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olleh square scale

After six months of remodeling olleh Square of 3,300㎡, a complex cultural space has opened at last. The building was first built in December 2009 but was closed down for renovation. It consists of the Dream Hall that seats 208 people, a Service Lounge equipped with all sorts of IT gadgets, Echo Lounge, a spot of green in the gray city, Home Lounge for customer relaxation, Mobile Lounge , olleh Cafe, and a m&s venue for customers to subscribe to kt services in person.

The entire theatre is covered by olleh WiFi zone, so where ever you are within the center you will have access to free internet connection. Over 140 people can connect at once. The latest smart phones, tablet PCs, notebooks and netbooks are displayed so the visitors can touch and feel these new product firsthand.

Also there is a futuristic digital table fit with a touch sensitive flats-screen display. Browse the internet, watch music videos, play games, or enjoy other contents. There are two media poles before every theatre entrance where visitors can leave a message of hope to other people who visit. You can also see directions and see show schedules. Take a picture and place it on the table, then quickly slide it over to the wall, then it will display the picture on the empty wall immediately. The photo multi touch table and age guessing kiosks are very popular.

Those who visit olleh Square

• - Total of 1,060,000 people visited in a 400 day period since it reopened on July 1st.
• - Most visitors are single males in their 20’s-30’s although females do visit as well.

* 2,655 people visited as of end of June 2011 (including work days and holidays)

olleh Square presents "olleh Square TOK concert"

"olleh Square TOK Concert" takes place four days a week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and is a new form of "Jazz and the City" that has been a long favorite for jazz fans performed at kt Art Hall. The performance takes place from 7:30 in the evening until 9:00 for one and a half hours. You can catch the show from 5:00-6:30 in the evening during weekends. Each week features a new band. Tickets can be bought online through ticketing sites or purchased on the spot before the performance begins.

olleh Square TOK Concert is hosted by an MC (master of ceremonies) talking to the audience about the performance making it more approachable to the audience. All those who participate receive a text message regarding the topic that will be discussed on that particular show. It is a very unique approach to music with a dash of comedy entertainment.

olleh Square TOK Concert is a "1,000 Won Sharing" concert where all the profits made during the jazz performance is used for youth with hearing impediments. For them it is a chance to recover their precious hearing. For up and coming artists it is a chance to debut their talents to the public. kt is practicing their sharing philosophy every week.

Mentoring program for the youth "Dream Stage"

As kt Art Hall became olleh Square the production team is preparing various performances other than its usual live jazz music. "Dream Stage" has been on stage since August 2010 under the concept "Education and performance on one stage." This month will mark its 13th performance all of which went well without incident. The show is especially popular with young audiences in their 20’s and 30’s.

"Dream Stage" invites successful figures of television, announcers, entrepreneurs, architects, comics, and other young professionals who are active today. They share their experiences and anecdotes with the audience and give the audience advice on how to make their dreams come true.

"Dream Stage" also debuts up and coming artists on its stage combining a fruitful experience that is good for the mind and soul. "Dream Stage" does not stop at the seminars. Participants and speakers can continue their communication through olleh Square’s Facebook page on www.facebook.com/ollehsquare and share videos on Youtube. This opens a channel of continuous communication between mentors and young aspiring dreamers.

Opened May 2009, 420 seats
kt chamber hall is kt mecenat’s left arm with Gwanghwamun olleh Square being the right. The facilities were built in western Seoul where there are considerately fewer places to perform to stimulate the local performance culture.

Classic Performances "Saturday Afternoon Classics with kt"

The best classic performance in Korea composed by the greatest musicians narrated by Professor Kim Yong-Bae, known for his fun and educational interpretation. The show is available at KRW 10,000 per seat, which is a great deal for such a production. Performance History: 24 times per year, 10,000 visitors, 94% full (2 performances per month on Saturdays from 4 o’clock to 6 o’clock) Marketing support such as hosting charity events and inviting VIP customers: 10 shows 300 audience members Renting the Theatre: 50 times (now considered a major theatre in west Seoul)

Performing Mozart’s complete symphony for the first time in Korea

We have prepared a performance where the audience can experience Mozart and his life as an artist from the very beginning. Teens and those still unfamiliar to classical music embarked on a journey into Mozart’s musical splendor in a comfortable setting, while the avid classical fans got a chance to listen to Mozart’s early music which is less known to the public.

Performing the complete collection of Beethoven’s String Quartets

Korea’s first string quartet "Quartet 21" will continue to play Beethoven’s complete collection of concerts for string quartets that began in 2010. Beethoven had to overcome his deafness by devoting himself to composing. His energy will shine through the performance and encourage the audience to overcome whatever hardships they are facing in their lives.

From Classics to Contemporary; a wide pick for everyone

Relax with kt on a lazy Saturday afternoon with classic music masters Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. How about romantic Mendelssohn or Shumann Also there are songs by America’s most prominent modern composer Copeland and Bartok. The performance will take you across musical trends.

Only the Best Performances

We contribute to the Korean music scene by discovering new talents and inviting prominent local musicians. In April 16th 2011 kt prepared the Bartok ? Sonata for Two Pianos featuring professor Gang Chung-Mo of the Korea National University of Arts and wife professor Lee Hae-Jeon of Sookmyung Women’s University, both famous pianists. June 4th of the same year came Mun Yong-Hui, professor at Peabody Institute, to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major with kt chamber Orchestra conducted by professor Lee Taek-Ju. The next performance will be brought to you by Professor Lee Gyeong-Sook on September 3rd, the mother of Korean classic music, who has served as dean of Yonsei University music department. It will be followed by another concert on October 15 with Chae Jae-il of Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra on the clarinet, Baek Ju-Yeong, professor of Seoul National University on the violin, and Choi Jae-Hyeok, professor at Sungshin Women’s University on piano performing Bartok’s contrasts opening a world of modern music for their audience.