2015.3.25 Ticket
MUSIC
GUMMY: FALL IN MEMORY
Ewha Womans University, Samsung Hall
May 1 and 2: One of the most intriguing ballad singers in the nation, Gummy, is set to present her first concert of the year. Her recently released album - the artist’s first after a four-year hiatus -garnered considerable attention and helped to consolidate her position as Korea’s leading R&B singer.
Gummy is scheduled to perform her hits “When You Return” and “Like Them,” among others.
The concert begins at 8 p.m. on May 1, and at 6 p.m. on May 2.
Tickets are 88,000 won.
Ewha Womans University Station, line No. 2, exit 2 and 3.
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL
& THE LA PHILHARMONIC
Seoul Arts Center
Wednesday and Thursday: The 100-year-old LA Philharmonic Orchestra will perform under the baton of leading maestro Gustavo Dudamel.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 50,000 won ($45) to 340,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
LEE MOON-SAE
LG Arts Center
April 15 to 23: Pop star Lee Moon-sae, popular in the ’80s and ’90s for his emotional lyrics and harmonious melodies, will celebrate the success of his national concert last year. Previous shows were staged outdoors, though this year’s performance will be held inside.
Shows start on weekdays at 8 p.m. and at 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
Tickets range from 77,000 won to 143,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7.
THE SCRIPT
Olympic Park, Olympic Hall
April 15: Irish trio The Script return to Korea two years after they pledged to do so at their first concert in Seoul. The bandmates are renowned worldwide for their soulful voices and sentimental lyrics. They are set to perform hit songs “The Man Who Can’t be Moved” and “Breakeven,” along with recently released songs from their fourth regular album “No Sound Without Silence.”
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 77,000 won to 99,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
THE PIANO GUYS LIVE IN SEOUL
Olympic Park, Olympic Hall
April 20: YouTube sensations with more than 3.6 million subscribers, The Piano Guys, are set to come to Korea for the first time. All four of the band’s albums, released through Sony Music, have reached No. 1 on the Billboard New Age and Classical Albums charts.
The performance starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 77,000 won to 154,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
SUPER CONCERT: TOTOJEUL
Seoul World Cup Stadium
April 25: With the music of the ’90s coming back in vogue, Super Concert has drawn considerable attention for its star studded lineup. So far, the concert has unveiled 21 singers in its cast, including Lee Jung-hyun, Kim Hyun-jung and So Chan-whee, who grabbed attention after the success of the hit MBC program, “Saturday, Saturday, Singers.” The final lineup will be announced on March 25.
The performance starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets range from 55,000 won to 143,000 won.
World Cup Stadium Station, Line No. 6, exits 1 and 2.
SEOUL SPRING FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC
April 27 to May 9: The annual chamber music festival, now in its 10th year, will again feature some of the country’s best classic musicians.
Six concerts -“Opening: 2006”; “2012”; “2007”; “Neo-3B”; “2009” and “2011”- will be staged at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, and six performances - “Family Concert: Ten in One”; “Potpouri”; “2010”; “SSF Youth”; “Triangle” and “Finale: 2008” - are slated to be staged at Seoul Arts Center. “Salon Concert” will feature at the House of Yun Bo-seon, who was the country’s fourth president.
Performance schedule varies.
Tickets range from 20,000 won to 150,000 won.
For details, visit www.seoulspringnew.org.
PAUL MCCARTNEY
Jamsil Sports Complex
May 2: The sudden cancelation last year of Paul McCartney’s high-profile concert broke the hearts of Beatles fans nationwide. However, the 73-year-old is keeping his promise is set to return for his “Out There! Tour” this May. McCartney will perform the legendary songs “Yesterday,” “Let It Be” and “Hey Jude,” as well as tracks from his latest studio album.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 55,000 won to 300,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 8.
THEATER
AGATHA
Hongdae Daehangno Art Center
The story revolves around Raymond, who dreams of becoming a famous writer like Christie, but instead becomes entangled in a plagiarism scandal.
The star-studded cast includes Ryeowook of the boy band Super Junior and Ryan of Paran, as well as musical stars Choi Jung-won and Kim Jae-bum.
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. No shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 44,000 won to 99,000 won.
Hyehwa Station, line No. 4, exit 3 or Jongno 5-ga Station, line No. 1, exit 2.
ROBIN HOOD
D-Cube Arts Center
To March 29: The German musical “Robin Hood,” which launched in 2005, is scheduled to be staged in Korea for the first time. Esteemed actors 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 role of Prince Phillip.
Shows start 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.
GISELLE
Seoul Arts Center
Thursday to Sunday: “Giselle,” one of the ballet world’s signature performances, is being staged by the Korean National Ballet. The story centers on a country girl named Giselle who falls in love with a man but dies of a broken heart after she discovers he is engaged to another woman. The popular performance has received international acclaim since its premiere in 1841.
Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on weekdays; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets range from 5,000 won to 80,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
CATS
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
April 10 to May 10: “Cats”, one of the best-loved musicals in the world, gained attention when it was staged in Korea for the first time in six years last year. With such passionate support from the Korean audience, the musical is holding encore performances for a month.
Performances start at 8 p.m. on weekdays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 140,000 won.
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8.
HERO
Blue Square
April 14 to May 31: The Korean musical “Hero,” which centers on the life of Ahn Jung-geun, the Korean independence fighter who was executed in 1910 after assassinating Japanese Resident-General Ito Hirobumi, will be staged here in April.
Musical actors Jeong Seong-hwa, Min Young-ki and Kang Tae-eul will alternate the role of Ahn for the shows in Korea.
The musical starts at 8 p.m. on weekdays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. There are no shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 120,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2.
MUSICAL PHANTOM
Chungmu Art Hall
April 28 to July 26: “Musical Phantom” tells the heartbreaking story of the smash-hit Broadway musical “The Phantom of The Opera” from another perspective. Its stunning cast includes singers Kai and Park Hyo-shin.
Musicals start at 8 p.m. on weekdays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 140,000 won.
Sindang Station, line Nos. 2 and 6, exits 1 or 9.
GRAEME MURPHY’S GISELLE
Seoul Arts Center
June 13 to 17: A groundbreaking version of “Giselle,” one of the world’s signature ballets, will be performed to Seoul.
The romantic story from leading choreographer Graeme Murphy follows the original plot line.
The performance starts at 8 p.m on weekdays; at 7 p.m on Saturday; at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. There is no show on Monday.
Tickets range from 10,000 won to 100,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
FESTIVAL
SEOUL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Olympic Park
May 23 to 25: The annual jazz festival, now in its ninth year, will again feature some of the top musicians from Korea and worldwide. In the Korean lineup, familiar names on the bill include Epik High, Roy Kim, 10cm, Jang Ki-ha and the Faces and J Rabbit.
Overseas performers slated to play include MIKA, Basement Jaxx, Tamia and Jeff Bernat.
Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock have been added to the line up of this year’s Seoul Jazz Festival. They will perform on May 23. See FESTIVAL, below. Provided by the organizer
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
GREEN PLUGGED SEOUL 2015
Nanji Hangang Park
May 23 and 24: Green Plugged Seoul has already revealed the names of 32 artists who will perform at this year’s sixth anniversary festival, and there are still plenty more to be unveiled in its second announcement.
YB, better known as the Yoon Do-hyun Band, renowned indie rock band Guckkasten, Hot Potato, Kim Sa-rang and Buzz will perform at the event. More acts will be announced on March 21.
One-day entry costs 56,000 won and two-day entry costs 99,000 won.
Mapo-gu Office Station, line No. 6, exit 7; or World Cup Stadium Station, line No. 6, exit 1.
*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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