K-pop
Germany launches first K-pop radio show
Germany is launching its first-ever radio show dedicated solely to K-pop, signaling the increasing influence of Korean popular culture worldwide.
Oct 14, 2024
Kwon Mee-yoo
Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
Often found at theaters and museums, Kwon Mee-yoo has covered a wide range of cultural fields from K-pop and dramas to theater and fine art for over a decade. Now as K-Culture Desk editor, she tries to connect Korean culture with global readers through fresh perspectives.
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Arts & Theater
KCCNY unveils Kang Ik-joong's 'Hangeul Wall'
"Hangeul Wall," a towering 22-meter public art installation, was unveiled at the Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) on Wednesday, bringing together the wisdom and experiences of people from around the world, celebrating Hangeul — the Korean alphabet.
Sep 27, 2024
Opinion
September is for art in Korea
Just a decade ago, the idea of Seoul hosting a premium international art fair such as Frieze would have seemed absurd. Back then, Korean art, while respected, struggled to gain international recognition beyond a few prominent names.
Sep 25, 2024
Music
Angela Gheorghiu cites no-encore agreement for 'Tosca' disruption
Soprano Angela Gheorghiu has responded to the controversy surrounding her disruption of Puccini’s "Tosca" in Seoul, Sunday, noting that her actions stemmed from a pre-arranged agreement barring encores. However, the event organizer refuted Gheorghiu’s claims, stating that no such formal agreement was made and that her disruption infringed on the audience's right to enjoy the performance.
Sep 12, 2024
People & Events
Hangeul-themed products at Maison & Objet
Visitors explore the National Hangeul Museum's booth featuring Hangeul (Korean alphabet) cultural products at the Maison & Objet in Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Sept. 6. Showcasing some 64 Hangeul-themed items at the largest lifestyle trade fair in Europe, the booth attracted buyers from all over the world, resulting in approximately 62 purchase consultations worth 1.6 billion won. Courtesy of National Hangeul Museum
Sep 11, 2024
Arts & Theater
INTERVIEW The Trinity merges art with diplomacy, hospitality, ESG
In a world where art is often regarded as a luxury, So-jung Trinity Park is pioneering a new approach by using creative expression as a tool for diplomacy, business, and cultural exchange. As the director of The Trinity, Park manages a wide-ranging portfolio that includes art marketing and cultural ESG campaigns, guided by her vision of embedding art into various industries.
Sep 6, 2024
Photo News
PHOTOS Frieze Seoul matures into third year
Visitors take a look around Gagosian's booth during a VIP preview of Frieze Seoul 2024 at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. The gallery, which does not have a Seoul outpost, mounted its first exhibit in Korea, "Derrick Adams: The Strip," at APMA Cabinet, coinciding with the art fair. Yonhap
Sep 4, 2024
Arts & Theater
Embracing uncertainties in art
To step into Anicka Yi's latest exhibition, "There Exists Another Evolution, But In This One," at the Leeum Museum of Art, visitors first pull aside a thick black curtain and are immediately hit with an unfamiliar scent. This isn't just any fragrance — it is part of Yi's multisensory artwork "Walking on Two Paths at Once."
Sep 4, 2024
Arts & Theater
INTERVIEW Korea's first female Hermes Choi Jung-won guides audience to 'Hadestown'
"When I first read the script for 'Hadestown,' it felt like destiny. I realized Hermes was a character who had been waiting for me all along," Choi Jung-won, one of the most celebrated stage actors in Korea, who is now making history as the first female Hermes in the acclaimed musical, said during an interview with The Korea Times at Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul, Aug. 16.
Sep 2, 2024
Arts & Theater
Disney's 'Aladdin' to land in Korea in November after decade-long wait
After a decade-long wait, the magic carpet will finally touch down in Korea, bringing the enchanting world of Disney's Broadway hit "Aladdin." The beloved musical, inspired by the iconic 1992 animated film, is set to dazzle Korean audiences with its premiere here in November, combining the original Broadway spectacle with the brilliance of Korea's top talents.
Aug 20, 2024