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Performing arts scene gears up for post-coronavirus era

Jun 14, 2020

Artists, institutions search for sustainable growth model amid pandemic shock
Festival to show ‘here and now’ of Korean music

Jun 9, 2020

Yeowoorak Festival to run July 3-25 at National Theater of Korea
‘Phantom’ to sing at MMCA

Jun 8, 2020

The international tour production of musical “The Phantom of the Opera” is to collaborate with the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), sharing an online performance by its l...
Culture Minister shares Korea’s experience in keeping theaters open amid pandemic

Jun 4, 2020

Culture Minister Park Yang-woo on Wednesday evening held a videoconference with British counterpart Oliver Dowden and shared Korea’s experience with COVID-19 safety guideline compliance in performing...
Ballet Festival Korea gathers overseas-based Korean dancers for gala shows

Jun 3, 2020

Celebrated ballerina Kim Joo-won will present “Tango in Ballet: Su Tiempo” June 23-24. The repertoire had its premiere last year at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul, showcas...
Performing arts scene put on hold again

May 31, 2020

Just as they thought it was safe to reopen, theaters in Korea will continue to remain in hiatus as the South Korean government has brought back stricter social distancing norms. After several new in...
Star-studded blockbuster musicals aim to lure audiences in June

May 29, 2020

Several major musical productions starring high-profile stars are set to open next month, as the industry tries to grapple with a recent plummet in attendees due to the new coronavirus pandemic, acco...
Seoul run of ‘Phantom of Opera’ extended to Aug. 8

May 18, 2020

The Seoul run of the international tour musical “The Phantom of the Opera” has been extended to Aug. 8. The show, currently taking place at the Blue Square Interpark Hall in Itaewon, central Seoul, ...
Old yet new ‘Chunhyang’

May 16, 2020

National Changgeuk Company of Korea premieres ‘Chunhyang,’ featuring a more independent, active female lead
[Herald Review] Theater turns into barbecue eatery in ‘Table for One’

May 11, 2020

The stage resembles a fight ring and boxing movements are reenacted on stage by the actors to visually describe people’s work life and eating habits. In the end, character O In-yong realizes that sh...
COVID-19 seating guidelines stand in way of musicals

May 10, 2020

Some musical productions are finding it difficult to reopen as performance venues comply strictly with government guidelines requiring a seat between audience members to be left vacant so that they c...
Performances resume as strict social distancing relaxed

May 6, 2020

Pianist Son Yeol-eum cancels sold-out recital; maintaining required distance between audience members deemed impossible
Theaters prepare to raise curtains again

May 3, 2020

After an involuntary two-month break, the performing arts scene is gearing up to get back on track while taking precautions against the new coronavirus. A total of 24 national cultural institutions ...
Musicals, theatrical plays resume on softened social distancing

Apr 23, 2020

Some blockbuster musicals and theatrical plays, which have been on hold for weeks due to the novel coronavirus epidemic, have resumed onstage performances as social distancing guidelines were eased i...
K-pop stars open new chapter in careers with musicals

Apr 21, 2020

K-pop stars often make the most of their fame by venturing into a diverse range of second careers, such as acting or business. In recent years, more and more K-pop stars’ names are appearing on the c...