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2014.9.17 TICKET

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The Korean production of the musical “Rudolf” will be staged from next month for the second time. See THEATER, below. Provided by the organizer

MUSIC



CREDIA PARK CONCERT

Olympic Park 88 Garden

Saturday and Sunday: Get ready to greet fall with a cool breeze and classical music. There are many things to look forward to in this concert. First, classical violinists Richard Yongjae O’Neill and Shin Zia will perform together, and secondly, Japanese New Age pianist Yuhki Kuramoto will meet Korean pianist Yiruma on stage. The magic continues the following night, but this time with vocalists. Experience a whole new world on the green grass as four singers perform classic Disney songs with the Ditto Orchestra.

This will be a more relaxed and open environment for kids to enjoy music and nature, making it a great event for the whole family.

Tickets range from 30,000 won to 200,000 won ($28 to $193).

The concerts start at 6 p.m. on Aug. 20 and 5 p.m. on Aug. 21.

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





BAEK JI-YOUNG SHOW

Olympic Park

Saturday: With a wide vocal range and clear emotional deliverance in her songs, Baek Ji-young has been releasing hits for 15 years.

During her 120-minute performance, Baek will share well-known melancholic ballads like “Don’t Forget” before performing upbeat hits like “My Ear’s Candy” and “Dash.” Don’t miss out on her powerful live show.

The concerts start at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Tickets range from 99,000 won to 132,000 won.

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





SHIN YOUNG-OK CONCERT

Pyeongchon Arts Hall

Sept. 22: To celebrate the 10th anniversary since her debut, soprano Shin Young-ok will give a performance on stage with the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra, which is made up of ordinary citizens with outstanding talent and passion. The concert program includes “Lascia Ch’io Pianga” from the opera “Rinaldo” and “Song to The Moon” from the opera “Rusalka.”

Tickets range from 66,000 won to 110,000 won.

The concert starts at 8 p.m.

Pyeongchon Station, line No. 4, exit 1.





2014 JEON IN-KWON CONCERT

Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center

Saturday: Jeon In-kwon, a vocalist of legendary rock band Deulgukhwa, will perform for the first time as the Jeon In-kwon Band. Tracks from the group’s newest album and Deulgukhwa’s hit songs are expected to be performed at the concert.

Tickets range from 77,000 won to 99,000 won.

The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Jeongbalsan Station, line No. 3, exit 3.





AN EVENING WITH JOHN LEGEND: THE ALL OF ME TOUR

Uniqlo Ax

Sept. 28: For a third time, John Legend will hold a solo concert in Seoul. The nine-time Grammy Award-winning artist will perform in an intimate setting, highlighted by a guitar and vocal accompaniment, as well as a string quartet. Fans can expect to hear the singer perform “All of Me” from his fourth studio album “Love in The Future.”

Standing and seats both cost 132,000 won.

The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Gwangnaru Station, line No. 5, exit 2.





MARIAH CAREY

Olympic Park

Oct. 8: Pop diva Mariah Carey is coming to Korea to stage her second solo show. As the title of her concert is the name of her latest album, it seems she’ll be promoting songs from “Me, I am Mariah” during the performance. This is the star’s first visit here in 11 years, so fans are looking forward to hearing her soulful voice.

The concert starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from 198,000 won to 66,000 won.

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





ABSOLUTE ENSEMBLE & SARAH CHANG

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Oct. 23 and 24: Under the baton of Kristjan Jarvi, Absolute Ensemble will collaborate with charismatic violinist Sarah Chang to entertain classical music fans this coming fall. The Absolute Ensemble, which was established in 1993, has been active in the United States and in Europe, and has been making efforts to expand classical music. Although it’s a classical music ensemble, the team often mixes various genres such as jazz, rock, pop, world music and even hip-hop.

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets range from 70,000 won to 300,000 won.

Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8.



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TENACIOUS D

Olympic Park

Dec. 5 and 6: Jack Black, the man famous for his movies “School of Rock,” “High Fidelity” and “Kung Fu Panda,” is coming to Seoul as part of his band Tenacious D, with guitarist Kyle Gass. Known as one of the biggest cult bands in the world, Tenacious D is stopping in Seoul for two days on its Asia tour. Private Curve, the organizer, said it’s been trying to invite the duo for the past five years and “finally managed to organize the concert as an Asian tour, having the Seoul concerts in the core.”

The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets, which will be available from noon on Sept. 23, range from 99,000 won to 121,000 won.

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









THEATER



UNIVERSAL BALLET COMPANY:

CHUNHYANG PERFORMANCE

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Sept. 27 to 28: The Universal Ballet Company is making this year’s performances even more special to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In commemoration of this, the company is performing “Ballet Chunhyang” once again. The first performance was held in 2007 in collaboration with the Goyang Cultural Foundation. The second, held in 2009, was praised for being both a commercial and artistic success. The show is bound to captivate the audience with elegant dancing by gisaeng, or geisha, along with powerful male performances. With enhanced directing, music, choreography and costumes, the ballet company will invite the audience to experience one of Korea’s traditional love tales.

The show starts at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets range from 10,000 won to 80,000 won.

Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8.





CHICAGO

D-Cube Arts Center

To Sept. 28: “Chicago,” one of the most popular musicals in Korea, is being staged locally for the 10th time since its premier in 2000. For this run, the singer Ivy is once again taking the role of Roxie Hart, while veteran actress Choi Jung-won will play Velma Kelly.

The musical starts weekdays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. No shows on Mondays.

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

Sindorim Station, line No. 1 and 2, exit 1.





THE DEVIL

Doosan Art Center Yonkang Hall

To Nov. 2: If you thought musicals were all bright and cheery, think again. This upcoming musical directed by Gina Lee delves into a Dorian Gray-esque theme of trading the soul to the devil. Set in 20th-century New York, Wall Street broker John Faust makes a deal with Devil X for financial success.

But the richer Faust gets, the greedier he becomes, until his wife Gretchen senses that something is wrong.

Tickets range from 50,000 won to 80,000 won.

Shows start at 8 p.m. weekdays, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and public holidays. There are no shows on Monday.

Jongno 5(o)-ga Station, line No. 1, exit 1.



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THE MUSICAL: ZORRO

Chungmu Art Hall

To Oct. 26: Before Superman and Batman came about to protect the weak from evil and save mankind, there was Zorro, who was a century ahead of them as a hero with two identities.

In the story, Diego, a runaway mine laborer, is saved by the gypsy Inez. Meanwhile, Ramon becomes the leader of a Californian town and starts to drive the townspeople into poverty under his tyranny.

In this moment of hardship, Inez suggests that Diego should become the long lost hero Zorro. Based on the hit songs by the flamenco-infused band the Gypsy Kings, the musical is a fun watch. K-pop idols such as Key from SHINee and Yang Yo-seob from Beast will play Zorro.

The show starts at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Tickets range from 50,000 won to 130,000 won.

Sindang Station, lines No. 2 and 6, exits 1 or 9.



THRILL ME

Uniplex Theater

To Oct. 26: The Korean production of the steady selling musical “Thrill Me,” which premiered in 2007, is back with cast members Song Won-geun, Shin Seong-min and Lee Jae-gyun, along with new members. The story unfolds with an unprecedented murder case that has a gripping development and a shocking twist. This exhilarating musical will chill audiences this summer.

The show starts at 8 p.m. on weekdays and at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.

Tickets range from 40,000 won to 60,000 won.

Hyehwa Station, line No. 4, exit 2.



RUDOLF

D-Cube Arts Center

Oct. 11 to Jan. 4: The musical “Rudolf,” based on the Mayerling affair - the death of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and his lover Mary Vetsera - is being staged in Korea for the second time.

Tickets range from 60,000 won to 130,000 won.

Shows start at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays.

Sindorim Station, lines No. 1 and 2, exit 1.






FESTIVAL



JARASUM JAZZ FESTIVAL

Jara Island

Oct. 3 to 5: More than 100,000 people visit Jara Island for the Jarasum festival every year to enjoy performances by well-known musicians under the starry sky. The lineup for this year includes legendary jazz band The Yellowjackets, trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera and guitarist Dominic Miller, who is also the composer of “Shape Of My Heart” from the film “Leon.”

Tickets range from 45,000 won to 90,000 won.

Gapyeong Station, Gyeongchun line, exit No. 1.



GRAND MINT FESTIVAL

Olympic Park

Oct. 18 to 19: The Grand Mint Festival (GMF) marks its eighth anniversary this year. Now with a bigger lineup and programs, the festival is sure to be a hot attraction during the cool fall days. The first lineup includes the melancholic band 10cm, iconic a cappella group Sweet Sorrow, adorable duo J Rabbit and many more. Aside from the music, the festival aims to convey the importance of nature preservation by holding flea markets.

A one-day pass is 88,000 won while a two-day pass costs 140,000 won, but 10,000 won is added to each ticket on the day of the festival.

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



*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.


















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