Featured Events in Seoul in January, 2025 (May Updated)

Lotte Museum presents the world of antique jewelry that has been hidden from sight. Jewelry is a human legacy that reflects the times, including politics, economy, art, etc. This exhibition brings together masterpieces from 5,000 years of history, from extremely rare ancient gems to the present. Please experience a fascinating time while appreciating the spirit of the times, aesthetics, and craftsmanship contained in jewelry created for beauty.

The world of artist Li Delun's work stems from her journey of exploring dreams and the unconscious. She once said, "My dreams are more vivid than reality, and I remember all of them." This sentence has become a key to interpreting her creative world. Through the window of dreams, she explores the unconscious, incorporating the characters and emotions found in dreams into the canvas, showing a deep connection with Carl Jung's unconscious theory. Li Delun visualizes the emotional energy and trauma in the unconscious through her works, depicting the inner conflicts of human beings and the journey to self-realization.

WINTERFESTA, a variety of lights and colors blend together in Seoul to create shining moments! WinterFESTA is a large-scale comprehensive celebration held in Seoul's landmark buildings. The activities are rich and varied, including the display of media facades and light sculpture art, the experience of ice skating rinks, the lively atmosphere of Christmas markets, the exciting activities of Internet celebrity celebrations, and the solemn moments of the New Year's bell ringing ceremony. Enjoy the visual feast of light and color brought by Seoul's landmark buildings!

On December 13, the Seoul Winter Festival kicked off at the banks of Cheonggyecheon and under Gwanghwamun! The "Seoul Lantern Festival" has more than 200 lanterns, blending the ancient and modern, and each one is a unique work of art! There are also D.I.Y experience activities, where you can light up the warm light in your heart with your own hands!

Koreans believe that people born in the Year of the Snake are smart. Because in the Chinese zodiac, the snake symbolizes wisdom. However, stories about snakes usually portray snakes as scary creatures. The appearance of snakes, the aggressiveness of some snakes, and their deadly venom have created an instinctive fear in humans. Therefore, snakes are portrayed as creatures that follow the transcendent and punish evildoers. Although humans are afraid of snakes, they also believe that snakes are sacred. This is because I am amazed by the way snakes grow by shedding their skins and their survival instincts of disappearing in winter and reappearing in spring. Due to these characteristics, snakes travel between different dimensional worlds and are even considered sacred creatures that bring blessings and prosperity to humans. In this way, snakes have become scary and righteous, disgusting and wonderful, familiar and sacred, and live with us. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, this exhibition attempts to examine the lives of humans who live with snakes. I hope you have a prosperous Lunar New Year and everything goes according to plan, overcoming the complex human mind and creating a thousand faces for an animal called snake.

"Cinema Paradiso (Immersive Special Exhibition)" is a global touring exhibition jointly planned by Korea Forest International and Italy's Crossmedia Group to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Italy in 2024.

Kim Byung-ho uses metal as the main material to create sculptures and installations whose aesthetic forms stand out. Kim Byung-ho's work process is based on carefully planned design drawings and is carried out in a thoroughly divided production system, reflecting an aspect of modern society. As a modern person integrated into the structure of contemporary society, I seek to achieve a new form of sculpture by combining mechanical complexity and seemingly beautiful artistic practices. For him, a work of art is an object similar to a product created by social consensus such as norms, rules, and systems. Kim Byung-ho's working world reminds people of philosophical questions about human life and psychology in a civilized society based on rationalism. Held on three floors of Arario Gallery in Seoul, this exhibition displays 15 sculptures of various sizes, including Kim Byung-ho's representative works and new works.

NCT ZONE 1st Anniversary @NEO UNIVERSE Party Invitation! Visit to participate in the flash store commemorative package purchase event; White Agent Files event; WISH small card collection event and on-site lucky draw event. Don’t miss the flash store limited products containing NCT ZONE’s exclusive visual resources~

Join us this Sunday for Dark De Gary's Comedy Open Mic at Lit Lounge Itaewon! Whether you're here to enjoy the show or eager to step up to the mic and try your hand at stand-up comedy, you're guaranteed a fantastic time. Don't miss out on an evening of laughter and fun. See you there! Doors open at 7:30pm Show starts at 8pm Information Source: Planet Hustle | eventbrite

Perrotin Seoul is presenting its first exhibition of 2025, featuring a variety of works by renowned artists such as Takashi Murakami, Josh Sperling, and Nick Doyle.

The Korea Educational Technology & Contents Fair 2025, set to take place from January 15 to January 17 at COEX in Seoul, Korea, is a premier event that promises to showcase the latest advancements in educational technology and content. This highly anticipated fair will bring together educators, innovators, and industry leaders from around the globe to explore cutting-edge tools and methodologies designed to enhance learning experiences. Attendees can expect a diverse array of exhibits, interactive workshops, and insightful seminars, all aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in the educational sector. With a focus on the future of education, the Korea Educational Technology & Contents Fair 2025 offers an unparalleled opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving field. Mark the calendar for this must-attend event in the heart of Seoul, where the future of education will be on full display.