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January 15, 2019 Music

Seoul Jazz Festival invites world-class jazz musicians

Seoul Jazz Festival has announced its preliminary lineup, including Wynton Marsalis, Omara Portuondo of Buena Vista Social Club and Clean Bandit. Wynton Marsalis (Private Curve) Nine-time Grammy-w...

LA Phil to play themes of ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Star Wars’ in Seoul

The Los Angeles Philharmonic will perform film scores from “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars,” “Jaws” and other Hollywood blockbusters, in tribute to John Williams, a legendary film composer. The orchest...

January 15, 2019
Music
CICI honors YouTubers, ballerina for promoting Korea’s image

The Corea Image Communication Institute handed down CICI Korea Image Awards to YouTubers Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal, ballet dancer Park Sae-eun, and the Korean language. Since 2005, CICI -- a non...

January 10, 2019
People
‘Sky Castle’ discusses realities of parenthood behind education craze

JTBC’s Friday-Saturday drama “Sky Castle,” which centers on Korea’s overheated educational system, has been creating a buzz since its launch on Nov. 23. But beyond its depiction of the educational sy...

January 10, 2019
Television
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

Strawberry pleasure at Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Welcoming the strawberry season, Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences presents the “Feel the Berry” promotion. The hotel’s ca...

January 10, 2019
Food
[Weekender] Upscale apartments change thoughts on multi-unit dwellings

Apartments have long been considered a symbol of the concrete jungle. No matter which part of a Korean city you are in, the scenery is the same, with stacks of gray and ivory apartment buildings sur...

January 10, 2019
Culture
[Herald Interview] Life beyond the lens

Lights, camera, action! There is always a sense of glamour in the fashion industry. Pricey labels, niche perfumes and expensive Champagne exude a certain “wow” factor. Here is fashion photographer H...

January 10, 2019
People
Sejong Center promises improvement in 2019

The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts plans to become an artistic landmark of Seoul in 2019 by improving the center’s environment and offering diverse quality performances. The arts center, affi...

January 9, 2019
Culture
Henry appointed Goodwill Ambassador for International Vaccine Institute

Singer-actor Henry Lau, better known as Henry, was named a Goodwill Ambassador for the International Vaccine Institute at a ceremony at the IVI’s headquarters in Seoul on Tuesday. Founded by the UN ...

January 9, 2019
People
Pianist Park Jong-hai to have fun playing at Kumho Art Hall ‘playground’

Kumho Art Hall will be up-and-coming pianist Park Jong-hai’s “playground,” where he will meet the Korean audience throughout the year and showcase his musical color. The 30-year-old pianist was sele...

January 8, 2019
Music
Novel about love for all living creatures wins Yi Sang award

Writer Yoon Yi-hyung’s novel “Their First and Second Cat” (unofficial translation) was announced the winner of the 43rd Yi Sang Literary Award, one of the most prestigious literary awards in Korea, a...

January 7, 2019
People
Seoulites to take stage at ‘Yu Gwan-sun Opera Cantata’

The people of Seoul will be invited to take part in a musical performance in honor of freedom fighter Yu Gwan-sun to be held on March 2, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the March 1 Indep...

January 4, 2019
Music
Lotte Foundation for Arts appoints new chief

The Lotte Foundation for Arts has appointed Kim Sun-kwang as its new head, according to the foundation on Wednesday. Kim, 60, formerly managed the retail business of Mario Outlet before being appoin...

January 3, 2019
People
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

Yellowtail feast at Park Hyatt Seoul Park Hyatt Seoul’s vinyl music bar The Timber House hosts Winter Yellowtail promotion. During weekday happy hour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. guests can enjoy a 4-cour...

January 3, 2019
Food
CJ ENM’s Studio DIA generates 400 videos, 100 million views in 2018

CJ ENM’s DIA TV stayed strong on the YouTube platform in 2018. According to Thursday’s announcement from DIA TV, an affiliate of entertainment heavyweight CJ ENM, Studio DIA created around 400 video...

January 3, 2019
Television

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