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.
Kim Ho-yeon's acclaimed novel "Uncanny Convenience Store" is making waves in Spain as it gets translated into Spanish, opening a new chapter for Korean literature in Europe.
The new musical "Il Tenore," which depicts the rise of Korea's first operatic tenor under the 1910-45 Japanese occupation of Korea, marks a significant step forward in Korea's musical theater industry.
In a fusion of Polish folklore and Korean tradition, the legendary Mermaid of Warsaw wears traditional Korean armor in "Mermaid of Warszawa," a creation by Korean illustrator Wooh Na-young.
"The Great Comet," the immersive musical adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel "War and Peace," makes its return to Seoul, set to captivate audiences with a blend of historical drama and contemporary music.
Violinist Han Soo-jin and Orchestra The Original, under the baton of conductor Adriel Kim, will offer a fresh perspective on British classical music to Korean audiences at an upcoming concert on Feb. 7.
Actor Kim Young-min, left, a newly appointed honorary ambassador of the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center under the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA), gives a special tour of Changdeok Palace's Secret Garden in central Seoul, Thursday. Known for roles in "My Mister" (2018) and "The World of the Married" (2020), Kim's ambassadorship under the CHA aims to boost awareness of the cultural significance of palaces and tombs from the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty. An avid cultural enthusiast, Kim has personally participated in events such as the Jongmyo Daeje ancestral rite and Gyeongbok Palace night tours. In his role, Kim will promote cultural events and restoration efforts at major palace and tomb sites. Courtesy of CHA
"School of Rock” has emerged as an unexpected treasure from Andrew Lloyd Webber, the iconic composer celebrated globally for his classical work "The Phantom of the Opera." The "angel of music” skillfully demonstrates his prowess in the genre of rock in this vibrant production.
In the dynamic world of music, where traditional and contemporary often run parallel, Oh Hyun-ji, popularly known online as "Yageum Yageum," finds a way to harmonize those.
As we step into the New Year, the Korean entertainment industry is experiencing a shift toward inclusivity and diversity, signifying a transformative era in its dynamic landscape.