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Korea Herald
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Star chef curates fine dining banquet at Sejong Center lobby
Sejong Inspiration program pushes boundaries of space, form The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is launching Sejong Inspiration, a new program series designed to break away from conventional theater spaces and performance formats. By transcending traditional boundaries of the stage, the initiative seeks to integrate diverse genres and expand the scope of artistic expression. The first event under Sejong Inspiration, Heritage Banquet, celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Seoul Metropolitan Traditional Orchestra — Korea's first traditional music ensemble, founded in 1965 — and takes place April 17 at the Grand Theater lobby at 7:30 p.m. Heritage Banquet will offer a multisensory experience, exploring the history and artistic vision of traditional Korean orchestral music through taste. Star chef Choi Hyun-seok, head chef at fine dining restaurant Choi Dot who is also known for appearances on Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' and JTBC's 'Chef & My Fridge," will curate the banquet. Inspired by the orchestra's six-decade journey, Choi has crafted a special five-course fusion Korean menu that reinterprets traditional flavors in a contemporary style. Stand-out dishes include the sujebi vongole, a fusion of hand-torn Korean noodles with Italian influences; braised short ribs inspired by Korea's traditional five-color (obangsaek) aesthetic; and a dessert inspired by "sumaksae" — a roof-end tile featuring a smiling human face, famously known as the 'Smile of Silla.' Heritage Banquet is limited to 50 participants and runs for approximately 100 minutes. Tickets go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. for Sejong Season subscribers and members, with sales opening to the general public on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Tickets are priced at 200,000 won ($136). Deep dive into sound on stage, in darkness On April 28, the Listening Stage event will invite audience members to explore the depth of sound and spatial resonance from the stage, nestled in the 70 bean bags provided. With the theater plunged into complete darkness, attendees will recline beneath 102 overhead battens, immersing themselves in a transformative sound experience. The event is centered around three musical pieces: Maurice Ravel's 'Bolero,' Arvo Part's 'Fur Alina' and Keith Jarrett's 'The Koln Concert.' The pieces will also be featured in the Seoul Metropolitan Ballet's upcoming May performance of Johan Inger's 'Walking Mad & Bliss.' To enhance the auditory experience, an immersive audio system with approximately 50 speakers will be installed across the stage and ceiling, creating a 360-degree spatial sound environment. Listening Stage runs for 90 minutes and is limited to 70 participants. Presale begins April 9 for subscribers and members, with general sales opening April 10. Tickets are priced at 30,000 won ($20).
Korea Herald
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Seoul to host '2025 Seoul Table' featuring top chefs
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host "2025 Seoul Table" on March 23-24 at Solvit, an artificial island in Han River, offering 300 lucky citizens the chance to taste dishes prepared by some of Korea's most renowned chefs. The event, held to celebrate Seoul's second consecutive year hosting the "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" event, will feature celebrated chefs such as Michelin 3-star recipient Kang Min-goo and star chef Choi Hyun-seok. Participants will be selected through a first-come, first-served registration process via the Catch Table app, starting at 2 p.m. on March 18. The popup will feature three sessions, scheduled at 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on March 23, and 5:00 p.m. on March 24. Tickets are priced at 40,000 won ($27.54) per person, with a limit of two tickets per individual. Multiple applications are prohibited. The event will include a variety of programs, including a welcome dinner, forum and awards ceremony. To prevent ticket resale, attendees will be required to present identification at the entrance to verify their registration. On March 23, a team of top chefs from Netflix series "Culinary Class Wars,' led by Choi Hyun-seok, will present signature dishes and cocktails made with traditional alcohol. The group includes chefs Jang Ho-joon, Yoon Nam-no, Song Hasulam, Kim Tae-sung and Son Seok-ho. On March 24, Michelin three-star chef Kang Min-goo of 'Mingles,' which is also ranked on the 2024 World's 50 Best Restaurants list, will lead the event alongside chefs Park Moo-hyun, Park Ga-ram, Lee Chan-yang, Lee Yong-woo, Lim Hong-keun, Shin Ga-young, Choi Kyu-sung and Lim Byung-jin. The chefs will serve fine dining small plates and traditional alcohol cocktails at a reasonable price. Last year's event was organized under the direction of chef Ahn Sung-jae, featuring chefs from Mosu. 'Seoul is a city rich in diverse culinary experiences, from popular street foods to high-end fine dining, and is home to talented chefs. As a global gastronomic destination, we are excited to celebrate 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' for the second consecutive year with this special event, and we look forward to welcoming the public to enjoy it,' said a representative from Seoul Metropolitan Government.
