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Korean online bookstore, ticketing platform Yes24 inaccessible for fourth straight day

Yes24, a major Korean online bookstore and ticketing platform, remained inaccessible for a fourth consecutive day as of Thursday. However, as of Thursday afternoon, reservation data had been restored through individual event organizers.

2025-06-12

Yunchan Lim brings controversial concerto to life for JoongAng Ilbo’s anniversary

Korean pianist Yunchan Lim revives Rachmaninoff's Fourth Concerto at the Seoul Arts Center, showcasing his artistic prowess with Orchestre de Paris.

2025-06-11

Japanese band Sekai no Owari to kick off Asian tour in Korea in September

Japanese pop band Sekai no Owari is set to kick off its “Phoenix” Asian tour in Korea on Sept. 20, entertainment label Livet said Wednesday.

2025-06-11

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ writer overwhelmed by praise, grounded by purpose

Hue Park, cowriter of “Maybe Happy Ending,” the first original Korean musical to win six Tony Awards, said Tuesday he was overwhelmed by the honor and already feeling the pressure of heightened expectations.

2025-06-11

Yes24 admits to ransomware hack with book, ticket platform down for 2 days

Yes24, one of Korea’s largest online bookstores and ticketing platforms, has been offline for two consecutive days following a ransomware attack, which is having a particularly severe impact on events with tickets bookable through the company.

2025-06-10

Korea's been trying to win Tonys for decades. 'Maybe Happy Ending' did one thing differently.

The Korean musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' wins six Tony Awards, highlighting the progress of Korean theater on Broadway and the importance of authentic creative vision.

2025-06-10

Korean musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' wins six Tonys

In a night that redefined what’s possible for Korean performing arts, Korea's original musical “Maybe Happy Ending” clinched six Tony Awards on Sunday, including Best Musical — the first Korean production ever to achieve the honor.

2025-06-09

Craving more music like 'Maybe Happy Ending'? Seoul is a trove of the duo's work.

Hue Park and Will Aronson have collaborated on numerous musicals to great acclaim in the Korean market, and are now storming to success on Broadway with "Maybe Happy Ending."

2025-06-09

Korean musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' wins six Tony Awards

The Korean original musical "Maybe Happy Ending" won six awards including Best Musical at the 78th Tony Awards on Sunday, becoming the second Korean-produced musical to be honored at the prestigious ceremony.

2025-06-09

In 'The Voice of Hamlet,' AI tries to imitate Shakespeare. It doesn't quite measure up.

AI-composed musical “The Voice of Hamlet” premiered in Seoul, blending rock with Shakespeare's themes, though it raises questions about AI's role in creative arts.

2025-06-07