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K-pop & Social Media

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Social media advances K-pop’s reach around the globe, with YouTube and Twitter buzzing with the latest content from Korean artists. Tumblr Content Insights Associate and K-pop specialist, Beatrice Vantapool, and BuzzFeed’s Sarah Han, explore how technology has connected and created fans worldwide.

Talk followed by Q&A and reception with Korean food and drinks.

 

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K-pop & Social Media

Thursday, November 29, 2018 | 6:30 PM

The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

 

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About the Speakers

Beatrice Vantapool is a Content Insights Associate and runs K-pop partnerships at Tumblr. She works on Tumblr’s Fandometrics and specializes in fandom’s influence across social media. She has been featured in Billboard, Forbes, and Soompi, and interviewed artists including Pentagon, Infinite L, Tiffany Young, and Momoland.

 

Sarah Han is a BuzzFeed writer who loves gushing about K-Pop and all things related to makeup and skincare. Some of the artists she’s interviewed include: BTS, Red Velvet, Pentagon, NCT 127, K.A.R.D, Stray Kids, and Eric Nam. While she’s waiting for Red Velvet to recruit her as their sixth member, you can find her binging various K-dramas, watching K-pop stage mixes, and going down rabbit holes of variety shows/artist interviews/Vlives.

K-beauty with Renée of Gothamista

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Delve into K-beauty with Renee, known online as Gothamista, a prominent beauty guru on YouTube! Having a keen interest in core ingredients used in K-beauty products, she shares the latest K-beauty skin care tips and her favorite skincare regime for the fall. Moderated by Devon Abelman, Allure’s digital beauty reporter, covering viral makeup trends, rainbow hair, K-beauty and more.

 

K-beauty with Renée of Gothamista

Thursday, October 11, 2018 | 6:30 PM

The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

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If you have any questions, please email Kloe Byun or call (212) 759-5360. 

 

About Renée of GothamistaAbout the Moderator

Renée, widely known as Gothamista, is a self-proclaimed skinthusiast. Combining a uniquely personal and personable approach with a modern editorial eye, she reaches a global audience via her social media platforms. Her core expertise lies in translating beauty trends and demystifying the science behind their successes. In turn, educating her followers and showcasing a wide range of skincare brands and products.

Since joining Allure in 2016, Devon Abelman has made a mark as the first reporter to interview members of K-pop groups like BTS, NCT, Monsta X, and EXID about their skin-care routines for a Western audience. When she’s not writing, you can catch Devon shopping at her favorite Brooklyn thrift stores for outfits to fit her signature Boca Raton grandma aesthetic, smiling at dogs, and covering her face with the most colorful makeup she can find.

Kpop & Beauty

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Styling and beauty are quintessential elements of the Kpop lifestyle. Devon Abelman, Digital Beauty Reporter at Allure Magazine, uncovers Kpop hair, skincare, and beauty trends.

 

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Kpop & Beauty

Thursday, September 27, 2018 | 6:30 PM

The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

 

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About the Speaker

Devon Abelman is Allure’s digital beauty reporter, covering viral makeup trends, rainbow hair, K-beauty and more. Since joining Allure in 2016, she has made a mark as the first reporter to interview members of K-pop groups like BTS, NCT, Monsta X, and EXID about their skin-care routines for a Western audience. When she’s not writing, you can catch Devon shopping at her favorite Brooklyn thrift stores for outfits to fit her signature Boca Raton grandma aesthetic, smiling at dogs, and covering her face with the most colorful makeup she can find.

Kpop 101 Series: The Economy of Kpop

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Communications Director of the Korea Economic Institute of America in Washington DC, Jenna Gibson, presents on the commodification of K-culture on a global scale. Ms. Gibson reflects on regional marketing strategies and the economic impact of Korea’s exportation of Kpop.

Followed by Q&A and reception with Korean food and drinks.

 

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The Economy of Kpop

Thursday, August 23, 2018 | 6:30 PM

The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

 

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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

Kpop Summer Social

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Celebrate the start of summer and all things Kpop with The Korea Society!

Join us for an evening of dynamic performances, art making, and an exclusive Kpop dance workshop with the talented team of I LOVE DANCE. Enjoy Korean food, drinks, and the latest Kpop hits at our rooftop reception. Raffle prizes are not to be missed!

6:30 PM | Doors Open
7:15 PM | Performances
7:30 PM | Dance Workshop with I LOVE DANCE
8:00 PM | Rooftop Reception

 

Limited spaces available, get your tickets before they sell out!

Location:

The Korea Society | 350 Madison Avenue 24th Fl | New York, NY 10017
Entrance between 44th & 45th Streets

Check out I LOVE DANCE’s newest dance cover of BTS’ Fake Love!

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The Rise of K-fashion, LIE

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Step into the global phenomenon known as Hallyu, or the Korean wave, with Chung Chung Lee, creator behind the fashion label LIE and son of legendary designer, LIE SANG BONG. Chung Chung is a pioneer in expanding awareness of Korean fashion at 2018 New York Fashion Week through “Concept Korea,” a biannual fashion show supported by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. At the Korea Society’s event, Chung Chung shares the inspiration behind his past seasonal fashion shows. For fashionistas interested in learning more about up-and-coming K-fashion trends, this event is not to be missed!

Followed by a reception with light fare.

 

 

The Rise of K-fashion, LIE

with Chung Chung Lee

Monday, February 12, 2018 | 12 PM

@ The Korea Society 
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, NYC

 

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ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Commencing his design career in menswear on the famed Savile Row under the guidance of the celebrated menswear designer Oswald Boateng, Chung solidified his tailoring skills, which eventually led to launching a menswear line, A. Hallucination in London. Upon the introduction of his first collection, Chung received critical acclaim by notable fashion magazines such as Vogue UK and GQ UK followed by multiple awards including two consecutive “Winner of Ones to Watch” awards in 2010 and 2011 by Vauxhall Fashion Scout, “Bright Young Things” by Selfridges, and “Menswear Designer” award given by Fashion’s Finest Awards in 2011.

In 2011, Chung partnered with his sister Nana to form the fashion label LIE. Defined by a masterful blending of geometric patterns and shapes, each collection manifests their multicultural perspective through a playful yet restrained use of sculptural shapes, proportion, and texture accompanied by intricate details and tailoring.

Since its launch, LIE has grown to include two free standing stores in Korea, multiple pop-up shops throughout Asia and a permanent section in the flagship LIE SANGBONG Concept store in New York’s Meatpacking District. The line is distributed across the globe including select boutiques, specialty shops and department stores in Korea, Singapore, China, Turkey, Middle East, Canada, and the United States. A crucial component of LIE’s global expansion plan, LIE is set to make its official US debut this fall with its spring summer 2018 collection during New York Fashion Week through which Chung endeavors to reach a wider global audience. With a team that’s located worldwide, the brand continues to grow and evolve by exploring new possibilities while remembering its roots.

K-Beauty Trends for 2017 with Glow Recipe

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Step into the exclusive and discerningly curated world of Korean beauty at Glow Recipe! Glow Recipe co-founders, Christine Chang and Sarah Lee, recently appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank and their company has received extensive press coverage in outlets such as Vogue, Forbes, Fortune, and Chosun Ilbo. In recognition of their market leadership in beauty content and education, Glow Recipe was also cited by InStyle as one of the “Best Online Sources for Beauty.” Worth Global Style Network, WGSN, dubbed their site as one of its “Top 5 Beauty Blogs to Watch.”

The event will take place at Glow Recipe’s first ever pop-up store, Glow Studio Downtown, in the heart of Soho. Co-founders and beauty industry veterans, Christine and Sarah, will introduce the top K-beauty trends for 2017. After the talk, guests will enjoy a private shopping experience with exclusive discounts, samples and “gifts with purchase.”

All attendees will receive a gift bag!

 

K-Beauty Trends for 2017 with Glow Recipe

Thursday, March 23, 2017 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

@ Glow Studio Downtown
452 West Broadway
New York, NY 10012

 

FREE for The Korea Society Fellow, Patron, and Corporate members with RSVP

Members $15

Non-Members $25

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 If you have any questions, please contact Kloe Byun or (212) 759-7525, ext. 321.

More about the Company

Sarah Lee and Christine Chang co-founded Glow Recipe in November 2014, with the mission to make curated Korean beauty innovations easily accessible to beauty-forward women around the world. In addition to being one of the fastest growing Korean beauty e-commerce sites, Glow Recipe uniquely functions as a brand incubator, helping to foster K-beauty brand partnerships with key US retailers such as Sephora and QVC.

 

 

K-Beauty Guru: Charlotte Cho from SOKO GLAM

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Dive deep into the K-Beauty world with Soko Glam co-founders Charlotte and Dave Cho. The evening will begin with a panel discussion led by Vogue editor Monica Kim about Chos’ journey with Soko Glam and The Klog, and how their company has become the destination for everything K-Beauty.

The first thirty to register for the event will receive a goodie bag with Korean beauty products and a discount code to use on SOKO GLAM .

Three lucky guests win a signed copy of Charlotte’s book, The Little Book of Skin Care: Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin.

K-Beauty Guru: Charlotte Cho from SOKO GLAM

Thursday, November 17, 2016 | 6 PM

 

About the Speakers

Charlotte Cho
An expert on all things Korean skin care, Charlotte Cho is the board-certified esthetician behind Soko Glam, a beauty and lifestyle shop that offers the best Korean beauty products. Charlotte has been featured in national and international publications including the New York Times, Vogue, Allure, Marie Claire, Into the Gloss, and Refinery29. She is the author of The Little Book of Skincare: Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin (HarperCollins). With Korean beauty culture exploding in popularity, Charlotte has been sought out for her expert advice and insight on the tenets of Korean skin care. She writes for publications such as Elle.com and has partnered with companies such as Sephora, Birchbox, Urban Outfitters, and AmorePacific as their K-beauty expert.

 

Dave Cho
Dave Cho is Co-Founder and CEO of Soko Glam, a lifestyle brand and ecommerce beauty destination that offers the best selection of Korean beauty products and content. A military veteran with over a decade of experience building and leading teams, Dave spent more than eight years on active duty in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Iraq. Dave is a graduate of Columbia Business School, TechStars Patriot Bootcamp, and was selected as a 2015 Lang Fund venture.

 

SYMPOSIUM FOR KOREAN ART CURATORS

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The Korea Society and the Korea Foundation organized the Symposium for Korean Art Curators from Friday, September 30, to Saturday, October 1, on the theme of “Challenges in Presenting Korean Arts and Culture at Museums in the United States.” The event consisted of a one-day conference and a one-day field trip to Korean arts and culture events around the New York City area.

This symposium examined ongoing challenges and rewards in presenting Korean arts in the United States and strengthen networks among Korean art curators and relevant scholars. 

 

 

SYMPOSIUM FOR KOREAN ART CURATORS

SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 1, 2016

 

Day 1: Friday, September 30

9:00 AM | Opening Ceremony

10:00-12:00 PM | Acquisition: Sustainable Korean Arts and Culture: Share examples of the acquisition of Korean artworks of high quality and exchange opinions on assuring the presence and sustainability of Korean arts and culture at U.S. museums 

Session Chair: Soyoung Lee (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Presenters: Joan Cummins (Brookyln Museum), Sooa McCormick (Cleveland Museum of Art), Daisy Y. Wang (Peabody Essex Museum)

2:00-4:00 PM | Exhibition and Education: Creative Ways to Promote Korean Arts and Culture Share experiences about recent exhibitions and educational programs/ Exchange ideas on more effective ways to introduce Korean arts and culture to local audiences 

Session Chair: J. Keith Wilson (Freer and Sackler Galleries)

Presenters: Hyonjeong Kim Han (Asian Art Museum), Ann R. Kitagawa (Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art), Thomas R. Vick (Freer and Sackler Galleries), Souyeon Woo (The National Museum of Korea)

Day 2: Saturday, October 1 Field Trips

The Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens (Chaekgeori) at Charles B. Wang Center of Stony Brook University

New exhibition at Korean Gallery at The Metropolitan Museum of Art


 

 If you have any questions, please contact Kloe Byun or (212) 759-7525, ext. 352.

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Remapping Identity Politics in K-Pop

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The creators behind EXP (Bora Kim, Karin Kuroda, and Samantha Y. Shao), the first non-Korean K-pop boy band, discuss the themes of cultural authorship and originality, posing the question, what is lost in translation with regard to identity within the Korean wave with Maud Lavin–Professor, Visual Studies and Art History, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

 

Remapping Identity Politics in K-Pop

Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | 6:30 PM

6:30 PM | Reception
7:00 PM | Discussion and Q&A

 

FREE for Explorers & Above with RSVP

Members $5

Non-Members $10

 

 If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Tyberg or (212) 759-7525, ext. 321.

About the Panels

 

Maud Lavin  (Professor, Visual and Critical Studies and Art History, Theory and Criticism, School of the Art Institute of Chicago) is a nonfiction writer and cultural historian. She is a professor of Visual and Critical Studies and Art History, Theory, and Criticism at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship (in 2005) and a National Endowment for the Arts grant.

 

 

Bora Kim (Korea University, BA in Sociology; School of the Art Institute of Chicago, BFA, 2013; Columbia University, MFA, 2015) is an interdisciplinary artist and sociologist from Seoul, Korea. Her artistic process is based in cultural research revolving around the spectacle and performance of gender, particularly in the context of global media. Kim’s work addresses the public gaze and aims to occupy the sphere of popular culture.

 

 

Karin Kuroda  (School of the Art Institute of Chicago, BA in Visual and Critical Studies, BFA in Studio Art, 2013) is a research consultant/writer and creative collaborator from New York City, who focuses on the intersectional narratives of minority politics. She serves as the band’s director of editorial content and oversees the curation of production, social media, theoretical research, and critical analysis.

 

 

Samantha Y. Shao (National Cheng Kung University, BA in History, 2010; Maastricht University, Netherlands, MA in Arts Management, 2013) is a curator/writer from Taipei, Taiwan, who is interested in cultural translation and postcolonialism. Shao serves as the marketing and development director. She oversees all administrative and communications directives.