Lee Hee-moon OBSG LA Concert A leading figure in Joseon Pop (Traditional K-pop), Lee Hee-moon returns! Welcoming the Lunar New Year of 2026, the Year of the Red Horse, Lee Hee-moon OBSG comes to Los Angeles. As the first Asian artist to appear on NPR’s Tiny Desk, Lee Hee-moon has gained recognition in the U.S. for his genre-defying musical journey. Through bold experimentation and diverse collaborations, he has expanded the popular appeal of traditional Korean music, earning critical acclaim with every release. https://youtu.be/QLRxO9AmNNo?si=yjDN6c1mX6lL80-f https://youtu.be/Bdmm1O9iVXc?si=6bqYXfiR0qV8oiMV Join Lee Hee-moon OBSG in 2026 to ward off misfortune and welcome a year of prosperity and joy. ● Fullerton Performance February 17, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM The Muckenthaler Cultural Center (1201 W. Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833) RSVP  ● Los Angeles Performance February 19, 2026 (Thu) 7:00 PM Wilshire Ebell Theatre (4401 W. 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005) RSVP  ● UCLA Workshop February 20, 2026 (Fri) 4:00 PM UCLA Schoenberg Hall  (445 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90095)  RSVP  This concert is presented by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) as part of the 2025 Touring K-Arts Program, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE).

Seong-Jin Cho Colburn Celebrity Recital Tue / Jan 27, 2026 - 8:00PM Walt Disney Concert Hall Tickets : start at $87 ($78+$9 fee) About this Performance A favorite of LA Phil and worldwide audiences, Seong-Jin Cho is back, this time with a colorful program and “such a command of his instrument that, when he dials things down, he forces the listener to lean in and pay that much closer attention” (The Boston Classical Review). Winner of the 2015 International Chopin Competition, the South Korean star pianist revisits the composer’s repertoire, performing Chopin’s 14 Waltzes on the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage. Ahead of the waltzes, Cho invites the audience into Liszt’s shimmering depiction of Italy’s splashy and elaborate water fountains followed by Beethoven and Bartók selections that channel both the gentle serenity and vivacity of the countryside. This series is generously supported by the Colburn Foundation.  

Clara-Jumi Kang • Sunwook Kim Colburn Celebrity Recital Wed / Jan 21, 2026 - 8:00PM  Walt Disney Concert Hall Tickets : start at $23 ($20+$3 fee) About this Performance Each an accomplished soloist on their own, Kang and Kim together have been celebrated on stage and in recordings as a “breath of fresh air” (Fanfare) with their exceptional technique and electrifying stage presence.  Their Walt Disney Concert Hall program opens with a pair of haunting sonatas: Tartini’s fiendish “Devil’s Trill” and the First Violin Sonata that Prokofiev said evokes “wind passing through the graveyard.”  After intermission, Kim and Kang combine their musicality to express more romantic themes in Chausson’s Poème—inspired by a tale of triumphant love—and Franck’s sonata he composed as a wedding gift. This series is generously supported by the Colburn Foundation.

[November 21 (Fri) 6:30 PM Ballet The Nutcracker] Running Time: 88 minutes The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (Director Haedon Lee) announced that, in partnership with the Seoul Arts Center (SAC), it will present the final work of the Liberation Day 80th Anniversary Performing Arts Content Screening SAC Series with a screening of the National Ballet of Korea’s The Nutcracker on Friday, November 21, at Ari Hall on the Center’s 3rd floor. This year’s featured film is the celebrated choreography by Yuri Grigorovich known as the “living legend” who led the Bolshoi Ballet for 33 years. His 1966 version, premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre, is renowned for its grand and spectacular staging, demanding choreography, and engaging storyline that invites audiences of all ages into a magical fairytale world. The work, co-produced by the Seoul Arts Center and the National Ballet of Korea, has been a long-standing bestseller, maintaining a 13-year full-house record since its premiere at the SAC Opera House in 2000. This screening brings that legacy to the screen. The Nutcracker offers an array of delights for audiences of all ages. In Act I, charming characters and dolls beloved by children come to life, while Act II presents a series of national dances performed by dolls from different countries celebrating the wedding of the Prince and Marie. Musically, Tchaikovsky’s brilliant orchestration shines throughout the work. He heightens the winter atmosphere with a chorus in the “Waltz of the Snowflakes,” and introduces the newly invented celesta brought directly from Franceto create the shimmering sound of the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” Each national dance is vividly expressed through distinctive musical colors, such as the lively Chinese dance highlighted by the piccolo and the bold Russian dance driven by strings and winds. The diversity of waltzes, including the “Waltz of the Flowers” and “Waltz of the Snow,” evokes the joy of being invited to a Costume Party. Before the screening, a special talk will be held to enhance audience understanding and enjoyment. Stephanie Kim, a Korean American ballerina from Los Angeles, will introduce the story of The Nutcracker and offer insights into the ballet genre. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the screening at 7:00 p.m. Presented annually around the world each December, The Nutcracker is an ideal family-friendly program, and this screening offers audiences the rare chance to experience the National Ballet of Korea’s world-class performance on screen. This year’s event will also feature a Costume Party theme, inviting attendees to dress as characters from the performance or in attire that reflects the winter season. All guests who participate in costume will receive a special gift prepared by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles.

[November 5 (Wed) 6:30 PM Classical Music with Commentary Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra Masters Series I] Running Time: 115 minutes The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (Director Haedon Lee) announced that, in partnership with the Seoul Arts Center (SAC), it will screen Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra Masters Series I on November 5 at Ari Hall on the 3rd floor of the Center as part of the “80th Anniversary of Liberation Performing Arts Content Screening Seoul Arts Center Series.” This screening is the third installment of the Seoul Arts Center series and features a program conducted by Sunwook Kim, widely known as a pianist, who steps onto the podium as a conductor. This performance has drawn attention for its refined structural sensitivity and rigorous interpretation. In works such as Beethoven’s symphonies, he presents a mature musical vision by balancing logic and emotion embedded in the score, supported by the Gyeonggi Philharmonic’s solid ensemble. The “Masters Series” is one of the Gyeonggi Philharmonic’s signature annual programs, showcasing the orchestra’s identity and artistic depth through works by master composers spanning from the classical to the contemporary. In this “Masters Series I,” the program includes Wagner’s Overture to Act I of Lohengrin, Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major, S. 125, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 “Eroica.” The 115-minute screening will run without an intermission, offering audiences an opportunity to discover Sunwook Kim’s artistic development and musicality as a conductor. Notably, prior to the screening, Professor Kyurim Rhie of UCLA who participated in the LA Philharmonic’s “Seoul Festival” this past June will offer a pre-talk providing context on classical music and Sunwook Kim.