The Korea Herald

Songpa-gu draws criticism over cancellation of ‘Mr. Trot’ concert

Jul 25, 2020

The much-anticipated “Mr. Trot” tour, scheduled to start Friday at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul and continue nationwide, has been delayed yet again after the local government banned concerts...
MPyC kicks off 3-week run celebrating Beethoven

Jul 22, 2020

The curtain went up on the 17th Music in PyeongChang festival Wednesday, kicking off three weeks of concerts. The biannual classical music festival, organized by the Gangwon Arts & Culture Foundatio...
NGC publishes English e-book on gugak instruments

Jul 22, 2020

The National Gugak Center recently published the second edition of English-language e-book “Traditional Korean Instruments: A Practical Guide for Composers,” aiming to introduce gugak, traditional Ko...
Resumption of large indoor concerts deadlocked again due to COVID-19

Jul 22, 2020

A recent spike in novel coronavirus cases in Seoul and its nearby cities has hindered the scheduled resumptions of large concerts in the capital, which have been on hold for months. On Tuesday, Song...
Pianist Kim Sun-wook to hold recital in September

Jul 21, 2020

Classical music production company Vincero announced Monday that pianist Kim Sun-wook’s much-anticipated recital will be held Sept. 13 at the Seoul Arts Center. Kim’s recital was initially scheduled...
S. Korean soprano Sumi Jo wins art award in Italy

Jul 19, 2020

Grammy Award-winning South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has won an award in Italy's global film and music festival, according to the singer on Sunday. Sumi Jo has received the art award in the music divis...
Ssak 3 sweeps music charts, bring back ‘90s vibe

Jul 19, 2020

Ssak 3 released the group’s newest song, “Here at the Beach Again” at 6 p.m. on Saturday and rocketed to the top of various music charts, including Melon, Flo, Bugs and Genie Music, among others, Sun...
Sumi Jo releases single, mourning COVID-19 victims

Jul 15, 2020

Celebrated soprano Sumi Jo has released her new single “Life is a Miracle,” singing for the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new single “Life is a Miracle,” released on YouTube on Friday, mourn...
Classical music fests to bring live music back

Jul 14, 2020

This summer, classical music festivals in Korea will run under changed plans
Sejong Center to present 1,000 won shows

Jul 13, 2020

The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul will present two shows this month for 1,000 won, in an effort to promote the arts and lower the barriers for the public. Since the center’s...
SPO conductor wins 3rd place at Mahler Competition

Jul 7, 2020

The associate conductor of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Wilson Ng has won the third place at the 2020 Mahler Competition. The Mahler Competition is a triennial competition for conductors under 3...
VR gugak experience stretches out from palace to hanok

Jul 4, 2020

Each piece was recorded from a one-person perspective in 360 degrees, delivering the performers’ smallest movements, facial expression and the surrounding landscape. “Through the mix of traditional ...
Jang Sung-kyu releases song ‘Workman’ to support job seekers

Jul 4, 2020

Celebrity Jang Sung-kyu released his latest song “Workman” featuring Jay Park and Sik-K on Wednesday. The making of the song was shown through a video that was uploaded on his popular YouTube channe...
Yeowoorak Festival to open online

Jul 3, 2020

The 2020 Yeowoorak Festival, a gugak-themed festival organized by the National Theater of Korea, will kick off online a day later than its original schedule. As the government suspended operation of...
Pianist Kim Kwang-min to hold solo recital in August

Jun 27, 2020

Pianist Kim Kwang-min is to hold a solo recital for the first time in three years. According to production agency Credia’s announcement Thursday, Kim will perform Aug. 15 at the Lotte Concert Hall i...