The Korean Cultural Center dazzles us once again with its latest essential exhibition dedicated to the history of entertainment in Korea. From May 24 to October 5, 2024, the "NOLI: Korean Games" exhibition transports visitors into a captivating, immersive universe at the heart of the rich playful tradition of the Korean peninsula. Several millennia old, the history of games has always accompanied that of humanity. Throughout the ages, games have captivated with their blend of imagination, strategy and physical activity, building social bonds while providing unparalleled entertainment. This exciting exhibition takes place in three parts, exploring the past, present and future of Korean games.

On the first floor, visitors are transported into the captivating atmosphere of traditional Korean games. They discover reproductions of ancient works of art by the painter Sin Yunbok, which eloquently depict the lives of Korean nobles of the 18^th century. The exhibition also features interactive games inspired by the paintings of artist Kim Jun-geun, as well as reproductions of popular games from the 20 century, some of which were made famous by the Squid Game series.

The second floor offers an innovative look at Korean games, with the creative universe of artist Colin Jin, who reinvents traditional Korean games with LEGO. Part of the The floor is also dedicated to futuristic experiments, presenting the research projects of seven laboratories from the Industrial Design department of KAIST, thus offering a glimpse of the games of tomorrow.

The exhibition ends in apotheosis with a dive into the fascinating history of eSports in South Korea. Through five dedicated spaces, visitors explore the origins, triumphs and promising future of this booming industry. Interactive devices allow visitors to live an immersive experience, notably with The Authentic Color Play, a revolutionary device developed in collaboration with AMORE PACIFIC.

Through this captivating exhibition, the Korean Cultural Center offers a unique cultural, artistic and technological experience, inviting visitors to explore all facets of the games that have marked Korean history.

Here the history of games is revealed from a new angle, combining tradition, creativity and technology. From our first steps, time seems to disappear to give way to a living fresco of Korean history. Traditional Korean games come to life before your eyes, evoking scenes of old-time entertainment, painted by the artists of the time. The faithful reproductions of ancient paintings transport us to a world where nobles and peasants came together to play games marked by tradition and conviviality. As we wander around, we discover contemporary works that reinvent these ancestral games from a new angle. LEGOs transform into iconic designs and characters from Korean games, while KAIST's research labs invite us to dive into a future where innovation meets entertainment. The challenge has only just begun... On the ground floor, an immersion in South Korean eSports awaits us, plunging us from the sources of this global phenomenon to its greatest excesses. Beyond the history of Korean games, all Korean culture and creativity are available to us.