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Hangeul Day's 100th Year: The New Learning Song '너랑 나랑 다같이' and the Exhibition Running to Feb 2027

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AT A GLANCE

Song
“너랑 나랑 다같이”, released Sept 8, 2026 by the International Korean Language Foundation
Made by
Words by broadcaster Lee Geum-hee; composed and sung by Lee Sun-hee; dance by Aiki; video by Seo In-ji
Exhibition
“Ilgu-iryuk, Muhan-iryuk”, Oct 2, 2026–Feb 9, 2027, 3rd floor, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
Hangeul Day
October 9 (holiday); 2026 marks 100 years of the commemoration

2026 marks 100 years since the first celebration of Hangeul Day, and a new learning song for the anniversary was released on September 8. Hangeul is the Korean writing system, and South Korea celebrates it on October 9. The anniversary belongs to the commemorative day, first held in 1926 as Gagyanal, not to the alphabet itself, which is much older. This guide covers the song and the exhibition that runs until February 9, 2027. Checked on 2026-10-12.

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The song

The International Korean Language Foundation, which supports Korean education overseas, released “너랑 나랑 다같이” on September 8. The title means roughly “You and me, all together.” Broadcaster Lee Geum-hee wrote the words, and singer Lee Sun-hee composed and sang it (September 8 release report, in Korean).

The song connects Korean letter names with similar sounds in words. Choreographer Aiki created the dance, and artist Seo In-ji worked on the music video. The foundation plans to use the material in overseas school Korean classes and community Korean schools (Yonhap, in Korean).

The foundation’s chair told reporters that about 300,000 students study Korean in public education across 47 countries. That figure describes the wider learning community, not the number of students who have used this song.

The exhibition: “Ilgu-iryuk, Muhan-iryuk”

The National Hangeul Museum’s February 2026 plan proposed an October exhibition called Gagya at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (official 2026 museum program). It opened on October 2, 2026 as “Ilgu-iryuk, Muhan-iryuk” and runs until February 9, 2027 on the 3rd floor of the museum in Jongno, Seoul. “Ilgu-iryuk” refers to 1926, the year of the first Gagyanal, and “Muhan-iryuk” is a hope that Hangeul will soar without limit. The related festival in Sejong is covered in our Sejong Hangeul Festival guide.

  • Getting there: Gwanghwamun Station on Seoul subway Line 5 is a starting point for the area. Choose an exit after confirming the entrance (Sejong Center transport guide). The museum is close to Gwanghwamun Station.
  • Dates, hours, cost and booking: Check the museum’s latest notice, including separate rules for workshops.

Good for / not for

Good for

  • Learners of Korean who want a song to practice letter names
  • Anyone visiting Seoul before February 2027

Not for

  • Anyone looking for Hangeul Day events on October 9. They have ended.

FAQ

What is the song called? “너랑 나랑 다같이,” about “You and me, all together.”

When does the exhibition end? February 9, 2027.

Is Hangeul Day the alphabet’s 100th birthday? No. The 100 years refers to the commemorative day, first held in 1926.

Sources

Checked on 2026-10-12. Song details are attributed to release coverage. The exhibition name and dates follow museum notices cited in our Sejong festival guide.