Mayor Lee Donghwan: "Lowering the Barrier to Culture"... Goyang Cultural Foundation Launches Paid Membership Program

Goyang City: "Every Citizen as a Key Player in Arts and Culture"
Abundant Benefits with Goyang Cultural Foundation Paid Membership
Operated in Three Tiers: Premium, Standard, and Sprout
5-30% Discounts on Planned Performances and Exhibitions
Priority Booking and Limited-Time Sales Offered
From World-Class Classical Concerts to Musicals and Plays, a Diverse Lineup Anticipated

The Goyang Cultural Foundation in Gyeonggi Province (Chairman Lee Donghwan, CEO Nam Hyun) has received an enthusiastic response from citizens for its paid membership system, the "Goyang Cultural Foundation Membership," which was introduced at the end of last year and offers differentiated benefits.

This membership was established to expand citizens' opportunities to enjoy arts and culture and to provide customized services. With over 200 members currently enrolled, it is considered to have entered a stable settlement phase.

Goyang Cultural Foundation Membership Guide Leaflet. Provided by Goyang Special City

Discounts on Planned Performances and Exhibitions by Membership Tier... Academy Course Discounts

The membership is operated in three tiers, considering annual fees and the range of benefits: Premium Member (100,000 KRW), Standard Member (50,000 KRW), and Sprout Member (20,000 KRW).

The "Premium Member," which offers the highest level of benefits, allows members to purchase tickets for planned performances and exhibitions at up to a 30% discount, with a maximum of four tickets per transaction. "Standard Members" receive up to a 20% discount, while "Sprout Members," targeting young people aged 15 to 24, can join for an annual fee of 20,000 KRW and receive a 20% discount, improving accessibility for younger generations.

All members receive a 5% discount on Aram Culture Academy courses and enjoy a variety of additional services, including priority booking, limited-time sales, complimentary program books and exhibition catalogs (for specific performances), and free parking vouchers according to membership tier. In particular, by presenting a mobile membership card, members can also receive discounts at partnered cafes in the local area, enhancing practicality.

Aerial view of Goyang Aram Nuri. Provided by Goyang Special City

Priority Booking, Complimentary Program Books and Exhibition Catalogs

Goyang Cultural Foundation membership offers not only discounts but also a range of additional services.

Members are granted priority booking when tickets for planned performances are released, and for some performances and exhibitions, limited-time sales will provide exclusive discount opportunities.

Additionally, program books for performances and exhibition catalogs are offered free of charge with advance notice. Other benefits include daily free parking vouchers by membership tier, special performance invitations for members, and email or postal updates about performances, exhibitions, and educational news.

In particular, all members can receive discounts at partnered stores, such as cafes, by presenting their mobile membership card.

Membership can be obtained through the Goyang Cultural Foundation website and Service Plaza, and a variety of benefits are provided immediately for one year upon enrollment. Detailed membership information is available on the website.

Panoramic view of Goyang Eoullim Nuri. Provided by Goyang Special City

Live Broadcast of the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert and Gala Concert Held

This year, Goyang City will be filled with a rich lineup of performances. On January 1, the first day of the new year, the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert was broadcast live at the Aram Theater in Goyang Aram Nuri, marking the first time this event was shown live at a domestic performance venue. The live performance conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin at the Vienna Musikverein Golden Hall was vividly delivered through a large screen and the venue's audio system.

In addition, the "Aram Nuri New Year's Gala Concert," held on January 10, featured the Going Home Project, a resident company at Goyang Aram Nuri, presenting a diverse and moving program that ranged from classical to contemporary repertoire, in collaboration with the Yoonbyeol Ballet Company.

Furthermore, world-renowned orchestras are scheduled to visit. On March 18, the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg from Austria will perform with violinist Yang Inmo, presenting a stage that encompasses both the traditions and modernity of Viennese classics.

New Year's Gala Concert held on the 10th at Goyang Aram Nuri. Provided by Goyang Special City

Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, stated, "Through the paid membership system, citizens can enjoy tangible benefits, and the foundation will be able to secure resources to expand the base for cultural and artistic revitalization. We will continue to present a more diverse range of performances and exhibitions to attract a broader audience."

Meanwhile, a variety of notable performances are also in preparation, including "Swag Age: Shout, Joseon!" (April), the first Korean musical to win Best Concert Production at the 2025 BroadwayWorld West End Awards in the UK; the play "Tungso Sori" (July), a Baeksang Arts Awards-winning production by the Seoul Metropolitan Theatre; and the male changgeuk "Salome" (September), starring Kim Junsu and Yoo Taepyeongyang. Additionally, the highly anticipated K-musical "Maybe Happy Ending," which swept six Tony Awards, is scheduled for May.