총 8페이지

www.theargus.org
8 SEPTEMBER1,2005
CULTURE
Culture Trip
UP!!
QueerUP!!
sun
cure
life
reviewsfromhomosexuals.Theysaiditwas
love even though they do not want to love
ByLeeEun-young
really true to the life and showed situations
Queerspace
each other. It was booming and sold out
ReporterofCultureSection
thattransgenderfacedinextreme.
From time unknown, queer dongari in
soon.
Queer movies are being recognized
universities, Yonsei university, Seoul
H
aveyoueverheardoftheword“ivan?”
worldwideasafineart.Forforeignmovies,
Nationaluniversity,Koreauniversity,Ewha
Fromqueereyes
It is a Korean slang word meaning
there are “Boys Don’t Cry”, “Hedwig And
Womans university and so on, are having
However,manypeoplewonderabouthow
queer.Theword“queer”inEnglishusedto
The Angry Inch”, “The Crying Game”,
activemovements.
queers think about these situations. The
mean“strange”or“unusual.”
“HappyTogether”andsoon.InKorea,there
InHUFS,thereisalsoaqueermeetingin
Argus met Han Jung-yel, the representative
Often geniuses like Einstain were
are “Road movie”, “The Scarlet Letter”,
web-sites. They work on positive lines for
of “Gender Munhak (Munhak means
described as being queer. However,
“BugeeJumpingOnTheirOwn”andothers.
Solidarity for Lesbian Gay Bisexual
literature in Korea).” He said there is no
homosexuals began to use this word as a
Transgender Human rights of Korea. There
queercultureinKorea.Thereisjustartthat
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slang expression emphasizing the political
Queerfestival
are some gay bars in Itaewon and Jongno.
theyshowforthemasses.Theydonothave
and social indignity homosexuals often
The Korea Queer Culture Festival
Unlike what many people think, here is a
to participate in making films or programs
experienced. Queer now refers to people
(KQCF) is the only queer cultural festival
difference between them. In Itaewon, it
anddonothavetoenjoyitbythereasonthat
Findyourselfat“Pool”
who sexually identify themselves as gays,
worldwide.KQFCandthestreetparadewere
createsanatmospherelikeclubs.Onthelip
they are queers. He thinks now those
lesbians,bisexualsortransgenders.
heldforthefirsttimein2000toshowthanks
side, in Jongno, people sing and drink
queerishfactorsinmediaisjustpassingfad.
These days, many people accept
totheorganizationsandactivistswhofought
alcohol.Nevertheless,asthespaceislimited,
Itspreadsbutdoesnotgiveanyeffect.
homosexuality naturally in media and daily
forqueerrights.
they usually have chance of meeting from
Hesaidqueersthinkthereisnorealqueer
What they think that is important is
ByLeeEun-young
life. It also became a trend. Without people
This year, from May 27 to June 10 they
web-sites. From hobby communities,
movie in Korea yet because still in movies
consideringthesocialbackgroundofwork
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knowing,queerculturehasalreadybecomea
celebratedthe“climax”ofqueerloveandof
mountain climbing meeting, instrumental
they expresslove between the same sex as
carefully and qualification of Korean and
partoftoday’ssociety.
queer freedom under the name of “Mujigae
meetingtoprofession’smeetinglikedoctor’s
“dangerousandfatallove”andmakeittragic
locality as the globalization. So they also
2005.”Mujigaeisasymbolofhomosexual.
one.Therearelotsofkindsofcommunities
with “the beauty of execution.” Opposite to
A
lternative space is a gallery where
have international exchange exhibition.
Queerinmedia
About a thousand people from Korea and
inweb-sites.
people’s idea, most of queers do not enjoy
artists confront commercial gallery
ThisyeartheywillexchangewithMiddle
“Queerasfolk”(HomeCGV)and“Queer
foreign countries participated in the street
One of those, “Gender Munhak”
the programs like “Queer as folk,” for they
andartmuseumsbynon-profitmaking.
Eastcountries.
eyes for the straight guy” (On Style) are
parade.
(www.gmunhak.com), is the first space
aredifferentwithKoreanqueer.
“Pool”isoneofKoreanalternativespace
Chaethinksalternativespacesmusthave
popular programs among people. Whether
However,oneofofficialsin KQCFPark
where queers and heterosexuals could join
Today,betweenqueersthereisatrendnot
which is located at Insa-dong next to
asoundbasistocollectpublicfundsandas
theprogramspurposeistoplaytothegallery
Ki-hosaidtherestillremainsinconvenience
together. “Gender munhak” was established
tomarrybecausetheyhavetheirjobandcan
Gwanhun gallery. “Pool” established in
fundsarefromnationaltaxtheymusthave
ornot,manypeoplearechangingtheirviews
thatmanypeoplesayingthatparticipatingin
in 2000. They also publish books froma
livealone,theyarenotafraidofgettingout
1999. Thenameof“Pool”awordderived
feed back and make each spaces have
about queers. In the programs, queers are
thefestivalisashardasever.Becausesome
publishingcompany“Heaul.”Theirfirstoff-
anymore.Thisistheresultofnotonlytheir
fromthetitleofapoemwrittenbyKimSu-
autogenous programs. In substance Korea
goodstandingatworkandshowtheirtalent
of them are afraid of exposing their faces
line book, “NamNamSangYulJiSa,” which
endeavor,butalsoheterosexuals’efforts.
young, which means the people and
is slight about it so far. Because even
well. For example, in “Queer eyes for the
throughmassmediaandouting.
meanslovebetweenmenwhohavetofallin
Itistheirmotto,“enjoythedifference.”
vitality.
though government’s Art & Culture
straight guy,” metro sexual gays make an
When The Argus visited there the
marketing is active, they invest only in
ordinaryheterosexualtoaperfectman.Their
building was twisted with ivy. The
musical performances, arts are shunned
jobsareinteriordesigner,judgeoffoodand
exhibition hall was smaller than expected.
becauseitdoesnotshowout.
wine, stylist, fashion expert and culture
There was nobody but gave comfortable
Whenyouappreciatemodernart,except
analyst. Many people like to see it because
feelings during reporter was appreciating
your interest also you need a basic
theycangetmanyinformationanditisgood
art works. There were four art works and
knowledge about it. Then you can read
to see people who are the greatest in their
couldappreciateinanyposition.Youcould
from art and could understand what they
career and highly skilled. Also, some says
lie down on the floor or sit there. You do
are saying. So “Pool” runs inexpensive
theyenvytheirqualitythatcanmakemuch
not have to be pressed for time. In the
academyandfreesymposiumforstudents.
of themselves. Affected by “Sex and the
office, curator Chae Eun-young was
They think concept of institution is
city,” it became a trend to have gay as a
waitingintheoffice.Hercoffeewassheda
important.
friend. Early this year, one of women’s
attractivescentthroughthegallery.
Chaesaidstudentscangrowtheircritical
magazines said there are many women in
Chae started talking. “Pool” emphasize
conception through arts. Students have to
theirthirtieswantinggayfriends.
the artist’s fundamental participation in
think how they can mapping in which
There is a program in Korea named
society. They do not like art for art. They
place to survive in this world. And they
“Beating Heart.” It deals with problems of
want to make difference with 1980s
needtrainingtohowtothinkandoutlook
being a transgender which starred
popular arts. But they take some roles of
on the world. If they don’t, they could
“Queereyesforthestraightguy”
“Beatingheart”
“Queerasfolk”
transgender Ha Ri-su. It received good
popular arts. When former president Kim
easily be swept along in the crowd and
Young-sam said about globalization
hardtoaskwhattheyreallywant.
“Pool”thoughtabouttheroleofarts.They
How about visiting altinative space if
nature
thought artists should not have to go out
you are bored about going to blockbuster
art
and participate society and did not think
exhibitionwherepeoplearecrowded?
that art is no only one compulsory work.
limited38@hufs.ac.kr
spirit
CHAFS
Everlastingpassioninthevoice
CHAT+HUFS
R: You are the chairman of the board of
ByLeeSang-hee
director at EBS. Can you explain to us about
EditorofCultureSection
thework?
Kim: I have worked in my field. However, I do
I
f Kim Se-won was well-known for her sweet
not understand “management” very well. But my
voice on the night radio program to our parents,
fellowworkerssay“Youhaveworkedfor40years,
she is well known to students as the storyteller of
howcanyounotdowell?”Mybeliefis“IfIdonot
“SympathyforLadyVengeance.”Inthemovieshe
knowsomething,Iwilltrytwiceasmuchasothers.”
plays an important role, which is Jenny, Geum-ja’s
SonowIamtryingharderthanothers.
little daughter. Kim Se-won narrates the story from
the grown-up Jenny’s point of view throughout the
R: People remember you as “Daughter of
movie. She reads a funny narration with such a
musician Kim Soon-nam.” A well-known
dignity in her voice, causing a sense of humor.
Russian musician Shostakovich praised his
Audiencescannoteasilyforgethervoice.
works.Tellusmoreofyourfather.
Kim: He is the first modern musician who
Reporter: Whatdoyoudonowadays?
composed“Lullaby”and“Sanyoohwa.”Myfather’s
Kim Se-won: I mainly narrate documentary
musicwasbannedbecausehewenttoNorthKorea.
programs, not fixed programs. More recently, I
Hismusicwasremovedfromtheembargoin1998.I
narrated some special programs related to 8.15
collectedhisworksandmethisfellowfriends,Ifeel
NationalLiberationDay.
sorryhelivedinanunfortunateperiod.Iamtryingto
LeeEun-young/TheArgus
recognizehisability,recentlyfamoussopranoJoSu-
R:Youhavedonebroadcastingworkforthe
KimSe-wonisexplainingherpastyears.
misanghismusic.
past40years.Howdidyougetstarted?
Kim:IstartedasaradioperformerwhenIwasa
the listeners enjoy various genres such as chanson,
recommendedItaketherole.Ihaddonecommercial
R: What abilities should DJ or radio
sophomore.ImajoredFrenchinHUFSandbecame
canzoneandlied,etc.
messages,narrationandDJsbutitwasmyfirsttime
performerhave?
active with FBS, which is a school radio station. I
narratingamovie.Werecordedthenarrationbefore
Kim: Voice is not really important and every
passed the first radio performer test of RSB (Radio
R: You appeared live on many radio
shootingIdidnotgettoseethemovie,soIdidnot
voice has its charm. People who lead broadcasting
Seoul Broadcasting, which is the predecessor of
programs. Can you tell us about any
know exactly how the scenes would be created.
should not have prejudices. They should have
TBC) in 1964. I became known in 1965 when I
memorableepisodesorspecialmoments?
Aftermakingthefilmandaddingsomefinaltouches
correctness in speaking, wide knowledge and
workedasadiskjockey.Animportantprogramfor
Kim: I have numerous unforgettable moments
to the narration, I came to notice the director’s
positive mind. Considering media’s affect to
mewas,“Platformofnight”thatbeganin1970and
while I was doing live programs. One day one
ability.Ihadfunandheardmanycompliments.
audiences,theseabilitiesareimportant.
wentonairfor10years.
Chinese food delivery man with steel carrier bag
cameintothestudioduringtheprogram.Hiscall,“Is
R:Whatdifferencesaretherewiththeradio
-Kim will explain the Japanese traditional
R:Howdidyougetyournickname“Sweet
thereanyonewhoorderedjjajangmyon?”wasonthe
DJenvironmentofthepast?
performance “No” on October at Gallery Leeum.
voice of the night” then? I heard you were so
air. I quickly said “I recommend jjambbong”
Kim: One thing is that today compared with the
ShestudiedinJapanforayearandthatexperience
popularandhadmanyfans.
laughing.WhenIthinkaboutthatsituationmyhands
past, many facilities are developed. CD is good to
wasthemotivatingfactorforhernarration.Shelikes
Kim:(Withsmile)Theadvantageofdoingaradio
andfacestillgetssweaty.Leadingliveprogramsis
listentofinemusic,inthepastIwasalwaystensed,
totravel,tolearncontinuouslyofothercultures,and
showisthateverythingiscoveredinveilsopeople
feeling of naked to audiences, in other words the
because the LP record made bad sounds called
to broaden her view. All these are expressed in her
canonlyimaginewhattheradiospeakerislike.Ihad
very basic DJ’s characters are exposed through the
“popping.” The other thing is more exposure to
voice. She added, to the people who are in their
variousfansfromteenagerstooldpeople.Theynot
words and voices. So the host should always train
listeners.RecentlyIappearedonthespecialprogram
twenties “Value time, time is fair to everyone. I
onlysentmemailsbutalsovisitedthebroadcasting
oneselftobedisciplined.
“Anniversary of the 40th FM Radio.” I was
treasured time so much that I was sorry of wasting
stationtomeetme.
surprised.Duringtheprogram,audiencescouldsend
daylighthours.Youdon’tknowhowprecioustime
R: How did you narrate the movie
their feed-back messages through internet and cell-
iswhenyou’reoncampus.”
R:Whatisthemeritofbeingadiscjockey?
“SympathyForLadyVengeance”?
phone directly. And they can see DJ through the
Kim: The biggest merit is listening to music, I
Kim: When I was proposed, I thought whether I
internet called “Visible Radio.” I miss the past as
carla@hufs.ac.kr
lovemusic;Iselectedmusicmyselfandtriedtolet
should take it or not, my friends around me
mentionedearlierthespeakerwasinveil.
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