The Korean Cultural Center in the UAE is hosting a special event for those who love Korean culture. We invite renowned Gayageum influencer Oh Hyunji (Yageum Yageum) and promising Korean dancer Cho Da Hee from Korea. 

We welcome all those interested in attending this event.

□ Event Name: 2024 Yageum Yageum

□ Venue: Korean Cultural Center in the UAE (Google Map Link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/QSCU5aFVqrYkoA7C7)

□ Date & Time: Saturday, August 31, 2024, 18:00 - 19:30

□ Participants: Anyone who loves Korean culture / Open to the Korean community

□ Program: Gayageum Performance (K-Pop, Traditional, Art Songs, etc.), Korean Dance (Salpuri, Sogo Dance, etc.)

□ RSVP : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOhdL_jxchuZoDFOpPtkMJFGwuHmOeCBGMM2d_nzBn9Ro1JA/viewform?usp=sf_link

※ Attendance is limited to those who receive a confirmation email after RSVP: Confirmation emails will be sent on Tuesday, August 27.

□ Notice

1. This event is free of charge.

2. Only those who receive a confirmation email can attend the event. Confirmation emails will be sent on August 27 (Tuesday).

3. Absence without any notice will be a significant disadvantage for another event in the future.

4. Photos and videos may be taken during the event and could be used later for the operation and promotion of the Korean Cultural Center.

□ Introduction to the Performance Team

∙ Oh Hyunji (Known as ‘Yageum Yageum’)

Hyunji Oh majored in Gayageum at Dankook University and is currently a rising Gayageum artist in Korea.

Not only does she perform traditional Korean music, but she also releases covers of various pop and K-Pop songs, actively engaging with audiences online. With 690,000 followers on TikTok and 310,000 followers on YouTube, nearly 1 million people follow her activities. In particular, her Gayageum performance video for the “Untouchable Challenge” gained 23 million views, earning her global recognition as an artist. (Link: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS2Le2Ajq/)

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yageum_yageum

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yageum_yageum

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yageum_yageum

∙ Cho Da Hee

Cho Da Hee is a traditional Korean dancer. She graduated from the Korea National University of Arts and she is a designated apprentice of the Jongmyo Jerye Ilmu, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

She has received numerous awards in competitions, such as the National New Dancer Competition, the National Gugak Center’s Onnara Traditional Dance Competition, and the Seoul International Dance Competition.

After graduating from university, she has continued her artistic journey.