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Mon, June 25, 2018 | 07:12

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Daegu theater's abrupt cancellation of musical causes stir

The Daegu leg of the musical “Sandglass,” based on the 1995 hit drama of the same name, was abruptly canceled Monday, after the Keimyung Art Center in the southeastern city reversed its previous decision to allow it to be performed there. According to the show's production company Insight Entertainment, “Sandglass” was scheduled to be performed from March 5 to 11, but the the...

Performances | 2018-01-15 21:21

Turbulent modern Korean history inspire thespians

Battle of the ballets

The beginning of the year is when concert-goers plan ahead for which performances to mark on their calendars. In the ballet genre, the two major ballet companies in Korea _ the Korean National Ballet and Universal Ballet _ will be competing back to back this year in overlapping months with overlapping performances. Fortunately, the dates don't coincide so ballet lovers can gr...

Performances | 2018-01-15 15:56

The musical “Billy Elliot” is being staged at D-Cube Arts Center through May 7, 2018. / Courtesy of Seensee CompanyClassical Concerts ‘Vienna Boys Choir’Seoul Arts Center Concert HallJan. 27 and 28The Vienna Boys Choir is visiting Korea for New Year’s Concerts at Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall on Jan. 27 and 28. The choir of boy sopranos and alto...

Performances | 2018-01-11 15:09

Exorcism 'gut' performance held in Busan this month

The Busan National Gugak Center will be opening this year with a series of "gut" (exorcism) performances scheduled for every Saturday until the end of this month. The series is an effort of the gugak (traditional music) center to rediscover the artistic value of the traditional exorcism performances of Korea, which are preserved now as less of a religious activity and more as...

Performances | 2018-01-10 11:50

Turbulent modern Korean history inspire thespians

In late 2016, Korean citizens rallied with candles to oust corruption in Gwanghwamun Plaza. With the instillation of political consciousness, popular culture also sought inspiration in symbolic moments from Korea's modern history such as the June Struggle of 1987. The film "1987: When the Day Comes," which depicts the people's resistance to the authoritarian regime of former ...

Performances | 2018-01-09 16:28

Daegu theater's abrupt cancellation of musical causes stir

How Kim So-hyang became first Asian in 'Sister Act'

Kim So-hyang, also known as Sophie Kim, is living the dream every day. The Korean stage actress is the only Asian cast in the international tour of the Broadway musical “Sister Act,” now playing at Blue Square in Hannam-dong, Seoul.The musical revolves around nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier, who hides in a convent after witnessing a murder. In the convent, Deloris brings...

Performances | 2018-01-07 17:53

Works of contemporary African artists are exhibited at Insa 1-gil Culture Space until Jan. 28. Shown is one of exhibited paintings by Hendrik Lilanga. /Courtesy of Tinga Tinga exhibitionTraditional ‘Madangnori Shim Chung'National Theater of Korea, Haneul TheaterUntil Feb. 18 The National Theater of Korea presents “Madangnori Shim Chung” at its exclusive dome...

Performances | 2018-01-04 15:57

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Performances | 2017-12-28 15:19

Band SsingSsing hits US with 'minyo rock'

Band SsingSsing is not like other Korean bands. The six-member band, led by front man Lee Hee-moon, wearing glittery Bowie-like make-up and stylish costumes with stockings and heels, reminds audiences of glam-rock. After a funky, reggae music intro, this eccentric and visually-pleasing band goes beyond the audience’s expectations once again _ they sing “minyo,” Korean folk so...

Performances | 2017-12-25 16:43

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

Performances | 2017-12-21 19:56

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