Check out this exhibit of fairy tales with a Korean twist

Did you grow up reading and loving fairy tales? Are you part of the growing fandom of anything and everything South Korean? Then, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines' exhibit, "Once Upon A Time...Hanbok Fairy Tale of Wooh Nayoung," may be for you.

The exhibit is free and will run until February 28, 2023. It features more than 30 illustrations of fairy tales being reinterpreted by artist Wooh Nayoung as if they were based in Korea.

Wooh Nayoung put her own spin on the fairy tales with Korean elements such as the clothing and scenery.

She reinterpreted fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, the Grimm Brothers, Lewis Carroll, and more.

For the first time, she also included her new work of characters from the Filipino legend, "The Legend of Malakas and Maganda," which can only be seen at the center. It's also sketched in a traditional Korean painting style.

The fairy tale series is the artist's most famous work. In 2019, she received an award from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for her work in popularizing Hanbok, a traditional Korean costume typically worn during Korean holidays or special occasions.

The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines is the official cultural arm of the Korean Embassy. The center is open Mondays - Fridays at 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and every Saturday at 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. It's located at 59 Bayani Road, Taguig.—LDF, GMA Integrated News