Seoul opens 40-year-sealed subway passage as K-culture venue
Commuters passed above it for decades without knowing what lay beneath. Now, a 335-meter underground passage in the heart of Seoul has taken on a new identity. Closed to the public for more than four decades, the tunnel connecting Euljiro 1-ga and City Hall stations on Seoul Metro Line 2 officially reopened Monday as K-Culture Station, launching with “COSMOS,” an immersive exhibition marking the…
Seoul has transformed a 335-meter underground passage, closed for more than four decades, into K-Culture Station. The venue opened on Monday, with its debut exhibition "COSMOS" celebrating the 20th anniversary of K-pop group BIGBANG. Commuters previously passed over the tunnel connecting Euljiro 1-ga and City Hall stations on Seoul Metro Line 2 without knowing its hidden purpose.
Upon entering the dark space, visitors encounter digital screens showcasing colorful portraits of the band's members. The exhibition, spread across 11 experience zones, utilizes light, video, and sound to reimagine BIGBANG's two-decade history in innovative ways. These include media art installations, projection mapping, holograms, and interactive displays.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon expressed his excitement about the new identity of the long-sealed subway passage, highlighting its transformation into a vibrant K-Culture hub.
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