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‘SheStars!’ revives forgotten legacy of pioneering K-pop girl groups

In the realm of global music, K-pop girl groups have etched a prominent mark, showcasing power, talent and resilience. However, modern glitz and glamour overshadow the pioneers who set the stage for these groups decades ago. A new musical "SheStars!" pays homage to these trailblazers, conjuring a vivid journey back in time from Korea's first girl band Jeogori Sisters in the 1930s to Hee Jamae in the '70s.

Oct 25, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
‘SheStars!’ revives forgotten legacy of pioneering K-pop girl groups
  • INTERVIEW Jung U-ji, Lee Seo-young bridge past, present of Korean girl groups in 'SheStars!'

Revamped Korea Artist Prize returns with 4 finalists

From a live theater populated by robots to a sixth-generation cactus connected to the first openly gay politician in California, a wide array of works have filled the “Korea Artist Prize 2023” exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) in central Seoul.

Oct 24, 2023By Park Han-sol
Revamped Korea Artist Prize returns with 4 finalists

Korea, from 12th century to present, highlighted at major US museums

From 12th-century Goryeo-era artifacts to present-day installations reflecting on the poignant state of the Korean Peninsula’s division, Korean art is set to come under the spotlight at major museums in the United States this fall.

Oct 20, 2023By Park Han-sol
Korea, from 12th century to present, highlighted at major US museums

INTERVIEW How Paris-based curator joined Daejeon's new museum as founding director

It was during her time working as a curator in Paris in the 2010s that Ham Sun-jae first came face to face with the introspective works of the German post-war master Anselm Kiefer.

Oct 20, 2023By Park Han-sol
[INTERVIEW] How Paris-based curator joined Daejeon's new museum as founding director

New musical 'Il Tenore' to portray dreams, struggles in 1930s Korea

Prepare to be transported to the turbulent 1930s in Korea, an era marked by vigorous independence movements and artistic defiance, as the highly anticipated musical "Il Tenore" takes to the stage at the CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center from Dec. 22 to Feb. 25, 2024.

Oct 19, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
New musical 'Il Tenore' to portray dreams, struggles in 1930s Korea

Korean art scene reflects on legacy of late Park Seo-bo

The art world is mourning the loss of Park Seo-bo, the trailblazing Korean abstract painter who passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday.

Oct 16, 2023By Park Han-sol
Korean art scene reflects on legacy of late Park Seo-bo
  • Powerhouse 'dansaekhwa' master Park Seo-bo dies at 91

'Phantom of the Opera' marks 1,500th performance in Korea

Baritone Julian Kim, also known by his Korean name Kim Joo-taek, who plays the titular role in "The Phantom of the Opera," celebrates the 1,500th Korean performance of the musical with audience members of the evening show on Oct. 13, at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul. Since its Korean premiere in 2001, the Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster has drawn over 1.5 million attendees across six productions ― three in English and three in Korean. The Seoul leg of the Korean-language production runs through Nov. 19, before traveling to the southeastern city of Daegu from Dec. 22 to Feb. 4, 2024. Courtesy of S&CO

Oct 16, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
'Phantom of the Opera' marks 1,500th performance in Korea

Powerhouse 'dansaekhwa' master Park Seo-bo dies at 91

Park Seo-bo, widely regarded as a seminal figure in the Korean modern abstract art scene, passed away on Saturday after a battle with lung cancer. He was 91.

Oct 15, 2023By Park Han-sol
Powerhouse 'dansaekhwa' master Park Seo-bo dies at 91
  • Korean art scene reflects on legacy of late Park Seo-bo

Korean dance repertoire 'Scent of Ink' heads to North America

The National Dance Company of Korea has set out on a North American tour, bringing its signature performance "Scent of Ink" to the capital cities of Canada and the U.S.

Oct 13, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Korean dance repertoire 'Scent of Ink' heads to North America

Art Busan launches 'Define: Seoul' to marry fine art with design

Art Busan, one of Korea’s leading art fairs based in the southeastern port city, is expanding its reach with the launch of Define: Seoul 2023.

Oct 12, 2023By Park Han-sol
Art Busan launches 'Define: Seoul' to marry fine art with design
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