One of the favorite hangouts for the trendy youth in Seoul.
The Hongdae area can best be summed up in one word: Underground. The area
forms a large-sale commercial district bristling with artsy cafes and
lie clubs where Indie bands play anything from rock n roll to alternative
underground music as well as eating establishments, clothing and accessory
shops lining both sides of the street. That stretches from Hongik University
station to Hongik University and its vicinity. Aptly nicknamed Picasso
Street, the young streets, the young streets experimental and vibrant
artistic atmosphere draws young crowds from across Seoul. Subway : Hongik Univ.
Stn. (Line 2) Bus : 1100, 1200, 271, 570, 5712, 5714, 602, 603, 604,
6712, 7012, 7016, 7612, 7711, 7716
PERFORMANCE THEATER
Theater Choo
This theater is the successor to Salon Theatre Choo (Myeong-dong) and
Theatre Choo Samillo, both run by the late Song-ung Choo. Commemorating
the priceless contributions made to Korean dramatic art by actor Song-ung
Choo during his lifetime, it will continue to provide a valuable outlet
for this performance art, in the spirit of its illustrious namesake.
Open Hours : Tuesdays to Thursdays: 7:30 Fridays to Sundays Holidays: 4:30, 7:30 Admission Fee : Adults 20,000won/Students 15,000 won Nearest Train : Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, EXIT 6) Fax : 02 3142 0569
Theater Zero
Having opened on November 22, 1998, Theater Zero is located on Picasso
Street near Hongik Universtiy. This cultural space aspires to bring to
the public performances that are both artistic and accessible. Unlike
most little theaters, Theater Zero is open to many art forms and hosts
plays, dances, musical recitals, concerts and other performances that
are either planned and produced by the theater or are lease-based projects.
Asthe first little-theater dance space designated by the Korean Culture
& Art Foundation (2002), it has recently decreased its rental fees
and is continuously improving the facility to offer an optimal environment
for artists to deploy their talents.
Nearest Train : Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2)
Theater Sanulim
This little theater, comprised of two basement levels and three stories
aboveground, was opened in 1985 and primarily stages performances by the
theater troupe Sanulim. It is a favorite stage of some of Korea's most
acclaimed actresses including Jeong-ja Park, Suk Son and Seok-hwa Yun.
This acclaim is partly due to the perception in the theater world of Sanulim
as a guardian of professional pride; it never stoops to mass-distributing
invitations or to offer discount admission fees. Sanulim is also a platform
for feminist and experimental theater as well.
Nearest Train : Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Exit 5 )
Changmu
The Post, located on the 1st and 2nd basement levels of the Changmu Arts
Center, is a dance theater equipped with a state-of-the-art stage system.
In addition to dances, this little theater of 200 seats also hosts plays,
musical concerts and performing arts. It is successor to Changmu Chumteo,
Korea's first little theater dedicated to dance and stages only programs
that have successfully passed its rigorous selection process.
Nearest Train : Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Exit 5 )
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