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Thu, July 18, 2019 | 01:56

Kangta to star in musical 'Hedwig'

Kangta, a first-generation K-pop star from the now-defunct H.O.T., will wear a blond wig to portray Hedwig, the transgender rocker from East Berlin, in the hit musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," starting Aug. 16.This is the singer-songwriter's second appearance in a musical, after making his stage debut as photographer Robert Kincaid in "The Bridges of Madison County" in 20...

Performances | 2019-07-16 16:50

Gwangju FINA Championships make splash with 'Fountain of Light'

The world's best swimmers have gathered in the southwestern city of Gwangju for the FINA World Championships Gwangju 2019 that kicked off Friday.Gwangju, about 330 kilometers south of Seoul, is hosting the largest-ever FINA world championships in six water sports over 17 days. Over 2,600 athletes from 194 countries have signed up and will be vying for 76 gold medals in swimmi...

Other Sports | 2019-07-12 17:29

Gwangju mayor vows successful World Aquatics Championship

Lee Yong-sup, mayor of Gwangju and chairman of the organizing committee for the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships, is busier than ever as he is putting the finishing touches to the preparations for the FINA World Championships Gwangju 2019, which will kick off Friday. Upon hosting the largest event of the international swimming body, South Korean will become the fourth c...

Other Sports | 2019-07-10 17:20

Six things you must know to enjoy FINA World Championships Gwangju 2019

The FINA World Championships Gwangju 2019 is just around the corner and the southwestern city is busy gearing up for the mega event, which will make Korea the world's fourth country to host all of the top five mega sporting events, also including Summer and Winter Olympics, World Cup and the World Championships in Athletics, after Germany, Italy and Japan.

Other Sports | 2019-07-09 17:33

Ahn Eun-me is the future

Choreographer and dancer Ahn Eun-me is a person of eccentricity. She shaves her head, wears colorful clothes and is constantly moving her body. The unforgettable dancer decided to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her career not at a traditional theater, but in an art museum.

2019-07-07 17:24

Korea's seowon gain UNESCO heritage listing

Nine “seowon,” or Korean neo-Confucian academies from the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), became the 14th South Korean site to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Saturday.The decision was officially made during the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee in Baku, Azerbaijan, in recognition of “outstanding universal value.”

2019-07-07 17:16

Artists reinvent traditional painting

Art of the 21st century uses a wide range of materials and methods, and more artists are looking for novel ideas to stand out. Amid the surge of new media, painting was once considered dead, but in fact the genre never dies as painters continue to experiment with new methods and reinterpret existential themes through the traditional medium.

2019-07-01 17:58

Multidisciplinary performance rekindles thoughts on apartment

"Post APT," a multidisciplinary performance currently showing at Space 111 in Doosan Art Center (DAC), central Seoul, explores the various experiences, opinions and possibilities surrounding the dominant housing style. This is part of 2019 DAC Humanities Theater "Apartment Nation," a three-month program of lectures, plays and exhibitions revolving around the convenient yet de...

Performances | 2019-07-01 09:09

Ha Chong-hyun finds conjunction between spirit and performance

Throughout his career, artist Ha Chong-hyun, 84, has been searching for an answer to a burning question: What are the fundamental elements of a painting?He has explored various challenges and experiments in his well-known “Conjunction” series, which redefines the notion of conventional wisdom of painting by tackling the canvas from behind, in order to answer the question.

2019-06-27 16:57

Artistry of French umbrellas showcased at Platform-L

Umbrellas may be a modern necessity, but few consider them to be worthy of special attention. However, French umbrella collector and maker Michel Heurtault thinks differently. He has brought his prized collections to Seoul. Heurtault's collection of French umbrellas and parasols, as well as those he created himself, are on view along with contemporary art at the Platform-L Co...

2019-06-24 18:02

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