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Sun, April 5, 2020 | 00:35

'Phantom of the Opera' temporarily suspended after actor infected with COVID-19

'Phantom of the Opera' temporarily suspended after actor infected with COVID-19

The international touring production of “The Phantom of the Opera” halted performances Wednesday for two weeks after one of its ensemble actors was found to have contracted COVID-19.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-04-01 18:07

Ballet dancer appeals against firing

Ballet dancer appeals against firing

Former Korean National Ballet (KNB) dancer Na Dae-han, who was fired for violating self-isolation rules March 16, appealed last week, claiming that his actions were are not a valid reason for dismissal.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-03-31 18:45

Social distancing pits performing artists against Seoul mayor

Social distancing pits performing artists against Seoul mayor

All sectors are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the cultural sector is one of the industries that has been hit the hardest. While theater is an artistic activity, it also is an economic activity for actors and their support crew. According to the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System (KOPIS), total sales for March dropped sharply to 8.7 billion won as of ...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-03-30 17:38

National Ballet dancer fired for breaking self-quarantine rules

National Ballet dancer fired for breaking self-quarantine rules

Korean National Ballet (KNB) dancer Na Dae-han has been fired for traveling to Japan with his girlfriend during a self-quarantine period amid the spread of COVID-19.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2020-03-17 16:33

Um Ki-joon to return as 'Werther'

Um Ki-joon to return as 'Werther'

Veteran actor Um Ki-joon will return in his acclaimed role of Werther in the 20th anniversary production of the Korean musical "Werther" in August.Premiering back in 2000, the musical based on Goethe's novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther," revolves around a young, sensitive artist, Werther, and his unrequited love for Charlotte.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-03-10 16:20

Korea National Opera: two leaders under one roof?

Korea National Opera: two leaders under one roof?

The Seoul Administrative Court nullified the culture ministry's decision to dismiss the head of the Korea National Opera (KNO) in a ruling on Friday, putting the organization in the awkward position of having two leaders. The court sided with former KNO head Yun Ho-gen, who was dismissed by Culture Minister Park Yang-woo in May last year over allegations of unfair hiring prac...

Park Ji-won | 2020-03-09 16:27

Musical 'Marie Curie' pays tribute to trailblazing scientist

Musical 'Marie Curie' pays tribute to trailblazing scientist

Scientist Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867-1934) was a woman who believed that science has great beauty. The life of the Polish-French scientist who discovered polonium and radium and pioneered research on radioactivity is staged in the new musical "Marie Curie" at Chungmu Arts Center's Middle Theater Black in central Seoul. "I am among those who think that science has great beau...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-03-08 17:29

Song Bo-ra tackles 'Hamlet' through pansori

Song Bo-ra tackles 'Hamlet' through pansori

“Pansori” (Korean traditional narrative music) performer Song Bo-ra is Hamlet, Ophelia, Claudius, Polonius, Laertes and Gertrude in a revamped version of “Pansori Hamlet” by Taroo, staged at the Yeonwoo Theater in central Seoul from Friday to Sunday.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-03-06 17:59

YUNGBLUD cancels first concert in Korea over virus fears

YUNGBLUD cancels first concert in Korea over virus fears

British singer-songwriter YUNGBLUD has called off his first concert in Korea due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The concert's organizer Live Nation said Wednesday that the artist, 22, has canceled the entire Asian tour, including his Korean appearance, which was planned for March 14.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2020-03-05 16:25

Ballet dancer under fire for traveling to Japan amid coronavirus spread

Ballet dancer under fire for traveling to Japan amid coronavirus spread

A ballet dancer at the Korean National Ballet has come under fire for traveling to Japan during a self-isolation period due to the spread of the coronavirus here.

Park Ji-won | 2020-03-03 16:49

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