CLASSICAL CONCERTS
British Original with Han Soo-jin Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall Feb. 7
Acclaimed violinist Han Soo-jin and the Orchestra The Original, led by conductor Adriel Kim, join hands to present a concert focusing on the relatively underrepresented classical music of the United Kingdom compared to other European counterparts. The repertoire includes Joseph Haydn’s “Symphony No. 92 ‘Oxford,’” Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on Green Sleeves” and the Korean premiere of Eric Coates’ “London Suite.”
Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Call 010-9618-7266 for more information.
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall Feb. 14
The Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, led by its music and artistic director Andrzej Boreyko, will perform Lutoslawski’s “Little Suite,” Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11” and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7, Op. 92” at the upcoming show at the Seoul Arts Center. Joining the ensemble onstage is Korean pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon, winner of the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Tickets cost from 60,000 won to 190,000 won. Call (02) 541-2512 for more information.
Between Classic and Romance: Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Brahms Lotte Concert Hall
Feb. 16
The Millennium Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Choi Young-sun, presents music produced during the transition from the classical to the Romantic period at the turn of the 19th century. The featured compositions include Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 ‘Emperor,’” Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18” and Brahms’ “Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68.” Also joining the stage are pianists Ilya Rashkovsky and Yoon A-in.
Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Call (02) 6292-9368 for more information.
Duo Klemens’ Third Episode Seoul Arts Center Inchoon Art Hall Feb. 17
Pianists Kim Ji-yeon and Kim Gingyeom are set to perform Russian masterpieces in a dual recital at the Seoul Arts Center. The 100-minute performance is headlined by Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite for Piano 4 Hands” and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition for Piano 4 Hands.”
Tickets cost 20,000 won. Call (02) 532-4876 for more information.
2024 Younha 20th Anniversary Concert: 20
KSPO Dome
Feb. 3-4
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of her musical debut, singer-songwriter Younha is set to revisit her illustrious career in an upcoming concert. After beginning her musical journey in Japan in 2004, she debuted in Korea two years later and went on to become one of the best-known solo vocalists in the country. Some of her most hit tracks include “Password 486,” “Telepathy” and “Event Horizon.”
Tickets cost from 110,000 won to 154,000 won. Call 1544-1555 for more information.
2024 Loco Concert: All I Need Olympic Park
Feb. 17-18
Rap sensation Loco, who rose to fame for winning the first season of Mnet’s hit competition program “Show Me the Money,” is set to captivate Seoul with his upcoming solo concert. Known for tracks like “Say Yes,” “Somebody!” and “Too Much,” the rapper promises a showcase of his style and chart-busting collaborations at the show.
Tickets cost from 99,000 won to 132,000 won. Call 1544-1555 for more information.
Eric Nam’s ‘House on a Hill’ Asia Tour — Live in Seoul Myunghwa Live Hall
Feb. 24
K-pop star and TV personality Eric Nam, who rose to fame in Korea with season 2 of MBC’s “Star Audition — The Birth of a Great Star” in 2011, is set to make his acting debut in the Hollywood psychological thriller, “Transplant.” Now active mainly in the U.S., Nam has embarked on a world tour for his third English album, “House on a Hill.” After stopping at six cities in Asia, including Seoul, he will perform in Europe, Oceania, North America and Latin America.
Tickets cost from 99,000 won to 309,000 won. Call (02) 6925-1818 for more information.
2024 Wheein 1st Concert: Whee In the Mood Bluesquare Mastercard Hall Feb. 24-25
Wheein, a celebrated vocalist and member of the K-pop girl group Mamamoo, marks her 10th anniversary in the music industry with her first solo concert. Alongside her three bandmates — Solar, Moonbyul and Hwasa — Wheein rose to prominence since 2014 with the band’s hits like “HIP,” “Egotistic” and “Decalcomanie.” Her solo concert comes after the release of her first studio album, “In the Mood.”
Tickets cost 143,000 won. Call 1544-1555 for more information.
Thomas Strønen: Time Is a Blind Guide JCC Art Center Feb. 4
Norwegian jazz drummer Thomas Strønen, celebrated for over 70 album contributions and collaborations with eminent musicians, will enchant audiences in Seoul. Strønen’s first concert in the city will focus on his masterful 2015 ECM album, “Time is a Blind Guide,” joined by pianist Ayumi Tanaka, violinist Hakon Aase, cellist Leo Svensson Sander and bassist Ole Morten Vagan.
Tickets cost 60,000 won. Call 0102503-6160 for more information.
Black Country, New Road Live in Seoul Musinsa Garage Feb. 21
The English rock band Black Country, New Road (BCNR), renowned for its blend of post-rock, post-punk and alternative rock, is scheduled to perform in Seoul for the first time. Formed in London in 2018, the sextet comprises Tyler Hyde, Lewis Evans, Georgia Ellery, May Kershaw, Charlie Wayne and Luke Mark. After rising to prominence in the city’s underground music circuit, the group released its debut album, “For the First Time,” in 2021, which climbed to No. 4 spot on the U.K. Albums Chart.
Tickets cost 88,000 won. Call 15337902 for more information.
Oneohtrix Point Never Again Live — Seoul Musinsa Garage March 2
American experimental electronic musician Daniel Lopatin, who goes by Oneohtrix Point Never (OPN), is set to captivate Seoul with his genre-bending compositions at Musinsa Garage. Known for songs such as “No Nightmares” and “Sticky Drama” and collaborating with artists like The Weeknd, Lopatin brings his mltifacted talent to Korea, fresh after releasing his 10th studio album, “Again.”
Tickets cost 99,000 won. Call 15441555 for more information.
Wanuka Live in Korea Musinsa Garage March 3
Japanese singer-songwriter Wanuka initially rose to popularity through TikTok in 2020 and later began releasing a string of hit songs such as “Tipsy” and “Orgasm Anthem.” With his songs gaining as many as 40 million views on YouTube, the singer is set to perform for the first time in Korea.
Tickets cost 88,000 won. Call (070) 4458-3351 for more information.
Sister Act D-cube Arts Center Until Feb. 11
For 18 years since its 2006 premiere, the mega-hit musical “Sister Act,” based on the globally beloved film of the same name starring Whoopi Goldberg, has been staged in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, and Japan, among others. Over the years, the musical, which revolves around a lounge singer hides herself in a California convent after witnessing her mobster lover commit murder, has secured wins and nominations in 25 categories at the Tony Awards and the Olivier Awards.
Tickets cost from 80,000 won to 170,000 won. Call (02) 6391-6333 for more information.
Rent Coex Shinhan Card Artium Until Feb. 25
The 2023 staging of the critically acclaimed musical “Rent” in Korea features a mix of returning and new talents. Last season’s performers Jang Ji-hoo, Jeong Won-young and Bae Doo-hoon are joined by newly cast actors including Baek Hyeong-hun and Kim Hwan-hee. Loosely based on Puccini’s 1896 opera “La Boheme,” “Rent” revolutionized the modern musical landscape by openly addressing the topics of HIV/AIDS and drugs and the LGBTQ+ community.
Tickets cost from 70,000 won to 140,000 won. Call (02) 577-1987 for more information.
Monte Cristo Chungmu Art Center Until Feb. 25
Adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ eponymous novel, “Monte Cristo,” which premiered in Korea in 2010, remains a fan favorite here. Featuring scores composed by Frank Wildhorn and a script by Jack Murphy, the musical revolves around the story of a young sailor named Edmond Dantes. Upon his return from a long voyage, he becomes the victim of betrayal and is wrongfully imprisoned. After spending more than a decade in prison, he rises as Count Monte Cristo in his quest for ultimate revenge.
Tickets cost from 80,000 won to 170,000 won. Call (02) 6391-6333 for more information.
Dracula: The Musical Charlotte Theater Until March 3
The groundbreaking fantasy musical, an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Gothic novel “Dracula,” has returned for its 10th iteration with a more ambitious production than ever. JYJ member Kim Jun-su, with the iconic red hair, reprises the lead role of Count Dracula. Audiences and critics alike praise the musical’s 19th-century Gothic design, dreamlike special effects and innovative use of quadruple revolving stages.
Tickets cost from 80,000 won to 170,000 won. Call 1588-5212 for more information.