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A sweeping survey of Korean culture
South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun will narrate a major exhibition of Korean art opening Oct. 1 at the British Museum in London, according to his agency, BH Entertainment.
“Korea: 2,000 Years of Creativity” will feature more than 180 objects spanning roughly two millennia of Korean culture and artistic production. Organized by the British Museum, the National Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, it is the first comprehensive exhibition of Korean art and culture in Britain in about 40 years.
The National Museum of Korea is contributing 164 objects across 79 entries, while the modern art museum is providing works across 15 entries. Lee’s narration will guide visitors through the stories behind the exhibition and its objects.
National treasures and a major donation
The exhibition will include state-designated treasures as well as works donated by the family of the late Lee Kun-hee, the former chairman of Samsung Group. It builds on “A Collector’s Invitation,” an exhibition held to commemorate the family’s donation of his collection to South Korean institutions.
Among the objects making their public debut are bronze artifacts from Bisan-dong in Daegu, designated a Korean national treasure, and the folk painting “Magpie and Tiger.” The painting also inspired the characters Derpy and Sussie in Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.”
A voice familiar to Netflix audiences
BH Entertainment said Lee will bring his deep, measured voice and restrained delivery to the narration. “I am taking part in the narration for the British Museum’s Korean exhibition in London,” Lee said, encouraging audiences to take an interest in the show and adding, “See you in London.”
Lee previously performed the voice of Gwi-Ma in “KPop Demon Hunters.” He also recorded an audio guide for 30 major works in a special exhibition jointly organized by the National Museum of Korea and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, personally refining details down to individual sentences and pronunciations.
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