Articles by Shim Woo-hyun
Shim Woo-hyun
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Finding composer Yun I-sang‘s musical origin in Korea’s traditional music
Works by acclaimed contemporary classical composer Yun I-sang will be performed by the National Gugak Center, the state-led institution dedicated to traditional Korean gugak, and the Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra in a joint concert on Feb. 23. “Yun Isang: Embracing the Roots of Korean Aesthetic” (The Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation)“The Traditional Performing Arts Foundation first decided to initiate the project to offer a better understanding of composer Yun I-sang’s musical ro
Performance Feb. 13, 2018
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Violinist Sarah Chang brings own musicality to ‘home-like’ Seoul Arts Center
“It‘s better to have a reason for playing music, instead of not having one. It is more important to play something I can truly enjoy, rather than just playing Brahms or Tchaikovsky a thousand times in a mechanical manner,” said acclaimed violinist Sarah Chang said in a press conference held at the Seoul Arts Center on Monday. “Almost 99 percent of performances I have given are concertos, and I wanted something different this time. So, I decided to organize a chamber music project, which I have a
Performance Feb. 12, 2018
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Musical highlights prejudice against women through Victorian writer‘s struggles
Singer-turned-actress Ivy admitted that she paid little attention to women’s rights before landing the lead role in“Red Book,” a local musical production that explores the theme of discrimination against women.”(It is) embarrassing to tell, but I had not given much thought to issues such as women’s rights or discrimination against women in the past. However, I recently became more aware of these issues. I have learned a great deal while preparing for the role, and I began studying the issues as
Performance Feb. 11, 2018
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Troubled TV series ’Return‘ tries to get back on track
Troubled TV series “Return” is eying to restart its production process, according to industry sources Sunday. The sources say the actors and actresses on Saturday met with producers to work on their scripts. They will meet again Sunday for filming, it also has been reported. The new poster of SBS TV series “Return” /SBSOn Saturday, SBS also uploaded an altered poster for “Return.” The new poster does not include the actors and actresses, instead opting for just the letters of the title.Who will
Television Feb. 11, 2018
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Opera ‘Seonbi’ to be staged PyeongChang Olympics
Adding an original opera to the vast array of cultural offerings during the Olympics period, Chosun Opera Company’s opera “Seonbi: The Noble and Wise Man” will be staged at the Gangneung Dano Culture Center on Saturday.The opera performance will be accompanied by the Herald Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Kim Bong-mi. Opera ”Seonbi“ at the National Theater of Korea in 2015 (National Theater of Korea)”Herald Philharmonic Orchestra and I have accompanied the opera many times since its Ko
Performance Feb. 8, 2018
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[Newsmaker] Poet alleges sexual harassment by acclaimed literary figure
The #MeToo movement is gathering momentum in Korea, as public figures continue to come forward with stories of sexual harassment involving prominent individuals.In a televised interview on JTBC’s news program Tuesday, Choi Young-mi shed light on sexual harassment in the literary world.Choi has published several volumes of poetry, including the popular “At Thirty the Party was Over” and “Things Already Hot.”The interview revolved around a poem titled “Monster,” in which Choi makes thinly veiled a
Culture Feb. 7, 2018
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[PyeongChang 2018] Light-themed arts exhibition and performances at PyeongChang Games
A myriad of cultural events, ranging from arts exhibition to performances are to take place throughout Gangwon Province, home to the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, during the games period.Of numerous events vying for visitors‘ attention are arts exhibitions and performances, held under theme of light. Located at PyeongChang Olympic Plaza, the Culture ICT Hall will host a contemporary arts exhibition including some of Korea’s most acclaimed artists in the Olympics host city.Under the
Arts & Design Feb. 6, 2018
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Seoul Auction to open exhibition space in HK
Seoul Auction, Korea’s leading auction house, will launch an art exhibition space in Hong Kong on Thursday, as part of its effort to expand its footing in Asia and promote Korean art and artists overseas, it said Monday.During a press conference in Seoul to mark its 20th anniversary, Seoul Auction said that the auction house would launch its new exhibition space SA+ in Hong Kong’s new H Queen’s building, dedicated to galleries. “Seoul Auction decided to launch the exhibition space SA+ in Hong Ko
Arts & Design Feb. 6, 2018
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[PyeongChang 2018] Art biennale to PyeongChang Games attempts to shed light on overlooked reality
“An event like the Winter Olympics receives delegations from all over the world, so you might have an impression that the circulation is free in the world. But it is not,” Akram Zaatari said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Friday at the Gangwon International Biennale 2018 in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, a subhost city of the upcoming PyeongChang Winter Games. Zaatari’s collection exhibited at the biennale comprises 48 photographs of Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese prisoners detained in
Arts & Design Feb. 4, 2018
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Professor advises on ways to become global-minded citizens
Choi Jung-wha, a professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, has released “Global Etiquette,” a book that offers suggestions on etiquette to observe in various circumstances. Through the book, Choi, the founder and president of the Corea Image Communications Institute, provides basic guidelines of proper etiquette while also offering English language expressions that readers can easily use outside of the country. (Yes24)People in Korea appear to have a different concept of ”the other,“ Ch
Books Feb. 1, 2018
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North Korean art exhibition to be held during Gwangju Biennale
This year‘s Gwangju Biennale will have special “guests” -- artwork from North Korea.An authority in North Korean art, US-based BG Muhn is organizing an exhibition of North Korean artworks during the Gwangju Biennale, which kicks off in September. “I decided to organize the exhibition because I wanted to introduce the beautiful aesthetics embedded in North Korean art, which are upstaged by the political meanings attached to them,” said Muhn said in an email interview with The Korea Herald. ”If th
Arts & Design Feb. 1, 2018
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Joseon era cultural artifact repatriated from France after more than 150 years
A royal document from the Joseon era has returned to South Korea, the Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation said during a press conference at the National Palace Museum of Korea in Seoul on Wednesday.The OCHF, an affiliate of the Cultural Heritage Administration, said that the document returned home on Jan. 20, 152 years after it went missing. It added that the royal document has been handed over to the National Palace Museum of Korea. The royal document dedicated to Crown Princess Hyomyeong in
Culture Jan. 31, 2018
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French director Sylvain Chomet to cinematize novelist Hwang Sok-yong’s ‘Familiar Things’
Korean author Hwang Sok-yong’s novel “Familiar Things” is expected to be cinematized by French animator Sylvain Chomet, who directed “Triplets of Belleville” and “The Illusionist.”The Susijn Agency, a London-based literary agency that represents Hwang, on Tuesday said that the firm is currently “in mid-negotiation” with Chomet over the cinematization of the novel. Details will be revealed after contracts have been signed, it added. Chomet had expressed hopes to make an animation with Seoul as a
Film Jan. 30, 2018
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SeMA to step up efforts amid unfavorable circumstances
Seoul Museum of Art on Monday unveiled its 2018 SeMA Biennale lineup, as well as other exhibitions scheduled for this year, but concerns about inadequate time to prepare for the September biennale and budget cuts loom large.SeMA has made significant changes to the 2018 SeMA Biennale -- now renamed the Seoul Mediacity Biennale. This year’s biennale will comprise exhibitions organized by six curatorial collective members, a departure from the 10-year-old practice of having one director. A floor i
Arts & Design Jan. 30, 2018
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Artday to hold January action
Herald Artday, a subsidiary of Herald Corp., is holding an online auction between Jan. 27 and Jan. 31, presenting major works of art by contemporary artists here and abroad. The latest art auction will offer numerous artworks by renowned artists including Oh Su-fan, Choi Byung-so, Kim Chong-hak, Kwun Sun-cheol and Son Eung-sung, along with foreign artists. cap – “Tranquility” by Oh Su-fan /ArtdayIn particular, the collection will feature Oh Su-fan’s “Tranquility” series, as well as the monochro
Arts & Design Jan. 28, 2018
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