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Fri, July 21, 2017 | 13:32

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Works of American photographer Todd Selby will be exhibited at the Daelim Museum until Oct. 29. / Courtesy of Daelim Museum Traditional ‘Saturday Performance of Korean Music & Dance'National Gugak CenterThroughout 2017 The National Gugak Center continues to feature Korean music and dance performances every Saturday.Every Saturday for over 30 years, th...

Performances | 2017-07-20 17:14

One of the masterpieces of classical ballet, “Swan Lake” will be performed by the Universal Ballet Company at Chungmu Arts Center from Aug. 4 to 6. / Courtesy of the Universal Ballet CompanyClassical Concerts‘Classic Generation: Virtuoso vs. Virtuoso'Sejong Center for the Performing ArtsJuly 28 Three young and prominent Korean virtuosos will present an ...

Performances | 2017-07-20 17:12

National Theater prepares to spread wings during renovations

The National Theater of Korea (NTOK) will embark on major renovations to its Haeoreum Grand Theater, one of Korea’s largest theaters. While the theater is on its way to providing a better environment for audiences, the NTOK's resident performing companies will continue their journey away from their home ground. "This is a chance for the NTOK to go national, even global. We ar...

Performances | 2017-07-18 18:32

Korean ballet stars return for local dance fest

Noted ballerinas Kang Hyo-jung and Kim Seh-yun will return to Korea this weekend to participate in the 14th Korea World Dance Stars Festival. The festival is on Friday and Saturday at the Arko Arts Theater in Daehangno, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The festival gives local audiences a chance to see Korean dancers who work in overseas dance companies. It also introduces rising stars.

Performances | 2017-07-18 16:34

Sejong Center simplifies ticket reservation system

A new reservation system will make ticketing easier for concert-goers at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA). Starting July 17, tickets for performances held at the SCPA will be available for reservation in a synchronized way at all ticket purchasing websites. This means information on the availability of seats will be shared between websites in real time.

Performances | 2017-07-14 17:58

Korea's biggest queer festival kicks off Friday

South Korea’s biggest annual queer festival begins in Seoul Friday evening for a 10-day run. Nearly 100 human rights groups, embassies, companies and pro-LGBT university clubs will set up booths at the 18th Korea Queer Culture Festival (KQCF)’s main venue of Seoul Plaza, hosting a variety of events promoting the rights of sexual minorities. The National Human Rights Commissio...

Performances | 2017-07-14 14:54

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Performances | 2017-07-13 16:19

Korea National Opera's artistic director resigns

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday it accepted the resignation of artistic director Kim Hak-min of the Korea National Opera (KNO) on Friday. Kim was said to have recently expressed his will to resign and submitted his letter of resignation earlier this month. He resigned two years after his appointment in 2015, leaving the position with one year left on h...

Performances | 2017-07-11 16:53

Blood and rain splatter in cult musicals

Korean theatergoers tend to observe theater etiquette, being quiet and not eating or drinking in the theater. However, some musicals challenge the prim-and-proper audiences and invite them to engage in the show more actively by dancing and screaming. "The Rocky Horror Show," a musical paying tribute to the science fiction and horror B-rated films premiered in 1973, is being s...

Performances | 2017-07-10 19:35

Classical Concerts; Big Tickets; Pop & Jazz; Plays & Musicals; Dance; Clubs

Performances | 2017-07-06 18:58

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