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2025 Korea Grand Sale
2024-12-27
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KOREA WEBZINE December 2024
2024-12-16
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Temporary Closure of the Korean Cultural Center 23 Dec. 2024 - 2 Jan. 2025
2024-12-16
CLASS / EDUCATION
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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
About KCC
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- PERFORMANCE/CONCERT
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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 x Fifty Lab Music Festival - HYPNOSIS THERAPY
- KCC x Fifty Lab Music Festival 2024 HYPNOSIS THERAPY THU 14 NOV. 2024 STAGE & SET TIME TBA / Ticket HYPNOSIS THERAPY is a Seoul-based electronic hip-hop duo consisting of rapper/producer JJANGYOU and producer Jflow. JJANGYOU first gained international recognition as a semifinalist on Korea's rap survival show Show Me The Money and has since shared the stage with artists like CL and Chungha. Jflow, a seasoned figure in the Korean music scene, was a member of the award-winning group Wavisabiroom and has produced for a wide array of Korean artists. In 2022, HYPNOSIS THERAPY released their self-titled debut album to acclaim from Vogue, Hypebeast, and MixMag. They followed up in 2023 with their sophomore album, PSILOCYBIN, supported by an Australia tour and a landmark performance at SXSW. As frontrunners in the Seoul underground scene, their live show series, MUSHROOM HOUSE, has become a staple of the electronic live music scene, with support from brands like Converse, Nike, and Maker's Mark. - Curated by DMZ PEACE TRAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Fifty Lab Music Festival 2024 Since 2019, Fifty Lab has been dedicated to showcasing the most promising upcoming talents over three days in iconic venues at the heart of Brussels. With recommendations from some of the most influential Belgian and international music programmers—such as Primavera Sound, Down the Rabbit Hole, Montreux Jazz Festival, Pukkelpop, and Couleur Café—our audience will discover the next big musical favorites across all genres and nationalities. Fifty Lab takes place in central Brussels, with venues just a short 4-minute walk from each other, making it easy to explore multiple performances. This festival is all about falling in love with emerging artists from Belgium and beyond. Whether you're the type who’s always scouting the next big thing or someone who wants to discover fresh talent, Fifty Lab is your music festival. Each year, Fifty Lab collaborates with 20 national and international festival programmers to curate 20 out of the 65 acts in our lineup. These programmers, true music enthusiasts, are always on the hunt for fresh talent to introduce to their audiences. At Fifty Lab, they share their “musical crushes” with us, making about a third of the lineup a surprise—even to us! Join us to experience this year’s “coups de cœur” from DMZ Peace Train Music Festival in Korea, We Love Green from France, MS Dockville from Germany, Sónar from Spain, and many more.
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- Antwerp Symphony Orchestra X Korean musicians
- Antwerp Symphony Orchestra X Korean musicians The new generation of Korean musicians is leaving an indelible impression on the world stage of classical music. Discover the groundbreaking sounds of these Korean musicians performing with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra in the sparkling acoustics of the Queen Elisabeth Hall. Bomsori Kim violin Fri 08.11.2024 20:00 @ Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerp Shiyeon Sung conductor Fri 08.11.2024 20:00 @ Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerp Sat 23.11.2024 15:00 @ Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerp Sunhae Im soprano Wed 18.12.2024 20:00 @ Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerp
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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 x Fifty Lab Music Festival - HYPNOSIS THERAPY
- KCC x Fifty Lab Music Festival 2024 HYPNOSIS THERAPY THU 14 NOV. 2024 STAGE & SET TIME TBA / Ticket HYPNOSIS THERAPY is a Seoul-based electronic hip-hop duo consisting of rapper/producer JJANGYOU and producer Jflow. JJANGYOU first gained international recognition as a semifinalist on Korea's rap survival show Show Me The Money and has since shared the stage with artists like CL and Chungha. Jflow, a seasoned figure in the Korean music scene, was a member of the award-winning group Wavisabiroom and has produced for a wide array of Korean artists. In 2022, HYPNOSIS THERAPY released their self-titled debut album to acclaim from Vogue, Hypebeast, and MixMag. They followed up in 2023 with their sophomore album, PSILOCYBIN, supported by an Australia tour and a landmark performance at SXSW. As frontrunners in the Seoul underground scene, their live show series, MUSHROOM HOUSE, has become a staple of the electronic live music scene, with support from brands like Converse, Nike, and Maker's Mark. - Curated by DMZ PEACE TRAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Fifty Lab Music Festival 2024 Since 2019, Fifty Lab has been dedicated to showcasing the most promising upcoming talents over three days in iconic venues at the heart of Brussels. With recommendations from some of the most influential Belgian and international music programmers—such as Primavera Sound, Down the Rabbit Hole, Montreux Jazz Festival, Pukkelpop, and Couleur Café—our audience will discover the next big musical favorites across all genres and nationalities. Fifty Lab takes place in central Brussels, with venues just a short 4-minute walk from each other, making it easy to explore multiple performances. This festival is all about falling in love with emerging artists from Belgium and beyond. Whether you're the type who’s always scouting the next big thing or someone who wants to discover fresh talent, Fifty Lab is your music festival. Each year, Fifty Lab collaborates with 20 national and international festival programmers to curate 20 out of the 65 acts in our lineup. These programmers, true music enthusiasts, are always on the hunt for fresh talent to introduce to their audiences. At Fifty Lab, they share their “musical crushes” with us, making about a third of the lineup a surprise—even to us! Join us to experience this year’s “coups de cœur” from DMZ Peace Train Music Festival in Korea, We Love Green from France, MS Dockville from Germany, Sónar from Spain, and many more.
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- Antwerp Symphony Orchestra X Korean musicians
- Antwerp Symphony Orchestra X Korean musicians The new generation of Korean musicians is leaving an indelible impression on the world stage of classical music. Discover the groundbreaking sounds of these Korean musicians performing with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra in the sparkling acoustics of the Queen Elisabeth Hall. Bomsori Kim violin Fri 08.11.2024 20:00 @ Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerp Shiyeon Sung conductor Fri 08.11.2024 20:00 @ Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerp Sat 23.11.2024 15:00 @ Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerp Sunhae Im soprano Wed 18.12.2024 20:00 @ Queen Elisabeth Hall, Antwerp
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- KCC EXHIBITIONS
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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 K-COMICS, "All of us are dead", "Solo Leveling"
- Exhibition K-COMICS Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Exhibition K-COMICS, "All of us are dead", "Solo Leveling" 16 Sept. ~ 7 Nov. 2024 *'Artist Talk' with Dong Geun JOO, the author of All of Us Are Dead, on October 15, 2024, at 18:30 at the Korean Cultural Center Brussels Today, Korean webtoons have transcended the boundaries of mere comics and have established themselves as a new form of cultural content that creates a bond of empathy with readers around the world. With their creative storytelling, charming characters, and innovative use of digital platforms, webtoons have evolved from mere comics into a massive industry. This exhibition provides an opportunity to experience firsthand the distinctive charm and outstanding creativity of various Korean webtoon works. It also shows how webtoons have gained worldwide popularity as cultural content in the digital age and have created significant business value in the process. Webtoons go beyond mere entertainment by conveying humanistic values through their exploration of human emotions and social issues. Through these values, Korean webtoons evoke empathy in readers and play an important role as a tool for cultural communication. We hope that all visitors to this exhibition will be attracted by the allure of Korean webtoons, discover the diverse values they contain, and contribute to a more vibrant cultural exchange between Korea and 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 K-COMICS, "All of us are dead", "Solo Leveling"
- Exhibition K-COMICS Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Exhibition K-COMICS, "All of us are dead", "Solo Leveling" 16 Sept. ~ 7 Nov. 2024 *'Artist Talk' with Dong Geun JOO, the author of All of Us Are Dead, on October 15, 2024, at 18:30 at the Korean Cultural Center Brussels Today, Korean webtoons have transcended the boundaries of mere comics and have established themselves as a new form of cultural content that creates a bond of empathy with readers around the world. With their creative storytelling, charming characters, and innovative use of digital platforms, webtoons have evolved from mere comics into a massive industry. This exhibition provides an opportunity to experience firsthand the distinctive charm and outstanding creativity of various Korean webtoon works. It also shows how webtoons have gained worldwide popularity as cultural content in the digital age and have created significant business value in the process. Webtoons go beyond mere entertainment by conveying humanistic values through their exploration of human emotions and social issues. Through these values, Korean webtoons evoke empathy in readers and play an important role as a tool for cultural communication. We hope that all visitors to this exhibition will be attracted by the allure of Korean webtoons, discover the diverse values they contain, and contribute to a more vibrant cultural exchange between Korea and the world.
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- FILM
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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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- SAC on Screen
- SAC on Screen Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU In partnership with Seoul Arts Center, we're thrilled to announce "SAC on Screen" - bringing captivating Korean performing arts right to your screens! ✨ Established in 1988, the Seoul Arts Center stands as a beacon of art and culture in South Korea, showcasing a diverse array of domestic and international performances. Get ready for an immersive experience featuring: Into Thin Air Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 🌟 'Into Thin Air', contemporary dance (55 mins) | May 14, 2024 | 1 PM, 5 PM @ Korean Cultural Center 〈Into Thin Air〉 is a trash art based, real life inspired visual theater piece. It is about emptiness. It deals with the disappearance of value and cause, the loss of the present in the rush for a better future. Into Thin Air is set in a world of commercial values and soap opera morals. The piece's dramatic aspects, filled with dark humor, are derived from the true stories if there are 9 participants. As the piece unfolds, the dancers stretch their physical boundaries, as the characters in the piece are stretching their realistic boundaries to fit comics-like prototypes. Through rhythmical movement sections and beautifully crude visual imagery, short stories emerge, exposing a vast emotional field in which the 9 characters' virtuosity move around. Dance Speaks Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 🌟 'Dance Speaks', contemporary dance (83 mins) | May 16, 2024 | 1 PM, 5 PM @ Korean Cultural Center <Dance Talks> is a lecture performance featuring dancers from various fields, including traditional Korean dance, contemporary dance, ballet, and street dance, who reflect on contemporary dance through dance and narrative, focusing on the specific body of the dancer. Dancers' bodies embody the illusion of beauty on stage, but in reality, they are often injured or deformed as professionals who use their bodies. In the performance, the dancers tell autobiographical stories about their bodies and use their own experiences with health and injury to critique the illusions that surround dance, and also show their dedication to dance on stage. Dallae Story Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 🌟 'Dallae Story', non-verbal puppet show (70 mins) | June 6, 2024 | 1 PM, 5 PM @ Korean Cultural Center <Dallae Story> is a story of three families who cherish the simple things in their lives together. It is a story of childhood memories that everyone has, and how the small pleasures of a happy and warm day can help us through the inevitable hard times. The unique form of actors and puppets performing together uses a variety of media, including objects, theater, mime, Korean dance, shadow play, and 3D video. It is a non-verbal puppet theater that uses lyrical dance and implied gestures to convey the content, making it easy for anyone to understand and relate to.
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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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- SAC on Screen
- SAC on Screen Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU In partnership with Seoul Arts Center, we're thrilled to announce "SAC on Screen" - bringing captivating Korean performing arts right to your screens! ✨ Established in 1988, the Seoul Arts Center stands as a beacon of art and culture in South Korea, showcasing a diverse array of domestic and international performances. Get ready for an immersive experience featuring: Into Thin Air Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 🌟 'Into Thin Air', contemporary dance (55 mins) | May 14, 2024 | 1 PM, 5 PM @ Korean Cultural Center 〈Into Thin Air〉 is a trash art based, real life inspired visual theater piece. It is about emptiness. It deals with the disappearance of value and cause, the loss of the present in the rush for a better future. Into Thin Air is set in a world of commercial values and soap opera morals. The piece's dramatic aspects, filled with dark humor, are derived from the true stories if there are 9 participants. As the piece unfolds, the dancers stretch their physical boundaries, as the characters in the piece are stretching their realistic boundaries to fit comics-like prototypes. Through rhythmical movement sections and beautifully crude visual imagery, short stories emerge, exposing a vast emotional field in which the 9 characters' virtuosity move around. Dance Speaks Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 🌟 'Dance Speaks', contemporary dance (83 mins) | May 16, 2024 | 1 PM, 5 PM @ Korean Cultural Center <Dance Talks> is a lecture performance featuring dancers from various fields, including traditional Korean dance, contemporary dance, ballet, and street dance, who reflect on contemporary dance through dance and narrative, focusing on the specific body of the dancer. Dancers' bodies embody the illusion of beauty on stage, but in reality, they are often injured or deformed as professionals who use their bodies. In the performance, the dancers tell autobiographical stories about their bodies and use their own experiences with health and injury to critique the illusions that surround dance, and also show their dedication to dance on stage. Dallae Story Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU 🌟 'Dallae Story', non-verbal puppet show (70 mins) | June 6, 2024 | 1 PM, 5 PM @ Korean Cultural Center <Dallae Story> is a story of three families who cherish the simple things in their lives together. It is a story of childhood memories that everyone has, and how the small pleasures of a happy and warm day can help us through the inevitable hard times. The unique form of actors and puppets performing together uses a variety of media, including objects, theater, mime, Korean dance, shadow play, and 3D video. It is a non-verbal puppet theater that uses lyrical dance and implied gestures to convey the content, making it easy for anyone to understand and relate to.
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- 2023 Fan Dance Workshop
- Get ready for a whirlwind of rhythm and color! This time, our workshop was a vibrant blend of two distinct genres - the mesmerizing Korean fan dance and the energetic Korean small drum dance. We dove headfirst into the pulsating rhythms and dynamic moves of traditional Korean dance, and what a ride it was!
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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?
