Controversy over high movie ticket prices has been steadily rising for a few years. The prices of the tickets, which have been gradually increasing, were set at 14,000 won on weekdays and 15,000 won on weekends in April last year. In other words, it costs over 40,000 won for two people to watch a mo
In 2014, the Lee Ungno Museum of Art launched the Paris Lee Ungno Residence, a research-based creative support program, to set the stage for local artists to advance into the overseas art world. The program selects three Daejeon-based artists every year for a three-month stay in France. All of them
In 2021, the bereaved family of the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kunhee donated more than 23,000 cultural assets and works of art from his personal collection to the National Museum of Korea, which has been recognized as the ‘donation of the century.’ As a result, the exhibition is named after hi
Bill Evans, a name synonymous with jazz piano virtuosity, left an indelible mark on the world of music through his innovative approach to harmony, rhythm, and improvisation. While Evans' entire discography is a treasure trove of timeless classics, one of his most cherished and enduring compositions
Can we achieve total success without being sociable? This film tells the story of Melvin, the protagonist, changing for the better through his relationships with people. It was produced in the late 1990s. However, it seems more relevant to today’s society than when it was released. With the rapid de
Over the past few years, there has been a significant shift in the patterns of alcoholic beverage consumption among people in South Korea. The consumption of traditional liquors and distilled spirits has increased, leading to changes in the market and the emergence of new trends, such as the premium
You are likely familiar with the people in the three pictures. What do they have in common? That is right. They are all celebrities on YouTube. Before achieving fame, they had jobs such as comedians and webtoon writers. These, then, are examples of individuals becoming very famous as they developed
The popularity of Over-the-Top (OTT) services has rapidly increased in recent years. These service provide various types of content such as dramas, movies, and educational materials through the Internet. The number of OTT platform users began to increase in 2020 when external activities were limited
The Daejeon Creative Center, under the Daejeon Museum of Art, is holding an exhibition of the works of new artists selected for the DMA Camp, 2023. The exhibition is called Even if You Don't See It: Unseen. Eight artists participating in the exhibition collected fragments of invisible reality extrac
If you are interested in Korean Art, then you must have heard of the artist Lee Ungno (1904~1989). Lee Ungno is the master of Korean modern art who created modern abstract paintings using East Asian painting traditions. He was born in Chungnam and started art as a traditional Sagunja (the four graci
In 2021, at the International Chopin Piano Competition, which is widely regarded as the most prominent piano competition in the world, something unheard of happened. Hayato Sumino, who is not a piano or music major, surpassed his competitors and advanced to the third round. Although he did not ultim
These are the words of Mitzi (played by Michelle Williams), the mother of Sammy (played by Gabrielle LaBelle) in the movie The Fabelmans. From Jaws to E.T., Jurassic Park to Ready Player One, and now The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg, who has dedicated his life to cinema, provides compelling insights
[Part 1. The Yellow Jackal]Q1. Please introduce your band, The Yellow JackalThe band The Yellow Jackal is composed of musicians who were in band clubs at CNU. Our band consists of five members—a vocalist, lead guitarist, bassist, pianist, and drummer. The Yellow Jackal formed last year. There's a fu
Have you ever heard of a cyber wrecker? Cyber wrecker is a combination of cyber and wrecker (meaning tow truck) and it refers to people who instantly post videos online to get many views whenever an issue arises. It is not exactly known when the phrase was first used, but it was only in 2020 that it
"Korean broadcasters do not pay compensation to creators when they play, for instance the movie The Roundup 2. But in France, there is a law ensuring that script writers and directors are paid a certain portion of advertising revenue separately from television rights when their content is broadcast,
These days, many environmental problems are harming the world. Natural disasters constantly strike. Indeed, more disasters are occurring these days than ever before. A few weeks ago, torrential rain pelted Pohang on the south side of Korea. Many people lost their lives. Also, earthquakes are constan
Most people today have worries of one kind or another. Someone tosses and turns all night long due to anxiety and others conceal their real emotions because there is no place to release their pent-up feelings. The artist Shashamiu is holding a private exhibition of her works at the Maju Gallery, off
When I think of the image of Daejeon, I think of it as the city of science. In Daejeon, there are many places we can experience the world of science closely, such as the National Science Museum and Expo Science Park. However, Daejeon is not only a city of science but also a city of culture and art.
“Possibility is the impossibility of any existence at all.”Heidegger, a German philosopher, describes death as the limitation of a human being that must come to pass. According to him, existence becomes clear when non-existence is recognized, only then does one have the opportunity to reflect on lif
The book that I recommend is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It is a well-written and easy-to-read book. The story is about a shepherd boy named Santiago trying to find his personal legend. A personal legend is a dream that one tries to achieve. Santiago’s personal legend is some treasure that is sai