Music
German conductor wins int'l competition by Korean National Symphony Orchestra
German conductor Simon Edelman clinched the top prize at Korea's only international conducting competition.
Nov 11, 2024
Park Jin-hai
Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
Park Jin-hai primarily focuses on K-dramas, entertainment shows and actor interviews. Beyond that, she also pens articles covering the broader arts scene, with a particular emphasis on classical music, dance and various aspects of lifestyle. Since joining The Korea Times in 2013, she has made significant contributions in the realms of hallyu (Korean wave), industry news and international affairs.
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Books
Korean essay on 'ramyeon' to be published in UK
Fueled by the global craze for Korean dramas and movies, Korean "ramyeon," or instant noodles, has become a sensation. With social media challenges featuring Korean ramyeon having taken the world by storm, a Korean essay celebrating ramyeon is ready to be translated into English in Britain.
Nov 10, 2024
Books
Nobel laureate Han Kang to hear Korean introduction at award ceremony in Stockholm
Han Kang, the first Korean and the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature, is set to create another historic moment in Korean literature, as she will be heralded at the upcoming award ceremony with a special Korean introduction.
Nov 10, 2024
Shows & Dramas
Psychology behind reality TV stars' meteoric rise, sudden fall
"As an ordinary person, I and my wife have not had a single peaceful day since the sudden spotlight was on me," said Yu Bibim, who gained popularity through his passion for "bibimbap" (rice topped with assorted vegetables) on the hit Netflix cooking show "Culinary Class Wars," after confessing he illegally operated a restaurant until recently in a handwritten apology on Instagram.
Nov 6, 2024
Shows & Dramas
'Jeongnyeon' revives forgotten all-female Korean theater
Set in 1950s post-war Korea, Tving’s new historical drama, "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born," is captivating audiences both domestically and internationally by reviving the nearly forgotten world of "gukgeuk," traditional Korean all-female theater, and presenting it with a modern twist.
Nov 5, 2024
Trends
Diversity, inclusiveness can be game changers for K-beauty
TIRTIR, a Korean beauty brand, has broken new ground in the U.S. market with its Mask Fit Red Cushion, showcasing the expanding diversity in Korean beauty products.
Nov 4, 2024
Arts & Theater
INTERVIEW Legendary dancer Kook Soo-ho redefines traditional Korean dance with Kim Jae-duk
Kook Soo-ho, a legendary choreographer, renowned for a lifetime of dedication to traditional Korean dance, joins forces with a visionary young artist skilled in dance, music and song. The 76-year-old revered master collaborated with Kim Jae-duk, 40, a rising star of contemporary dance, to present "Four Seasons."
Nov 2, 2024
Trends
ANNIVERSARY How disabled artists in Korea are shattering stereotypes, inspiring changes
Standing on stage at the Modu Art Theater in Seoul, Jung Eun-hye, an artist and actor with developmental disabilities, powerfully delivered a line from her role in the 2022 tvN drama "Our Blues": “You bitch! You don't believe me, do you? That I'm an artist just like mom and dad! You! You abandoned me! Seven years ago!”
Nov 1, 2024
People & Events
Hankook Ilbo chief editorial writer to lead Korea News Editors' Association
Lee Tae-gyu, 58, chief editorial writer of The Hankook Ilbo, has been elected president of the Korea News Editors' Association.
Oct 30, 2024