Left, Singer Jang Yoon-jeong
Center, Singer Shim Soo-bong
Right, Korean traditional singer Kim Young-im

Parents’ Day in Korea falls on May 8, and there are many ways to show your love and gratitude other than offering them carnations. Singers Jang Yoon-jeong, Shim Soo-bong and Kim Young-im will put on shows for fans and their parents. The three famous singers will present three different themes that range from young and hip, elegant and graceful and finally, traditional to the core.

Jang is holding her “Parents’ Day Dinner Show” May 11-12. The 28-year-old trot singer became a hit when she debuted in 2003 with her song “Eomeona!” (Wow). She reinvented trot with a mix of pop and dance, making it popular among the younger crowd. The singer will sing her trademark songs, including “Eomeona!” “Flower” and “Idda Iddayo” (Later Later). Make this parents’ day the best one with Jang, her easy to follow songs and some of her personal favorites. The show will be at the Shilla Hotel, located near exit 5 of Dongguk University Station on subway line 3. Tickets cost from 180,000 won to 200,000 won (Including a course meal). For more information visit www.ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 824-3589.

Legendary singer Shim is also preparing her dinner show “Beautiful Life” May 4-5. Along with Parents’ Day, the 53-year-old singer will celebrate her 30th anniversary as a singer as well. Many of Shim’s songs are about the life, love and hope for the mid-30s and 40s. A famous singer in the 1980s, many guests will be able to journey back in time and enjoy her touching songs, including “I Only Know Love” and “That Person.” The singer will also perform at Busan (May 8) and Daegu (May 10). Tickets cost from 165,000 won to 190,000 won (includes a meal). “Beautiful Life” will be held at Lotte Hotel located in Jamsil, near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway line 2. For more information, call 1544-2498 or visit www.ticketlink.co.kr.

For a more traditional performance, join Kim at her “Parents’ Day Sori Concert.” Kim is a singer who has performed in many traditional plays, acts and concerts. This concert will also be interesting, as she combines the elements of Korean traditional music, musicals and various performances. A successful singer of traditional songs for more than 30 years, Kim will offer a show with Korea’s favorite traditional songs and beautiful costumes and dances. The show will be performed around the country, including Busan, Changwon and Ulsan. The Seoul performance will be held at KBS Hall near Yeouido. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 77,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2233-1755.