EVENTS

KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER

  1. K-Cinema | Swing Kids (스윙키즈)

    K-Cinema | Swing Kids (스윙키즈)

    Director
    Kang Hyeong-cheol
    Running Time
    133 Minute
    In this swinging, musical drama set during the Korean War, the soldiers at a POW camp plan a tap show to distract both themselves and the prisoners from the hardships of war. Led by a former Broadway dancer and a rebellious North Korean soldier, the band of prisoners find a new sense of freedom in dancing.   The unique style and energy of Swing Kids (2018) earned filmmaker Kang Hyeong-cheol the Best Director prize at the prestigious BaekSang Arts Awards, among other plaudits for the film.   Free with an RSVP! Complimentary snacks. In Korean with English subtitles. Not rated. 133 minutes.   Swing Kids (스윙키즈) Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 PM (seating opens at 5:30 PM) Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW) RSVP FOR THIS EVENT!
    • Apr 22, 2025 ~ Apr 22, 2025
  2. K-Cinema | My Brilliant Life (두근두근 내인생)

    K-Cinema | My Brilliant Life (두근두근 내인생)

    Director
    E J-Yong
    Running Time
    117 Minute
    Immature Dae-soo and foul-mouthed Mi-ra are young, reckless, and in love. At age 17, they must rely on one another as they anxiously welcome an unexpected child without family support. Ah-reum is a beautiful boy but afflicted by progeria, a rare genetic disorder that results in rapid aging. Later, at age 17 but physically in his 80s, Ah-reum tries to recount the love story of his parents as his final gift to them.   Director E J-Yong’s unique and moving 2014 drama My Brilliant Life was based on the 2011 novel "Doogeundoogeun Nae Insaeng" by Kim Ae-Ran screen internationally at the Hawaii International Film Festival and the Udine Far East Film, among others.   Free with an RSVP! Complimentary snacks. In Korean with English subtitles. Not rated. 110 minutes.   My Brilliant Life (두근두근 내인생) Wednesday, April 9 at 5:30 PM (seating opens at 5:00 PM) Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW) RSVP FOR THIS EVENT!
    • Apr 09, 2025 ~ Apr 09, 2025
  3. K-Cinema | Life of Hae-oak (혜옥이)

    K-Cinema | Life of Hae-oak (혜옥이)

    Director
    Park Jung Hwan
    Running Time
    94 Minute
    Life of Hae-oak follows Ra-El, who at age 29 is fervently studying for one of Korea's toughest exams, the civil service exam. Her mother, who raised Ra-El alone after her husband's financial failure, has placed all her hopes and dreams on her daughter’s success, believing it will transform both their lives. Can Ra-El bear the immense pressures that have been placed on her—and should she?   Director Park Jung Hwan’s 2021 drama explores one young woman’s relatable internal battle with parental expectations, societal pressure, and the trauma of growing up in post-crisis South Korea, reflecting the larger generational issues faced by many.  Free with an RSVP! Complimentary snacks. In Korean with English subtitles. Not rated. 94 minutes. Life of Hae-oak (혜옥이) Wednesday, March 26 at 5:30 PM (seating opens at 5:00 PM)  Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW) RSVP FOR THIS EVENT!
    • Mar 26, 2025 ~ Mar 26, 2025
  4. K-Cinema | Three Sisters (세자매)

    K-Cinema | Three Sisters (세자매)

    Director
    Director Lee Seung-won
    Running Time
    115 Minute
    Three sisters, three utterly distinct personalities, and one doomed family reunion. Hee-sook is a worrywart and a devoted housewife. Mi-yeon is a devout Catholic choirmaster but a paper tiger. And Mi-ok is a dramatic and eccentric artist given to fits of anger and drink. Reunited on their father's birthday, these three women must finally revisit their difficult family past.   Director Lee Seung-won's effective 2021 drama pairs top acting talent and cutting storytelling characterized by universal themes of family strife and the power of forgiveness.  Free with an RSVP! Complimentary Korean snacks before the show. In Korean with English subtitles. Not rated. 115 minutes. Three Sisters (세자매) Wednesday, March 12 at 5:30 PM (seating opens at 5:00 PM)  Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW) RSVP FOR THIS EVENT!
    • Mar 12, 2025 ~ Mar 12, 2025