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Berlin Philharmonic Ensemble

Seoul Arts Center

Nov. 26

The Berlin Philharmonic Ensemble will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on Nov. 26, during which they will play the works of J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, J. Halvorsen and J. Brahms.

Founded in 1999, the Berlin Phil Ensemble has been invited to perform at major festivals and concerts in Europe. They are well-known for their interpretations of instruments and wide range of chamber music repertoires. Their upcoming performance will feature pianist Park Jong-hoon as a special guest. Park will play J. Brahms Quartet for Pianoforte string with the ensemble.

Tickets cost from 30,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call 1544-9373.

‘Tchaikovsky’s Winter Dream’

Dec. 3

KBS Symphony and the pianist Son Yeoleum will perform with the conductor Yoel Levi at the Seoul Arts Center, Dec. 3, during which they will play the three works of P.I. Tchaikovsky.

Established in 1956, the KBS Symphony became the representative of Korean classic music performance. Son Yeoleum won the first prize in multiple piano competitions.

This concert is part of a series of Samsung Card Select concerts. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 100,000. The hall is close to exit 3 of Seocho station, subway line 2 or the exit 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 6099-7400.

‘2015 The Little Singers of Paris’

Dec. 13

Sejong Center for Performing Arts

The Little Singers of Paris will perform on Dec. 13 at the Sejong Center for Performing Arts. / Courtesy of Sejong Center for Performing Arts

The Little Singers of Paris will perform on Dec. 13 at the Sejong Center for Performing Arts. The Little Singers of Paris is the only boy acapella choir in the world. Including “Nella Fantasia”, they will perform Christmas carols and folk songs around the world.

The hall is close to the exit 1 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 8. Tickets cost 33,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (02) 597-9870.

Cho Yong-pil

Olympic Park

Dec. 12

Cho Yong-pil is holding a concert at the Olympic Park on Dec. 12.

Debuting in 1979, Cho is one of Korea's legendary male vocalists. His first album was the first in Korea to sell more than a million copies. His hits, such as "Short Hair," "Let's Go Travel" and "Mona Lisa," have been covered by other singers. He released his 19th album, "Hello," in 2013 and the album's title song, "Bounce," was beloved by the public.

The Olympic Park is close to Exit 3 of Olympic Park Station, Subway Line 5, and Exit 1 of Mongchontoseong Station, Subway Line 8. Tickets cost from 88,000 to 154,000 won. For more information, call (02)541-7110.

Beenzino

AX-KOREA

Nov. 1

Beenzino will hold a solo concert at AX-KOREA on Nov. 1.

Beenzino debuted in 2008 and soon became one of Korea's most beloved artists and a pop icon. He has been featured in hip-hop songs, such as those by Primary, Dok2, and Epik High. Beenzino signed with Illionaire Records in 2011. His first solo album, "2 4 : 2 6," was beloved by both fans and critics.

Dok2 and The Quiett, who are also Illionaire Records artists, will perform at the concert as special guests. AX-KOREA is close to Exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station, Subway Line 5. Tickets cost 66,000 won. For more information, visit www.ILLIONAIRE.kr or call 070-4124-1110.

Lee Juck

Gyeonggi Arts Center

Nov. 5-8

Lee Juck will hold an intimate concert at Gyeonggi Arts Center from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8.

Lee debuted in 1995 as one-half of the duo Panic with Kim Jin-pyo. The singer, whose hit songs include "A Snail," "Dream of Goose," "Run across the Sky" and "I Didn't Know It Then," received the first prize at the K-Pop chart in 2013 with "Lie Lie Lie." He also received awards for best song and the album prize in 2008 and best moment and the stage award in 2009. He has been holding sold-out concerts since 2004. His last concert in March was sold out within two minutes.

The venue is close to Exit 10 of Suwon City Hall Station of the Bundang subway line. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 77,000 won. For more information, call 1588-1407.

Zion. T

Lotte Card Art Center

Nov. 6-8

Zion. T will hold a concert, titled "Television," from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8 at Lotte Card Art Center.

The singer, who is known for his distinctive voice, has collaborated with other famous artists, such as Dynamic Duo, Simon Dominic, Crush and Primary. He produced Infinite H, a unit of the K-pop "idol" band Infinite in 2013. His first album, "Red Light," released in 2013, produced several hits, such as "Babay," "Yanghwa Bridge" and "Eat." He has appeared in the variety show "Infinite Challenge" this year.

Lotte Card Art Center is near Exits 9 and 10 of Hapjeong Station, Subway Line 6. For more information, visit www.amoebaculture.com or call 1544-1555.

Sweet Sorrow

Olympic Park Olympic Hall*

Nov. 13 - Nov. 15

Sweet Sorrow, a popular male a cappella pop group will hold a concert to celebrate the group's 10th anniversary at the Olympic Park Olympic Hall.

They received the grand prize at the 16th Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest in 2004. Sweet Sorrow recently made a remake of "Let's Make Love" by Fourplay, and will sing OSTs from the movie "Twenty," drama "The Girl Who Sees Smells" and web drama "Discovery of Love."

The hall is located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station, subway line 5 or exit 1 of Mongchontoseong Station, subway line 8. Tickets cost from 88,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555.

Kiha & The Faces

Blue Square Samsung Card Hall

Dec. 12-13

Kiha & The Faces will perform a year-end concert on Dec. 12-13 at Blue Square Samsung Card Hall.

Kiha & The Faces is an all-male group comprised of six members, including one Japanese member. Debuting in 2008 with the song "Cheap Coffee," the band has released three albums. Winner of a prize by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kiha & The Faces is widely known for its unique style.

The concert hall is close to exits 2 and 3 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 88,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit www.facebook.com/drdramc.

‘The Pride'

Soohyunjae Theater

Aug. 8 ­ Nov. 1

“The Pride” will be performed through Nov. 1 at Soohyunjae Theater. / Courtesy of The Best Plays, Inc.

Receiving four prestigious awards, "The Pride" depicts the journey of three people (Philip, Oliver, and Sylvia) who discover their love and sexual identity. It intercrosses the time between 1958 and 2015, comparing the different difficulties that each character faces. The play originally premiered in 2008 in the United Kingdom and in 2014 in Korea.

The theater is close to exit 1 of Hyehwa Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 40,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, call (02)766-6007.

‘Late Autumn'

Daehangno Art One Theater

Oct. 10 ­ Nov. 8

"Late Autumn" will be staged through Nov. 8 at Daehagno Art One Theater.

The play adapted from the movie "Late Autumn" directed by Kim Tae-yong. Anna is a prisoner but she receives a temporary leave. On the way to Seattle, she meets Hun and falls in love with him immediately. However as she is a prisoner, she needs to go back to the prison after a short meeting with him.

The hall is close to exit 2 of Hyehwa Station, subway line 4. Tickets price from 40,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, call (02)588-7708.

‘The Brave Brothers'

HongikDaehangno Art Center

Through Nov. 8

"The Brave Brothers" will be performed through Nov. 8 at HongikDaehangno Art Center.

Famous comedian Jeong Jun-ha, actor Yoon Hee-suk and Donghyun from Boyfriend will act in the play. The story is about Lee seok-bong and Lee Ju-bong, siblings who had no contact with their father for three years returning to their hometowns after being notified of their father's death.

Aurora, a beautiful lawyer appears and tells them that their father stipulated that whoever finds his legacy first will get all of the money. The brothers compete to find the inheritance.

The Art Center is located near exit 3 of Hyehwa station, subway line 4. Tickets cost 40,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, call 1666-8662 or visit www.hongikartcenter.com.

‘Neulgeun Thief Story’

Coex Art Hall

Through Nov. 29

The witty play the “Neulgeun Thief Story” will be performed through Nov. 29 at Coex Art Hall. The play has been performed for 26 years. The story is about two old thieves caught trying to steal art from the gallery of the president.

The theater is located near the exit 5 and 6 of Samsung Station, subway line 2. Tickets price 35,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3672-0900.

‘MuhanDongryeok'

Daehangno TOM Theatre 1

Through Jan. 3, 2016

The musical "MuhanDongryeok" will be performed through Jan. 1, 2016 at Daehangno TOM Theatre 1.

The story is about young and discouraged 20 year olds, such as Jang Seon-jae who keeps failing to get a job, Kim Sol who has only maintained her living with part-time jobs over four years, and Jin Ki-han who pretends to prepare for the civil servant bar exam but in reality is addicted to computer games.

They live in a common rent house, and get close together. The musical is a remake version of the web cartoon "MuhanDongryeok" by Joo Ho-min. The theater is located near exit 1 ofHyehwa Station, subway line 4.

Tickets cost 50,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555.

‘Best Dance Comedy'

Sejong M Theater

Oct. 28-Nov. 1

“Best Dance Comedy” will be held at the Sejong M Theater through Nov. 1. / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan ance Theatre

"Best Dance Comedy" will be held at Sejong M Theater from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1.

Premiering in 2013, "Best Dance Comedy" has been selected as one of the best road shows in Seoul. The show tells the story of a scarecrow who tries its best to protect a little girl and her grandmother from real estate agencies. The show includes a performance by Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre, which was founded in 1974. "Best Dance Comedy" is directed by Ye In-dong and choreographed by Jeon Jin-hee.

Sejong M Theater is close to Exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station, Subway Line 5. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02)399-1766.

‘Korean National Ballet – SPECIAL GALA’

The National Museum of Korea

Nov. 21

The Korean National Ballet company will perform at the National Museum of Korea on Nov. 21.

Kang Su-jin, the art director of the company changed the ballet pieces famous in European countries into a performance fit for small theaters. The company will perform four pieces including the “Ballet 101” and the “Aus Holbergs Zeit”.

Tickets price 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, call 1544-5955 or visit www.theateryong.or.kr.

Club Octagon

Nonhyeon

Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The club offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847.

Club Globe Lounge

Itaewon

Club Globe Lounge is famous among women looking for a place to throw birthday parties or have a light dinner. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., it serves as a bar, and after 10 p.m., it changes into a club. Every Thursday, Club Globe Lounge has Happy Hour, providing a buffet for guests. Club Globe Lounge is located near the Hamilton Hotel near exit 2 Itaewon Station, subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 792-1127 or visit globeloungekr.com.

Club Evans

Hongik University

Club Evans is a live jazz club, providing a platform ground for emerging jazz artists for the last 10 years. It operates jazz recording studios and a jazz academy as well, providing albums for many local jazz artists. Club Evans provides jazz concerts, and leads music sessions every Monday and Tuesday. Club Evans is located near exit 1 Sangsu Station, subway line 6. Club Evans opens from 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (02) 337-8361 or visit www.clubevans.com.

Once in a Blue Moon

Apgujeong

Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best-known and well-established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr.

Club Answer

Cheongdam

Club Answer, chosen as one of the five hottest clubs in Seoul by CNN, provides a spacious interior and brilliant lighting system with entertaining DJs on stage nightly. Club Answer is in the classy area of Cheongdam, a district known to lead the party culture of Seoul. Located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 514-4311 or visit www.clubanswer.co.kr.

Club Double Eight

Sinsa

Opened in 2010, Club Double Eight takes clubbing to the heights. Located in Gangnam, it provides diverse hotel promotions and features weekend lineups with exuberant DJs. Located near exit 1 of Sinsa Station on subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 543-8803 or visit cafe.naver.com/doubleeight.