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The Sejong Center’s First Grand Opera: Puccini’s ‘Turandot’…Tenor SeokJong Baek Makes His Korean Debut

The Sejong Center’s First Grand Opera: Puccini’s ‘Turandot’…Tenor SeokJong Baek Makes His Korean Debut

Puccini Masterpiece Marks 100 Years Since Its Premiere; Maestro Roberto Abbado Conducts, with World-Class Tenor SeokJong Baek Debuting on Stage
'The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts' returns in full splendor to the opera theater— 'Puccini''s masterwork, 'Turandot'. This summer, an impressive mise-en-scène crafted by world-leading tenor 'SeokJong Baek', soprano 'Ewa Plonka', and maestro 'Roberto Abbado' will take over the stage.
Director Park Hoon-jung’s New Film “Sad Tropics” Wins Silver Raven at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

Director Park Hoon-jung’s New Film “Sad Tropics” Wins Silver Raven at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

The 44th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival—one of the world’s top three fantastic film festivals—held a jury special award in the International Competition section The only Korean film invited to this year’s International Competition…Drawing global attention again after Sitges Action noir starring Myung-min Kim, Lee Shin-young, and Yu-rim Park…Now in final post-production, with a scheduled domestic release
Director Park Hoon-jung’s new film, “Sad Tropics,” has won the Jury Special Award, the “Silver Raven,” at the 44th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, one of the world’s top three fantastic film festivals.
From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

Recognized for contributions to improving cultural access rights and promoting welfare for people with visual impairments, earning the honor of a Minister’s Commendation With a heart for his father, he founded the publishing company “Mu-je” to produce audiobooks and donated 100% of all proceeds A model of thoughtful consideration, including privately inviting people to movies and musicals at his own expense and preparing materials in braille in advance
Actor Park Jung-min received a Minister’s Commendation from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for his contributions to improving cultural access rights for people with disabilities and promoting their welfare on the occasion of the 46th Day for Persons with Disabilities.

"Breeze" Spin-Off Film "Jjangu" Opens April 22... Director Jang Hang-jun, the 10-Million Viewer Director, Joins for Mega Talk

A story of Jjangu’s dream of becoming an actor—starring Jung Woo—opens April 22 with director Jang Hang-jun as a special guest for the Mega Talk Starting with the 25th and 26th, then also May 1st and 2nd, they’ll visit theaters across weekends for a nonstop series of live stages, communicating directly with audiences All main cast members gather, including Jung Woo, Sin Seung-ho, Jeong Soo-jung, and Hyun Bong-sik... For the detailed schedule, check the distributor’s official SNS, etc.
The film 〈Jjangu〉 is a work that tells the untold story of the past cult hit movie 〈Breeze〉, portraying the drama of 〈Jjangu〉 as he faces endless auditions, confronts difficulties, and keeps moving forward. Ahead of its April 22 release, 〈Jjangu〉 unveiled a variety of GV schedules to be held after...
Billkin, a Top-Tier Star Who Captivated Asia, Lands in Korea for the First Time in Two Years

Billkin, a Top-Tier Star Who Captivated Asia, Lands in Korea for the First Time in Two Years

After Attending the 2024 Busan International Film Festival, He Will Hold a Solo Concert
Billkin, a Top-Tier Star Who Captivated Asia, Lands in Korea for the First Time in Two YearsThe star 'Billkin', who has built a commanding fandom across all of Asia beyond Thailand, will hold the historic first 'solo concert' in the Republic of Korea on June 20 at 'KINTEX, Goyang'.
Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

From May 2 to June 13, the “KOFA Cinematheque” at Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul will screen all 34 films by director Hong Sang-soo. Featuring alternating chronological and reverse-chronological screenings from his debut works to his newest releases, viewers can experience the director’s signature “variations” aesthetics. Rich supporting events include a talk with the director of the Harvard Film Archive, a cinematography master class, and conversations with the audience.
The Korean Film Archive has announced a retrospective of all works by director Hong Sang-soo.The Korean Film Archive said it will hold a special exhibition spotlighting director Hong Sang-soo’s debut 30th anniversary, titled “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction,” at the KOFA...
‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

A horror film starring Kim Hye-yoon that delves into strange rumors about a supposedly cursed reservoir—by the morning of the 17th, it topped 1 million cumulative viewers The cast, dressed in fun disguises as ghosts, ghoulish creatures, Chucky, and more, shares a 1-million milestone proof photo Directed by Lee Sang-min, the film delivers chilling horror inspired by real-life creepy tales and sets expectations for a long run at theaters
〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 proved the power of horror as it surpassed 1 million viewers. According to the Korea Box Office Information System as of the morning of April 17, the film 〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 surpassed 1 million viewers.
[Photo&] The world’s top ABT ballet company makes its first visit to Korea—an on-site “3-Park” lineup of K-dancers Park Geonhee, Park Sooha, and Park Yoonjae that Director Sasha Radetsky fell in love with at a press conference site

[Photo&] The world’s top ABT ballet company makes its first visit to Korea—an on-site “3-Park” lineup of K-dancers Park Geonhee, Park Sooha, and Park Yoonjae that Director Sasha Radetsky fell in love with at a press conference site

ABT Studio Company’s first in-person performance in Korea. Three Korean dancers from the ABT Studio Company—whom Director Radetsky praised highly—make a special appearance.
The world’s top-tier ballet company 'ABT Studio Company' will stage a historic 'first performance in Korea'. Artistic Director 'Sasha Radetsky' spared no praise for the three Korean dancers 'Park Geonhee', 'Park Sooha', and 'Park Yoonjae', saying they possess both overwhelming technical ability and...
[Hot Issue] “Jazz Festival 2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” at Yeouido Hangang Park—A Jazz Festival for Everyone

[Hot Issue] “Jazz Festival 2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” at Yeouido Hangang Park—A Jazz Festival for Everyone

Top-tier artists including Woong San and Park Juwon all take the stage A city-center jazz festival in the heart of Seoul’s Yeouido Han River Park—enjoy it for free on May 2
Seoul’s biggest free jazz festival will light up the night of May—“2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” hits Yeouido.A lineup of top domestic and international artists... Showcasing the true essence of “K-Jazz”With the warm spirit of spring fully in bloom in May, “Yeouido Hangang Park” is swept over by an...
HYBE·SM·JYP·YG Join Forces… Pushing for “Korea’s Coachella” Phenomenon ‘Fanomenon’

HYBE·SM·JYP·YG Join Forces… Pushing for “Korea’s Coachella” Phenomenon ‘Fanomenon’

The top four K-pop agencies are moving to establish an unprecedented joint venture to hold a massive global festival, ‘Fanomenon,’ that aims to surpass Coachella.
An unprecedented ‘Big4’ alliance launches a joint venture to seize global dominanceHolding absolute power in South Korea’s music scene, agencies often referred to as the so-called ‘Big4’—‘HYBE’, ‘SM Entertainment’, ‘JYP Entertainment’, and ‘YG Entertainment’—are building a united front like never...