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Pianist Kim Tae-hyung will be one of the next performers featured in this series./Courtesy of Kumho Art Hall Yonsei ⓒ ArtN

Classical Concerts

Beautiful Thursday Concert Series: Kim Tae-hyung
Kumho Art Hall Yonsei
Nov. 11

Kumho Art Hall features a performer every Thursday to spread classical music culture in Korea. Pianist Kim Tae-hyung will be one of the upcoming performers in this series. Kim first debuted as a soloist in the Kumho Prodigy Concert Series in 2000. He studied at the Korean National University of Arts and later in Germany and Russia. He has won numerous international competitions and has performed with renowned ensembles such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Orchestra of Belgium. For this concert, he will perform works by Schubert and Prokofiev.
Tickets cost 40,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
Sejong Grand Theater
Nov. 16 and 17

The second film of the widely beloved Harry Potter series will come to life in concert this November. The Korea Coop, a 70-member orchestra founded in 2014, will perform alongside a live screening of the film. The orchestra performed the live soundtrack of the first film back in June, as part of the "Harry Potter Film Concert Series" global tour by CineConcert, which has brought other film scores to the stage such as "The Godfather" and "Gladiator." The rest of the films in the Harry Potter series will also come to concert, giving fans a new experience of their childhood favorites.
Tickets cost 30,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Big Tickets

2019 NU'EST Fan Meeting
KSPO Dome
Nov. 11

NU'EST is a five-member boy band that debuted in 2012. The group consists of JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren. Four of the members competed in season 2 of the audition program "Produce 101" in which Minhyun was selected for the final group, Wanna One. NU'EST has released two full-length studio albums, six mini-albums and many singles. The band has also won many awards including the V Live Awards for the Global Artist Top 10 category and the Brand of the Year Awards for Male Idol of the Year. The group will be holding a fan meeting and concert this November.
Tickets cost 66,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

HONNE Love Me/Love Me Not 2019 Tour
Blue Square iMarket Hall
Nov. 14

HONNE is an English duo that first debuted in 2014. Members include James Hatcher, who produces, and Andy Clutterbuck, who sings and also produces. Since their first mini-album "Warm on a Cold Night," the group has received a positive response from the public and sold out concert stadiums within a year. They have released two studio albums, with the latest one, "Love Me/Love Me Not" being the title of their world tour. They have also released five mini-albums. HONNE will be coming to Seoul this November as one of their tour destinations.
Tickets cost 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

AB6IX 1st World Tour in Seoul: 6IXENSE
KSPO Dome
Nov. 9 to 10

AB6IX is a K-pop group that debuted under Brand New Music in 2019. Meaning "absolute six," the five-member group consists of Lim Young-min, Jeon Woong, Kim Dong-hyun, Park Woo-jin, and Lee Dae-hwi. Four of the members competed on season 2 of the audition program "Produce 101," with Park and Lee becoming members of the group Wanna One. In May 2019, AB6IX released their first mini-album "B Complete" and in October they released their first studio album "6IXENSE." They have already won the Genie Music Award for the Next Generation Star, indicating their talent and potential for the future.
Tickets cost 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Pop and Jazz

Espen Eriksen Trio: Into the Nordic Melody
RDI Space Art Hall
Nov. 3

This Norwegian jazz trio released their first album in 2010. It includes members Espen Eriksen (piano), Lars Tormod Jenset (double bass) and Andreas Bye (drums). They've released four studio albums under the label Rune Grammofon as well as three compilation albums. They have gained recognition in the jazz industry and have even received positive reviews by BBC2 which featured them in their Best Jazz program. They will be coming to various venues throughout Korea this November including Gwangju and Seoul.
Tickets cost 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Plays & Musicals

Sweeney Todd
Charlotte Theater
Until Jan. 27

One of the darkest musicals ever created, "Sweeney Todd" takes place in the Victorian era and is about Benjamin Barker, a barber who has returned to London after 15 years of exile. Angry and vengeful, he swears to wreak havoc on those who ever crossed his path, including the judge who sentenced him to his exile. He creates a new identity, Sweeney Todd, and begins his bloodthirsty quest for revenge. The lead role of Sweeney will be played by Cho Seung-woo, Hong Kwang-ho and Park Eun-tae.
Tickets cost 60,000 won to 140,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hongik Art Center
Until Nov. 3

Rock musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" follows a singer and her dreams to reach stardom. Born as Hansel Schmidt, the protagonist undergoes a sex change to marry Luther, a U.S. soldier. The operation goes wrong, and Hedwig must live with the consequences forever. The musical touches upon identity issues, the struggles of the music industry and the world of drag queens. This musical has been widely acclaimed and has won many Tony Awards.
Tickets cost 55,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Dracula
KEPCO Art Center
From Oct. 5 to Dec. 1

"Dracula" is a Czech musical which made its debut in 1995 in Prague. The opening plot is set in 1462 in Transylvania, where Count Dracula lives with his beloved wife Adriana. When Archbishop van Helsing orders Adriana and Dracula's son to be killed, Dracula becomes furious and wreaks havoc on Transylvania. He becomes immortal and must live out the fate of a vampire, resulting in centuries of misery. The plot takes a turn when, 400 years later in Paris, Dracula encounters Adriana once again. The role of Dracula will be played by Shin Sung-woo, Im Tae-kyung, Um Ki-joon, and Ken from VIXX.
Tickets cost 60,000 won to 140,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

The musical "Marie Antoinette" will be staged until Nov. 17./ Courtesy of EMK Musical

Marie Antoinette
D-Cube Arts Center
Aug. 24 to Nov. 17

This musical first hit the stage in Japan in 2006 and is based on an original story by Shusaku Endo. It was adapted into a musical by lyricist Michael Kunze and composer Sylvester Levay. The story revolves around two women, the queen of France and a poor woman named Margrid Arnaud. Taking place in the late 18th century, the musical shows how the French Revolution drastically changed the status of these two women. Marie Antoinette will be played by Kim So-hyun and Sophie Kim, while Margrid Arnaud will be played by Chang Eun-ah and Kim Yeon-ji.
Tickets cost 70,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Dance

Korean National Ballet: Hoi Rang
Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 6 to 10

The Korean National Ballet was first established in 1962 and is the country's first professional ballet company. Their repertoire includes a wide range of performances including "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker" and "Sleeping Beauty." They have also performed several original works such as "Prince Hodong" and "Hoi Rang," the latter of which they premiered for the first time this year. It is about a young female warrior who disguises herself to take her father's place in war. The ballet is choreographed by Kang Hyo-hyung and will feature music by composer Gustav Holst.
Tickets cost 30,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Traditional

Saturday Performances
National Gugak Center
Throughout 2019

Every Saturday at 3 p.m., the National Gugak Center holds a performance showcasing traditional Korean music and dance. This series will take place all throughout 2019. Each week the series will exhibit the works of various gugak artists. Performances throughout the month of August will include the piri, pansori and sanjo. There will also be a traditional fan dance at the end of the month.
Tickets cost 10,000 won to 20,000 won. For more information, visit www.gugak.go.kr or call (02)-580-3300.

Each month the National Gugak Center hosts a talk and performance on traditional Korean culture./Courtesy of the National Gugak Center

Gugak Concert DaDam
National Gugak Center
Oct. 30

National Gugak Center is continuing its DaDam concert in which members of the public can come in to discuss various aspects of traditional Korean music and culture with experts as well as enjoy performances by professional gugak musicians. One of the nation's most famous poets, Na Tae-joo, will be giving a talk on Oct. 30. Na has been a poet for over four decades and has published over 100 books in his career, winning many awards such as the 41st Korean Poet Society Awards and several literary prizes. Music Group NaMu will be the featured performers at this talk. They debuted in 2015 and perform various genres of traditional Korean music.
Tickets cost 10,000 won to 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 1544-1555.

Clubs

Club Octagon
Nonhyeon

Located near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, Club Octagon is notable for its stylish interiors and elite clientele. The club features a performance stage, lounge bar and dining area and is the perfect place to unwind on a night out after work or on the weekend. It is near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on 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 enjoy a light dinner. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., it serves as a bar, changing into a club after 10 p.m. Every Thursday, Club Globe Lounge has a Happy Hour buffet for guests. Club Globe Lounge is located near the Hamilton Hotel by exit 2 of Itaewon Station on Line 6. For more information, call (02) 792-1127.

Club Evans
Hongik University

Club Evans is a live music club that has served as a platform for emerging jazz artists for a decade. It also operates jazz recording studios, where it produces albums for many local jazz artists, and a jazz academy. Club Evans holds jazz concerts and music sessions every Monday and Tuesday. Opening at 7:30 p.m., Club Evans is located near exit 1 of Sangsu Station on Line 6. For more information, visit clubevans.com or call (02) 337-8361.

Once in a Blue Moon
Apgujeong

Once in a Blue Moon, one of the best-known jazz clubs in the city, 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 Store in Apgujeong. For more information, visit onceinabluemoon.co.kr or call (02) 549-5490.

Club Vibe
Cheongdam

Cheongdam brings to partygoers its latest club, opened on Aug. 24, 2018. Its new facilities have a modern vibe. The club plays both EDM and hip-hop music and has already had a guest performance by trending hip-hop artist Sik-K at its opening party. Visit fb.com/official.clubvibe for more information.