[E-Newsletter] Korean Cultural News 7.7.2026

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VOL 330 | Jul 7

【🎨 Open Call for Exhibition 2027 주홍콩한국문화원 전시 공모】

The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong is now accepting exhibition proposals from curators for its 2027 exhibition program. We welcome applications from talented curators, artist groups, and collectives seeking opportunities to present exhibitions internationally and contribute to cultural exchange between Korea and Hong Kong.

For more details, please scan the QR code or visit the website below.

https://hk.korean-culture.org/en/1071/board/682/read/145875

주홍콩한국문화원에서는 2027년도 전시 기획안을 공모합니다. 국제 전시 기회를 모색하고 한국과 홍콩 간 문화교류에 기여할 역량 있는 기획자 및 작가단체의 많은 관심과 지원 바랍니다.

자세한 내용은 QR 코드 또는 아래 링크를 확인해 주세요.

https://hk.korean-culture.org/ko/1071/board/682/read/145875

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✨Beyond New Fantasy✨ IU Debut 18th Anniversary Exhibition / IU 出道 18 週年展覽
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“너로서의 욕망은 계속 이어가
너만의 승리를 이뤄”
「以你自己的方式，繼續保持你的慾望。實現屬於自己的勝利。」
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憑著專輯《The Winning》中的理念，IU 在表達了她將持續
默默滋養自己的慾望與野心；而《Holssi》（種子/孢子）寓意著「即使花朵不再盛開，它仍能將願望與夢想帶向遠方。」

透過 IU 十八年來走過的足跡、音樂、角色，以及她與UAENA之間那條細長卻堅韌的連結，期望各位能夠感受著這蒲公英種子一路走來，如何成就✨New Fantasy✨
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[展覽資訊]
✨Beyond New Fantasy✨ IU 出道 18 週年展覽
🗓️ 30 June – 8 August 2026 （最後一天2:00pm 完結）
📍 駐香港韓國文化院 K-POP ZONE @kcchongkong
（香港中環鴨巴甸街35號PMQ元創方B座6樓）
🕚 10:00am–6:00pm (逢星期二至星期六 開放）
🎫 免費入場
ℹ場內設有不同展區 請預留足夠時間觀賞
部份展品可供打卡 敬請愛護所有佈置 勿破壞及取走裝飾
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[Gift set 領取方式]
- 追蹤 @kcchongkong 和 @iucafe_hk

- 禮貌地向接待處職員出示追蹤證明即可領取

- Gift set數量有限 派完即止

- 所有應援禁止轉賣
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Presented by @iucafe_hk @iuheyjieun

Collaborated by @kiuaenashi @musicduck2

Special thanks to @iuteamstarcandy for the use of translations and information

鳴謝 @kcchongkong 提供場地、支援及贊助
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💚謝謝每一位的支持💜
💚知恩於心 恩以知音 We Stan U💜
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本次應援活動之一切解釋權歸 @iucafe_hk 所有

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經過兩個多月嘅初賽，今年 K-POP COVER DANCE FESTIVAL 香港區決賽入圍名單終於出爐啦！

🎉 恭喜以下 15 隊入圍隊伍（以下根據字母順序排列）

After more than two months of preliminaries, the finalist list for this year’s K-POP COVER DANCE FESTIVAL Hong Kong Final is finally out!

🎉 Congratulations to the following 15 teams that have made it to the finals (In alphabetical order):

&us

APOS'

Asp3c

AXIS

Babies🫧

BerryBerryz

Bloom🌸

CHOUX

Dive into blue

IF

MEANing

Neverland

NEX2U

PIXEL HK

WHYNOT

多謝所有參賽隊伍嘅努力同支持！大家支持嘅隊伍有無入圍呢？快啲留言話我哋知啦～

香港區決賽將於 8月1日（六）下午2:30 在香港理工大學賽馬會綜藝館舉行！

門票將由 7月7日（二）上午10:00 起透過 Art-mate 免費派發。公眾可掃描上圖 QR Code 或經以下網址登記，每人最多可為 4 位人士登記（需填寫每位持有人姓名）。記住準時登記呀！

https://art-mate.net/doc/97315  

誠邀大家嚟現場一齊睇由香港頂尖舞團帶來的精彩K-POP翻跳表演，一同見證佢哋角逐代表香港前往首爾全球總決賽的唯一席位，見證新一屆王者誕生！

Thank you to all the participating teams for your hard work and support! Did the team you’re supporting make it through? Let us know in the comments!

The Hong Kong Finals will be held on August 1 (Sat) at 2:30 PM at the Jockey Club Auditorium The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Free tickets will be available via Art-mate starting from 10:00 AM on July 7 (Tue). The public can register by scanning the QR code above or the link below. Each person may register for up to 4 people (names of all ticket holders must be provided). Don’t forget to register on time!

https://art-mate.net/doc/97315  

We warmly invite everyone to join us at the venue to enjoy stunning K-Pop cover dance performances by Hong Kong’s top dance crews, and witness which team will earn the chance to represent Hong Kong at the Global Final in Seoul!

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【韓食】 韓食烹飪大賽 2026 – 招募參賽者

[K-Food] K‑Food MasterChef in Hong Kong 2026 – Call for Entry

各位韓食愛好者，發揮你哋廚藝嘅機會嚟啦！駐香港韓國文化院誠邀你參加韓食烹飪大賽 2026，展示你嘅韓食烹飪才華！  

今年大賽主題為 韓國之味：辛奇與韓國酒。參賽者需要創作一款原創菜式，其中必須包含至少一款辛奇，並與傳統韓國酒完美配搭。

唔好錯過成為下一位香港 K‑Food MasterChef 嘅機會！

📅 報名方法

- 報名截止日期：8月2日（星期日）

- 提交方式：填妥報名表格及食譜並電郵至 kfood@kcchk.kr

- 參賽指南及表格：https://hk.korean-culture.org/hk/1072/board/747/read/145666

🏆 獎金  

- 冠軍：港幣 5,000 元

- 每位決賽入圍者將獲贈一瓶韓國酒及優先參加三場駐香港韓國文化院韓食工作坊的資格

K‑Food lovers, your moment has arrived! KCCHK invites you to showcase your culinary talent at the K‑Food MasterChef Hong Kong 2026 cooking competition.

This year’s theme is “Taste of Korea: Kimchi & Sool (Korean Alcoholic Beverages)”.

Create an original dish featuring at least one type of kimchi, perfectly paired with traditional Korean sool.  

Don't miss your chance to be the next K-Food MasterChef in Hong Kong!

📅 How to Apply

- Deadline: Sunday, 2nd August

- Submit: Complete the application form and submit via email to kfood@kcchk.kr

- Guidelines & Form: https://hk.korean-culture.org/en/1072/board/747/read/145666

🏆 Prizes

- Champion: 5,000 HKD Cash Prize

- A bottle of Sool and priority access to 3 KCCHK K‑Food Workshops will be given to all finalists

查詢 Enquiries: kfood@kcchk.kr

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【2026 K-COMICS ORIGIN HONGKONG exhibition!】

Calling all webtoon fans! 📣 Get ready to dive into the world of Korean comics at the 2026 K-COMICS ORIGIN HONGKONG exhibition! 🇰🇷✨

From July 11th to August 14th, 2026, come experience the Korean Webtoon Experience Exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong. Explore these amazing zones across two floors:

6F: Discover "The Origins of Korean Comics and Webtoons", explore the "Solo Leveling Zone", and get hands-on in the "Interactive Experience Zone." Follow Sung Jinwoo’s fantasy action journey from the weakest hunter to an overwhelming force! 🗡️🔥

7F: Step into "The Uncanny Counter Zone"! Immerse yourself in the story of extraordinary people who run a noodle shop by day and hunt evil spirits as "Counters" by night. 🍜👻

📅 Exhibition Dates: 11 Jul - 14 Aug 2026

🎉 Opening Event: 10 Jul at 16:30 (Register: tkfox.co/by7)

See you there! 👋

各位韓國網漫迷請注意！📣 準備好投入「2026 K-COMICS ORIGIN HONGKONG」的漫畫世界了嗎？🇰🇷✨

由2026年7月11日至8月14日，駐香港韓國文化院 將舉辦「韓國網漫體驗展」。誠邀各位親臨體驗分佈於兩個樓層的精彩展區：

6樓：參觀「韓國漫畫與 Webtoons 的起源」及「《我獨自升級》展區」，並於「互動體驗區」親身感受網漫的魅力！一同見證主角成振宇由最弱獵人崛起成為絕對強者的奇幻動作旅程！🗡️🔥

7樓：走進「《驅魔麵館》展區」！沉浸於這群超能力者的故事之中——他們日間經營麵館，夜間則化身為「Counters」獵殺惡鬼。🍜👻

📅 展覽日期：2026年7月11日至8月14日

🎉 開幕活動：7月10日下午4::30（報名: tkfox.co/by7）

期待您的參與！👋

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【The 25th Korea National Opera Vocal Competition】

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｜Application Period : July 20 (Mon) – July 31 (Fri), 2026, by 6:00 PM (KST)

｜Preliminary Round : August 12 (Wed) – August 13 (Thu), 2026, from 10:00 AM N Studio (Seoul Arts Center)

｜Final Round : August 28 (Fri), 2026, at 7:00 PM Art Hall, Seocho Cultural Arts Center

The Korea National Opera (KNO) hereby announces the 25th Korea National Opera Vocal Competition, established to identify and support emerging vocal artists aspiring to the international opera stage. KNO welcomes the interest and participation of talented singers worldwide.

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⁕ Information

◌ Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in vocal music, as well as general applicants of all voice types, who are under the age of 35 as of the Preliminary Round date. (Applicants must be 35 years of age or younger as of August 13, 2026 (born on or after August 14, 1990).)

◌ Category: Vocal Music (Opera)

◌ Preliminary Round : Two opera arias in different languages

◌ Final Round: Two opera arias in different languages

◌ Application:

　　　①Visit the Korea National Opera website

　　　②Click “Education”

　　　③Click “Apply for Vocal Competition” and complete the Google Form

　　　※ Applications will be accepted only during the official application period.

　　　※ Applicants must upload a graduation, enrollment, or leave-of-absence certificate.

　　　※ File name format: VocalCompetition_VoiceType_Name

◌ Application Fee : KRW 100,000

▪ Bank: Shinhan Bank

▪ Account Number: 140-003-846872

▪ Account Name: Korea National Opera

▪ SWIFT Code: SHBKKRSE

　　　※ Applications will be automatically canceled if payment is not confirmed before the Preliminary Round.

◌ Contact:⠀

　　　Tel. +82-2-580-3572, 3576

　　　E-mail: kno_vocal@nationalopera.org

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#국립오페라단

#성악 #콩쿠르

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國際綜藝合家歡 2026

格蘭迪劇團（韓國）│音樂劇場《小小音樂家之破冰奇遇》

讓音樂令地球重拾溫暖

太陽不見了，地球變得凍冰冰點算好？小小音樂家Mobichi緊握心愛的牧童笛，與北極熊好友Kuku，一起踏上尋找太陽的冒險旅程，沿途還認識了一班古靈精怪的新朋友，齊心協力將化成「雪條」的人類解凍！

這齣在韓國大受歡迎的合家歡音樂劇場於海外巡演無數，演員活潑生動的演繹、創意十足的道具以及輕快悅耳的現場演唱，更於2018年愛丁堡藝穗節獲選為三大兒童節目之一。約定你加入Mobichi的破冰之旅！

International Arts Carnival 2026

GRANDIS Theatre (Korea) │Musical Theatre “The Little Musician”

Join us on a musical journey to chase the sunshine!

The Earth is icy and freezing—what should we do? Little musician Mobichi brings along her beloved recorder, together with polar bear Kuku, they embark on an adventurous journey to find the sun. Along the way, they make a bunch of playful new friends!

This popular family-friendly musical theatre from Korea has toured internationally. With lively and vivid performances, creative props, and cheerful live singing, it was selected as one of the top three children’s performances at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Come and join Mobichi’s ice-breaking adventure this August!

日期及時間 Date and Time：

7-8.8 (五-六 Fri-Sat) 7:30pm

9.8 (日Sun) 3:00pm

地點 Venue：香港大會堂劇院 Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

票價 Price：$340 / $280

In English with Chinese and English surtitles

英語演出，附中英文字幕

立即購票 Book Now https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/14865/

節目詳情 Programme Details https://www.hkiac.gov.hk/2026/tc/littlemusician.html

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GAJA KOREA 韓國留學博覽會

2026年8月2日 (星期日) 尖沙咀喜來登酒店

韓國頂尖學府代表親臨香港，為你提供最真實的升學資訊。打破語言界限，開創屬於你的 K-Culture 留學體驗。

GAJA KOREA Study in Korea Expo

August 2, 2026 (Sunday) | Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel, Tsim Sha TsuiRepresentatives from Korea’s top universities are coming to Hong Kong in person to provide you with the most authentic information on pursuing higher education in Korea. Break down language barriers and launch your very own K-Culture study abroad journey.

Link: https://2026study-in-korea-gajakorea.pages.dev/

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【✨韓服租借體驗】

好消息~文化院有批新韓服！大人同小朋友韓服都有新款，快啲預約過嚟試新衫啦！

📅租借地點: 駐香港韓國文化院6樓 韓服租借空間 (中環元創方B座6樓)

🕑營運時間: 逢星期五及六（公眾假期除外）10:15AM & 2:15PM  

🕑租借時間: 2小時免費租借

立即預約: https://forms.gle/U7ga7qe3Yu2MpTi26

【✨Hanbok Rental Experience】

Good news! The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong has received a new batch of Hanbok! There are new styles for both adults and children. Be sure to make an appointment to try on the new Hanbok!

📅Rental Location: Hanbok Rental Room, Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (6/F, Block B, PMQ, Central)

🕑Operating Hours: Every Friday and Saturday (excluding public holidays) 10:15 AM & 2:15 PM (Morning & Afternoon Session)  

🕑Rental Time: 2 hours FREE rental

Reservation: https://forms.gle/U7ga7qe3Yu2MpTi26

Reserve Now

🌟【韓食廚房租用公告｜K-Food Cooking Studio Rental Notice】🌟

我哋嘅韓食廚房而家每個月免費開放兩次俾大家租用！一齊嚟駐香港韓國文化院分享同體驗韓國飲食文化啦！

Our K-Food Cooking Classroom is now open TWICE a month for public rental — free of charge! Share the culture of K-food at KCCHK.

📍 駐香港韓國文化院6樓 韓食廚房 | K-Food Classroom, 6/F KCCHK

👥 香港永久性居民或非韓國籍的香港居民均可申請 | Hong Kong residents and non-Koreans living in Hong Kong

💸 費用全免 | Free of Charge

🍱 韓食工作坊或相關體驗課程 | K-Food workshops & related experiences

更多詳情請留意文化院官網「最新消息」>「公告」。

Check News > Notices on kcchk.kr for more information.

查詢 Enquiries: kfood@kcchk.kr

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🌟駐香港韓國文化院圖書室 正式重開！🌟

📅 營運時間：星期二至六 10:00-18:00

📍 地點：中環元創方B座7樓

📚 好消息！韓國文化院的圖書室重新開放，我們精選了十數位韓國當代著名作家，包括韓江、金英夏、羅泰柱、殷熙耕、片惠英、盧熙京、鄭智我、孔枝泳、趙南柱、金浩然等，並提供他們的代表作，涵蓋韓文、中文及英文譯本。

文化院將持續努力向香港讀者推廣韓國文學，如你有其他作家或韓國文學作品推薦，歡迎留言分享！

🌟KCCHK Library Reopens🌟

📅 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

📍 Location: 7/F, Block B, PMQ, Central

📚 Great news! Library room at KCCHK reopens finally! We have curated works from several renowned contemporary Korean authors, including but not limited to Han Kang, Kim Youngha, Ra Taejoo, Eun Heekyung, Pyun Hyeyoung, Noh Heekyung, Jeong Jia, Gong Jiyoung, Cho Namjoo, and Kim Hoyeon, along with their representative works available in Korean, Chinese and English translations.

KCCHK will continue to promote Korean literature to Hong Kong readers. If you have any other author or Korean literary work recommendations, feel free to leave a comment and share with us!

文化院全新企劃 – 體驗韓國傳統遊戲！

即日大家可以蒞臨文化院6樓體驗各種包括打畫片、抓石子、擲柶等韓國傳統遊戲！將體驗的過程上載至社交媒體，Tag@kcchongkong同加上#KCCHK_KGAME hashtag更可以換領韓國傳統遊戲套裝一份，每日名額有限，送完即止！快啲上黎文化院親身體驗下最熱門既韓國遊戲啦！

開放日期及時間：星期二至六 早上10點至6點（公眾假期除外）

*韓國傳統遊戲只限於體驗區範圍內使用，請小心使用避免影響他人或損壞文化院設施。小童需要在成人指導下方可使用遊戲用具。

KCCHK New Project - Experience Traditional Korean Games!

Starting today, everyone can visit the 6th floor of KCCHK to experience various traditional Korean games including "ddakji-chigi, gonggi-nori, and Yut-nori! Upload your experience on social media, tag @kcchongkong, and include the #KCCHK_KGAME hashtag to redeem a set of traditional Korean games. Daily slots are limited, available while supplies last! Hurry to KCCHK to experience the most popular Korean games.

Opening Dates and Times: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (excluding public holidays).

*Korean traditional games are only allowed to be used within the designated experience area. Please use them carefully to avoid disturbing others or damaging KCCHK’s facilities. Children need to be supervised by adults when using the game equipment.