2020.10.14 Ticket

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Published: 13 Oct. 2020, 16:15

2020.10.14 Ticket

Four-member band Hyukoh will be holding a three-day concert at the Blue Square in central Seoul. [ILGAN SPORTS]

2020 HYUKOH CONCERT
Blue Square, iMarket Hall

Oct. 16 – 18: The four-member indie band Hyukoh is to hold concerts in Seoul. The three-day concert is subtitled "How to Find True Love and Happiness: Through Love."

The band last performed in Seoul in February as part of its world tour, but that was called off due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The band had planned to make stops in 23 cities.

Having debuted in 2014, Hyukoh quenched the thirst of young people who needed something new to listen to other than K-pop dance music.

The band has been invited to perform at many world-famous music festivals such as the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the 2017 Summer Sonic Festival in Japan.

The concert starts at 8 p.m. on Oct. 16; 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 18.

All tickets are priced at 110,000 won ($95).

Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2 or 3.

Guitarist Park Kyu-hee is to hold a concert on Oct. 17. [MUSIC&ART COMPANY]

LE DEPART
Lotte Concert Hall

Oct. 17: Marking the 10th anniversary of her debut, guitarist Park Kyu-hee will be holding a concert this weekend. During the concert, she’ll introduce her latest album “Le Depart,” which she produced by herself.

According to Music & Art Company, the concert organizer, Park will perform solo for the first half of the concert and then invite an array of musicians playing instruments to join her on stage for the second half to perform works that can show “the potential of a classical guitar.”

Park became the first Asian and female guitarist to win the International Guitar Competition Printemps de la Guitare in 2008.

The concert starts at 5 p.m.

Tickets range from 50,000 won to 100,000 won.

Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 1 or 2.

MUSICAL DUET
KT&G Sangsangmadang, Daechi Art Hall

Oct. 23 – Jan. 31: The musical “Duet” is returning for the first time in 13 years since it was last performed on home soil in 2007.

Based on the Broadway musical “They’re Playing Our Song,” it depicts a romantic relationship between top composer Vernon and newbie lyric writer Sonia, who is longing for success.

The pair share few things in common, but they happen to write a song together. The musical focuses on the rocky relationship between the two and how they eventually fall for each other.

Musical actor Park Gun-hyung and Park Young-su alternate in the role of Vernon while singer-actor J-Min and musical actor Moon Jin-ah are double cast for the role of Sonia.

The musical starts at 8 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays; 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekends. There are no shows on Mondays.

Tickets range from 50,000 won to 70,000 won.

Samseong Station, line No. 2, exit 2.

A FATHER’S PATH
National Theater of Korea, Daloreum Theater

Oct. 30 – Nov. 8: The National Changgeuk Company of Korea presents “A Father’s Path,” a traditional Korean opera loosely based on the death of King Danjong (1452-1455).

Danjong was one of the doomed kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). He took the throne at the age of 11 but was exiled after a coup staged by his uncle.

Set in the turbulent time of the Joseon Dynasty, the changgeuk (Korean traditional opera) sheds light on Wag Bang-yeon, a government official, who is ordered to deliver poison to King Danjong. Wang, a loyal retainer, doesn’t want to obey the order, but he has no choice but to follow it because his only daughter is about to get married.

Feeling guilty for his actions, Wang decides to take his own life after the marriage. But on the day of the wedding, Wang’s son-in-law is suddenly kidnapped by people who are involved in the coup.

The changgeuk explores paternal love through the story of Wang and his daughter.

The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. It starts at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. There are no shows on Mondays.

Tickets range from 20,000 won to 50,000 won.

Dongguk University Station, line No. 3, exit 6.

Musical "Kinky Boots" is currently being staged at the Blue Square in central Seoul. [CJ MUSICAL]

KINKY BOOTS
Blue Square, Interpark Hall

Through Nov. 1: Charlie Price takes over the family business from his father and begins to run a shoe factory, but he soon realizes he is on the verge of bankruptcy. In a bid to find a breakthrough, the businessman unwillingly teams up with a drag performer named Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots for other drag queens called "kinky boots."

Through the relationship between the unlikely pair, the musical spotlights how people from different backgrounds can come to understand each other.

Lee Seok-hoon from the K-pop trio SG Wannabe and Kim Sung-kyu from the K-pop boy group Infinite alternate in the role of Charlie while three musical actors — Park Eun-tae, Choi Jae-lim and Kang Hong-seok — are triple cast for the role of Lola.

The musical starts at 8 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekends and national holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.

Ticket prices range from 60,000 to 140,000 won.

Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2 or 3.

LE CORSAIRE
Seoul Arts Center, Opera Theater

The Korean National Ballet's "Le Corsaire" will be staged in November. [KNB]

Nov. 4 – 8: The Korean National Ballet (KNB) presents “Le Corsaire,” which was originally set to take place in June.

The exotic “Le Corsaire” is based on “The Pirates,” an epic poem by Lord Byron.

It is the first time for the national ballet troupe to reinterpret “Le Corsaire” in 15 years.

When the ballet company performed “Le Corsaire” years ago on home soil, it was based on the original choreography by French dancer and choreographer Marius Petipa, but the troupe has added its own flavor this time with choreography by young ballet dancer Song Jung-bin. Song has been presenting works through the KNB Movement Series, which is designed to nurture choreographers within the Korean National Ballet.

“Le Corsaire” depicts the journey of a pirate ship steered by Conrad the captain, in search of his love Medora, who has been captured by slave trader Lankendem.

The ballet performance starts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 3 p.m. on weekends.

Tickets range from 5,000 won to 80,000 won.

Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.

THE MUSICAL CATS
Charlotte Theater

Through Nov. 8: One of the most well-known musicals across the globe, “Cats,” is making its way back to Korean soil to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its debut.

The original production team, which came to Korea in 2017, will return but with updated props, costumes and more powerful choreography.

“Cats” was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, based on the “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot, and tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles who must make the "Jellicle choice" to decide which of them will ascend to the Heaviside Layer to be reborn.

Details about the cast are yet to be revealed.

The musical starts at 8 p.m. during weekdays. Two shows are available at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekends and national holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.

Tickets range from 60,000 won to 160,000 won.

Jamsil Station, lines No. 2 and No. 8, exit 3.

DISNEY IN CONCERT: A Dream is a Wish
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Nov. 21 - 22: Disney fans should keep their fingers crossed as the popular “Disney in Concert” is planning to go ahead as planned in November. The concert, which tours across the world, comes to Seoul twice a year, but its May concert was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, disappointing its young and older fans alike.

Since the concert’s Korean premiere in 2014, the show has been gaining popularity every year. Children attend the concerts dressed in their favorite Disney character’s costumes, making it an annual ritual. For the upcoming concert, Disney classics, “Ariel,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Lion King” as well as “Frozen” and “Frozen 2” will be performed accompanied by the Ditto Orchestra.

Admission is not allowed for children below 48 months.

The concert starts at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets range from 40,000 won to 120,000 won.

Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 8.

MUSICAL GHOST
D-Cube Arts Center

Through March 14: Based on the 1990 hit romantic fantasy film “Ghost,” the undying love story between Sam and Molly returns to home soil as a musical for the first time in seven years.

Sam is attacked by an unidentified man on his way home one day and eventually dies. But he can’t move to the next world after his death and hovers around Molly. He eventually visits a psychic named Oda Mae to ask for help and endeavors to find ways to reach out to his girlfriend.

The musical version of the story premiered on the West End in 2011 and came to Korea in 2013.

It is directed by British director and playwright Matthew Warchus who won numerous awards with musicals like “The Norman Conquests” and “Matilda the Musical.”

Actor Joo Won and two musical actors, Kim Woo-hyung and Kim Jin-wook, are triple cast for the role of Sam while singer-turned-actor Ivy, and musical actor Park Ji-yeon alternate for the role of Molly.

Two veteran actors, Choi Jung-won and Park Jun-myun, are set to spice up the story by playing the role of Oda Mae.

The musical starts at 8 p.m. during weekdays. Two shows are available at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekends. There are no shows on Mondays.

Tickets range from 60,000 won to 140,000 won.

Sindorim Station, lines No. 1 and 2, exit 1 or 5.

*Most tickets are available at ticket.interpark.com/global or by calling 1544-1555.