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Tue, September 26, 2017 | 16:23

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Theater invites audience to avant-garde poet's life

Yi Sang (1910-1937) was an avant-garde writer who was ahead of his time. Despite his short life, he experimented with language in his literary works, and the enigmatic life of Yi is being staged in the form of immersive theater at the CKL Stage in central Seoul through Sept. 30. "Goodbye Yi Sang" is the latest work of the Seoul Performing Arts Company known for its dedication...

Performances | 2017-09-25 17:12

Anti-graft law still affects performance industry

This Thursday, Sept. 28, marks exactly one year since the anti-graft law, widely known as the "Kim Young-ran law," came into effect. The law has had some positive impact on general society, as people have been avoiding sending expensive gifts to those who are subject to the law (teachers, government officials, politicians and journalists) and reduced after-work dinners which could lead to burdensome bills. Yet, the downside still exists, especially in the classical performance industry which heavily relies on corporate sponsorships.

Performances | 2017-09-25 17:24

Sechs Kies' new album after 18 years proves success

Five-member K-pop act Sechs Kies released their fifth album “Another Light,” Thursday, topping three online music charts here and iTunes’ Album Chart in four countries _ Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines. It is the band’s first studio album after 18 years since their last album “Blue Note” was released in May 2000. Sechs Kies disbanded abruptly then, announcing...

Music | 2017-09-22 20:43

SIDance expands platform for young dancers

The 20th Seoul International Dance Festival (SIDance2017), hosted by the UNESCO International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO), will be held Oct. 9 to 29 at various Seoul locations. This year’s festival will feature 40 works from 45 dance companies representing 19 countries, encompassing Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania.

Performances | 2017-09-22 16:24

Art as mirror of society at Korea Artist Prize 2017

The Korea Artist Prize 2017 revealed the works of its four candidates, which reflect ongoing issues in Korean society as well as provoking personal sentiments. Co-hosted by the National Museum of Korea (MMCA) and the SBS Culture Foundation, the award aims to identify and support talented artists who represent the vast potential of Korean contemporary art. The four candidates ...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-20 19:38

Foreigners' travel shows gaining popularity

“Welcome, First Time in Korea?” a travel show about foreigners visiting Korea for the first time, has been receiving strong responses from viewers, reviving the genre that has become a cliche on the small screen. The Thursday show airs on MBC Every1, MBC’s cable network, featuring foreign expats living in Korea who invite and show around their friends and relatives from their...

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-09-20 16:52

'Produce 101' producer plans for boys-vs-girls survival audition

Star producer Han Dong-chul, who has created a series of hit music shows including “Produce 101,” “Show Me the Money” and “Unpretty Rapstar” for Mnet, has revealed his next show “Mix Nine” will be a mixed gender reality singing competition. After joining YG as his new home, Han said “Mix Nine” will be a mixed gender reality singing competition show, where in the end the top n...

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-09-19 21:17

Gosling shows humanity with K in new 'Blade Runner'

Actor Ryan Gosling stars in the neo-noir science fiction film sequel “Blade Runner 2049,” playing LAPD Officer “K.” Gosling said he tried to bring out a more human side compared to Rick Deckard, the protagonist in the 1982 movie. K is the new blade runner after Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, who returns after going missing for 30 years. “The former blade runners were much ...

Movies | 2017-09-19 18:17

Dresden state treasure galore at national museum

Germany is a country known for its practicality, but some rulers appreciated the beauty of art and collected some of the world's most glamorous treasures. An exhibition at the National Museum of Korea introduces some of the highlights from the Dresden State Art Collection. Titled "The Dream of a King," the exhibit centers around Augustus II (1670-1733), who was the Elector of...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-19 15:36

Les Arts Florissants brings 18th century Baroque opera to stage

The extravagance of the Baroque period will be reenacted through an operatic performance later this month as period music specialist William Christie will be performing with period instrument ensemble Les Arts Florissants. The group will perform at the Seoul Arts Center Sept. 23, prior to a performance in Daejeon Sept. 24 at the Daejeon Arts Center. The performances are part ...

Music | 2017-09-19 16:46

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