GYOPO's 2025 Chuseok Benefit Fundraiser

Sunday, October 5, 2025

1–4 PM PDT

Co-hosted by Mia Locks and Samie Kim Falvey

Silver Lake, Los Angeles

GYOPO invites you to attend our 7th Annual Chuseok Benefit Fundraiser, presented by CJ, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1 to 4 PM PDT, hosted by Mia Locks and Samie Kim Falvey in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. This year’s GYOPO Chuseok honoree is actor and producer Steven Yeun! Our event will be emceed by journalist SuChin Pak. Join us in celebrating the interconnectedness of GYOPO supporters, collaborators, friends, and family.

Since its founding in 2017, GYOPO has championed the exploration of issues surrounding contemporary art, culture, networks, intersectionality, and social justice through free public programming and community alliances. In our space in Koreatown, across the city of Los Angeles, and abroad, we facilitate artist presentations, lectures, conversations, screenings, exhibitions, and social gatherings that inspire greater artistic, cultural, and political exchange.

Chuseok is a celebration of the harvest season and a time to gather our resources, take stock, and prepare for the road ahead. We are grateful to have the opportunity to do this with our supporters, whose financial contributions ensure that our public programming is always free and accessible to an intergenerational and socio-economically diverse audience.

Secure your ticket now, for a festive, family-friendly affair, with food by Jason Kim of Forage, drinks by Kikori Whiskey, Rancho Arroyo Grande Vineyards, Yobo & Kish Apértif, Us Two Tea, Flojo, Sanso, arts activities by drawwing cabinet and ssi ya gi, speeches, and much more. Your presence and support are invaluable to fulfilling GYOPO's mission!

Tickets are $450/single, $750/pair, and $350 each for three or more (the price of each ticket minus $100 is your tax-deductible donation amount). Ticket prices will be raised 2 weeks prior to the event, so secure your seat today.

Children between ages 0-10 are free and must RSVP to enjoy the arts and crafts activities. The venue address will be provided before the event, and will take place at a residence in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Tickets are expected to sell out, so we are releasing pre-sale tickets– grab yours today to ensure attendance. Tickets will not be sold on-site.

Here's a look at our 2024 Chuseok Benefit video and website!

For more information about supporting the event through sponsorships, underwriting, and purchasing tickets, please contact development@gyopo.us. For any other questions regarding the the event, please email ellie@gyopo.us or call 818-421-7974. For press inquiries contact info@gyopo.us.

We are incredibly grateful for our generous supporters:

TITLE SPONSOR

CJ

PREMIER SPONSOR

East West Bank

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Bill & Mary Kim’s Charitable Fund

Kebok Foundation

GYOPO PATRONS

Bank of America, Frieze, Laura Kim and Yousuf Dhamee, Cha Family Foundation, Andrea Lee Greenburg, Andrew J. Kim, Merrill, Locks Gallery, Park Charitable Fund, Tina Kim Gallery, Thomas Kang and Jennie Jung, Miyoung Lee, Jessica Yi, Sonya Yu

HOST COMMITTEE
Alex Ahn, Andrew Ahn, Sasami Ashworth, Bel Ami, Susan Baik and Prem Manjooran, Esther Chang, Julie Cho and David Nam, Sandy Choi, Lee Isaac Chung, Merle Dandridge, Samie Kim Falvey, Cathy Park Hong, Audrey and Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation, Eungie Joo, Peter Kahng, Lisa and Emil Kang, Joan Kee, Christine Sun Kim, Christine Y. Kim, Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim Foundation, C.S. Lee, Jenni Lee, Maia Ruth Lee, Rek Lee, Ryan Lee Gallery, Carol Lim, LimNexus LLP, Allison Littrell, Mia Locks, Youngmi Mayer, Audrey Nuna, Ariel Osterweis, Mina Park and Kwang Uh, Paula Park, PERROTIN, Ceron and Grace Rhee, Kijun Seo and Maya West, Edward Shim, Jai Lee Wong and Kent Wong, Ann Soh Woods, Anicka Yi

CORPORATE SPONSORS

For sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail development@gyopo.us.

GYOPO's 7th Annual Chuseok Benefit

2025 Fundraiser