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‘Chung Myung-whun’s Choral’
Seoul Arts Center*
Dec. 26
World-famous conductor Chung Myung-whun will hold a year-end concert at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Dec. 26. Chung and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 ‘Choral’.” Tickets cost 10,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call 1588-1210 or visit
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Shin Young-ok
Dec. 17World-famous soprano Shin Young-ok will hold a solo concert, celebrating her upcoming new studio album, “Mystique,” at Seoul Arts Center on Dec. 17. She will sing pop songs such as Barbra Streisand’s “The Way We Were,” Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose,” and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Scarborough Fair,” as well as famous film and opera scores, “Nella Fantasia” from the film “The Mission” and “Song to the Moon” from the opera “Rusalka.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2038-2267 or visit
Hilary Hhan
Jan. 20, 2015
Grammy-winning American violinist Hilary Hhan will hold a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Jan. 20, next year. She will play R. Schumann’s “Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105,” C. Debussy’s “Violin Sonata in G minor, L. 140” and J. S. Bach’s “Partita for Solo Violin No. 3 in E Major.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-2512 or visit
‘Rottini Concert — Opera Star’
Dec. 28
Classical vocal ensemble Rottini will hold concert titled “Opera Star” at Seoul Arts Center on Dec. / 28. Courtesy of Credia
Rottini, a classical vocal ensemble of four top opera singers, tenor Park Ji-min, baritones Joseph Lim, Lim Chang-ham and Aldo Heo, will hold a concert at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Dec. 28. They will perform popular pieces from operas including “Brindisi” from “La Traviata,” “Una Furtiva Lagrima” from “L’ Elisir d’Amore,” and “Les Pecheurs de Perles” from “The Pearl Fisher.” Tickets cost 30,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call 1577-5266 or visit
Sumi Jo
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*
Dec. 30
Soprano Sumi Jo will hold a year-end concert with cellist Yang Sung-won, tenor Yoon Young-seok, pipe organist Shin Dong-il and violinist Anna Fedorova at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul on Dec. 30. The program includes Camile Saint-Saens’s “Le Cygne” and J. S. Bach’s “Toccata e Fuga in D minor BWV 585.” Tickets cost 40,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1114 or visit
‘The Little Singers of Paris’
Dec. 19-20
World-famous French boys’ choir “The Little Singers of Paris” will perform at Seoul Arts Center from Dec. 19 through 20. They will sing some well-known classical music, Sanctus, musical scores, French chansons and Christmas carols. Tickets costs range from 33,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (02) 523-5391 or visit
Chung Myung-whun
Dec. 27
Renowned conductor Chung Myung-whun will hold his very first piano recital at the Seoul Arts Center on Dec. 27. He will play scores from his newly released album “Piano,” which includes Debussy’s “Clair de Lune,” Chopin’s “Nocturne in D Flat Major,” Schumann’s “Arabeske” and Mozart’s “Twelve Variations on ‘Ah, Vous Dirai-Je, Maman,’ K. 265.” Tickets cost 44,000 to 132,000 won. For more information , call (032) 433-4595 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
Art Garfunkel
Jamsil Stadium
Feb. 14, 2015
Art Garfunkel, legendary singer-songwriter of folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, will hold his very first solo concert in Korea at Jamsil Stadium on Feb. 14, next year. He will perform his solo works and also songs of Simon & Garfunkel such as “The Sound Of Silence,” “Scarborough Fair,” “Mrs. Robinson,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Located near exit 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 99,000 to 176,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6925-3627 or visit
Cyndi Lauper
Olympic Park*
Jan. 23-24, 2015
Iconic American pop singer, songwriter, and actress Cyndi Lauper will hold a solo concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of her debut, at Olympic Park from Jan. 23 to 24, next year. She will sing numerous songs including smash hits from her legendary 1983 debut album, “She’s So Unusual,” such as “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” and “She Bop.” Tickets cost 66,000 to 165,000 won. For more information, call 1644-1118 or visit
‘Collecting Asian Objects in Colonial Korea’
National Museum of Korea
Through Jan. 11, 2015
The National Museum of Korea features some 200 artifacts of Asian countries that the Museum of Japanese Government-General of Korea collected when Korea was under Japanese rule for 35 years from 1910-1945 through Jan. 11, next year. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4 or Jungang line. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2077-9553 or visit
‘Appenzeller’s Company’
Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum
Open Run
The Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum, which opened in 2008 in a 100-year-old Western-style building, designated as Seoul Monument No. 16, holds a special exhibition celebrating its 6th anniversary of opening. The exhibition features photos, books and various objects from the late 19th to early 20th century of Joseon Kingdom era (1392-1910). Located near exit 10 of City Hall station on subway line 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 319-5578 or visit appenzeller.pcu.ac.kr.
The Swell Season
Sejong Center for Performing Arts*
Jan. 10-11, 2015
The Swell Season, a fold rock duo of smash hit movie “Once” will hold concert at Sejong Center for Performing Arts from Jan. 10 to 11. / Courtesy of Private Curve
A fold rock duo “The Swell Season,” which was formed by two protagonists from the box-office hit “Once,” Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, will hold a concert at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from Jan. 10 to 11, next year. They will sing songs from their collaborative album, “Strict Joy.” Tickets cost 66,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, call (02) 563-0595 or visit www.privatecurve.com.
‘5 Nights’
Jamsil Sports Complex
Jan. 12-17, 2015
The 17th Culture Project by Hyundai Card, “5 Nights,” will be held at Jamsil Sports Complex from Jan. 12 through 17, next year. Heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, British band Bastile and Starsailor, Electronic band Rudimental and Irish singer-songwriter Asgeir will perform over five days. Located near exit 6 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 88,000 won for each days. For more information, call (02) 332 -3277 or visit
Sam Ock
Yes24 Muvhall
Jan. 17, 2015
Korean-American R&B, hip-hop and jazz artist Sam Ock will perform at Yes24 Muvhall in northern Seoul on Jan. 17, next year. / Courtesy of Sena Korea
Rising R&B, hip-hop and jazz artist Sam Ock will hold his first solo concert in Korea at Yes24 Muvhall on Jan. 17, next year. He will sing songs from his upcoming new album, “Grey.” Located near exit 3 of Hapjeong Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 66,000 to 77,000 won. For more information, call (02) 552-2505 or visit muvhall.or.kr.
Seo Tai-ji
Dec. 30-31
Iconic K-pop star Seo Tai-ji will hold a year-end concert at the Olympic Park in southern Seoul on Dec. 30 and 31. The 42-year-old artist will sing songs included in his latest studio album “Quiet Night.” Tickets cost 143,000. For more information, call 1588-1407 or visit
‘2014 Soundberry Christmas’
63 Convention Center
Dec. 24 to 25
An annual “Soundberry Christmas” concert, featuring prominent local artists including Daybreak, Vanilla Acoustic, Dear Cloud, and Lalasweet, will be held at 63 Convention Center on Dec. 24 and 25. Located near exit 1 of Yeouinaru Station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 66,000 for one day and 99,000 won for two days. For more information, call 1544-1813 or visit www.facebook.com/soundberryfesta..
‘Scrooge’
Gangdong Arts Center
Dec. 24-25
“Scrooge,” the ballet rendition of Charles Dickens’ novel “A Christmas Carol,” will be performed by the Jo Yun-ra Ballet Company at Gangdong Arts Center from Dec. 24 to 25. The story revolves around an old miser Scrooge who meets ghosts from his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. Located near exit 4 of Godeok Station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 440-0500 or visit
‘Jekyll & Hyde’
Blue Square
Through Apr. 5
A Korean production of a musical thriller based on the novel “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson will be staged at Blue Square through Apr. 5 in 2015, celebrating its 10th Anniversary on Korean stage. Renowned actor-turned-musical singer Jo Seung-woo will star as Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. Composer Frank Wildhorn’s original musical scores will be played. Located near exit 2 of Hangangjin Station on subway line 6. Tickets cost 60,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1588-5212 or visit
‘Great Expectations’
Myeongdong Theater
Through Dec. 28
The stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel “Great Expectations” is staged at the Myeongdong Theater in central Seoul through Dec. 28. English subtitles will be provided on Dec. 13 and 27. Located near exit 6 of Euljiro 1-ga station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 20,000 to 50,000. For more information, call 1644-2003 or visit
‘La Cage Aux Folles’
LG Arts Center*
“La Cage Aux Folles,” a Broadway hit musical comes to the Korean stage at the LG Arts Center from through Jan. 11, next year. Based on Jean Poiret’s play of the same title, the musical revolves around Albin and Georges, the gay couple and singers of the club, La Cage Aux Folles, and their beloved son Jean-Michel, who brings his fiance and her ultra-conservative parents. Musical actor Chung Sung-hwa will star as Albin. Tickets cost 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call 1666-8662 or visit
‘Marie Antoinette’
Charlotte Theater
Through Feb. 1, 2015
The Korean rendition of the musical “Marie Antoinette” is staged at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul from Nov. 11 to Feb. 1 next year. Based on the novel “Queen Marie Antoinette” by Shusaku Endo, the musical portrays the dramatic and scandalous life of the last queen of France. Singer-turned-musical actress Oak Joo-hyun will star as Antoinette. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil station on subway line 2 and 8. Tickets cost 50,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1577-6478 or visit www.charlottetheater.co.kr.
‘The Nutcracker’
Universal Arts Center
Dec. 19-31
The Universal Ballet Company will bring Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” to the stage at the Universal Arts Center from Dec. 19 to 31. The story revolves around a young girl Clara and a nutcracker, who magically turns into prince on Christmas Eve. Located near exit 4 of Achasan station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 10,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (070) 7124-1737 or visit www.universalballet.com.