Having enjoyed more than three decades at the top of the international opera scene, New York Metropolitan Opera veteran and local soprano icon Hong Hei-kyung has her eyes set on Mozart, rather than retirement. After debuting with Mozart’s “The Clemency of Titus” at the Met in 1984, Hong is making her return to the Korean operatic stage for the first time in a decade, tackling another Mozart classic, “The Marriage of Figaro,” as the Countess Rosina Almaviva. “Unlike performing a recital, an opera

Musical actor Jo Sang-woong has been cast for the part of Thuy in the West End musical “Miss Saigon.”According to Cameron Mackintosh, the production company behind the musical’s London revival, Jo will be replacing Korean actor Hong Kwang-ho for the part starting May 11. He will be a member of the new cast for the production’s second year at the Prince Edward Theatre in West End. Jo Sang-woong. (Project H)“Miss Saigon” is one of the world’s most successful musicals. It is an adaptation of Puccin

First retrospective of U.S. abstract expressionist in Korea presents major works spanning artist’s entire career

The 56th Venice Biennale will begin its seven-month run next month, bringing some of the world’s greatest artists and emerging names to the floating city. More than ever before, this year’s biennale will see a large number of Korean artists displaying their works. In the main exhibition, to be curated by Nigerian biennale director Okwui Enwezor, works by three emerging Korean artists will be included ― the first Korean representation in six years.  Artist Moon Kyung-won (left) and Jeon Joon-ho.

France’s dance production ‘Tragedie’ makes Asian debut in Korea

Gallery Hyundai brings together big names of Korean abstract painting to mark 45th anniversary

Singer-actor Kim Jun-su, also known as Xia Jun-su, will star in the Korean production of musical “Death Note” in June, alongside acclaimed musical actor Hong Kwang-ho. Kim, a member of JYJ and crowd magnet in the local musical scene, will take up the role of genius private detective L in the upcoming musical. Hong, who made his musical debut at London’s West End in 2014, will play Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a deadly notebook that kills anyone whose name is written inside. 

Husband-wife duo James Jeon, Kim In-hee lead Seoul Ballet Theatre with commitment to dance and community

Korea National Opera to stage ‘The Abduction from the Seraglio’

Hyundai Motor signs a 10-year sponsorship with U.S. museum to promote Korean art and bridge gap between art and technology

Sebastian Copeland talks about his journeys to the Arctic and the Antarctic and his photography for eco-activism

From avant-garde and modern rock to classical and traditional Korean music, Seoul’s soon-to-be launched “Right Now Music 2015” festival is looking to play catch-up to Europe and America by strengthening the city’s contemporary music scene. The two-day, 16-hour art house music marathon concert will be held on April 11 and 12 at the old Seoul Station building, renamed Cultura Station Seoul 284. It will showcase modern music with simultaneous live performance art that pushes the boundaries of non-m

Set in that twilight zone-like period of the year when winter transitions to spring, “Early Spring, Late Winter” explores new realms of musical and dance theater.Vivid, hazy floral patterns float around on the dark canvas of the stage; huge rectangular structures are rearranged at will to create a minimal yet varied space.Members of the Seoul Performing Arts Company, in eerie black and white makeup, display a wealth of talent as they prance around in a mixture of casual movement and modern dance