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Wed, October 17, 2018 | 04:04

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Korea's first couple of ballet announces joint retirement

There have been many legendary pairs in the history of ballet, but virtually none of them had been real-life couples. In Korea, however, there's Hwang Hye-min and Ohm Jae-yong of Universal Ballet, the first and only ballet couple in the country who had both been principal dancers. Now both are retiring at the same time, with “Onegin” as their last performance.

Performances | 2017-10-15 17:13

Traditional‘Lotus, A Flower Comes Out Once More'Jeongdong TheaterUntil Oct. 29Jeongdong Theater will present the dance drama "Lotus, A Flower Comes Out Once More," which features diverse traditional Korean dances and a creative story inspired by Korean folktales.The show features a story of the beautiful and courageous palace dancer Seo-ryeon and her lover, General Do-d...

Performances | 2017-10-12 17:07

Classical Concerts ‘Seoul International Music Festival'Seoul Arts Center & othersFrom Oct. 24 to Nov. 4From Oct. 24 to Nov. 4, the Seoul International Music Festival (SIMF) will be held at various venues in Seoul including Seoul Arts Center. The festival will bring in world-renowned groups and performers to share classical music at its best for audiences in Seo...

Performances | 2017-10-12 17:04

Opera virtuosos compete in fall

Operas by Verdi and Wagner, who were born in the same year, will be staged at the same time in late October. The Korea National Opera (KNO) will perform Verdi's "Rigoletto" at the Seoul Arts Center from Oct. 19 through 22. This is the first new production the KNO has produced since 1997.

Performances | 2017-10-11 17:39

Nanta theater closes due to drop in Chinese tourists

A Seoul theater that exclusively hosts performances of “Nanta” will close due to the plummeting number of Chinese visitors, the show’s main customers. Chungjeongno Theater, one of the four Nanta theaters in the country (three in Seoul and one in Jeju), will halt operations next year, PMC Productions, the producer of the show, announced Tuesday.

Performances | 2017-10-10 20:13

Seoul-Beijing row takes toll on South Korea's longest-running non-verbal show

South Korea's popular non-verbal show "Nanta" will close one of its exclusive theaters in central Seoul as the number of Chinese tour groups, its main customers, plummeted due to a diplomatic feud between Seoul and Beijing over a U.S. anti-missile system, its production company said Tuesday.

Performances | 2017-10-10 11:45

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

Performances | 2017-09-28 18:18

Chuseok holiday filled with performances for families

The record-long Chuseok vacation won't bore performance-goers, as arts centers will offer a plethora of events to enjoy _ as usual. It may be the perfect opportunity for those who aren't leaving the city to conquer more of the exhibitions and performances on their checklists.

Performances | 2017-09-26 17:47

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

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