EVENTS

KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER

  1. K-Cinema | The Accidental Detective 2: In Action (탐정: 리턴즈)

    K-Cinema | The Accidental Detective 2: In Action (탐정: 리턴즈)

    Director
    Lee Eon-hee
    Running Time
    116 Minute
    Join us for K-Cinema this November featuring the hilarious 2018 crime comedy The Accidental Detective 2: In Action (탐정: 리턴즈) from Director Lee Eon-hee!   After striking out on their own as private detectives, the unlikely duo of comic book aficionado Dae-man (Kwon Sang-woo) and legendary homicide detective Tae-su (Sung Dong-il) find themselves collecting minor debts and searching for missing cats. Their dead-end business suddenly turns around when a mysterious woman offers them 50 grand to uncover the truth behind her fiancé’s death. They bring on Yeo-chi (Lee Kwang-soo), an uncanny genius and a small-time online private eye, as their investigation stumbles into a plot far more sinister than a mere accident.   Come early for complimentary Korean snacks before the film! Seating is limited, and RSVPs are accepted first come, first served. In Korean with English subtitles. 116 minutes. Rated PG-15.    K-Cinema: The Accidental Detective 2: In Action (탐정: 리턴즈) Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW) Free with an RSVP! Complimentary snacks. In Korean with English subtitles. 116 minutes. Rated PG-15. RSVP FOR THIS EVENT!
    • Nov 13, 2024 ~ Nov 13, 2024
  2. K-Cinema: Be With You (지금 만나러 갑니다)

    K-Cinema: Be With You (지금 만나러 갑니다)

    Director
    Lee Janghoon
    Running Time
    132 Minute
     Join us for the return of monthly K-Cinema screenings at the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C., with director Lee Janghoon’s hit 2018 fantastical romance Be With You (지금 만나러 갑니다) on Friday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m.!   While Woo-jin (So Ji-sub) mourns the passing of his beloved wife Soo-a (Son Ye-jin), their young son, seven-year-old Ji-ho, holds unfailingly onto his mother's vow to return when the next rainy season breaks. Ji-ho’s faith in his mother’s words prove not in vain; miraculously a year later the three are reunited on that promised day. Although she has no memory, this life tinged with sorrow feels strangely familiar, until everything clicks back together.   Don’t miss out on the return of regular in-person Korean movie screenings in Washington, D.C.! Complimentary snacks provided before the film. Seating is limited, and RSVPs are accepted first come, first served.   K-Cinema: Be With You (지금 만나러 갑니다) Friday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW) Free with an RSVP! Complimentary snacks. In Korean with English subtitles. 132 minutes. Rated PG-13. RSVP UPDATE Due to strong interest, this event is now at full capacity and no longer accepting RSVPs. We appreciate your support and understanding! For more events, follow us on social media or join our e-mailing list!
    • Oct 25, 2024 ~ Oct 25, 2024
  3. Korean Movie Night: Hunt (헌트)

    Korean Movie Night: Hunt (헌트)

    Director
    LEE JUNG-JAE
    Running Time
    125 Minute
    The Korean Cultural Center, Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, invites you to a special screening of  the sensational 2022 Korean spy thriller Hunt on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 5th floor Auditorium. Directed by and starring Lee Jung-jae—celebrated globally for his iconic roles in Squid Game and Star Wars: The Acolyte—Hunt is a high-stakes spy thriller set in 1980s Korea.  Don’t miss this chance to delve into the world of Korean cinema right in the heart of Washington, D.C. with a film that has captured the attention of audiences worldwide. RSVP now to secure your spot! Korean Movie Night: Hunt (헌트) Date & Time: Friday, September 6, 2024, at 7 PM Check-In: Begins at 6:30 PM Venue: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 5th Floor Auditorium (901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001) Admission: Free (RSVP Required) Language: Korean with English Subtitles Complimentary movie snacks provided! This film is not yet rated. 131 minutes.  Synopsis: Set in the politically charged era of 1980s Korea, Hunt follows the intense story of two rival intelligence agents. As they investigate each other for a mole within their ranks, their loyalty and morality are pushed to the limit. This film marks Lee Jung-jae's directorial debut, blending action with a deep narrative that challenges the boundaries of trust and betrayal. 👉RSVP FOR THIS EVENT!👈
    • Sep 06, 2024 ~ Sep 06, 2024
  4. Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art: Korean Film Festival 2023

    Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art: Korean Film Festival 2023

    Director
    Jung-jae Lee, etc.
    Running Time
    0 Minute
    The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art is scheduled to hold the Korean Film Festival DC 2023 from June 2 to June 30 at the Freer Gallery of Art's Meyer Auditorium. This year's festival includes some of the best-reviewed and most popular Korean movies of the past year. Tickets are free with a reservation.  To learn more about the movies and to book tickets, follow this link: https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/events/event-series/korean-film-festival-dc-2023/    
    • Jun 02, 2023 ~ Jun 30, 2023