The history of hip hop is largely divided into two periods. One is old-school hip hop, and the other is new-school hip hop. Of course, there are many differences between the two periods, especially in the mood and message of…
Were you tired of the 40 degree weather this summer? Well, I spent my hot summer really cool. How did I do it? By swimming. Swimming is a great summer sport. If you don’t do it already, here’s why you…
Kangnam university is home to people of various origins. With South Korea so rich in thought and culture, one must wonder what other frontiers there are to explore. Uganda for instance is an East African country, quite similar to South…
English-language podcasts are a free, easy, and entertaining way to sharpen your listening skills and learn something new. Enjoy this recommendation. “We will build a great wall along the southern border, and Mexico will pay for the wall. They don’t…
On August 30, Kangnam University alumnus and former Department of Liberal Arts teaching assistant Shin Woo Jin released his first single, a ballad entitled “Thank You” on popular music download services to considerable buzz. Shin, a businessman who studied English…
It was an extremely hot summer in Korea. To help everyone cool off, the 4th Sinchon Water Gun Festival was held along Yonsei-ro in Sinchon from July 9th to 10th. This annual festival, started by event promoter Gil-woo Han, reminds…
Edward Jorgensen, Kangnam University English instructor and owner of The Big Chill, an event bar in the South Gate district of Suwon has added concert promotion to his regular list of duties. When Indie Suwon, a live music venue on…
English-language podcasts are a free, easy, and entertaining way to sharpen your listening skills and learn something new. Enjoy these recommendations. That’s What They Say Every week, Michigan Radio Weekend Edition host Rina Miller talks with University of Michigan English…
At the beginning of the year, the popular video streaming service Netflix expanded their network to include Korea. It will be interesting to see whether Netflix catches on in a big way. Viewers here are notoriously efficient at illegally distributing…
In September and October, MOVES, a collaboration between Ballett Basel in Switzerland and Seoul Ballet Theatre gave their premieres at Gwacheon Citizens Hall and the National Theater of Korea. Combining both classical and modern dance, MOVES was a true “East meets…
When I think of camping, I see two people sitting on a blanket in front of a small tent, sipping on wine, and looking at a sunset. It is a peaceful and relaxing sight. In my experience, camping in Korea…
If you’ve ever wondered if reading English in your free time could be as entertaining as collecting magic items and fighting monsters on your smartphone, you’ll be happy to know there’s a way to combine both of these fine pursuits…
ATTENTION! DUE TO THE MERS OUTBREAK, THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Students of German School of Music Weimar piano professor André Boainain will give a concert Monday evening at Seoul DS Hall (formerly Seoul Baroque Chamber Hall). Admission is free. Students, faculty,…
German School of Music Weimar piano professor André Boainain will give a recital Tuesday evening at Kumho Art Hall. The esteemed pianist will perform works by Liszt, Brahms, Chopin, and Schumann. Kangnam University students and faculty can get free tickets…
Things are going well for German School of Music flute professor Philipp Jundt. An already popular and respected flutist in Korea, he was greeted with enthusiastic applause as he walked on stage and joined conductor Martin Stüder and the New Zürich…
If on a summer afternoon in Suwon you hear the thwack of wood on leather, don’t assume it’s just another game of baseball. The field could be oval, the bats could be made of willow, and two batsmen could be…
A Review of Kingsman: The Secret Service Director Matthew Vaughn’s movie Kingsman: The Secret Service has been a huge hit! Over six million Koreans have seen it. Usually only children’s movies get these kinds of numbers. A spy movie like…
New Zurich Orchestra Martin Stüder Conductor Philipp Jundt Flute Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall Saturday 25 April 2015 8:00 p.m. For ticketing information 예술의전당 서울특별시 서초구 남부순환로 2406 (02) 580-1300 Program W.A.Mozart Opera ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ Overture 모차르트 오페라…
German School of Music Weimar viola professor Erwan Richard returns to Seoul Arts Center March 31 for a recital with longtime collaborator, pianist and University of Suwon College of Music professor Shunji Hirota. Erwan Richard Viola Shunji Hirota Piano Seoul…
English instructor Eldin Husic and computer engineering student Onur Sahil of The Light battled high winds and chilly air to perform a set of popular songs from Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, and Queen to more traditional songs like…
Eldin Husic and Onur Sahil of The Light perform a Yong-In Street Artists event last Saturday afternoon at Gyeonggi Provincial Museum. The Light perform this Sunday 15 March, 2:30 p.m. at Dongbaek Lake Park (near E-Mart).
Hello and welcome to Kangnam University! Most of us are here to work and study and we have very busy lives. However, all work and no play makes us very dull people. For this reason, it is very important to do things…
Seoul Flute Trio with soloists from the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra Hyunim Yoon Flute Soyoun Kim Flute Philipp Jundt Flute Ulf-Dieter Schaaff Flute Michael Kern Clarinet Gabriele Bastian Oboe Shunji Hirota Piano Youngsan Art Hall Seoul Wednesday 11 March 2015…
German School of Music Weimar flute professor Philipp Jundt will perform with flutist Paik Soo Hyun and the Oliver Schnyder Trio at Youngsan Art Hall Sunday evening. The concert is a happy reunion for Jundt, Paik, and Schnyder, who took the…
Students from the German School of Music Weimar will be holding a chamber music concert under the direction of GSMW professors Erwan Richard (viola), Viktoria Kaunzner (violin), and Valentin Andert (cello). This early afternoon concert will take place on campus…
German School of Music Weimar 4th-year flute students Hyeri Song and Jiu Hwang will hold a recital tomorrow evening at Dolce Art Hall in Seoul. Song and Hwang gave outstanding solo performances at last week’s GSMW graduation concert at Perigee Hall. Tomorrow’s recital…
Graduating students from the German School of Music Weimar will be holding a final concert tomorrow evening at Perigee Hall in Seoul. There is no charge for admission. All are invited to enjoy the performances by year’s group of outstanding…
Flûte + Clarinette = Rendez-vous Philipp Jundt Flute Maximiliano Martín Clarinet Dorothee Binding Flute Matthias Luft Clarinet Hayan Kim and Hanna Kim Piano Jiu Hwang, Hyelim Lim, Hyeri Song, Jeong Yun Lee, Dayeon Oh, Ye Ji Choi Flute SangA Choi, Hyo Jung Kim,…
German School of Music Weimar viola professor Erwan Richard and Suwon University College of Music piano professor Shunji Hirota will be joining Philipp Stubenrauch, principal bassist for the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Monday 17 November at DS Hall (서울바로크챔버홀) in Seoul.…
