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Allies face test with return of Trump’s transactional diplomacy
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South Korean won tumbles after Trump wins US presidential election
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Korea on alert over reshaped global economy during Trump's 2nd term
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‘Trump may seek surprise NK deal at expense of Seoul’
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Yoon apologizes but denies wife's role in state affairs
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Poster of Kim Jong-un behind bars launches S. Korean groups' anti-NK campaign in Geneva
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Korean auto, battery firms buckle up for second Trump term
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Yoon, Trump, in phone call, agree to hold meeting at early date
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Police clear Jessi of charges in fan assault case
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Yoon, NATO chief discuss joint responses against North Korea's troop deployment to Russia
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ARKO Selection presents diverse spectrum of works
ARKO Selection's second set of six productions scheduled for mid and late-January includes two family-friendly musicals, two contemporary dance performances and two music concerts. The topics covered in the productions range from borderline personality disorder to the life story of Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time. Other themes include human brutality and humanity in the digital age. The works are among the 28 new repertoires funded by Arts Council Korea, an
Jan. 17, 2024
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Kyuhyun to embark on first solo Asia tour
Singer Kyuhyun plans to embark on his first solo Asia tour since his debut. His agency, Antenna, released a poster for the "2024 Kyuhyun Asia Tour Restart" on its official social media, announcing the schedule for Kyuhyun's Asia tour. Kyuhyun will kick off the Asia tour with a three-day concert at Blue Square MasterCard Hall in Yongsan, Seoul, from March 8-10. The soloist will then meet with fans in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Osaka and Yokohama in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and
Jan. 17, 2024
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BTS members RM, V complete basic military training
RM and V of K-pop supergroup BTS completed five weeks of boot camp training Tuesday, the Army said, after enlisting late last year to carry out their mandatory military service. The two members earned the rank of private after undergoing various training, including basic combat and chemical, biological and radiological defense drills, at the Korea Army Training Center in Nonsan, 152 kilometers south of Seoul. At the boot camp graduation ceremony, the two members received an award as elite trai
Jan. 16, 2024
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Golden Girls to tour 12 cities
Golden Girls, a new K-pop group consisting of four legendary female singers Insooni, Park Mi-kyung, Shin Hyo-beom and Lee Eun-mi, will tour 12 cities nationwide starting February. They are also reportedly pushing for overseas concerts as well. The Golden Girls will perform in Daejeon, Cheongju, Busan, Gwangju, Uijeongbu, Incheon and Changwon, starting with a concert at Kyunghee University's Peace Hall in Seoul Feb. 3-4. Golden Girls is a new K-pop group produced by Park Jin-young of JYP Ent
Jan. 16, 2024
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Cho Seung-woo, Jeong Sun-ah, 'SheStars!' win at Korea Musical Awards
The creators and actors of “Memphis,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “If, Then” were recognized as the most accredited musicals, while the “failed” “SheStars!” was named best musical of the year at the eighth Korea Musical Awards that took place Monday evening. Co-written by Kolleen Park and Jeon Su-yang and directed by Park, “SheStars!” traces back through various girl K-pop groups from the 1930s to 1970s. “We faile
Jan. 16, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Tei hopes to exceed expectations with dream role in 'Rebecca'
South Korean singer and actor Tei embarked on his journey as a ballad singer in 2003, leaving a strong impression on the public with chart-topping hits such as "Love Leaves Its Scent" and "Same Pillow." Transitioning to musicals, Tei made his debut on the stage in 2012's "Sherlock Holmes.” His career has steadily continued with productions like "Gone With the Wind" (2018) and "Gwangju" (2020). Recently, the 40-year-old actor took on the rol
Jan. 15, 2024
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[Herald Review] Lee Junho returns as soloist with sold-out concert
While he is known for his multitude of talents, Lee Junho once again proved himself to be a highly skilled singer at his two-day solo concert in Seoul, his first in five years. After completing his mandatory military service in March 2021, Lee focused on his acting career, taking part in projects like the hit TV series “Red Sleeves” and “King The Land,” where he played the charismatic male leads. On Sunday, almost 11,000 fans filled Jamsil Indoor Stadium for Lee’s s
Jan. 15, 2024
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[Herald Interview] KCM celebrates 20th anniversary with gratitude for fans
Marking the 20th year of his ballad singer career, KCM returned with a new album, “US,” sending gratitude to his fans on Sunday. The album is the finale of the first chapter of his life, as well as the starting point of his next chapter, according to KCM. From the album title, "US," to the first track "To My Fans," which he wrote and composed himself, KCM's new album is full of his love for his fans. "When I held my 20th anniversary concert in November,
Jan. 15, 2024
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[Herald Interview] From Spain to Korea, Grupo Vocal Millennium hopes to rekindle Korean folk music
Dressed in traditional Korean hanbok, Spanish vocalists serenade audiences with the melodic tunes of Korean folk songs and "Arirang "-- not in Korea, but in Spain. Well before the global phenomenon of K-pop took hold, Lim Jae-sik, the artistic director of Spain's Grupo Vocal Millennium, dedicated himself to getting professional singers in Spain to sing Korean songs. In 1999, Lim, a lifelong member and head of tenors at RTVE Choir, the oldest professional choir in Spain, recruited
Jan. 12, 2024
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Jeongdong Theater's 2024 vision: Modern culture, traditional acts, second production theater
The 2024 season of the National Jeongdong Theater, a public performance hall in Jung-gu, central Seoul, will center its focus on modern culture, traditional acts and its commitment to revitalizing productions facing challenges, the theater unveiled at a press conference Wednesday. For the upcoming season, 28 productions featuring 448 performances are scheduled for the “Hello Jeongdong” season, including three plays, three musicals, three concerts, one dance and two traditional music
Jan. 10, 2024
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Sejong Center unveils new season that will defy growing competition
Facing increasing competition from business, The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts will introduce more in-house productions and adopt innovative marketing and sales strategies, its CEO Ahn Ho-sang said during a press conference Tuesday. “Hotels and resorts have emerged as new competitors as they sell experiences rather than mere consumer goods. We are considering how to deliver meaningful experiences to our audience,” Ahn explained. The Sejong Center’s new season, which run
Jan. 9, 2024
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Matthew Bourne’s ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Simon Stone’s Korean production in LG Arts Center’s stellar lineup
Opened in October 2022, LG Arts Center Seoul last year celebrated the first anniversary of its relocation to Magok, Gangseo-gu, from Gangnam, attracting audiences totaling 290,000 over the year. The center recently unveiled the lineup for its contemporary music and performing arts series, "CoMPAS24," featuring 12 shows in dance, classical music and theater, with world-renowned artists from around the globe. Among the standout names headlining the season are renowned choreographer Matth
Jan. 7, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Conductor behind 'Maestra' explores new musical territory
ㅡ In the recent TV drama series “Maestra,” South Korea’s prominent actor Lee Young-ae plays a charismatic conductor. Based on a 2018 French thriller “Philharmonia,” "Maestra" centers around world-class conductor, Cha Se-eum, who returns home to lead a local orchestra after conquering New York. Chin Sol, a young South Korean conductor, was responsible for Lee's transformation into a charismatic conductor in a space of a few months. “Actors seem
Jan. 7, 2024
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Park Eun-bin drops first single ahead of fan concert
Actress Park Eun-bin released her first digital single, "Present," on Thursday, ahead of her first fan concert. The new album consists of three songs, including the vibrant, catchy title song, “Do-re-mi-fa," a rhythmical electronic pop genre song, "Into The Light," and a heartfelt ballad, "Now." Park has released some songs from the TV series she had starred in, but this is the first official album of her career. While Park was already well-known for her
Jan. 5, 2024
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ARKO Selection introduces 3 meditative music concerts, 2 plays, 1 opera
ARKO Selection's first set of six productions scheduled for early to mid-January include three meditative music concerts, two plays highlighting female independence fighters's activities, and one darkly reimagined opera. The productions are among the 28 new repertoires supported by Arts Council Korea, an organization committed to fostering diverse arts and cultural activities in the country. "Minyo Cello" will take place Saturday at the ARKO Arts Theater in Daehakro, Seoul, p
Jan. 4, 2024
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DJ DOC to release new album for 30th anniversary
A legendary first-generation hip-hop group from the 1990s, DJ DOC, marks the 30th anniversary of its debut this year with a plan to release a new album, the first in 14 years. According to the group's agency Funky Town, DJ DOC unveiled a new song titled "Cheers," at a year-end party concert held in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on Dec. 30. The new song, which is a hip-hop song based on "newtro" funk and trot, will be included on the 30th anniversary album. The group released its
Jan. 4, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Kim Jun-su performs last 'Dracula' with signature red hair
For a decade, whenever Kim Jun-su, the singer-turned-musical actor, has taken the stage as Dracula in the eponymous musical, it has been with his distinctive red hair. Now his trademark, the red hair was initially a serendipitous decision. Just a few days before its Korean premiere in 2014, he wanted to depict visually the white-haired Dracula who, drinking blood, became rejuvenated, so he proposed the idea of red hair to the director. "When I started in musicals, I was focused on faithfull
Jan. 3, 2024
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Korean National Ballet, Universal Ballet unveil new season lineups
As the curtains rise on a new season, South Korea's two major ballet companies -- the Korean National Ballet and Universal Ballet -- have unveiled captivating lineups to enthrall audiences. From the highly anticipated Korean premiere of John Neumeier’s “The Little Mermaid” to distinct Korean and beloved classics, both companies are set to unleash the magic of ballet with a compelling blend of movement and emotion. KNB premieres ‘Little Mermaid’ in Korea The K
Jan. 2, 2024
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Interpark’s annual ticket sales surpass W1tr
South Korea’s major performance ticketing platform Interpark Ticket has set a historic milestone in annual ticket transactions in 2023. The ticket sales from Jan. 1 to Dec. 17 reached an unprecedented 1 trillion won ($772 million), according to data provided by Interpark, the country's first-generation e-commerce platform, Friday. The figure represents an 18-percent increase compared to the previous record of 845.9 billion won set in 2022. The number of productions also saw a signific
Jan. 1, 2024
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[Herald Review] Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon rings in New Year with fans
Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon bid farewell to 2023 and rang in the New Year with fans in his three-day concert, reminiscing that the past year has been "the peak of his life." Lee's solo concert, "Duikket," took place at the Blue Square MasterCard Hall in Yongsan, Seoul, on Dec. 29-31, with its final performance ending after midnight to welcome New Year's Day. "Duikket," a Korean word that refers to feelings that remain even after something is done, ref
Jan. 1, 2024