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'Wicked'-ly sexy: People mag names Jonathan Bailey hunk of the year

Something has changed for “Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same — he is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.

2025-11-05

No rest for 'Wicked': International cast turns up tempo for energetic production in Seoul

"Wicked” the musical has been around for over 20 years, and its original material, the book by Gregory Maguire, for 30. But with Hollywood’s star-studded boost, the antihero witch tale currently sits at the height of a significant cultural moment.

2025-07-21

'Wicked,' 'Gatsby,' 'Phantom': The Broadway blockbusters to catch in Seoul this summer

Several hit musicals, including 'Wicked' and 'The Great Gatsby,' will arrive in Korea this summer, alongside popular revivals like 'The Bridges of Madison County' and 'Phantom.'

2025-05-20

Broadway musical 'Wicked' to go on tour in Korea with English-language shows

Broadway's "Wicked" is set to embark on Korea run this summer with an English-language tour cast, the show's local marketing company Clip Service said Monday.

2025-03-10

Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design

Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black man to win best costume design.

2025-03-03

'Wicked' IMAX edition returns to Korean cinemas

The IMAX edition of “Wicked” will return to Korean cinemas, having surpassed two million viewers.

2025-01-03

'One Win,' 'Firefighters' and other films to see in Korean cinemas

Overwhelmed by a sense of defeat, a ragtag volleyball team’s goal is not to be No. 1 but just to win one game.

2024-12-06

'Hidden Face,' 'Moana 2,' 'Wicked' and other films to see in Korean cinemas

The Korea JoongAng Daily picks a list of must-see films to watch in local cinemas.

2024-11-29

Korea will be the first country to view 'Wicked' on Nov. 20

Korea will be the first country to watch the musical fantasy film “Wicked,” starring pop star Ariana Grande and actor Cynthia Erivo, its distributor Universal Pictures said Thursday.

2024-07-25

Faux vs. vegan leather and how eco-friendly really is it?

According to the Korea Vegan Union, there are approximately 1.5 million to 2 million vegetarians or vegans in Korea alone in 2022, which accounts for three to four percent of the entire population. Their lifestyle choices extend to not only to...

2022-03-08