2014.9.24 Ticket
MUSICAN EVENING WITH JOHN LEGEND: THE ALL OF ME TOUR
Uniqlo Ax
Sunday: 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 ($126).
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 66,000 won to 198,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
LOS ROMEROS
Seoul Arts Center, IBK Chamber Hall
Oct. 9: Los Romeros consists of four members of the Romero family, Pepe, Celin, Lito and Celino. The world-class quartet was founded in 1958 by legendary guitarist Celedonio Romero. At the concert, the four will play “Leyenda,” “Sevilla” and “Granada” by Isaac Albeniz, tracks from the opera “La Revoltosa,” and more, using classical and flamenco guitars.
Tickets range from 70,000 won to 110,000 won.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
SEO TAE-JI COMEBACK CONCERT
Jamsil Sports Complex
Oct. 18: Seo Tae-Ji, the legendary singer from the early ’90s, is making a comeback with his ninth album after a six-year hiatus. This music icon is holding a concert with theme “Christmalowin.” As the theme of the concert illustrates, the concert will celebrate the coming of both Christmas and Halloween, and Seo’s agency said it’ll be a “brand new style of music festival.” According to the agency, Seo’s concert will have a top-quality sound system that U.S. heavy metal band Metallica previously used during their world tour.
Tickets range from 121,000 won to 143,000 won.
The concert starts at 6:00 p.m.
Sports Complex Station, Line No. 2, exit 6 and 7.
JANG KIHA AND THE FACES
Lotte Card Art center, Art Hall
Oct. 23 to Nov. 2: Considered one of the most successful indie bands, Jang Kiha and the Faces recently released their third full-length album. To celebrate this event, they scheduled a tour.
This concert starts at 8 p.m. during weekdays and 6 p.m. during weekends.
Hapjeong Station, Line No. 2 and 6, the passageway between exit 8 and 9.
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. 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.
TENACIOUS D
Olympic Park
Dec. 5 and 6: Jack Black, who is famous for his movies “School of Rock,” “High Fidelity” and “Kung Fu Panda,” is coming to Seoul as part of 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
Saturday and Sunday: The Universal Ballet Company is making this year’s performances even more special to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In commemoration, the company is performing “Ballet Chunhyang” once again. The first performance was held in 2007 in collaboration with the Goyang Cultural Foundation. The second, 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 Sunday: “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 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.
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.
SNOW WHITE
Seoul Arts Center, Opera Hall
Nov. 14 to 16: This ballet performance, directed by world-famous choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, will give you a feast for the eyes with outfits created by Jean Paul Gaultier, who was the costume director for “The Fifth Element.” Gustavo Mahler’s symphonies have been selected for this production of “Snow White.” The show has been held at famous arts halls around the world, including the Lincoln Center.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 150,000 won.
Shows start at 8 p.m. on Friday, 5 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Line No. 3, exit 5.
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.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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