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Mon, October 23, 2017 | 04:03

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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

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

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

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Performances | 2017-09-14 16:54

2nd generation of Korean 'Billy Elliot' dances into Seoul

"Billy Elliot" is about a boy from a mining community in North East England who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. A theatrical production of this modern-day fairytale resonated with over 11 million theatergoers around the globe since it premiered in London's West End in 2005. The show makes a triumphant comeback after seven years and will raise its curtain at D-Cube Arts Ce...

Performances | 2017-09-13 18:15

Sir Simon Rattle will appear with the Berliner Philharmoniker on Nov. 19 and 20 at the Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Center. / Courtesy of Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation Classical Concerts ‘The 4th Seoul International Community Orchestra Festival'Sejong Center for the Performing ArtsSept. 16 to 24Orchestras from all over the world will perform at Sejong Center ...

Performances | 2017-09-07 18:11

The musical "Cyrano," based on the play of the same title by French dramatist Edmond Rostand, will be presented at the LG Arts Center until Oct. 8. /Courtesy of Proslab Classical Concerts ‘The 4th Seoul International Community Orchestra Festival'Sejong Center for the Performing ArtsSept. 16 to 24Orchestras from all over the world will perform at Sejong Center ...

Performances | 2017-08-31 13:41

Filmmaker Kim Tae-yong directs gugak performance

Film director Kim Tae-yong, nowadays best known as Chinese actress Tang Wei's husband, will bring a rare traditional Korean musical performance titled "Kkokdu" at the National Gugak Center in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul, in October. The word "kkokdu" refers to a wooden puppet placed at the top of a funeral bier in traditional Korean funeral processions, among its other meanings...

Performances | 2017-08-30 18:35

Musical gala concerts gain popularity

After the success of survival talent shows looking for musical stars, the local music scene is seeing many musical gala concerts flourishing. Two musical gala concerts, “Seoul Starlight Musical Festival” and “The Musical Festival in Galaxy,” will be held next month. The former will have 73 musical stars including Michael Lee, Ivy and Kai from K-pop band EXO at Olympic Park on Sept. 2 and Sept. 3. During the two-day musical festival, singers will perform 129 songs from 56 musicals. The latter will also invite musical heavy hitters such as Ahn Jae-wook, Eum Ki-joon, Ock Joo-hyun and Oh Man-seo...

Performances | 2017-08-28 19:32

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

Performances | 2017-08-24 16:38

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