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2019.7.31 Ticket

PSY SUMMER SWAG 2019

Jamsil Sports Complex, Auxiliary Stadium

From Aug. 9 to 11

Rapper Psy, best known for his global hit “Gangnam Style,” will be holding his annual “Summer Swag Show.” The concert features sprinklers and huge water cannons throughout the show, so expect to get soaked.

The show starts at 6:42 p.m. on all three days.

Tickets range from 121,000 won ($102) to 132,000 won.

Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 7.



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Popular musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” will be back soon at the Hongik University’s Daehangno Art Center in central Seoul. The latest Korean production of the musical will again feature veteran actor Oh Man-seok, above, as Hedwig. [SHOWNOTE]

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

Hongik Daehangno Art Center

From Aug. 16 to Nov. 3

A dynamic mix of rock music and monologue, this stylish eight-time Tony-nominated musical follows the life of a band called The Angry Inch. It has been staged about 2,000 times since its Korean premiere in 2005.

The story revolves around a boy named Hansel living in East Germany in 1988. One day, a U.S. lieutenant proposes to marry Hansel if he changes his gender to female. Hansel eventually decides to adopt the name Hedwig and undergoes a sex change operation, but it fails. He flies to Kansas only to find that he has been dumped.

Undeterred, Hedwig starts wearing wigs and makeup, forms a band called The Angry Inch and becomes a rock star. The Korean production of this popular musical will feature musical performers Oh Man-seok, Kang Ta, Jung Mun-seong, Jeon Dong-seok and Yoon So-ho, who will all be alternating in the main role.

The show starts at 8 p.m. from Tuesday to Thursday; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Fridays; 2 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays.

There are no shows on Mondays.

Ticket prices range from 55,000 to 99,000 won.

Hyehwa Station, line No. 4, exit 3.



SCHOOL OF ROCK

Charlotte Theater

Through Aug. 25

The spirit of rock ‘n’ roll will once again sweep the country as the popular musical “School of Rock” kicks off its first world tour in Korea. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway musical “School of Rock,” based on the 2003 film of the same name, premiered on Broadway in 2015 with music by Webber and lyrics by Glenn Slater.

According to organizers, the show has been performed in other parts of the world, but this particular production, co-produced by Korea’s S&Co and GWB Entertainment, will be the first to tour the world.

The musical starts at 8 p.m. on weekdays and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.

Tickets range from 60,000 won to 160,000 won.

Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 3.



SWAN LAKE

Sejong Performing Arts Center, Grand Theater

From Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

The internationally acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre is set to perform Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” in Seoul. Last year, the company’s run in London was a great success, ending with extra performances due to unprecedented demand.

“Swan Lake” is arguably the world’s most beloved ballet piece, telling the story of Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess who is turned into a swan by the curse of an evil sorcerer.

The full St Petersburg Ballet Theatre Orchestra will accompany the company and perform during the performance.

The show starts at 8 p.m. on weekdays; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Tickets range from 50,000 won to 120,000 won.

Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 8.



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DISNEY IN CONCERT

Olympic Park, 88 Jandi Madang

Sept. 7

Korea’s only outdoor Disney concert will feature songs from hit movies like “Frozen” (2013), “The Little Mermaid” (1989), “Lion King” (1994) and “Beauty and the Beast” (1991).

Every year, kids come to the concert dressed in costume as their favorite Disney character and enjoy classical versions of their favorite Disney songs.

The concert starts at 5 p.m.

Ticket prices range from 40,000 won to 80,000 won.

Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.



MAMMA MIA!

LG Arts Center

Through Sept. 14

The Korean production of this megahit musical is returning to the LG Arts Center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show.

Sophie is about to get married and wants her father to give her away, but the problem is she doesn’t know who her father is. After taking a peek in her mother’s diary, she discovers that he could be one of three candidates, so she tricks them all into attending her wedding.

The cast includes veteran musical actresses Choi Jung-won and Shin Young-sook.

The show starts at 8 p.m. on weekdays; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursdays; and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekends. There are no shows on Mondays.

Tickets range from 60,000 won to 140,000 won.

Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7.



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WHY DON’T WE: 8 LETTERS TOUR

Yes 24 Live Hall

Nov. 10

U.S. pop band Why Don’t We is coming back to Korea for its first solo concert in November. The five-member band, made up of Zach Herron, Jack Avery, Daniel Seavey, Corbyn Besson and Jonah Marais, is known for songs like ”These Girls” and “8 Letters.” The concert is part of the group’s world tour promoting their latest album “8 Letters.”

Tickets cost 88,000 won.

The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Gwangnaru Station, line No. 5, exit 2.



HAN-NA CHANG & TRONDHEIM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall

Nov. 13

Chief conductor and artistic leader of the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Han-Na Chang will be hosting a concert alongside acclaimed pianist Dong Hyek Lim.

Although both musicians once worked for EMI Classics, this concert will be the first time that these esteemed artists will have the opportunity to perform together.

Chang will be conducting the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra with Lim on the piano as they play Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite No. 1,” Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in A minor” and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 6 in B minor.”

The show starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from 40,000 won to 200,000 won.

Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.



*Most tickets are available at ticket.interpark.com/global or by calling 1544-1555.



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