranes, and Peaches), and Chaekgeori (bookshelf paintings). Additionally, it includes floral-themed works such as The Potato Flower and The Peony Flower, as well as Flowers and plants Paintings(Hwahwado), combining natural elements with symbolic motifs to create a diverse visual experience. Each piece blends traditional symbolism with modern interpretations, offering visitors a profound insight into Korea’s cultural heritage. Highlights of the exhibition include Yeonapdo (lotus and duck paintings), Hwajeopdo (flowers and butterflies), and Chaekgeori—artworks that beautifully illustrate the unique charm of folk paintings of Korea. These works go beyond aesthetic appeal, embedding deeper meanings of health, wealth, hope, and prosperity, while reflecting the timeless value of Korean traditional art.
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- "Korea Unboxed Tourism" Exhibition
- Exhibition "Korea Unboxed Tourism" Nov. 19~29, 2024 @ Korean Cultural Center The Korean Cultural Center to Belgium & the EU is excited to announce the "Korea Unboxed Tourism Exhibition," taking place from November 19 to 29, 2024. This exhibition follows the successful Korea Unboxed: Taste, Glow, Explore festival and promises to be an engaging showcase of Korean tourism. Visitors can look forward to screenings of captivating Korean tourism videos, recommendations of Korean travel spots according to their zodiac sign, and an innovative exploration of five major cities through the lens of MBTI personality types. This event is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and diverse attractions of Korea.
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- FILM
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- ANIMA 2025 - Korean Short Animation Films
- ANIMA 2025 - Korean Short Animation Films "Circle" directed by Yumi JOUNG Short Film, Republic of Korea (2024/6’) International professional short films Screenings March 1(Sat) / 19:30 @ Flagey - Studio 5 March 7(Fri) / 21:30 @ Flagey - Studio 4 *Please click here for more information & tickets [Synopsis] The girl draws a circle on the ground. Passers-by step into it, one by one. Soon, the circle is full of people, struggling to stay within. When the girl returns and erases the circle, people set off again. "A Small Garden by the Window" directed by Jonghoon LEE Short Film, Republic of Korea (2024 / 4’) International short films for children Screenings Mar. 1(Sat) 15:00 @ Flagey - Studio 5 Mar. 4(Tue) 15:00 @ Flagey - Studio 5 Mar. 6(Thu) 14:45 @ Marni Mar. 9(Sun) 15:00 @ Flagey - Studio 5 *Please click here for more information & tickets [Synopsis] With the help of small drops of water in his bag, a benefactor prevents a fire from destroying everything. He ensures that animals and plants can return. Director Jonghoon Lee creates the same universe here as in his previous film, Architect A.
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- Special Forum “Originals & Re-Imagined Films”
- 2024 Korean Film Festival Forum Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 12th Korean Film Festival Belgium Special Forum “Originals & Re-Imagined Films” Sept. 28, 2024 @ Cinema Palace *Free Admission Reservation Mandatory 1st Session: 17:30 - 18:30 “Panel Talk” Dr. Agnes Schneeberger / European Audiovisual Observatory (Online) Ms. Won Eunyoung / Korean Film Council Film Streaming Platform Operator / SOONER.BE Prof. Andreas Niehaus / University of Ghent 2nd Session: 18:30 - 19:30 “Masterclass” Film director Kim Jee-woon (discussing “Illang” and his strategies for making films from originals such as animations or novels) *There will be an interpreter KO-EN The Korean Cultural Center in Brussels is delighted to host a special forum during the 12th Belgian Korean Film Festival. This year’s theme, “Originals and Re-Imagined Films,” reflects current global film industry trends and explores how various media—such as films, musicals, games, novels, and webtoons—are transformed into new genres. Titled “Originals and Re-Imagined Films,” the forum will delve into the film markets and trends in Europe and Korea. Experts from various fields will discuss the unique characteristics of each sector and share their insights on the future of the film market. The forum will take place on Saturday, September 28, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Cinema Palace and will be divided into two sessions. The first session will feature a panel discussion with a film market analyst, a film streaming platform operator, a professor of language and cultural studies, and an analyst from the Korean Film Council. The second session will be a master class led by world-renowned Korean filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, focusing on his film Illang, an adaptation of an animated film. Kim will share his production methods and experiences in adapting original works into films, including Illang and his other notable works.
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- 12th Korean Film Festival Belgium; Sept. 26 - Oct. 3, 2024
- 12th Korean Film Festival Belgium Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 12th Korean Film Festival Belgium; Sept. 26 - Oct. 3, 2024 *Please click here for more information It's time to prepare for an extraordinary cinematic experience as the Korean Film Festival Belgium (KFFB) returns for its 12th edition. From September 26 to October 3, 2024, experience the enchantment of Korean cinema with 14 diverse films spanning various genres over 8 exhilarating days. This year’s festival presents three captivating sections, and a special highlight for film enthusiasts: the renowned director Kim Ji-woon will be joining us as a distinguished guest to engage with the audience. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to celebrate the finest in Korean film culture. Section 1; Kim Jee-woon's Films Film director Kim Jee-woon, renowned for his unique blend of ‘images’, diverse ‘stories’, and distinct ‘depth’, has significantly contributed to the global recognition of Korean cinema. His films span different genres, highlighting his quest for the ‘challenge to novelty’. From his comedic debut ‘The Quiet Family’ to the dark thriller ‘I Saw the Devil’, each film demonstrates his outstanding directing talents. His adaptations, ‘The Age of Shadows’ and ‘Illang; The Wolf Brigade’, have been transformed into unique films under his direction. His 2023 film ‘Cobweb’ prompts audiences to contemplate cinema’s essence and value. This year, Director Kim Jee-woon will engage with the audience at the opening ceremony and during a master class. The <Kim Jee-woon’s Films> section will feature three of his works; the opening film ‘Cobweb’, ‘Illang; The Wolf Brigade’, and ‘A Bittersweet Life’. We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of Director Kim Jee-woon’s films. Section2; Recent Films In 2024, Korean films have gained significant traction across various platforms, including theaters and online streaming services. This year’s ‘Recent Films’ Section aims to bring these trending topics to the international audience like never before. Korean films are unique in their blend of sophisticated contemporary sensibilities with traditional storytelling and genre appeal. This section will feature a total of seven films, including the closing film ‘The Roundup: Punishment’, which drew an audience of 10 million viewers in Korea in the first half of the year. Other highlights include ‘Citizen of a Kind’, a film based on a true story, the distinctive thriller ‘Following’, and the film ‘Escape’, which combines military action. Additionally, ‘Project Silence’ offers a disaster thriller experience. This program promises a diverse range of Korean films, from action and thrillers to independent films and dramas, ensuring an unforgettable festival experience for film enthusiasts. Section3; Re-Imagined Tales The Re-Imagined Tales section at this year’s film festival promises an exciting lineup of audiovisual content. From movies and series to animations and web dramas, the festival showcases diverse formats, each with its unique length, style, and editing approach. Korean cinema, in particular, is boldly reinterpreting original works, drawing inspiration from webtoons, novels, and animations. Simultaneously, it’s birthing innovative creations that transcend traditional boundaries, such as musical adaptations and game-inspired narratives. We are presenting four films, “Troll Factory” and “Concerning My Daughter”, which are based on novels; and “Brave Citizen” and “Kids Are Fine”, based on webtoons. Additionally, we’ll delve into the transformation of original animations into full-length movie with ‘Illang: The Wolf Brigade’ directed by director Kim Jee-woon, a special guest of the festival. Mark your calendars for the forum scheduled on September 28th, where experts will discuss these exciting cinematic adaptations. *More information in detail about the films, screening schedule, locations, etc. will be updated soon.
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- Special screenings of HONG Sangsoo's films
- In another country Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Special screenings of HONG Sangsoo's films From April 30th until end of May, 2024 Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg (17 Pl. du Théâtre, 2613 Ville-Haute Luxembourg, Luxemburgo) The Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg pays tribute to one of the most influential Korean filmmakers, HONG Sangsoo, with the screening of six of his films including “Oki's Movie” and “Right Now, Wrong Then” from April 30 until the end of May 2024. About the director Hong Sangsoo (1960-) is a Korean film director and screenwriter. He started his theater studies in CHung-An University but he quit. In 1982 he moved to study in the California College of Arts and Crafts. At that time he started producing his first short films. After a few years of living abroad and experimenting with short films, he moved back to Korea, started to work as a TV show producer, and in 1996 he made his debut with The Day a Pig Fell into a Well, and shocked the Korean filmmaking industry. His movies helped as an inspiration as graduation films in Korea’s film schools. He has now released more than twenty films, nominated to different awards, among them Cannes 63rd Edition, Gijon International Film Festival, Berlin’s Film Festival and much more! Also, he has also won many awards in his mother country as well as International Competitions. Hong Sangsoo is nowadays one of the best film directors that Korea has, his style is very particular and that is the reason for his successful career. Here is a list of the different films that will be presented in Cinémathèque de Luxembourg and the screening schedules: Oki's Movie Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Oki’s Movie (2010): Screening: April 30th at 18:30h May 20th at 20:45h 4 short love stories. Last one, Oki’s movie is about a film student and her affairs with two different men: her university professor, and another filmmaker student. Film that is represented in diverse perspectives and timelines. “ The film feels more like an exercise than a fully developed, interlinked narrative — it’s all a bit enervating and not especially penetrating.” (Hollywood Reporter) On the beach at night alone Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU On the beach at night alone (2017): Screening: May 7th at 18:30h Love story between a woman and a married man. Younghee decides to take a trip to Hamburg to visit a couple of friends. Daily conversations about love, life and adventures will confuse her to the point of asking herself about how important is love in your own life. “On the Beach” feels more raw and personal than some of Mr. Hong’s other work. His explorations of the miscommunications between men and women can turn into meditations, at times acute, at times coy, on the nature of cinema and the reliability of narrative” (New York Times) In another country Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU In another country (2012): Screening: May 9th at 18:30h May 23th at 20:30h Mother and daughter escape from their debt to a beach town. The young lady, due to boredom, decides to start writing a script. She ends up having three different varieties, all of them located in the same spots and protagonist by the same actors. Anne, the main character, is a french woman visiting the town and she ends up falling in love with different men. Different movies with the same structure, isn’t that curious? "He is interested neither in conventional realism — he drifts further away from it with each film — nor in equally conventional displays of self-consciousness, but rather in staging collisions between those two styles. A movie may be a representation of the world, but it is also something that happens in the world, which means that sustaining a cinematic illusion and breaking it are equally beside the point". (New York Times) Tale of cinema Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Cine-Conference Hong Sangsoo / Tale of cinema (2005): Screening: May 13th at 19:00h Film divided into two parts. First part: a couple that just met that night end up swallowing a pill to end up with their lives after their attempt to spend the night together. Second part: the girl from the first part goes out from the cinema, and a man follows her. "Writer and curator Dennis Lim’s new book, Tale of Cinema, is concerned with these and other contradictions of sensibility in Hong’s work" (Slant Magazine) Right now, wrong then Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Right now, wrong then (2015): Screening: May 16th at 18:30h May 30th at 20:30h Movie with two parts, each part is the same story but different somehow. A young painter meets a famous film director, they go to her art workshop and end up getting drunk with soju and attending her friend's party. Both start getting involved with each other, he is married but they have an affair. Second part starts. “Halfway through its running time, “Right Now, Wrong Then” starts over, reversing its title and reintroducing its central pair. They do some of the same things, but the tenor and texture of their time together is altered in ways both subtle and glaring.” (New York Times) Woman is the future of man Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Woman is the future of man (2004): Screening: May 29th at 18:30h Two old friends have a predilection for the same woman, without knowing it. Both had an adventure with Sun-Hwa. They decide to reunite the three of them bringing back melancholic memories and more. Hong delineates character with the lightest of strokes, and his extremely long, serene takes provide well-defined time and space for the vast emotional shifts of tiny moments to register. He poses bodies with a natural yet balletic equipoise: rarely have intimate love scenes been at once so bluntly physical yet so dignified and dramatically precise. (New York Times) *Please click here for more information & tickets.
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- ANIMA 2025 - Korean Short Animation Films
- ANIMA 2025 - Korean Short Animation Films "Circle" directed by Yumi JOUNG Short Film, Republic of Korea (2024/6’) International professional short films Screenings March 1(Sat) / 19:30 @ Flagey - Studio 5 March 7(Fri) / 21:30 @ Flagey - Studio 4 *Please click here for more information & tickets [Synopsis] The girl draws a circle on the ground. Passers-by step into it, one by one. Soon, the circle is full of people, struggling to stay within. When the girl returns and erases the circle, people set off again. "A Small Garden by the Window" directed by Jonghoon LEE Short Film, Republic of Korea (2024 / 4’) International short films for children Screenings Mar. 1(Sat) 15:00 @ Flagey - Studio 5 Mar. 4(Tue) 15:00 @ Flagey - Studio 5 Mar. 6(Thu) 14:45 @ Marni Mar. 9(Sun) 15:00 @ Flagey - Studio 5 *Please click here for more information & tickets [Synopsis] With the help of small drops of water in his bag, a benefactor prevents a fire from destroying everything. He ensures that animals and plants can return. Director Jonghoon Lee creates the same universe here as in his previous film, Architect A.
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- Special Forum “Originals & Re-Imagined Films”
- 2024 Korean Film Festival Forum Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 12th Korean Film Festival Belgium Special Forum “Originals & Re-Imagined Films” Sept. 28, 2024 @ Cinema Palace *Free Admission Reservation Mandatory 1st Session: 17:30 - 18:30 “Panel Talk” Dr. Agnes Schneeberger / European Audiovisual Observatory (Online) Ms. Won Eunyoung / Korean Film Council Film Streaming Platform Operator / SOONER.BE Prof. Andreas Niehaus / University of Ghent 2nd Session: 18:30 - 19:30 “Masterclass” Film director Kim Jee-woon (discussing “Illang” and his strategies for making films from originals such as animations or novels) *There will be an interpreter KO-EN The Korean Cultural Center in Brussels is delighted to host a special forum during the 12th Belgian Korean Film Festival. This year’s theme, “Originals and Re-Imagined Films,” reflects current global film industry trends and explores how various media—such as films, musicals, games, novels, and webtoons—are transformed into new genres. Titled “Originals and Re-Imagined Films,” the forum will delve into the film markets and trends in Europe and Korea. Experts from various fields will discuss the unique characteristics of each sector and share their insights on the future of the film market. The forum will take place on Saturday, September 28, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Cinema Palace and will be divided into two sessions. The first session will feature a panel discussion with a film market analyst, a film streaming platform operator, a professor of language and cultural studies, and an analyst from the Korean Film Council. The second session will be a master class led by world-renowned Korean filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, focusing on his film Illang, an adaptation of an animated film. Kim will share his production methods and experiences in adapting original works into films, including Illang and his other notable works.
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- 12th Korean Film Festival Belgium; Sept. 26 - Oct. 3, 2024
- 12th Korean Film Festival Belgium Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 12th Korean Film Festival Belgium; Sept. 26 - Oct. 3, 2024 *Please click here for more information It's time to prepare for an extraordinary cinematic experience as the Korean Film Festival Belgium (KFFB) returns for its 12th edition. From September 26 to October 3, 2024, experience the enchantment of Korean cinema with 14 diverse films spanning various genres over 8 exhilarating days. This year’s festival presents three captivating sections, and a special highlight for film enthusiasts: the renowned director Kim Ji-woon will be joining us as a distinguished guest to engage with the audience. Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to celebrate the finest in Korean film culture. Section 1; Kim Jee-woon's Films Film director Kim Jee-woon, renowned for his unique blend of ‘images’, diverse ‘stories’, and distinct ‘depth’, has significantly contributed to the global recognition of Korean cinema. His films span different genres, highlighting his quest for the ‘challenge to novelty’. From his comedic debut ‘The Quiet Family’ to the dark thriller ‘I Saw the Devil’, each film demonstrates his outstanding directing talents. His adaptations, ‘The Age of Shadows’ and ‘Illang; The Wolf Brigade’, have been transformed into unique films under his direction. His 2023 film ‘Cobweb’ prompts audiences to contemplate cinema’s essence and value. This year, Director Kim Jee-woon will engage with the audience at the opening ceremony and during a master class. The <Kim Jee-woon’s Films> section will feature three of his works; the opening film ‘Cobweb’, ‘Illang; The Wolf Brigade’, and ‘A Bittersweet Life’. We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of Director Kim Jee-woon’s films. Section2; Recent Films In 2024, Korean films have gained significant traction across various platforms, including theaters and online streaming services. This year’s ‘Recent Films’ Section aims to bring these trending topics to the international audience like never before. Korean films are unique in their blend of sophisticated contemporary sensibilities with traditional storytelling and genre appeal. This section will feature a total of seven films, including the closing film ‘The Roundup: Punishment’, which drew an audience of 10 million viewers in Korea in the first half of the year. Other highlights include ‘Citizen of a Kind’, a film based on a true story, the distinctive thriller ‘Following’, and the film ‘Escape’, which combines military action. Additionally, ‘Project Silence’ offers a disaster thriller experience. This program promises a diverse range of Korean films, from action and thrillers to independent films and dramas, ensuring an unforgettable festival experience for film enthusiasts. Section3; Re-Imagined Tales The Re-Imagined Tales section at this year’s film festival promises an exciting lineup of audiovisual content. From movies and series to animations and web dramas, the festival showcases diverse formats, each with its unique length, style, and editing approach. Korean cinema, in particular, is boldly reinterpreting original works, drawing inspiration from webtoons, novels, and animations. Simultaneously, it’s birthing innovative creations that transcend traditional boundaries, such as musical adaptations and game-inspired narratives. We are presenting four films, “Troll Factory” and “Concerning My Daughter”, which are based on novels; and “Brave Citizen” and “Kids Are Fine”, based on webtoons. Additionally, we’ll delve into the transformation of original animations into full-length movie with ‘Illang: The Wolf Brigade’ directed by director Kim Jee-woon, a special guest of the festival. Mark your calendars for the forum scheduled on September 28th, where experts will discuss these exciting cinematic adaptations. *More information in detail about the films, screening schedule, locations, etc. will be updated soon.
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- Special screenings of HONG Sangsoo's films
- In another country Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Special screenings of HONG Sangsoo's films From April 30th until end of May, 2024 Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg (17 Pl. du Théâtre, 2613 Ville-Haute Luxembourg, Luxemburgo) The Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg pays tribute to one of the most influential Korean filmmakers, HONG Sangsoo, with the screening of six of his films including “Oki's Movie” and “Right Now, Wrong Then” from April 30 until the end of May 2024. About the director Hong Sangsoo (1960-) is a Korean film director and screenwriter. He started his theater studies in CHung-An University but he quit. In 1982 he moved to study in the California College of Arts and Crafts. At that time he started producing his first short films. After a few years of living abroad and experimenting with short films, he moved back to Korea, started to work as a TV show producer, and in 1996 he made his debut with The Day a Pig Fell into a Well, and shocked the Korean filmmaking industry. His movies helped as an inspiration as graduation films in Korea’s film schools. He has now released more than twenty films, nominated to different awards, among them Cannes 63rd Edition, Gijon International Film Festival, Berlin’s Film Festival and much more! Also, he has also won many awards in his mother country as well as International Competitions. Hong Sangsoo is nowadays one of the best film directors that Korea has, his style is very particular and that is the reason for his successful career. Here is a list of the different films that will be presented in Cinémathèque de Luxembourg and the screening schedules: Oki's Movie Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Oki’s Movie (2010): Screening: April 30th at 18:30h May 20th at 20:45h 4 short love stories. Last one, Oki’s movie is about a film student and her affairs with two different men: her university professor, and another filmmaker student. Film that is represented in diverse perspectives and timelines. “ The film feels more like an exercise than a fully developed, interlinked narrative — it’s all a bit enervating and not especially penetrating.” (Hollywood Reporter) On the beach at night alone Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU On the beach at night alone (2017): Screening: May 7th at 18:30h Love story between a woman and a married man. Younghee decides to take a trip to Hamburg to visit a couple of friends. Daily conversations about love, life and adventures will confuse her to the point of asking herself about how important is love in your own life. “On the Beach” feels more raw and personal than some of Mr. Hong’s other work. His explorations of the miscommunications between men and women can turn into meditations, at times acute, at times coy, on the nature of cinema and the reliability of narrative” (New York Times) In another country Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU In another country (2012): Screening: May 9th at 18:30h May 23th at 20:30h Mother and daughter escape from their debt to a beach town. The young lady, due to boredom, decides to start writing a script. She ends up having three different varieties, all of them located in the same spots and protagonist by the same actors. Anne, the main character, is a french woman visiting the town and she ends up falling in love with different men. Different movies with the same structure, isn’t that curious? "He is interested neither in conventional realism — he drifts further away from it with each film — nor in equally conventional displays of self-consciousness, but rather in staging collisions between those two styles. A movie may be a representation of the world, but it is also something that happens in the world, which means that sustaining a cinematic illusion and breaking it are equally beside the point". (New York Times) Tale of cinema Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Cine-Conference Hong Sangsoo / Tale of cinema (2005): Screening: May 13th at 19:00h Film divided into two parts. First part: a couple that just met that night end up swallowing a pill to end up with their lives after their attempt to spend the night together. Second part: the girl from the first part goes out from the cinema, and a man follows her. "Writer and curator Dennis Lim’s new book, Tale of Cinema, is concerned with these and other contradictions of sensibility in Hong’s work" (Slant Magazine) Right now, wrong then Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Right now, wrong then (2015): Screening: May 16th at 18:30h May 30th at 20:30h Movie with two parts, each part is the same story but different somehow. A young painter meets a famous film director, they go to her art workshop and end up getting drunk with soju and attending her friend's party. Both start getting involved with each other, he is married but they have an affair. Second part starts. “Halfway through its running time, “Right Now, Wrong Then” starts over, reversing its title and reintroducing its central pair. They do some of the same things, but the tenor and texture of their time together is altered in ways both subtle and glaring.” (New York Times) Woman is the future of man Still Cut ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Woman is the future of man (2004): Screening: May 29th at 18:30h Two old friends have a predilection for the same woman, without knowing it. Both had an adventure with Sun-Hwa. They decide to reunite the three of them bringing back melancholic memories and more. Hong delineates character with the lightest of strokes, and his extremely long, serene takes provide well-defined time and space for the vast emotional shifts of tiny moments to register. He poses bodies with a natural yet balletic equipoise: rarely have intimate love scenes been at once so bluntly physical yet so dignified and dramatically precise. (New York Times) *Please click here for more information & tickets.
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- Korea Unboxed: Taste, Glow, Explore!
- What an incredible experience it was to welcome all 26,000 of you to the "UNBOXED KOREA: Taste, Glow, Explore" festival over two amazing days! We were delighted to witness how you enjoyed savoring Korean street food, diving into K-beauty, and snapping fun photos with friends in the box and more. Your understanding and cheerful faces made it all worthwhile. Your enthusiasm and joy were the driving force behind bringing Korean culture to life here. We promise to bring you even more exciting Korean
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- Have you ever visited Korean Cultural Center Brussels?
- Have you ever been to the Korean Cultural Center in Brussels? It is a place where you can feel Korea, from exhibition, concerts, cinema to Korean food and language, even taekwondo. Is it tempting? Why not join us to visit the Korean Cultural Center by watching this video?