The 8th Annual Korean Festival 2009

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2009 Events

This schedule is for 2009, NOT the current Festival.

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!

Program of Events

10:00am

Korean Farmers Music & BYU Samulnori

10:11am

Welcome Remarks and Introductions

10:15am

Lanakila Seniors Club Song

10:20am

Rainbow Korean Music Band

10:30am

Mu Ryang Sa Bo Hyun Dance Group

11:00am

Welcome Remarks

11:10am

Myung Woo Dahn

11:20am

USA Taekwondo Team

12:00pm

Welcome Remarks

12:15pm

Royal Hawaiian Band

1:00pm

Student Scholarship Award and Entrepreneur of the Year Award Presentation

1:30pm

Chum-Sa-Rang, Christ Methodist Church Dance Team, Sun Class Dance Korea, Halla Huhm Dance Group

2:15pm

Kim Chi Eating Contest

2:45pm

BYU Samulnori Dance Team

3:00pm

Tongnae Hak Chum

3:15pm

David Ippen Taekwondo Team

3:45pm

Journ, Mee Ryeah, Flamingo Dance

4:00pm

Lung Kong Physical Cultural Club - Chinese Lion Dance

4:20pm

Hawaii Matsuri Taiko - Japanese Drum Dance

4:45pm

Sophie Kim Piano Performance

5:00pm

Korean Song Contest with Korean stars Park Sun Joo & Gwon Min

7:00pm

Special Performances by Korean stars Hwan Hee, Park Sun Joo, & Gwon Min

Featured Performers

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.

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