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Enjoy Jarasum ‘online’ jazz festival at home

MusicApr 27, 2020

An online version of the country’s biggest jazz festival will be livestreamed May 8-11, as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic keeps jazz fans at home. Dubbed the Jarasum Online Alright Jazz Festival, ...
Rise of comfort clothing in the time of virus

FashionApr 26, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has created a “new normal” in many aspects of our lives, as more people are staying in, spending more time at home than ever before, working from home and taking classes onli...
Masks go premium, becoming fashion statements

FashionApr 26, 2020

Wearing masks has become the norm now for facial protection against the novel coronavirus. Though masks are worn for safety, fashion designers are putting their own spin on the item, turning them int...
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Food&BeverageApr 24, 2020

Sip coffee at Grand InterContinental Seoul Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas’ Grand Deli is to present its original coffee selection through its private brand D’Gold. D’Gold coffee bean blends ha...
Pianist Cho Seong-jin’s recital to be streamed on YouTube

MusicApr 24, 2020

Pianist Cho Seong-jin will share his solo recital with the global audiences online from Berlin. According to label Deutsche Grammophon, Cho’s solo recital will be held at the Meistersaal, a historic...
[Herald Interview] Cho Seong-jin returns as ‘Wanderer’

MusicApr 23, 2020

Pianist Cho Seong-jin, 26, is due to release a new album titled “The Wanderer” on May 8. As the fourth album to be released under the Deutsche Grammophon label, it includes Schubert’s Fantasy in C ma...
Pengsoo takes No.1 spot on local music charts

TelevisionApr 22, 2020

Pengsoo, the popular costumed penguin character from educational TV channel EBS, took the top place on local music charts with the recently released song “This is Pengsoo.” The song, released at 9 a...
Kim Sun-wook’s concerts canceled, Sunwoo Yekwon on track for May shows

MusicApr 21, 2020

Though the performing arts scene has been gearing up to get back into the groove as the number of COVID-19 cases drops, concerts remain canceled in April. Pianist Kim Sun-wook’s concerts with the Se...
K-pop stars open new chapter in careers with musicals

TheaterApr 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...
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Food&BeverageApr 17, 2020

24-hour stay at JW Marriott Dongdaemun JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is running a Stay & Relax package that allows guests to check-in at desired hours and stay for a maximum of 24 hours. The ...
Culinary scene finds way out in takeaway, delivery service

Food&BeverageApr 16, 2020

As more people are staying in amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, restaurants are turning to takeaway and delivery services to attract customers wary of coming into contact with others while...
Lights go out at Daehangno

TheaterApr 14, 2020

Daehangno, an area of Seoul that is home to numerous small theaters, has been hit hard by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak as theaters have been shut down in compliance with the government’s social dist...
Improvisation dance festival kicks off April 21

TheaterApr 13, 2020

The 20th Seoul International Improvisation Dance Festival is to take place this month, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year, as a precaution to prevent the spread of the virus, the festi...
Coming to you live from an empty concert hall

MusicApr 12, 2020

Park expressed disappointment at the prospect of playing to an empty concert hall. “As a musician, I learned I should play for even just one person. I believe seeing the audience can make a great di...
‘Phantom of Opera’ extends show suspension to April 22

TheaterApr 8, 2020

The Seoul run of the musical “The Phantom of the Opera” will be suspended until April 22. After a Canadian female ensemble cast member was confirmed with COVID-19 infection on March 31, the show was...