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[Weekender] Brighten up home quarantine with home furnishings

CultureApr 4, 2020

As the COVID-19 situation draws out, many of us have been spending all day in our homes. Staying in can be boring, even stressful for some. Worse, we are not sure when this will ever come to an end. ...
‘Phantom of Opera’ tour production confirms one more case of COVID-19

TheaterApr 2, 2020

A second cast member of international tour production of “The Phantom of the Opera” has tested positive for COVID-19, organizers said Thursday. After the first cast member was confirmed to have test...
‘Phantom of the Opera’ tour in Korea suspended after cast member infected with coronavirus

TheaterApr 1, 2020

The international tour production of “The Phantom of the Opera” has decided to temporarily halt its Seoul run after one of its ensemble cast members tested positive for the new coronavirus. The cast...
Challenged by social distancing? Join online challenges to stay connected

CultureMar 30, 2020

Though social distancing has become the status quo amid the COVID-19 crisis, people are trying to stay connected with others via various online platforms. As people are ordered or advised to stay ho...
[Herald Review] Doomed but eternal love of ‘Dracula’

MusicMar 30, 2020

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak shutting down most performing arts shows, the house was nearly full at Friday’s performance of “Dracula: The Musical,” with fans eager to see singer Kim Jun-su’s portray...
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Food&BeverageMar 27, 2020

Budget meal at InterContinental Seoul Coex InterContinental Seoul Coex’s Sky Lounge presents dining promotion “Piatto Unico” where authentic Italian cuisine will be offered at reasonable prices ever...
Celebrating World Piano Day, Cho Sung-jin goes online

MusicMar 26, 2020

In celebration of World Piano Day, which falls on March 28 this year, internationally renowned pianists, including Korea‘s much-beloved Cho Sung-jin, are to stream their performances online. World P...
Reinstated head quits, signaling peace for Korea National Opera

PeopleMar 24, 2020

The Korea National Opera announced its recently reinstated artistic director Yoon Ho-geun quit on Monday, preventing chaos for the troupe that was to be led by two heads. According to the national t...
[Newsmaker] Spring flower festivals say ‘No’ to visitors

TravelMar 24, 2020

Gyeonghwa Station, a defunct train station, is famed for its tunnel of cherry blossom trees. The city has also shut down entrances to Yeojwacheon Stream, a well-known spot to view cherry blossoms. “...
Performing arts scene staggers under virus pandemic

TheaterMar 22, 2020

While Monday marks a month since the COVID-19 alert level was raised to “red,” the national health crisis is pushing the local performing arts scene to the edge. According to the Korea Performing Ar...
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Food&BeverageMar 20, 2020

Scrumptious breakfast at Andaz Seoul Gangnam Andaz Seoul Gangnam presents the “Mini Break, Mighty Breakfast” promotion until May 31, for guests planning a spring vacation. The promotion allows gu...
[Weekender] National Gugak Center goes online

MusicMar 19, 2020

While the National Gugak Center in southern Seoul remains closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the center continues to put on creative gugak performances and make them available online. As more...
Invitation to the world of salon music

MusicMar 18, 2020

It is said that Frederic Chopin loved to play at small venues for small audiences, and meaningful musical interactions for Chopin usually happened at salons. Though more than two centuries have pass...
[Newsmaker] Korean National Ballet fires dancer for breaking quarantine

TheaterMar 17, 2020

Other members of the state ballet company were suspended for conducting private lessons during the home quarantine period from Feb. 24 to March 1. Soloist Kim Hee-hyun was suspended for three months ...
Conductor Teodor Currentzis’ Korean engagement canceled due to COVID-19

MusicMar 17, 2020

Conductor Teodor Currentzis and his MusicAeterna’s much-awaited performances in Seoul have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currentzis, a rising star conductor in the classical music scen...