Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'The Great Gatsby' producer Shin Chun-soo lays path for Korean talent to go global

Producer Shin Chun-soo, known as the first Korean to bring a musical to both Broadway and West End, is now leading a global rollout of “The Great Gatsby,” while laying the groundwork to open new doors for Korean creators internationally.

2025-05-06

End the popular vote to select heads of courts

The popular voting system can be blamed for last year’s dismal settlement results in civilian cases where the first ruling took an average 473.4 days, more than 60 percent longer than in 2017.

2024-11-20

The end of free trade

We must thoroughly review what we can yield and what we can’t and devise an effective strategy to survive the stormy de-globalization era.

2024-11-12

Here comes the end of ‘the end of history’

We could be swept away if we let down our guard in the jungle-like trade environment.

2024-10-31

From page to stage: Musical writer Choun See-un reflects on London debut of 'Marie Curie'

[Interview] Making its English-language debut at London's Charing Cross Theatre, “Marie Curie” follows the namesake character’s pursuit of scientific truth despite its potentially devastating side effects.

2024-07-08

Korea's own 'Marie Curie' musical cast to hold mini-concert celebrating West End debut

In celebrating the West End debut of homegrown musical "Marie Curie," Korea's Culture Ministry will host a mini-concert featuring the show's Korean and British cast, among other events, it said through a press release Friday.

2024-05-31

Kim Yuna of Jaurim to release first solo album in eight years

Singer-songwriter Kim Yuna of rock band Jaurim will release her fifth album, “Tales of Sensuality", her first solo full-length album in eight years.

2024-04-25

Stray Kids to release digital single with Charlie Puth ahead of summer comeback

Boy band Stray Kids will release its digital single, made in collaboration with Charlie Puth, titled “Lose My Breath (feat. Charlie Puth),” on May 10 before making its comeback in the summer.

2024-04-17

BTS's V lands fourth hit on Billboard Hot 100 with 'Fri(end)s.'

BTS's V landed his fourth hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, this time with his latest digital single "Fri(end)s."

2024-03-27

'The Little Big Things,' co-produced by CJ ENM, nominated for three London awards

British musical 'The Big Little Things,' coproduced by CJ ENM, is nominated for three Olivier Awards. The winners will be announced on April 14 at London's Royal Albert Hall. The show is based on the autobiography of rugby player Henry Fraser.

2024-03-18