(Week 5 of October)
Movies
▶First Ride
A group of four friends, far from average but unrivaled in their camaraderie, embark on their first overseas trip. A chaotic comedy featuring youth stars Kang Haneul and Cha Eun-woo. Released on the 29th.
▶Master of the World
After refusing to participate in a school-wide petition, an 18-year-old girl named Joo-in begins receiving anonymous notes. A coming-of-age story about a bold girl determined to be the master of her own life, even if it means facing collisions and wounds.
▶Exit No. 8
To escape an endless underground passage resembling a Möbius strip, one must find Exit No. 8. Adapted from the eponymous game, this film adds philosophical interpretations. What have we been ignoring in our infinitely repeating daily lives?
Broadcasting & OTT
▶Netflix ‘Physical: Asia’
48 participants from eight Asian countries form national teams to compete in a survival game testing physical ability and teamwork. Featuring sports stars Kim Dong-hyun, Manny Pacquiao, Yushin Okami, and Robert Whitaker. Released on the 28th.
▶TVING ‘Spirit Fingers’
A youth romance drama based on the webtoon of the same name. High school student Woo-yeon (Park Ji-hoo), who wants to find her unique color, experiences love and growth after joining an art club. Released on the 29th.
Exhibitions
▶Treasure Storage: The Kansong Collection, the Modern Aesthetic in Bohwagak
This exhibition showcases collections from seven modern-era collectors held by the Kansong Art Museum. It features 40 pieces from 26 representative works acquired from figures like John Gatsby. Seoul, Kansong Art Museum, until November 30th, 5,000 Korean won for adults.
▶Kim Tschoong-yeol
A large-scale retrospective of water droplet painter Kim Tschoong-yeol. The exhibition delves into why he devoted his life to water droplets. Including 31 previously unseen works, a total of 120 pieces are on display. Until December 21st at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul. Admission 2,000 Korean won.
Classical
▶Czech Philharmonic
The Czech Philharmonic (conducted by Semyon Bychkov) performs in South Korea on the 28th at Seoul Arts Center and the 29th at Lotte Concert Hall. On the 28th: Smetana’s ‘My Homeland’; on the 29th: Dvořák Cello Concerto (featuring Han Jae-min). Prices: 70,000–320,000 Korean won on the 28th, 50,000–290,000 Korean won on the 29th.
▶Cellist Moon Tae-guk
Cellist Moon Tae-guk performs Bach’s complete solo suites (six pieces), dubbed the ‘Old Testament of the Cello,’ at Geumho Art Hall on the 30th at 7:30 p.m. 50,000 Korean won.
Performances
▶The Musicians
Six top South Korean guitarists—Lee Geun-hyung, Lee Seong-ryeol, Charlie Jung, Tami Kim, Lee Sun-jung, and Sammy—take the stage not as accompanists but as main performers. A chance to savor the boundless charm of guitar melodies. Next month on the 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at Gavin Art Hall, Seoul. All seats 121,000 Korean won.
▶Sori Drama ‘Seopyeonje; The Original’
Director Ko Sun-woong adapts Lee Cheong-jun’s original novel, famous for its film adaptation, into a sori drama. A theatrical stage where the weighty power of 22 traditional Korean music pieces—pansori and folk songs—metaphorically narrates life and art. At the National Jeongdong Theater, Seoul, until the 9th of next month. All seats 70,000 Korean won.
▶Play ‘Prima Facie’
A female lawyer, who rose to prominence by undermining the credibility of sexual assault victims, becomes a victim herself and begins a seemingly futile fight. A dense one-person play by Lee Ja-ram, Kim Shin-rok, and Cha Ji-yeon. At Chungmu Art Center Black Box Theater, Seoul, until the 2nd of next month. 55,000–66,000 Korean won.
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