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| Pianist Park Jong-hai will be the next performer featured in this series. Courtesy of Kumho Art Hall |
Classical Concerts
Beautiful Thursday Concert Series: Park Jong-hai
Kumho Art Hall
March 28
In 2019, Kumho Art Hall will be featuring a performer every Thursday to spread classical music culture in Korea. The next concert will feature pianist Park Jong-hai, who studies piano at the Hochschule fur Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover. He has received medals at various international competitions such as the Top of the World International Piano Competition in Norway and the Queen Elisabeth International Competition in Belgium. He also has performed with world-renowned ensembles such as the Hong Kong Orchestra and the National Orchestra of Belgium. At this concert, he will be playing pieces by Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
Tickets cost 40,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
Deborah Kang Violin Recital: The Sound of Dance
Seoul Arts Center
April 13
Deborah Kang began playing the violin in the fourth grade and went on to study abroad in Germany. Winning various international competitions, she was recognized for her stellar performances and appeared on SBS. Her own composition, "Take a String" was even performed at Carnegie Hall. She was invited recently to Russia to perform at the Innoprom Fair with the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra. Currently she is teaching at the Seoul Central Conservatory and is an active member of several chamber ensembles. At the concert she will be performing pieces by Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Pujol and Piazzolla.
Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
Big Tickets
Lee Seung-hwan Festival
April 27
Changdong Sports Center
One of the most famous producers in the country, Lee Seung-hwan will be hosting a concert featuring various artists as well as himself. He debuted in 1989 as a pop ballad singer and has since expanded into the rock genre. He also is the founder of Dream Factory, an entertainment company. Lee has an extensive discography including over 10 studio albums, and countless smaller releases. He has been featured on "You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook," won many awards, and has made a legacy in the Korean music industry. At the concert, artists E.O.S., Minue, Stella Jang, Adoy, Pia, Jeong Joon-il, MFBTY and Nell will be performing alongside Lee.
Tickets cost 33,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
Ed Sheeran Divide World Tour 2019
Songdo Moonlight Festival Park
April 21
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will be coming to Korea this April as part of his Divide World Tour. Sheeran began his music career in 2004. Even before joining an official label he was greatly popular with the public and reached No.2 in the iTunes chart with his No. 5 Collaborations Project in 2011. To date he has released three full studio albums, 14 mini-albums and 24 singles. He has also made several film appearances. He has completed three world tours as the headlining act. With his extensive discography, Sheeran has also won many prestigious awards including the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards and several Grammy Awards.
Tickets cost 110,000 won to 132,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
2019 ASAP Rocky
Jamsil Arena
April 5
ASAP Rocky is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop. He is part of the A$AP Mob, a hip-hop collective with some of the top rappers in the world. He released his first mixtape in 2011, when he signed a record deal with Sony Music. Since then, he has released three full-length studio albums, multiple singles and countless collaborations with other famous artists. He has also won various awards including at BET Hip Hop Awards and MTV Video Music Awards in Japan. Seoul will be one of the stops on his 2019 World Tour.
Tickets cost 88,000 won to 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
Pop and Jazz
Rush Hour Concert
LG Art Center
April 3
In April, two artists, the Yun Seok-chul Trio and Baek Ye-rin will be performing a collaboration concert. Yun Suk-chul is a jazz pianist who has won both the Ulsan Jazz Festival and the Jarasum International Jazz Festival competitions. He has also made an appearance on "Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook." He released his first album in 2008 and since then has released four more albums. Baek Ye-rin debuted as part of the duo 15& under JYP Entertainment. In 2015, she started her career as a solo artist with the mini-album "Frank." She has also been featured in the tracks of several popular artists including Jun.k and Taecyeon of 2PM.
Tickets cost 10,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
Plays & Musicals
'Hero'
Sejong Center
Until April 21
Set in 1909 in Korea, "Hero" takes place at a time when the country was on the brink of being completely overtaken by Imperial Japan. The musical revolves around 30-year-old Jung-geun (played by Ahn Jae-wook, Jung Sung-hwa and Yang Jun-mo) who joins the Independence Movement. Another key character in the musical is Ito Hirobumi (played by Kim Do-hyung, Lee Jeong-yeol and Jung Lee-wook), who goes to the city of Harbin to meet with the Russian minister. After hearing of Ito's trip to Harbin, Jung-geun makes it his mission to assassinate Ito. He sees this as a prime opportunity to further the movement and achieve independence.
Tickets cost 60,000 won to 140,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
'Jekyll and Hyde'
Charlotte Theater
Until May 19
Based on the novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, this musical takes place in London in 1885. Dr. Jekyll is a famous scientist who will soon marry the love of his life, Emma. Dr. Jekyll performs an experiment in which he creates Mr. Hyde, his alter-ego and an evil version of himself. As time goes on, Mr. Hyde grows stronger and stronger, making it difficult for Dr. Jekyll to gain control of himself as well as his love life. When Mr. Hyde begins to murder people, Dr. Jekyll must do everything it takes to save those he loves from the monster he created. The cast will include musical stars Cho Seung-woo and Hong Kwang-ho in the titular dual role.
Tickets cost 70,000 won to 140,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
'The Lion King'
Seoul Arts Center Opera House
Until March 28
Disney's musical "The Lion King" will be at the Korean stage until March during its international tour. The musical is based on the original film, released in 1994. The musical adaptation hit Broadway for the first time in 1997 and became instantly popular. A team of legendary composers including Elton John, Tim Rice, Lebo M, and Hans Zimmer created the score for this production, contributing to its immense success. The music received critical acclaim from the New York Times, which claimed, "there is simply nothing else like it," and WWOR-TV deeming it as "a feast for the eyes and ears."
Tickets cost 60,000 won to 170,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
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| This musical will be held until June 2. Courtesy of Clip Services |
'King Arthur'
Chungmu Arts Center
Until June 2
This French musical took to the stage for the first time in 2015 in Paris. It recounts the legend of King Arthur, one of the most renowned figures in European history. The story begins from the day that young Arthur pulls the magical sword Excalibur out of a rock and becomes king. While many pledge their allegiance to the new king, others oppose him, as Arthur was not born to nobility. Due to this opposition, war begins in the kingdom. It is up to King Arthur to show the world he is indeed the "Chosen One" and has a claim to the throne. During his battles, Arthur meets Guinevere and falls in love. The musical is a dramatic portrayal of both his adventures on the battlefield as well as his passionate love story.
Tickets cost 60,000 won to 140,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
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| This performance will be at the National Theater of Korea on April 25 to 27. Courtesy of the National Theater of Korea. |
National Dance Company of Korea: Next Step II
National Theater of Korea
April 25-27
The National Dance Company of Korea seeks to bring its audiences contemporary genres while retaining traditional roots. Last season the company put on "Next Step I," which showcased works of three choreographers who competed for the honor of having their dances performed by the National Dance Company of Korea. This season, the company held auditions once again for choreographers to create works along the theme of "recreating and interpreting Korean traditional dance in a modern context." Artists Park Ki-ryang and Hwang Tae-in will have their dances performed at "Next Step II."
Tickets cost 20,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.
Clubs
Club Octagon
Nonhyeon
Located near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, Club Octagon is notable for its stylish interiors and elite clientele. The club features a performance stage, lounge bar and dining area and is the perfect place to unwind on a night out after work or on the weekend. It is near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on Line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847.
Club Globe Lounge
Itaewon
Club Globe Lounge is famous among women looking for a place to throw birthday parties or enjoy a light dinner. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., it serves as a bar, changing into a club after 10 p.m. Every Thursday, Club Globe Lounge has a Happy Hour buffet for guests. Club Globe Lounge is located near the Hamilton Hotel by exit 2 of Itaewon Station on Line 6. For more information, call (02) 792-1127.
Club Evans
Hongik University
Club Evans is a live music club that has served as a platform for emerging jazz artists for a decade. It also operates jazz recording studios, where it produces albums for many local jazz artists and a jazz academy. Club Evans holds jazz concerts and music sessions every Monday and Tuesday. Opening at 7:30 p.m., Club Evans is located near exit 1 of Sangsu Station on Line 6. For more information, visit clubevans.com or call (02) 337-8361.
Once in a Blue Moon
Apgujeong
Once in a Blue Moon, one of the best-known jazz clubs in the city, features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong Intersection and Galleria Department Store in Apgujeong. For more information, visit onceinabluemoon.co.kr or call (02) 549-5490.
Club Vibe
Cheongdam
Opened on Aug. 24, 2018, Cheongdam brings to partygoers its latest club. Its new facilities have a modern vibe. The club plays both EDM and hip-hop music and has already had a guest performance by trending hip-hop artist Sik-K at its opening party. For more information, call 010-8671-6323.
Club NB
Hongik Unversity
Noise Basement is one of the oldest clubs in the Hongik University area and is owned by YG Entertainment Company. NB has two locations, NB1 and NB2, which are located right across the street from one another. Both locations play hip-hop music and incorporate both old and new hip-hop into their sets. For more information, call (02) 326-1716.
