ICYMI: Philippine Diving Spots Shine in This Immersive Exhibit in South Korea
Dive deep into our oceans through this exhibit.
Published on Aug 4, 2026
(SPOT.ph) The oceans surrounding the Philippines are home to some of the most breathtaking and diverse marine life in the world, so much so that we have a consecutive seven-year streak at the World Travel Awards as the World's Leading Dive Destination. But as if that's not enough proof, there's an ongoing special exhibit mounted in South Korea, showcasing the wonders of life beneath our very own deep blue seas.
Dubbed Deep Blue, The Ocean Flow Again, this exhibit showcases the Philippines’ best-known dive destinations through the lens of underwater photographer Jerome Kim. If you’re planning a trip to South Korea anytime soon, you might want to add this exhibit to your itinerary. Here’s what you need to know.
Philippine diving spots take centerstage in Deep Blue, The Ocean Flow Again
Opened at the Théâtre des Lumières in Seoul, South Korea, Deep Blue, The Ocean Flow Again showcases stunning underwater scenes from some of the best-known dive spots in the Philippines: Anilao, Batangas; Moalboal, Cebu; Dauin, Negros Oriental; Malapascua, Cebu; Romblon; Coron, Palawan; Southern Leyte; and Tubbataha Reef, Palawan.
The show transforms the 3,256-square-meter exhibit space into an awe-inspiring slice of our rich marine biodiversity through an immersive light-and-sound experience. Imagine being surrounded by floor-to-ceiling installations of still and moving pictures, accompanied by sounds and music that add drama to life beneath the deep blue sea.
Award-winning South Korean underwater photographer Jerome Kim has called Manila home for 22 years, so it’s no surprise that he has come to know the wonders of our waters by heart.
According to a report by the South Korean media outlet Digital Chosun, 80% of the video content featured in the exhibit was filmed by Kim over about 20 years. The report also notes that the exhibit is divided into nine chapters and has a total runtime of about 30 minutes. The exhibit not only showcases the mysterious life in the deep blue sea but also raises awareness of the effects of marine pollution and the climate crisis, and conveys messages of hope for the ocean and future generations.
Deep Blue, The Ocean Flow Again runs until August 31 at the Théâtre des Lumières in Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Tickets are available through the Théâtre des Lumières website.
For more information, visit the Théâtre des Lumières website.
Joy is a writer, film photographer, caffeine junkie, and part-time traveler. When not any of these, she’s either lost in a book, beating a game, or making a zine. Cat-mom to Noodle, Nori, and Mocha.