Board-chopping. Fashion shows. Singing. Where do all of these beautiful art forms come together? At K-Nite, the annual Korean cultural show hosted by Brandeis' Korean Student Association. This year, K-Nite brought together the ancient art of tae kwon do and modern dance, the fashions of the old days and the new, traditional Korean songs and Korean pop and much more. People of all different nationalities were in attendance to watch the breathtaking performances and celebrate historic and contemporary Korean culture. The show started with Tecktonik and modern dances and ended with a traditional fan dance, displaying the dancers' talents at synchronization and wielding fans. The modern dance performance, which resembled a hip-hop performance, included many different styles and songs all meshed together in a nice sequence. The fashion show that concluded the first act stood out as well, as students paraded onstage in different traditional outfits, including wedding costumes and the garbs of a king and a queen. The costumes were extremely elaborate and of all different colors and cuts.

Perhaps the highlight of the show was the tae kwon do performance by Ku's Tae Kwon Do Academy, which involved students of all ages performing a series of captivating stunts. The martial arts students performed routines, sparred with each other and even leap-frogged over one another before breaking wooden boards in half with their feet. These epic feats each roused applause in the audience, especially for the young children who performed some of the astounding moves. Lastly, Master Rodriguez performed a move in which he kicked cigars completely out of three people's mouths, coming within inches of their faces.

The music component was emphasized in the second act, when the Poongmul (traditional Korean drummers) performed in a semicircle on the floor, followed by the KSA band, which performed modern Korean music with electric guitar, bass and a drum set. The contrast between traditional Korean music and modern Korean pop was evident in the juxtaposition of these two musical acts. The first had a natural, spiritual feel, the second was more exciting and lively, and the two blended well together.

The K-Nite show was a success, combining old and new aspects of Korean culture and showcasing the KSA members' dedication and talents. During intermission, KSA members handed out Korean flags and books on Korean culture and traditions, and after the show a Korean buffet was offered, encouraging people to take a sampling of the culture home with them.

Editor's note: Justice staff writer Sujin Shin participated in K-Nite 2010.