Events

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Friday, July 10, 2009, 5pm - 9pm
Waikiki Beach

Korean Movie, Performances and More
Movie: Lump of Sugar
Pop Singer Park Sun Ju
Performances by local Hawaiian groups, traditional Korean dance performances
Food, door prizes, arts & crafts

Singer Park Sun Ju
Singer Park Sun Ju
Sunset at the Beach
Sunset at the Beach

Lump of Sugar Synopsis
Si-eun, born and raised at a ranch in Jejudo, is a child who is fond of horses. The bond is especially strong between her and the horse, Thunder, who lost its mother as a young foal. Their love for each other grows as time passes. Because Si-eun herself lost her mother as a little girl, she feels particularly attached to Thunder.

Lump of Sugar

One day, Thunder is sold to another ranch, and Si-eun is forced to say goodbye to her beloved horse. Two years pass. Si-eun is now living in Gwacheon, training to become a jockey. Unexpectedly, she comes face to face with Thunder, and the two instantly recognize each other. Their reunion is tearful and moving. Through Si-eun’s tender care, Thunder regains his lost abilities as a racehorse. In the end, the two enter a racing competition together. Si-eun’s lifelong dream was to race with her beloved Thunder, and Thunder wants to make this happen for her no matter what. Surrounded by a crowd of cheering onlookers, they prepare to race one last time. Will they be able to achieve a miracle?

Saturday, July 11, 2009, 10am - 9pm
Kapiolani Park

The chamber presents the best of Korean dances, taekwondo demos, food, cultural displays, cooking demos, picture taking with traditional hanbok, traditional games, arts & crafts, children’s playground, Korean song contest, kimchee eating contest and a free concert by K-Pop star Hwan Hee, actor/singer Kwon Min, and singer Park Sun Ju!

Hwan Hee

Hwan Hee
Singer Hwan Hee (aka Fany) is half of the Korean R&B duo Fly To The Sky. Fly To The Sky debuted in 1999 and has released eight original albums with the latest, “Decennium”, released earlier this year. The duo has won several awards together including Best New Artist in 2000 and also Best R&B artist. Drama fans will be familiar with their song “Gaseum Apado” aka “Even If My Heart Hurts” which was the theme song from the popular TV drama “Fashion 70s”.

Hwan Hee has also made numerous appearances on television, making his acting debut in the MBC dance drama “Over The Rainbow” in 2006 and also appeared in the entertainment romance program “We Got Married” in 2008.

Kwon Min

Kwon Min
Actor Kwon Min, born in 1979 is an up and coming actor.  He debuted in the sitcom “Orange” in 2002 and recently appeared in the popular TV drama “General Hospital 2”.  He has also appeared in several movies including “My Boyfriend is Type B”.

Singer Park Sun Ju

Park Sun Joo
Singer and songwriter Park Sun Joo debuted in 1989 and has released 5 albums.  Her latest album, titled “Dreamer”, was released in 2007.  Park Sun Joo specializes in ballads, combining jazz and blues styles into her singing.  She also attended New York University where she majored in Psychology and Music Performance.  She is currently a vocal professor and trainer in Korea.


Korean Song Contest Orientation

Sunday, July 5 at 5pm
777 Grill & Karaoke
1680 Kapiolani Blvd.
Contact: Myong Choi - 382-1980

Taekwondo Presentation
Photo courtesy of Poindexter Photography
Korean Fan Dance
Photo courtesy of Willard Poindexter
Korean Drum Dance