A promotional poster for Gangnam District's "FUN&FUN Gangnam" event / Courtesy of Gangnam District Office
The Gangnam District Office said Wednesday it will run a weekly outdoor performance program at Gangnam Square, in front of Exit 12 of Gangnam Station, from April 23 through October.
The program, titled "FUN&FUN Gangnam," is designed for residents and tourists to enjoy live street performances during the evening commute hours. Shows will run every Thursday starting after 6 p.m. for approximately 40 minutes. A total of 19 performances are scheduled for the year — 11 taekwondo shows, six street arts performances and two special events — although schedules may be adjusted due to rain or other weather conditions.
The World Taekwondo Headquarters, located near Gangnam Square in southern Seoul, will collaborate with the Gangnam-gu Taekwondo Association to deliver performances combining demonstration routines, board-breaking and pop choreography. The district said the program takes on added significance given the high volume of tourists in the Gangnam Station area, offering an accessible showcase of Korean cultural heritage.
The street performance lineup spans pop and live band genres, providing residents and visitors with cultural programming in the heart of the city. In addition to the regular Thursday schedule, two special events will feature performances by invited artists and a public K-pop dance challenge.
This month's events will open Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Cho Seong-myeong, chief of Gangnam District, said Gangnam Station is one of Seoul's most prominent public spaces for both residents and tourists, making it an ideal venue for consistent street programming that reflects the character of the district.
"We will continue to combine taekwondo, pop and street arts to offer distinctive cultural content — giving residents a chance to enjoy performances as part of their daily routine and helping visitors experience the appeal of Gangnam naturally," Cho said.
This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.
Source: Korea Times News
