2015.6.3 Ticket
Popular DJ David Guetta is coming to Seoul as one of the headliners for the upcoming Ultra Korea 2015, an electronic festival celebrating its fourth year. Provided by the organizer
2015 MUSE INCITY FESTIVAL
Saturday: Muse Incity, Korea’s only festival with an all-female lineup, will be held in Korea for the third time. The one-day music festival, which launched in 2013, focuses on female artists and an audience with a wide range of music genres. Rachael Yamagata, a world-famous singer-songwriter, Kim Yu-na, the lead singer of Korean rock band Jaurim, Keren Ann, French pop’s jewel, and other female musicians from all over the world will stage performances.
Tickets are 110,000 won ($98.87).
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
I AM YOU ARE ME - LENA PARK LIVE
Blue Square, Samsung Card Hall
June 12 to 14, 19 to 21: Korean-American singer, Lena Park, known as Park Jung-hyun to Korean fans, will hold concerts in Seoul, Daegu, Busan, Gwangju, and Suwon in Gyeonggi. Park is considered a top Korean R&B diva with successful hit songs such as “In Dreams,” “My Day,” and “P.S. I Love You.” This year she showed off her soulful voice on the third season of TV show “I Am Singer.”
The concert starts at 8 p.m. on Fridays; 6 p.m. on Saturdays; and 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets range from 99,000 won to 121,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2.
VIOLINIST SHIN ZIA ‘SERENADE’
Seoul Arts Center, IBK Chamber Hall
June 13: As part of this year’s DITTO Festival, violinist Shin Zia will be staging a concert titled “Serenade.” Shin recently released an album, “Canto Antigo,” which covers various world music as well as Piazzolla’s “Four Seasons.”
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 40,000 won to 60,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
2015 DITTO FESTIVAL
LG Arts Center
June 18 to 19: Three musicians, Jung Jae-il, Ji-yong and Sung Min-je, will gather for the 2015 DITTO Festival to express Schubert, the icon of young wanderers. Sung, a double bassist, will start the concert off. Ji-yong, a classical pianist with high energy and technique, will show a piano performance. Jung, who received much attention last year through “Bari Abandoned” will attempt to combine Schubert’s “Der Erlkonig” with pansori, a style of Korean narrative singing.
The performance starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 40,000 won to 60,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7.
PIANIST IMOGEN COOPER
LG Arts Center
June 21: British pianist Imogen Cooper is coming to Korea for the first time. Highly respected as a pianist for her poetic poise and virtuosity, she established her own interpretation of Schubert with her mentor Alfred Brendel. In her first solo recital in Korea, Cooper will perform one of Schubert’s late, great piano sonatas, “D.959 and 12 Deutsche Tanze,” as well as Chopin and Schumann.
The recital starts at 5 p.m.
Tickets range from 40,000 won to 80,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7.
KUN-WOO PAIK & DIE DRESDNER PHILHARMONIE
Seoul Arts Center
June 26 to 27: The Dresden Philharmonic, a German symphony founded in 1870, is having a third concert in Korea. Marking its 140th anniversary this year, the orchestra will perform the symphonies of Brahms and Beethoven. Paik Kun-woo, one of the most renowned pianists in Korea, will also perform with the ensemble.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 240,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
HONG DAE KWANG CONCERT
Sogang University Mary Hall
June 27 to 28: Korean singer-songwriter Hong Dae-kwang, who came fourth in the fourth season of music audition show “Superstar K,” is holding his third solo concert. Titled “Midsummer Night’s Confession,” this concert is the third of his “confession” series.
The previous concerts were all sold out, attracting crowds and couples.
The concert starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets are 88,000 won.
Sinchon Station, line No. 2, exit 6.
PHARRELL WILLIAMS
Olympic Park, Gymnastic Arena
August 14: Renowned music producer and singer Pharrell Williams is slated to perform in Seoul. Last year, the single “Happy” topped the Billboard charts for 10 weeks and won three prizes at the 51st Grammy Awards. The singer’s popularity in Korea was proven when “Happy” became the most played song on domestic music-streaming websites.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 99,000 won to 165,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
THEATER
PHANTOM
Chungmu Art Hall
To July 26: “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.
The musical starts 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 holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 140,000 won.
Sindang Station, line Nos. 2 and 6, exit 1 or 9.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Charlotte Theater
June 12 to 28: A Korean production of the rock musical by the legendary play-writing duo Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is back two years since it wrapped. Musical actor Michael Lee will once again reprise the role of Jesus Christ, alternating with the star Park Eun-tae. Three actors, Choi Jae-rim, Han Ji-sang and Yoon Hyeong-ryeol, will alternate the role of Judas.
The show starts at 8 p.m. on weekdays and at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. Tickets range from 50,000 won to 140,000 won.
Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 3.
ELISABETH
Blue Square
June 13 to Sept. 6: “Elisabeth” is a musical fusion of fantasy and fiction based on the life of Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, the empress of Austria and queen of Hungary, from her marriage in 1854 to her murder in 1898. The show features girl group member turned musical star Ock Ju-hyun, Cho Jeong-eun, Shin Seong-rok and Choi Dong-wook.
The show starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekends and public holidays.
Tickets range from 60,000 to 140,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2.
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 in Seoul. The romantic story from leading choreographer Graeme Murphy follows the original show’s plot.
The performance starts at 8 p.m. on weekdays; at 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays. There are no shows on Mondays.
Tickets range from 10,000 won to 100,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
CHESS
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 19 to July 19: “Chess,” which debuted in London’s West End in 1986 and became one of the legendary musicals in Broadway with music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and lyrics by Tim Rice, is to be performed in Korea for its first time in Asia. The musical boasts a cast of famous Korean idols and musical stars such as Jo Kwon, Key, and Shin Seong-woo.
Tickets range from 40,000 won to 130,000 won.
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8.
CHICAGO
National Theater of Korea
June 20 to Aug 8: The U.S. tour of the legendary Broadway musical “Chicago,” which has attracted an audience of more than 2,200 million all over the world, is coming to Korea. The show has won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy for Best Musical Cast Recording, and thousands of standing ovations.
The Korean production of the show has been staged every year, but it will be the first time in 12 years for the U.S. production to be staged in Korea featuring tunes such as “All That Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango.”
The musical starts at 8 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays and holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.
Tickets range form 40,000 won to 140,000 won.
Dongguk University Station, line No. 3, exit 6.
ARIRANG
LG Arts Center
July 11 to Sep. 5: The Korean musical, “Arirang”, based on Cho Jung-rae’s epic historical novel which is loved by 10 millions readers is slated to be staged from July to September. The musical portrays the story of people suffering and struggling during the Japanese colonial rule. Seo Bum-suk and Ahn Jae-wook are double-cast as the main role, Song Su-ik.
The musical starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.
The tickets range from 60,000 won to 130,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7.
FESTIVAL
ULTRA KOREA 2015
Jamsil Sports Complex
June 12 and 13: The Korean version of the Miami’s Ultra Music Festival is gearing up to open its door to hundreds of thousands of electronic music fans with the hottest lineup including Alesso, which will be the DJ’s first visit to Korea, as well as David Guetta, Skrillex, Snoop Dogg and many more. There will be several stages including the Main Stage, the Live Stage and also the Underground Stage, which will be exclusively for newcomers to showcase their skills.
Ticket prices including two-day combo premium, two-day combo and one-day range from 75,000 won to 250,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 8.
HEINEKEN PRESENTS STARDIUM
Jamsil Sports Complex
July 4: Five different genres of electronic dance music - including disco, progressive house, electro house, drum and bass and trap - will be performed on each corner of this pentagonal stage with artists such as Mark Knights, Seven Lions and Alvaro heating up the arena. Under the theme “Space Circus,” the event will provide huge light installations, flying acrobats, an LED light show and fireworks.
The concert starts at 3 p.m.
Early-bird tickets are 66,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 8.
*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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