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Park Ga-young
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Han Kang 'no longer involved in operations' of her bookstore
Han Kang, this year’s recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature, stepped back from involvement in the operations of independent bookstore Onul Books, which she established in 2018. “The author (Han Kang) is no longer involved in the operations of ‘Onul Books,’ and we hope this clarification helps avoid any confusion,” an announcement dated Nov. 2 by the book store read. Onul Books is an independent bookstore that Han Kang opened in Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul,
Culture Nov. 28, 2024
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[Herald Review] Aladdin: The Korean Genie is out of the bottle in magical adaptation
The Genie is out of the bottle in Korea, a decade after the hit musical "Aladdin" hit Broadway. The Korean edition of "Aladdin," which debuted on Friday, delivers a winning combination of Disney’s beloved story and tunes, standout performances by Korea’s top actors, and humor that resonates with local audiences. The role of the Genie is shared by three actors: Jung Sung-hwa, Kang Hong-seok and Jeong Won-yeong. Aladdin is played by Kim Jun-su, Park Kang-hyun -- kno
Culture Nov. 27, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Composer Shin Dong-hoon, once aspiring novelist, shares inspirations behind his work
On Monday, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and cellist Han Jae-min will kick off the inaugural Korean edition of London’s leading summer festival BBC Proms, a week-long festival of classical music, choral music and music from West End musicals. South Korean composer Chin Un-suk’s “Subito Con Forza" ("Suddenly With Power") written in 2020 will open Monday's concert, followed by “Nachtergebung” (“Surrender to the Night”), a cello co
Culture Nov. 26, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Choi Ha-young: Cellist of many languages, both musical and spoken
South Korean cellist Choi Ha-young, next year's Lotte Concert Hall in-house artist, speaks fluent English, Korean and German, reflecting her multicultural upbringing and dedication to learning across several countries. The first prize winner of the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium, Choi's musical expressions are as richly nuanced and diverse as her linguistic abilities. For next year’s two performances as Lotte Concert Hall’s fifth in-house artist, Choi will pres
Culture Nov. 25, 2024
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Cho Seong-jin album a tribute to Ravel
South Korean pianist Cho Seong-jin is set to release a series of recordings celebrating the 150th anniversary of French composer Maurice Ravel, marking the first time the 30-year-old pianist has recorded a composer’s complete works. The project takes the form of two albums, produced by record label Deutsche Grammophon. The first, "Ravel: The Complete Solo Piano Works," will launch on Jan. 17, 2025, in digital and CD formats. This will be followed by the release of a second album
Culture Nov. 22, 2024
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Young composers add traditional music flavor to 20-year-old game
The National Orchestra of Korea, dedicated to contemporary interpretations of traditional Korean music, is bringing back a program gaining popularity among gamers -- the soundtracks of hit games reimagined using traditional Korean instruments. Two previous collaborations with game developers were presented in the “Soso Music Concert” series, aimed at children and young people, featuring mobile games such as "Cookie Run: Kingdom" in 2021 and 2022, and "Crazyracing Kar
Culture Nov. 20, 2024
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Pianist Cho Seong-jin to tour Asia with BRSO and maestro Simon Rattle
The world-renowned Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra is returning to South Korea after six years, this time with Simon Rattle as chief conductor, for concerts featuring celebrated pianist Cho Seong-jin as soloist. Cho, who joined Rattle on his last three world tours with different orchestras, will be the sole featured artist for the German orchestra's two-week-long Asia tour, with performances in Korea, Japan and Taiwan. The Asia tour will begin Wednesday at the Lotte Concert Hall in Jams
Culture Nov. 19, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Veteran creators take on new roles in 'Swing Days: Codename A'
Korean screenwriter Kim Hee-jai and American music director, producer and composer Jason Howland, both seasoned veterans in their respective fields, stepped into unfamiliar territory with "Swing Days: Codename A," a new musical set to premiere later this month. Kim, 55, a playwright with a string of successful films and dramas to her name including “Silmido” (2003), the first film in South Korea to surpass 10 million admissions, has ventured into musical production for th
Culture Nov. 18, 2024
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Pianist Lim Yunchan wins another award with Decca album
South Korean pianist Lim Yunchan has been honored with the Jeune Talent award at the Diapason d’Or de l’Annee, according to his management company MOC Production on Monday. The prestigious prize is presented annually by the French magazine Diapason to recognize outstanding classical music recordings, This achievement follows Lim's wins at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards last month, where he received the "Young Artist of the Year" title and the top prize in the pi
Culture Nov. 18, 2024
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Akamus and RIAS Chamber Choir debut as one in Korea
This year’s Hanwha Classic, a concert series dedicated to early music, will bring together two ensembles whose first collaboration in 1992 was regarded as a musical symbol of German unificaiton. The Academy for Ancient Music Berlin (Akamus) was founded in 1982 in East Berlin, and the RIAS Chamber Choir was established in 1948 within the American-occupied sector of West Berlin. In 1992, they began performing together and have since developed a close relationship, performing together and e
Culture Nov. 17, 2024
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[What to attend] Three musicals boasting unique music styles
A quality musical production begins with great music. Often, the songs can feel similar across different shows. However, "Lizzie," "Zorro: Actor-Musician" and "Gwanghwamun Love Song" stand out for their distinctive musical styles, offering audiences a refreshing experience. 'Lizzie': Feel the rock vibe “Lizzie” is inspired by the true story of Lizzie Borden, accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an ax in the late summ
Culture Nov. 14, 2024
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25 cultural, civic groups blast blacklist creator's SPO appointment
Civic and cultural groups have opposed the recent appointment of Cho Yoon-sun as a nonexecutive director of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, pointing to her involvement in a blacklist of cultural figures. On Wednesday, an alliance of 25 organizations -- including the Screen Actors Guild of Korea, the Association of Korean Independent Film and Video and Writers Association of Korea -- released a statement condemning Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for approving Cho’s appointment and demanding its w
Culture Nov. 13, 2024
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GS Caltex wins Grand Prize of Mecenat Awards
GS Caltex, a South Korean energy and chemicals company, received the Grand Prize at the 2024 Mecenat Awards for promoting regional culture with its multipurpose cultural and arts space in South Jeolla Province. GS Caltex has been operating GS Caltex Yeulmaru for 12 years. Designed by the architect Dominique Perrault, Yeulmaru has hosted over 1,800 performances, along with 2,300 exhibitions and educational programs, attracting approximately 1.33 million visitors as of mid-2024. Additionally, the
Culture Nov. 13, 2024
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[Rising virtuosos] From Pororo to Paganini: 13-year-old violinist Lee Hyeon-jeong’s journey to the world stage
It all began with a Maxim Vengerov recital: A little girl in the audience, who, like most kids her age enjoyed singing tunes from the Pororo cartoon series, found herself suddenly drawn to the world of classical music. For most Korean children born around 2010, growing up meant loving Pororo the Little Penguin, affectionately nicknamed "President Po" for the power he wielded over the pre-kindergarten set. As they got older, many of these kids would move on to other music genres, often
Culture Nov. 12, 2024
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Violinist Sarah Chang to embark on recital tour
Violinist Sarah Chang will come to Korea in December, making her long-awaited return to the recital stage after five years. Now approaching her 35th debut anniversary, Chang will tour 13 cities across Korea -- Seoul, Seongnam, Ulsan, Goyang, Iksan, Cheongju, Incheon, Daegu, Gyeongju, Pyeongtaek, Busan, Gwangju and Gangneung. The tour will kick off on Dec. 10 in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, and wrap up Dec. 29 in Seoul. The tour program is centered on works by Brahms and Prokofiev. She will perfo
Culture Nov. 12, 2024
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