The weekly question we ask ourselves when we’re over the hump and have some time to spare. What to do this weekend? Here’s what to do and where to go in Seoul this weekend. We’ve focused on events that you can enjoy indoors in the suddenly cold weather.
Hotel Floria
It’s a shame that the adorable Sanrio characters are only available as merchandise. This year, in honor of the 50th anniversary of My Melody and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi , Sanrio charactershave been gathered at the media art exhibition Hotel Floria. Conceived by digital design and art company District and global character company Sanrio Korea, Hotel Floria embodies the lovable world of Sanrio Korea through emotional media art. The surreal space filled with light and color will bring you happy moments. Hotel Floria will also be offering limited edition merchandisefor the exhibition, which can be reserved now at fever.
📍 IFC Mall South Atrium L3 MPX Gallery , Yeouido (Naver map)
🗓️ ~ November 15 (Sat)
Le Space
If you’re looking for a weekend drive, Yeongjongdo is the perfect place to head to. Le Space, Korea’s largest immersive media art space at Inspire Resort, is hosting a space travel-themed exhibition, Journey to the Unknown. Buy tickets now on fever and get 20% off for a limited time.
📍Inspire Resort, Yeongjongdo, Incheon (Naver map)
Candlelight
Candlelight, the new classical music you’ve never heard before. A wide variety of concerts await, from the most popular tribute programs to Hisaishi Joe and Kim Kwang-seok. Check out what’s happening in Seoul right now here.
📍 Jeongdong 1928 Art Center (Naver Map)
📍Peace & Park Convention (Naver map)
Jonathan Bertin Photography Exhibition
GroundCiso’s new space, GroundCiso East in Gu, is hosting the inaugural Jonathan Bertin Photography Exhibition. Jonathan Bertin, a photographer from Normandy, France, pays tribute to Impressionist painting through photography. He is interested in the fluidity of the image, just as the Impressionists discovered the colors that change with the light. Groundsiso East is also hosting an exhibition of Alex Quito’s photographs, which captureeveryday and surreal moments. Don’t miss out on the extra discount when you buy a combined ticket for both exhibitions at Fever.
📍 Groundsiso East,402 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (Naver map)
🗓️ ~ September 28 (Sun)
James Turrell Solo Exhibition
The art fever during Frieze, September’s art festival, extends beyond the walls of COEX. Galleries across Seoul host a variety of events, and Frieze Nights allow visitors to stay up late to view exhibitions. At Hannam Face Gallery, James Turrell’s solo exhibition “The Return,” an exploration of light and space, is on view through the end of September. It is free to view and requires advance reservations via Naver Reservation.
📍Hannam Face Gallery (Naver Map)
🗓️ ~ September 27 (Sat)
🎟️ Free of charge, advance reservation required via Naver Reservation
Seoul Moon
Get a bird’s eye view of Seoul from 130 meters above the Han River in a hot air balloon. From Seoul Moon, a mooring gas balloon in Yeouido Park, you can enjoy views that would be the envy of any tall building’s observation deck. Feel the crisp autumn air as it finally leaves the dampness of the city from the top of a hot air balloon. Find out more here.
📍 Yeouido Park (Naver Map)
⏰ 12:00-22:00, closed on Mondays
🎟️ Adult 25,000 won, Child 15,000 won