South Korea Theatre Newsroom

K-pop solo artist Wonho brought his powerful performances, commanding stage presence, and charming personality to Brooklyn Steel as part of his first-ever solo tour in the United States. Read our review here!

Eunji Lim, award winning actress, joins the cast of 'The Reunification of the Two Koreas' as one of the lead roles this fall.

Tafelmusik, led by violinist Rachel Podger, has announced a tour of South Korea from October 22 to November 3, 2024, featuring performances in Seoul, Busan, and Daegu.

Eunji Lim is coming to Daehakro in Hyehwa, Center of Theatre in Seoul, to join 'First Daughters' as Sang-Gye, a critical role in the play. The play 'First Daughters', originally written by Setsuko Shinoda, a Japanese Writer, tells a story about 'Care' between first daughters and mothers in the aging society of Radakh and Japan.

LE SSERAFIM has unveiled the highlight medley for their 4th Mini Album CRAZY, providing audiences a first listen to the five tracks of the fearless quintet’s new album ahead of its arrival on August 30. Watch the highlight medley!

Global popstar Jung Kook of 21st century pop icons BTS invites audiences on a personal journey in the captivating new film, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL. Launching with limited screenings worldwide in over 120 countries and regions on September 18, the film offers an intimate look at Jung Kook's extraordinary rise to stardom.

NCT's Jaehyun releases double singles 'Roses' and 'Dandelion' ahead of his solo debut album 'J - The 1st Album,' available on all platforms August 26.

K-Pop fans' favorite weekend of the year, KCON LA, returned this past weekend, marking the convention's most successful event since its inception in 2012. Check out my recap of KCON LA 2024.

A new sneak peek for BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] IN CINEMA has just been released. Relive the electrifying energy of the global Top 10 tour that captivated 1.8 million fans worldwide and earned BLACKPINK the highest-grossing tour from a female group in history. Watch the sneak peek!

If you ask me to recommend a K-pop group who can command a stage with powerful music and choreography, without needing any other bells and whistles on stage, I'd show you A.C.E! Read our review here!

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the 2024 SPO Rush Hour Talk Concert II: Czechia, A Musical Voyage. The performance is on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 at 7:30 PM, at the Seoul Anglican Cathedral of St. Mary & St. Nicholas.

On June 28th, 2024, the musical theater adaptation of the acclaimed Japanese manga ‘Your Lie in April' began West End previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre and simultaneously made its Korean debut in Seoul at the CJ Towol Theatre, with K-pop and film/TV icons triple-cast in starring roles. 

Like its hero, the bold Orpheus, 'Hadestown' made its international premiere in Seoul amid the persistent threats of COVID-19 in 2021. It ran for six months in the capital city, with additional performances in Daegu and Busan in 2022, which clocked in a total of 233 performances.

Rising K-pop sensation RIIZE have released their first mini album today, June 17th called 'RIIZING', featuring the brand-new lead single “Boom Boom Bass”. Watch the music video here!

Social anxiety has been an inspiration for the talented K-Pop artist, infusing “Anywhere But Here” with raw emotion. The song, already available in three different versions - Bilingüal, Korean and English - will surely resonate with listeners who suffer from this. Listen to the new song now!

Wheein, the Korean singer known as a member of girl group Mamamoo, as well as a solo artist, just wrapped her first-ever solo tour with a final show at Brooklyn Paramount on June 4. Read our review of Whee In The Mood here!

Global superstars and K-pop icons ATEEZ have released their 10th EP, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1, which is now available from Sony Music Korea/RCA Records. The music video for the album's title track, 'WORK' is also out now!

SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN and WONWOO are coming together to release their first-ever single album THIS MAN, slated to debut on June 17. Widely recognized as the creative powerhouse of K-pop, SEVENTEEN has consistently reaffirmed their musical diversity through clever interplay of units among the 13 members.

Produced as a limited edition, MEMORABILIA marks a significant milestone as the very first physical album released based on HYBE’s Original Story. ENHYPEN’s collaboration with the DARK MOON series, a webtoon featuring characters inspired by the members that accumulated more than 180 million views globally, reaffirms the band’s position as trailblazers paving the path for the next form of entertainment. Listen to the album now!

tripleS brings together all 24 members for their debut album ASSEMBLE24, out now. Formed under Jaden Jeong and Joseph Baek's MODHAUS (모드 하우스) label and entertainment agency, tripleS won Best New Female Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, and secured the top newcomer spot at the 31st Hanteo Music Awards 2023, establishing themselves as K-pop's biggest girl group not only in size, but also in trajectory. Listen to the album now!

The Korean original musical BENJAMIN BUTTON, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, is set to premiere at the Sejong M Theater on May 11, 2024. This anticipated adaptation offers a unique perspective on life and time, through the unique journey of its protagonist.

Whimsically based on the group’s signature sound ‘SEVENTEEN RIGHT HERE,’ Best Album 17 IS RIGHT HERE is a proud testament to SEVENTEEN’s current dominance and a vow for the future. Composed of 2 CDs, the album presents 4 new tracks, Korean versions of 8 previously-released Japanese lead singles, 20 lead singles from past Korean releases, and a digital-only instrumental version of the group’s debut single, “Adore U.”

SM's rookie boy group RIIZE has released their latest single 'Impossible', ahead of their first mini-album due out this summer. Watch the music video here!

Get ready for a cinematic experience! Global hitmakers aespa's first concert movie is heading to cinemas worldwide on April 24 and 27. Watch aespa perform their addictive track 'Spicy' in a brand new clip from aespa: WORLD TOUR in cinemas. Get an exciting glimpse into their debut concert film, with futuristic stage visuals, high-energy choreography, and captivating vocals, all captured from their electrifying show at London's O2 Arena - their first-ever UK show.

I.M., member of the K-pop group MONSTA X, and now an accomplished soloist, has released his new E.P. 'Off The Beat.'  Listen to the new album here!