2014.6.25 TICKET
MUSICSOMEDAY IN JUNE - ROY KIM, 10CM & JUNGGIGO
Lotte Hotel World
Friday: Roy Kim, the winner of survival audition program “Superstar K4,” will hold a concert with acoustic duo 10cm and R&B singer Junggigo. The collaboration is highly anticipated as Kim is the heartthrob of many teenagers, 10cm is a popular indie duo and, of course, Junggigo is enjoying his heyday with hit duet “Some.”
The concert starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets range from 77,000 won ($75) to 88,000 won.
Jamsil Station, line No. 2 and 8, exit 3.
2014 KIM HYUN-JOONG WORLD TOUR
Olympic Park, SK Handball Stadium
Friday: After enjoying success from his latest drama series “Inspiring Generation,” singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong, aka “Asia Prince,” is launching his annual world tour in Seoul. The repertoire will feature tracks from Kim’s studio albums, including some World Cup-themed numbers.
The concert starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets cost 99,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
2014 DITTO FESTIVAL
Seoul Arts Center
To Sunday: The eighth edition of the Ditto ensemble is all about Mozart. Under the title “Dear Amadeus,” the quartet will play “Serenata Notturna,” “String Quintet in G Minor” and “Divertimento.”
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 100,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
THE 12 CELLISTS OF THE BERLIN
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Grand Peace Hall, Kyung Hee University
July 1: The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic, who have established themselves in the international music scene over the decades, will perform in Seoul this summer. The virtuosos will please local music fans with their unique interpretation of classical, jazz, tango and avant-garde music.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 120,000 won. Hoegi Station, line No. 1, exit 1.
SWEET SORROW
July 3 to 20: A cappella group Sweet Sorrow, which consists of four members, will woo the audience with their fourth album, “For Lovers Only.” In this small 600-seat venue, audiences will share an intimate experience with the band.
All seats are 88,000 won.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, at 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Ewha Womans University Station, line No. 2, exit 2 or 3.
G.O.D.
Jamsil Subsidiary Stadium
July 12 to 13: The old g.o.d. is back with their new single “Ugly Duckling,” and the group is holding a concert to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The iconic K-pop band will also release its eighth album in July, so the concert will be full of new songs.
The band is known for its numerous hits, including “Love and Memory.”
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 99,000 won to 143,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 or 7.
LEE SEUNG-CHUL SUMMER
Peace Plaza, The War Memorial of Korea
July 18 to 19: Veteran vocalist Lee Seung-chul is to hold a summer concert in Yongsan, southern Seoul. He will feature popular tracks from his 28-year musical journey during his concert.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 55,000 won to 180,000 won.
Samgakji Station, line No. 4, exit 1.
GUMMY’S SOLO CONCERT
Ballad singer Gummy is holding a comeback concert after a four-year hiatus. See MUSIC, left. Provided by the organizer
July 19: Sensational ballad singer Gummy returns after a four year hiatus to grace her fans with her soulful yet powerful voice. Gummy made her debut in 2003 with the album “Like Them” and has kept her title as a top Korean singer with hits like “When You Return” and “Snow Flower.” In her solo concert she plans to share songs from her second mini-album that contains relatable lyrics and melodies.
The concert starts at 6 p.m.
All seats are 88,000 won.
Samsung station, line No. 2, exit 5 or 6.
CHANG HAN-NA ABSOLUTE CLASSIC VI
Seongnam Arts Center and Bundang Central Park Outdoor Stage
August 2, 9 and 16: World-renowned cellist Chang Han-na reached international fame when she ranked first place in the fourth Rostropovich International Cello Competition at the tender age of 11.
Now, Chang unleashes her skills as a conductor to bring Debussy, Stravinsky and other composers’ works to life.
Tickets range from 10,000 won to 50,000 won for Seongnam Arts Center. Free admission for Bundang Central Park.
The concert starts at 5 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 9 and at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 16.
Imae Station (Seongnam Art Center Station), Bundang line, exit 1 for Seongnam Arts Center.
Seohyeon Station, Bundang line, exit 2 or 3 for Bundang Central Park.
HYUNDAI CARD CITYBREAK 2014
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Aug. 8 to 10: Hyundai Card has put together a sizzling lineup for its upcoming Citybreak concert. World star Psy will play an 80-minute solo during the show and American pop band Maroon 5 will also take to the stage. Korean singers Lee Juck and Nell are also included in the lineup.
The concert starts at 1:00 p.m.
The two-day ticket costs 255,000 won.
World Cup Stadium Station, line No. 6, exit 1.
THEATER
WICKED
Charlotte Theater
To July 31: “Wicked” is being presented in Korea for the first time. Adapted from the best-selling novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire, the musical is an alternative view of L. Frank Baum’s famous story “The Wizard of Oz.”
The musical starts at 8 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 140,000 won.
Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 3.
MOZART!
To Aug. 3: “Mozart!” is the first Austrian musical introduced in Korea. Its first performance in 2011 filled up the 3,000 seats at Sejong Grand Theater and sold out the following year, proving its incredible popularity. Im Tae-kyung, Park Eun-tae, and Park Hyo-shin play the musical prodigy Mozart who goes through a musical and emotional roller coaster ride.
The musical starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 130,000 won.
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Baekam Art Hall
To Sept. 28: World-famous rock musical “Hedwig” is back to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its launch in Korea. The show about a transgender rocker, Hedwig, and her band the Angry Inch. It was first introduced in the United States in 1998 and has been adapted countless times internationally. The musical starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays to Thursdays; 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Fridays; 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturdays; and 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. There is no show on Mondays.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 69,000 won.
Samseong Station, line No. 2, exit 8.
MISS FRANCE
Soo Hyun Jae Theater
To July 31: Seasoned actress Kim Sung-ryung will star in a new play originating from the French production “Jamais 2 Sans 3,” which sold out for the three months it was staged in Paris. It tells the tale of three girls with identical looks but different personalities.
Until June 15, the play starts at 8 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays and at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. From June 16 to July 13, the play starts at 8 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Tickets are 50,000 won.
Hyehwa Station, line No. 4, exit 2.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Chungmu Art Hall
To Aug. 3: Based on Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s original story, leading K-pop artists - Baek-hyun of Exo, Kyu-hyun of Super Junior and Jay of Trax - all play the main character, Don Lockwood, while Sunny of Girls’ Generation acts as Kathy Seldon.
The show starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. No shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 130,000 won.
Sindang Station, lines No. 2 and 6, exit 1 or 9.
CATS
Blue Square
To July 13: Since its premiere on the West End in 1981, “Cats” has become one of the best-loved musicals in the world. The felines will once again present their extravagant show to Korean audiences for the first time in six years.
Performances start at 8 p.m. on weekdays, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekends. No shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 140,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 1.
KANG SUE-JIN AND INNSBRUCK BALLET - MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Seoul Arts Center
July 4 to 6: Renowned prima ballerina Kang Sue-jin will play the title role in Giacomo Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” Kang’s choreography was designed exclusively for her by Enrique Gasa Valga, the director of Innsbruck Ballet Company, which is based in Austria. The performance starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, 7 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 200,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
DRACULA, THE MUSICAL
Seoul Arts Center
July 17 to Sept. 5: Frank Wildhorn’s adaptation of the Gothic novel will be staged in Korea for the first time, starring the nation’s most beloved performers. Kim Jun-su, who played Death in “Elisabeth” (2013) and Ryu Jung-han of “Frankenstein” (2014) will play the lead.
The performance starts at 8 p.m. on weekdays; additional show on 3 p.m. Wednesday. On weekends, show starts at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. No show on Monday.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 140,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
FESTIVAL
2014 INCHEON PENTAPORT ROCK
FESTIVAL
Incheon Penta Park
Aug. 1 to 3: Now on its sixth edition, the nation’s biggest summer rock festival starts in August. After featuring high-profile bands from around the globe through the years, music fans await the next big star to impress in Incheon. The first lineup includes the Suicidal Tendencies, Urban Zakafa and Orange Range.
A one-day ticket costs 110,000 won, while a two-day ticket is 154,000 won.
International Business District Station, line No. 1, exit 5.
*Event information is collected from the Korea Tourism Organization and tickets for most events are available at ticket.interpark.com/global or by calling 1544-1555.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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