2015. 1. 07 Ticket
Published: 06 Jan. 2015, 20:07

Girl group Apink will turn the stage into a “Pink Paradise” for their upcoming concert at Olympic Park. See MUSIC, left. Provided by the organizer
APINK: PINK PARADISE
Olympic Park
Jan. 30 and 31: After a successful year, K-pop girl group Apink is holding its first concert since debuting in 2011. The group swept the top of the music charts with “Luv” and “Mr. Chu” this year and has won 19 trophies.
Tickets are 77,000 won to 88,000 won.
The concerts start at 8 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.

HILARY HAHN VIOLIN RECITAL
Seoul Arts Center
Jan. 20: Violinist Hilary Hahn is visiting Korea for a recital in which she will perform several different musical styles, including Baroque, Romantic and modern.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 130,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
THE HOME
Egg and Nuclear Theater
Jan. 16 to Feb. 14: Singer Lee Ji-hyeong will invite guest artists, one of which will be randomly picked from a selection of 24 musicians, to perform with him. Guests will include renowned singer-songwriter Lee Juck and actress Yoo In-na.
The concert begins at 8 p.m. on weekdays, at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday. There are no performances on Monday.
Tickets are 40,000 won ($36).
Hyehwa Station, line No. 4, exit 2.
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
Seoul Arts Center
Jan. 25: The Vienna Boys Choir, one of the most popular boys’ choirs in the world, is returning to Seoul to celebrate the New Year. The choir is more than 520 years old and has about 100 singers who are all between the ages of 10 and 14.
Despite its long history, the choir plays pop songs, including tunes by The Beatles and Madonna, as well as classical music.
The concert begins at 5 p.m.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 10,000 won.
Nambu Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
MICHAEL BUBLE
Jamsil Indoor Stadium
Feb. 4: Michael Buble, a four-time winner of Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the Grammy Awards, will hold a concert in Seoul. The talented singer-songwriter, who has penned such hits as “Home” and “Everything,” will perform on two different stages.
Tickets range from 99,000 won to 253,000 won.
The show starts at 8 p.m.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 or 7.
ED SHEERAN
SK Handball Stadium, Olympic Park
March 8: Ed Sheeran is bringing his unique mix of hip-hop and folk to Korea for his first concert on the peninsula.
His second album “X” ranked at the top of iTunes in 83 countries.
The concert starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets are 121,000 won to 143,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, Line No.5, exit 3.
CHRISTINA PERRI TOUR IN SEOUL
MUV Hall
March 10: Christina Perri made a brilliant debut performing on Fox TV’s popular TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” with the song “Jar of Hearts.”
Now Perri is coming to Korea exclusively for a concert for the first time.
She will perform hit songs such as “Distance,” featuring Jason Mraz, and “Be My Forever,” composed by renowned British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 99,000 won to 154,000 won.
Hongik University Station, line No. 2, exit 3.
RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BERLIN
Seoul Arts Center
March 13: The Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin is performing for the first time in four years under maestro Marek Janowski.
German violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann will perform Weber “Oberon” Overture, Sibelius Violin Concerto and Brahms Symphony No. 2 with the orchestra.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 240,000 won.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
TOY
Olympic Park, Gymnastic Arena
From April 2 to 4: Through the project Toy, which is composed of You Hee-yeol and special guest vocalist Sung Si-kyung, the singer is holding a concert to celebrate his newly released album, which swept the top music charts with its recent songs without any promotional appearances on television.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Tickets range from 77,000 won to 121,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
NATURALLY 7
Seongnam Art Center
April 18 and 19: The “vocal play” group Naturally 7 - a cross between an a capella act and a traditional rock band - will perform in Korea for the first time. Its seven members make musical sounds such as drums, saxophones, double basses and electronic guitars with their own voices. The group’s European tour sold out and their performance clips on YouTube hit over 20 million views.
Tickets range from 44,000 won to 88,000 won.
The show starts at 8 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Imae Station (Seongnam Arts Center Station), Bundang line, exit 1.
THEATER
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
LG Arts Center
To March 8: The Tony Award-winning play is returning with a stunning cast that includes renowned singer Lee Ji-hoon.

The performances are at 8 p.m. from Tuesday to Thursday; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. There are no performances on Mondays.
Tickets range from 60,000 to 130,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7.
JEKYLL AND HYDE
Blue Square
To April 5: “Jekyll and Hyde” has been loved since its first performance in 2004. Renowned musical actor Cho Seung-woo and diva Sonya will play the title roles.
The musical has received several awards through its long run of 10 years.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and during holidays. No shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 140,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2.
ROBIN HOOD
D-Cube Arts Center
Jan. 23 to Mar. 29: The German musical “Robin Hood,” which launched in 2005, will be staged in Korea for the first time.
Esteemed actors such as Um Ki-joon and Yoo Jun-sang will alternate in the role of Robin hood while K-pop idols Kyu-hyun of Super Junior and Yang Yo-sup of Beast will take on the lead role, Prince Phillip.
Performances are at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekends and public holidays.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 130,000 won.
Sindorim Station, lines No. 1 and 2, exit 1.
RUDOLF
D-Cube Arts Center
To Jan. 4: The musical “Rudolf,” which is 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.
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.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 130,000 won.
Sindorim Station, lines Nos. 1 and 2, exit 1.
MR. SHOW
Lotte Card Art Center
To Jan. 31: Presented as a pure sexual fantasy for women, “Mr. Show” is a performance by eight handsome men under the direction of Kolleen Park.
In this R-rated show, which is off-limits to men, the performers are clothed in various outfits - from dress suits to underwear.
The organizing agency behind the performance said it planned to produce “Mr. Show” because today’s Korean women need a place to release their stress.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 80,000 won.
Hapjeong Station, lines No. 2 and 6, the passageway between exits 8 and 9.
NOTRE DAME DE PARIS
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Jan. 15 to Feb. 27: “Notre Dame” has become one of the best-loved musicals in the world, and the tragic love story is being presented to audiences in Korea for the first time in 10 years.
The musical centers on Esmeralda, a free-spirited female gypsy, and the three men who are in love with her: Captain Phoebus, who temporarily desires her; Archdeacon Claude Frollo, whose love is closer to lust; and Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell-ringer of the cathedral, to whom Esmeralda is a savior.
The previous performances in 2005 and 2006 recorded the largest audience numbers within the shortest period in Korea.
The musical starts weekdays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.. There are no shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 200,000 won.
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8.
MARIE ANTOINETTE
Charlotte Theater
To Feb. 1: “Marie Antoinette” is being presented in Korea for the first time. The musical conveys a story of two parallel lives; the Queen of France, who is considered France’s most misunderstood monarch, and Margrid Arnaud, a poor woman.
But the French Revolution changes everything. Margrid rises as a revolutionary while Marie falls.
Shows start at 8 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. There are no performances on Mondays.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 140,000 won.
Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 3.
KINKY BOOTS
Chungmu Art Hall
To Feb. 22: Top-ranking Broadway musical “Kinky Boots” is coming to Korea for the first time. The performance received six Tony Awards in 2013 and won a Grammy for best musical album in 2014.
The show is based on the true story of Charlie, who took over a failing shoe-making company owned by his parents. He hopes to make it a huge success again by creating high heels for men.
Pop diva Cyndi Lauper wrote and composed the songs for the musical, which will be reinterpreted in Seoul by Korean performers.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 140,000 won.
Sindang Station, lines Nos. 2 and 6, exits 1 or 9.
*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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