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‘Contactless’ musical ‘Killer Party’ set for debut

Nov 10, 2020

A new original musical created to be presented online rather than put on stage is set for release later this month. While it has become the norm for performing arts production companies to stream th...
Movie theaters hope for return of moviegoers on eased social distancing

Nov 6, 2020

South Korean movie theaters are rolling up their sleeves to receive more film buffs as the 2-meter distancing rule in theaters is set to be lifted under the new five-tier scheme next week. Last week...
Middle seat vacancy rule to be lifted for performance venues, cinemas when new Level-1 distancing goes into effect

Nov 2, 2020

The performing art scene and the movie industry, which have been hit hard by the audience distancing measures, are expected to make some recovery under the new scheme. The new social distancing syst...
In a year of uncertainties, ‘The Nutcracker’ may leave you nostalgic

Oct 28, 2020

Though 2020 has brought unprecedented changes to the performing arts scene, including the world of ballet, “The Nutcracker” will wrap up the year as it does every year. The holiday tradition of enjo...
‘Wishing Dance’ to kick-start SIDance festival

Oct 26, 2020

The annual dance festival’s only in-person event brings together ritual dance, ballet and contemporary dance all on one stage
SAC to stream short-form plays

Oct 25, 2020

Adjusting to the times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul will stream short-form plays under the Play Clips project. The Seoul Arts Center is to launch Play Clips as a...
CGV shuts down 7 branches with more closures to follow

Oct 23, 2020

Multiplex cinema chain CGV announced Thursday that it would close seven of its branches, including the Daehangno location in Seoul, due to the financial burden of COVID-19. The announcement came jus...
‘Cats’ singing in Korea as ‘beacon of hope’

Oct 21, 2020

Actors rise to the challenge of performing onstage during pandemic
Gwangju, the 'City of Light'

Oct 17, 2020

Original musical by Koh Sun-woong pays tribute to Gwangju Democratic Uprising
‘Cats’ Seoul run extended to December

Oct 12, 2020

The international tour production of “Cats” will extend its Seoul run for a month. The West End musical opened Sept. 9 at the Charlotte Theater in eastern Seoul. Though initially slated to run until...
Which film will follow ‘Parasite’?

Oct 12, 2020

Thirteen Korean movies have applied to be selected as Korea’s entry for the Academy Award for best international feature film, according to the Korean Film Council on Monday. Since Director Bong Joo...
Performing arts festival goes for-pay online

Oct 11, 2020

Ahn Eun Me Company, led by inconic dancer Ahn will present show “I am Twenty Years Old.” The show will be recorded on stage and at other sites at the theater, too. “It is unfortunate that the SPAF c...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Oct 8, 2020

Pawn (Korea) Opened Sept. 29 Family drama Directed by Kang Dae-kyu In 1993, Doo-seok (Sung Dong-il) and Jong-bae (Kim Hee-won) work as debt collectors in Incheon. They may look intimidating, but...
Busan International Film Festival to begin Oct. 21

Oct 7, 2020

The 25th Busan International Film Festival, originally set to open Oct. 8, will be held Oct. 21-30 both offline and online, according to the festival organizers. “We will screen a total of 194 films...
‘Collectors’ to steal moviegoers’ hearts with tomb-robbery tale

Oct 6, 2020

Comedy crime film “Collectosr” is ready to steal moviegoers’ hearts with its original story about tomb robbery. “As the first Korean film about tomb robbery, we will present new visuals that the aud...