Showing posts with label Korea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Korea. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Concert film G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch in Pittsburgh, from October 29.


The upcoming G-Drago concert film G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch will play in Pittsburgh from October 29.
After eight years, the icon of a generation roars back with an epic world tour – UBERMENSCH. Every beat, every breath, every moment that will redefine his legacy bursts onto the big screen. From the anthems that shook the world – “Crooked”, “POWER,” “HEARTBREAKER” – to an epic setlist spanning his most iconic hits, joined by an all-star guest lineup including TAEYANG, DAESUNG, CL, and more. Feel the raw energy, the fire, the unrepeatable magic – captured live and unleashed through SCREENX, 4DX and IMAX.
It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theater in North Hills, and tickets are available online.

Monday, September 29, 2025

Two remastered BTS concert films, from 2019 and 2021, in Pittsburgh-area theaters this week.


Two remastered BTS concert films will play in Pittsburgh-area theaters this week. BTS 2019 WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF’ LONDON Remastered plays October 1 and 5:
A breathtaking expression of true love and the meaning of existence beneath a star-filled sky—A breathtaking expression of true love and the meaning of existence beneath a star-filled sky—. A powerful blend of emotion and energy, brought to life through top-notch production and stunning LED visuals. This historic night marked BTS as the first Korean act to headline London’s Wembley Stadium, and their heartfelt voices that once echoed across the globe now come vividly alive on screen.
BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO Remastered plays October 2 and 5.
A one-of-a-kind “FESTA” that transcended time and space, uniting BTS and ARMY as one — A spectacular open-air performance that captured the spirit of a true festival. The warmth and joy of their 8th anniversary celebration return to the screen, as vibrant and unforgettable as ever.
The movies are scheduled to play int the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Sunday, September 28, 2025

TWICE documentary ONE IN A MILL10N in Pittsburgh area, from October 20.


The 2025 documentary on Korean group TWICE, ONE IN A MILL10N, plays in the Pittsburgh area from October 20.
In 2015, with the greeting “One in a million, TWICE!”, a new K - pop group stepped on to the world stage. From chart - topping anthems like “CHEER UP,” “TT,” “What is Love?,” "FANCY,” and “Feel Special”, TWICE captured hearts far beyond Korea, becoming a global phenomenon. This documentary follows their decade - long journey — countless hours of dedication, the dazzling spotlight of worldwide tours, and candid reflections on their growth, friendship, and even their dreams for the future. For ten years, brighter than any stage light, ‘ONCE’ has been at the very heart of their story. Through never - before - seen interviews and the heartfelt process of preparing a 10th anniversary celebration, the film reveals what TWICE has truly meant to one another — and to the fans who have walked beside them. On their 10th anniversary, 〈 ONE IN A MILLI0N 〉 comes to the screen, revealing the true reason behind the existence of TWICE — a group like no other.
It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theaters in McCandless and Monroeville, and tickets are available online.

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration at Pitt, October 3.


The University of Pittsburgh's Asian Studies Center and Global Hub will host a Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration on October 3 from 12:00 pm.
中秋快乐!
추석 잘 보내세요!
Chúc Mừng Tết Trung thu!
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!


Come celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival with the Asian Studies Center! Enjoy snacks and crafts during this cultural holiday. Event is open to the Pitt community and the public.
It will be held at the Global Hub, located on the 1st floor of Posvar Hall (map).

Friday, September 26, 2025

Work continues on Paris Baguette in Shadyside.


Work continues on the Paris Baguette cafe and bakery coming to Shadyside. It was first announced for Walnut Street in January 2024, back before the region's first Paris Baguette opened in the Norh Hills. The Shadyside location will be located at 5514 Walnut St., in what was William Sonoma until January 2022. In 2024, the year both locations were set to open in Pittsburgh, the franchisee announced plans to open five Paris Baguette cafes in the area.

Paris Baguette is a chain of bakeries ubiquitous throughout South Korea that has over 250 locations across the United States. The menu boasts a wide variety of cakes, baked goods, sandwiches, juices, and coffees, in addition its eponymous French bread.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

2024 film Winter in Sokcho, September 25 at Harris Theater.


The 2024 film Winter in Sokcho will play in Pittsburgh on September 25, part of the SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival.
In Sokcho, a small seaside village in South Korea, a young woman, Soo-Ha (Bella Kim), lives in a bit of a rut, rhythmed by visits to her mother, a fishmonger, and her relationship with her boyfriend, Jun-Ho (Gong Doyu). When a French man named Yan Kerrand (Roschdy Zem) arrives in the boarding house where Soo-Ha works, it awakens within her questions about her own identity, and that of her French father, about whom she knows almost nothing. As winter settles over the town, Soo-Ha and Kerrand will observe and gauge each other, trying to communicate any way they can – through cooking for one and drawing for the other – delicately weaving a fragile bond between them.
Tickets are free for those with a Pitt ID card---registration and promo code required---and $11 for everyone else. The movie begins at 6:00 pm at the Harris Theaer in downtown's Cultural District (map).

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

KPOP CLUB NIGHT with DJ Chen returns to Pittsburgh, October 3.


KPOP CLUB NIGHT with DJ Chen will return to Pittsburgh on October 3.

Come and get it! Get ready for Round 2 in PGH at AVALON SOCIAL!! Join mixmaster DJ CHEN and the world-famous Kpop Club Night crew on October 3rd to sing and dance our hearts out!

This is a 21+ event. 
Doors open 10pm, curfew 2:00 am.
Physical government issued ID required. 
No Refunds. Tickets are transferrable.

Tickets are available online for $26.50. Avalon Social is a club located at 1601 E. Carson St. in the South Side (map) in what was most recently Foxtail.

BTS 2017 Live Trilogy EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR THE FINAL Remastered in Pittsburgh, September 25 and 28.


The concert film BTS 2017 Live Trilogy EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR THE FINAL Remastered will play in Pittsburgh on September 25 and 26, part of a four-movie series of BTS concerts.
BTS cemented their global status with their first Billboard Music Award win, and their meteoric rise is powerfully captured in . Individual and unit performances reveal a spectrum of charms through velvety vocals and poetic rap, while the electrifying performances of “Blood Sweat & Tears,” “DNA,” and “MIC Drop” showcase the tour’s expanded scale! A pivotal chapter in BTS’s journey unfolds vividly on screen.
It plays locally at the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Concert film BTS 2016 Live The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage: Epilogue Remastered in Pittsburgh, September 24 and 28, part of BTS film series.


The concert film BTS 2016 Live The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage: Epilogue Remastered will play in Pittsburgh on September 24 and 28, the first in a series of BTS concert films playing in Pittsburgh-area theater this fall.
The grand finale of “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life” series by BTS, where the story of youth shines brightest— it’s . From the lingering tenderness of “Autumn Leaves” and “Butterfly” to the explosive performances of “FIRE,” “Save ME,” and “EPILOGUE: Young Forever,” the story of youth that defined BTS as we know today, is vividly brought to life on screen!
It is scheduled to play locally at the Cinemark theaters in McCandless, Monroeville, and Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Pocha by Kye-won named Best Korean restaurant in 2025's Pittsburgh City-Paper reader's poll.


Pocha by Kye-won, located in Saxonburg, was named Best Korean restaurant by the 2025 Pittsburgh City-Paper reader's poll. From the official restaurant of the place that opened in February:
We're so excited to bring a brand-new spot in Sprankles grocery store in Saxonburg to share authentic Korean food paired with amazing Grist House beer. Everything we serve is handmade, and we're the only place offering an authentic Korean BBQ experience, if you don't know what this is, see our Korean BBQ section! Whether you're a vegetarian or meat lover, we have something for everyone on our menu that's sure to make you feel right in Korea!
Other winners relevant to PennsylvAsia include Chengdu Gourmet for Best Chinese, Little Tokyo for Best Japanese and Best Sushi, Pho Van for Best Pho, Ramen Bar for Best Ramen, Tram's for Best Vietnamese, Lotus for Best Asian Grocer, and Panda Supermarket for Best International Grocery Store. These lists were for a long time notorious for their uninspired winners at the expense of smaller or more authentic restaurants, but in recent years have expanded beyond the small list of usual suspects.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Running Dish now called Bombing Pot, coming eventually to Waterfront.


Bombing Pot is the new name of the all-you-can-eat revolving sushi, CHinese-style hot pot, and Korean-style BBQ coming eventually to the Waterfront. When it was announced for the area in September 2024 it was known as Running Dish, a concept with a Sterling, VA location from the team behind Sushi Bomb in Robinson. According to the directory, it will go into the spot across from Starbucks formerly occupied by Versona, Charming Charlie, and American Eagle.

Monday, September 15, 2025

YeGa K-Food opens at Ineffable Cà Phê inside Enson Market in Point Breeze.


Jeonghee Choi of YeGa Kimchi has opened a Korean food stand, YeGa K-Food, at Ineffable Cà Phê inside Enson Market in Point Breeze. YeGa K-Food held its opening on Saturday, September 12, and is open from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Our special menu features:

Korean BBQ Chicken

Bibimbap

Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)

Oxtail Radish Soup

Dumplings

Enjoy a joyful evening with delicious food and Korean K-pop music. We look forward to welcoming you!
Beyond this newly-opened food stand, Choi's YeGa Kimchi sells a variety of kimchi, banchan, triangle kimbap, and dosirak boxes at several retailers and farmer's markets around the city. Enson Market is an Asian grocery that opened in June.

Saturday, September 6, 2025

"We Learn" Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Korean classes resume at Carnegie Library in Oakland, Saturdays from September 13.

Photo via the Korea Tourism Organization.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branch in Oakland will resume its free "We Learn" Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Korean classes Saturdays from September 13 through November 15, after finishing its most recent session on August 16.

Monday, August 25, 2025

Fourth BTS film added to series playing in Pittsburgh: BTS 2016 Live The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage: Epilogue Remastered plays here September 24 and 28.

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A fourth film has been added to the series of BTS concert films playing in Pittsburgh-area theaters: BTS 2016 Live The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage: Epilogue Remastered will play here September 24 and 28.
The grand finale of “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life” series by BTS, where the story of youth shines brightest— it’s . From the lingering tenderness of “Autumn Leaves” and “Butterfly” to the explosive performances of “FIRE,” “Save ME,” and “EPILOGUE: Young Forever,” the story of youth that defined BTS as we know today, is vividly brought to life on screen!
It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theater in Monroeville, and tickets are available online.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Remastered BTS concert films from 2017, 2019, and 2021 in Pittsburgh in September and October.


Three older BTS concert films will play in the Pittsburgh area in September and October. BTS 2017 Live Trilogy EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR THE FINAL Remastered plays September 25 and 28:
BTS cemented their global status with their first Billboard Music Award win, and their meteoric rise is powerfully captured in . Individual and unit performances reveal a spectrum of charms through velvety vocals and poetic rap, while the electrifying performances of “Blood Sweat & Tears,” “DNA,” and “MIC Drop” showcase the tour’s expanded scale! A pivotal chapter in BTS’s journey unfolds vividly on screen.
BTS 2019 WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF’ LONDON Remastered plays October 1 and 5:
A breathtaking expression of true love and the meaning of existence beneath a star-filled sky—A breathtaking expression of true love and the meaning of existence beneath a star-filled sky—. A powerful blend of emotion and energy, brought to life through top-notch production and stunning LED visuals. This historic night marked BTS as the first Korean act to headline London’s Wembley Stadium, and their heartfelt voices that once echoed across the globe now come vividly alive on screen.
BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO Remastered plays October 2 and 5.
A one-of-a-kind “FESTA” that transcended time and space, uniting BTS and ARMY as one — A spectacular open-air performance that captured the spirit of a true festival. The warmth and joy of their 8th anniversary celebration return to the screen, as vibrant and unforgettable as ever.
So far showtimes have only been announced for the Cinemark theater in Monroeville, but those tickets are available online.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

More theaters and showtimes for KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event in Pittsburgh, August 23 and 24.


The feature-length film KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event will play in the Pittsburgh area on August 23 and 24.
When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet -- an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.
The 95-minute film plays locally at the Waterworks Cinema, Cranberry Cinemas, Cinemark theaters in Monaca, Monroeville, North Hills, and Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

"We Learn" Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Korean classes resume at Carnegie Library in Oakland, Saturdays from September 13.

Photo via the Korea Tourism Organization.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branch in Oakland will resume its free "We Learn" Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Korean classes Saturdays from September 13 through November 15, after finishing its most recent session on August 16.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

2023 Celine Song Oscar-nominated film Past Lives in Pittsburgh, September 12 - 18.


The 2023 Celine Song Oscar-nominated film Past Lives will play at the Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville from September 12 to 18, part of the theater's The Immigrant Experience film series.
Subtle and moving, Greta Lee stars in Celine Song’s deeply human story of two childhood friends who are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life.
Tickets are available online. The single-screen theater is located at 4115 Butler St. (map).

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

C.Ryu and Kayla Tange Presents: Futurity of the Womb: Myth of the Cyborg Kisaeng, August 30 at Kelly Strayhorn Theater.


The Kelly Strayhorn Theater will host "C.Ryu and Kayla Tange Presents: Futurity of the Womb: Myth of the Cyborg Kisaeng" on August 30.

Futurity of the Womb: The Myth of the Cyborg Kisaeng is an experimental, 60-minute multimedia performance that reimagines Korean history through the lens of feminist mythology. Blending ritual, burlesquespeculative fiction, and mythology, the piece unfolds in four sections, interweaving live performancevideo projection, and audience interaction

Traditionallykisaengs were enslaved Korean courtesans, forced to entertain those in power while mastering the arts. Futurity of the Womb is a time-traveling performance that redefines the kisaeng’s legacy beyond the constraints of history. The cyborg becomes a vessel for interrogating our codependence with technology and identity, reflecting on power manufactured by human limitations. 

  • Mudang Jenn Kim, a Korean-American shaman, invokes the first cosmic mother of Korea, MAGO,  who was shamed for her larger-than-life power.
  • Kayla Tange merges the kisaeng and abandoned Princess Bari to explore grief and adoption as a portal, dwelling in the space between the living and the dead.
  • C. Ryu reimagines the gumiho, a nine-tailed fox demon that consumed men’s livers and hearts to survive, as a cyborg—alchemizing complicit desire.

Futurity of the Womb offers not a single narrative, but a timeline rewritten—a mythos where stories once censored emerge alive, electric, and here. This is not a return to history—it’s a reprogramming.

**Funding for the “Futurity of the Womb: Myth of the Cyborg Kisaeng” was provided by the Exposure Artists Program of The Pittsburgh Foundation. An additional thank you for the support provided by the Pedantic Arts Residency. 

Photo Credit: Brendan Lott & C. Ryu

Content Warning: This event is for ages 18+ due to nudity, sex work, gore, and demonology storytelling.

Content Warning: This event includes strobing lights and loud sounds.

The performance runs from 7:30 to 8:30 pm and tickets are available online. The Kelly Strayhorn Theater's Alloy Studios are located at 5530 Penn Ave. in East Liberty (map).

 

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Registration now open for Yanlai Dance Academy's 2025-2026 season of classes, including Kpop, Chinese dance, and ballet.


Registration now open for Yanlai Dance Academy's 2025-2026 season of classes, which will begin September 4.
Registration is open for Yanlai Dance Academy. Email or call us to register today for a new year of classes, performances, and community!

From Chinese dance to ballet and Kpop, we've got your dance skills covered from West to East. See more details on our website. Yanlaidanceacademy.com
Registration information is available on the school's website. Yanlai Dance Academy is a dance school in the North Hills that has long specialized in traditional and contemporary Chinese dances for all ages, as well hosting as Kpop sessions and adult dance troupes. It is located at 2260 Babcock Blvd. (map).

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