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Mon, September 24, 2018 | 03:51

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Video art pioneer Park Hyun-ki explained through drawings

Park Hyun-ki (1942-2000) is mostly known for his trailblazing minimalist video art and installations, exploring philosophical themes such as yin-yang and materialism. Gallery Hyundai presents "Park Hyunki _ Visible, Invisible" as an attempt to shed light on a pioneer of video art in Korea through his major video pieces as well as oil stick drawings, some of them open to the p...

Performances | 2017-02-07 17:09

Night openings transform art galleries

Art museums are increasingly becoming popular go-to entertainment venues, stepping out of their traditional image of high art catering to the educated. The yearly average number of mentions of "art museum" on social media amounted to 280,000, according to research released Monday by big data company Daum Soft on posts on blogs and tweets published between 2012 and 2016. Espec...

Performances | 2017-02-06 17:14

Classical Concerts; Big Tickets; Pop & Jazz; Plays & Musicals; Dance; Clubs

Performances | 2017-02-02 15:44

What's left of 20-year revenge in 'Orphan of Zhao'

“The Orphan of Zhao,” a play highly acclaimed for its impressive directing intersecting comedy and tragedy, and its absorbing performances by polished actors, returned to the Myeongdong Theater in downtown Seoul for a second run.

Performances | 2017-01-30 17:07

Classical Concerts; Big Tickets; Pop & Jazz; Plays & Musicals; Dance; Clubs

Performances | 2017-01-26 15:59

Korean dancers entrench global ballet scene

While the search for Korea's "Billy Elliot" is ongoing, as the eight-month-long audition to find the lead role of Billy in the famed musical is drawing to a close, there are many more real-life "Billys" that have already made it into the global ballet scene.

Performances | 2017-01-23 17:18

Director searches for Billy Elliot in Korea

Seven young boys, ranging from age 9 to 12, in ballet tights started to perform basic ballet moves at the words of Damian Jackson, associate choreographer of the musical "Billy Elliot" in charge of ballet, at a studio in Seoul, Friday.

Performances | 2017-01-22 16:35

World renowned DJ taunts Korean comedian for ripping off his track

Clubbers at the world-rated Octagon club were astounded on Saturday when they heard Hardwell, a world-renowned Netherland DJ, during a performance by Park Myeong-su, a leading Korean comedian who freelances as a DJ with the stage name G-park. Although the music apparently part of a podcast show was immediately turned off, clubbers heard it, and a video of the incident was pos...

Performances | 2017-01-20 15:12

Sejong Center CEO pledges to grow as Seoul's landmark

When people think of Seoul, they don't think of it as a city of arts. An average tourist wouldn't plan a trip to Seoul just to visit the arts scene unless they're inclined to pay a visit due to their profession in the related field or because of their strong passion and interest.

Performances | 2017-01-17 17:21

Whitney Houston's music gets new life in 'Bodyguard'

Hit movies are one of the best sources for musical theater and the musical "The Bodyguard" attempts to attract movie fans who are familiar with the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner as well as theatergoers who want to enjoy dazzling performances by Korea's top powerhouse talents.

Performances | 2017-01-16 16:21

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang