Korean Cultural Centre UK Artist TALK Party: Think in Fashion

Korean Cultural Centre UK are holding an event called 'Artist TALK Party: Think in Fashion'. On Friday 14th March from 7PM-10:30PM

Jeong Wa Choi [Korean Artist]

This Wednesday, several volunteers, including myself, helped blow up balloons for Jeong Wa Choi's brilliant instillation 'Life Life'.

Jeong Wa Choi gazing at his work of art 'Life Life'
Source: KCCUK

Jeong Wa Choi (최정화) is a famous Korean artists who has created amazing architecture and interior all over the world from Korea to Australia and now in London. But it isn't the first time he has come to London to showcase his art. His first project in London was way back in 2004 where he made the Happy Happy Project.

I was lucky enough to help him with his latest installation 'Life Life', a tree with an array brightly coloured balloons hanging on a tree between the South Bank Centre and Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Source: KCCUK

There are several volunteers on hand to blow up the balloons, some who even started from 9am, showing their commitment to the project and appreciation for Jeong Wa Choi's art. Luckily we didn't have to blow them up manually as there were pumps to help making things a lot easier. All the volunteers hard work paid off as the finished product looked fantastic.

Source: KCCUK

The Life Life tree
Source KCCUK

After the event, the volunteers has time to unwind and relax. Me and some of my fellow K-Pop Academy classmates, had the privilege of speaking to Mr Choi about his artwork. When asked about where he got his inspiration for 'Life Life', he replied 'in your heart' showing his art is in the eye of the beholder and depends on the viewers perception.

Source: KCCUK

Source: KCCUK

 All in all, I had a great time helping at the event and I'm sure there will be more events like this in the future.

If you want to find out more about the spectacular pieces of art Mr Choice has made all over the world, click here.

YG Auditions in London

I just read a post from the Korean Cultural Centre UK announcing that YG London Auditions will take place in the Korean Cultural Centre on the 16th June.

This is great news. It's time for all the UK K-Pop fans to show what talent the UK has~! =P

Check out this video for my information:

So get rehersing guys and showcase your talent on the 16th June. I'll update you when I have more information. =)

K-Pop Night at the KCCUK

Yesterday the Korean Cultural Centre UK announced their 4th K-Pop night which will take place on Tuesday 17th April 2012. I've been to the last two K-Pop nights organised by the KCC and I loved it so I'd definitely recommend you guys to go if you can.

Here's the details about the event:

Date: Tuesday 17th April 2012 (19:00 – 22:00)
Venue: The Korean Cultural Centre
Korean Cultural Centre UK, Grand Buildings,
1-3 Strand, London WC2N 5BW
Event: Free drinks, free snacks and many surprises!
Theme: Taegeukgi (The Korean Flag)

As the event is being held 100 days before the Olympics, this event is a way to encourage Korean sports representitives hence the Taegeukgi theme.

Just a little heads up, make sure you get to the KCC early.There is a limit of 200 people and you enter on a first-come first-served basis. So make sure you get there early!


See you guys there~! ^0^

Free Korean Language Classes

Interested in learning Korean and for free? If yes heres a great opportunity, why not sign up to free Korean Language Classes at the Korean Cultural Centre in London.

Find out more about the Korean Cultural Centre on the link below:
http://www.kccuk.org.uk/welcome.do

Address:

Korean Cultural Centre UK, Grand Buildings, 1 - 3 Strand, London WC2N 5BW

Map:

Click on the link below to sign up applications are open from the 9th January 2012 (10AM GMT) to 12th January 2012 (5PM GMT)

http://www.kccuk.org.uk/navigator.do?menuCode=200901120051&action=VIEW&seq=39505&promImg=&subImg=

K-Pop Academy in the UK

OK, so I've just heard that the Korean Cultural Centre UK is planning on making a K-Pop Academy in the UK because of the growing popularity of KPop.

Click here to read the KBS article mentioning how popular KPop is in the UK.

I'll keep you updated when I find out more about it.