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Movies

▲Theater Edition Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc

Japanese pop animation that topped the box office on the 18th day of its release. A tale of a demon hunter and his passionate romance with a chainsaw demon. The peak of action that animation can deliver.

▲No Other Choice

Director Park Chan-wook’s *Decision to Leave* is doing well, exceeding its box office record of 1.9 million viewers (now at 2.63 million). The selection of the main character, Lee Byung-hun, who is abruptly fired—was he truly left with no other choice?

▲Just an Accident

This year’s Cannes Palme d’Or recipient. The main character, who was detained by a previous authoritarian government and endured severe torture, unexpectedly meets the torturer on the street. A film exploring the concept of genuine forgiveness.

Broadcast·OTT

▲Netflix ‘Good News’

In the 1970s, a wild operation takes place to bring a stolen Japanese passenger plane to Gimpo Airport. A dark comedy film that mocks the difference between reality and truth via an extraordinary hijacking story. Premiered on Friday.

▲Coupang Play ‘Just Makeup’

A television show featuring a makeup contest is aired every Friday. Sixty contestants vie for the championship by showcasing their makeup skills and imagination. The host is Lee Hyori, with judges including Jeong Saem-mul and Seo Ok, among others.

Exhibitions

▶Page 101 of My Sad Legend

A unique exhibition organized to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Cheon Kyung-ja’s death. It showcases more than 80 of her colored paintings, which represent the most important aspect of her artistic journey. Artworks from 18 museums, galleries, and private collections are displayed together. The event will run until January 25th next year at Seokpa-jeong Seoul Museum of Art, with an admission fee of 20,000 Korean won for adults.

▶The Sea of Strata

A solo showcase featuring Latina American artist Teresa Fernández. Using glazed ceramic wall pieces and paintings, the artist delves into the profound layers of the earth and the deep oceanic depths. Available until the 25th, at Lehmann Maupin Seoul located in Hannam-dong, Seoul, admission is free.

Classical

▶London Philharmonic

The London Philharmonic, under the direction of celebrated British conductor Edward Gardner, is set to present a concert in South Korea following a two-year hiatus. Pianist Son Yeol-eum will be featured in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The events are scheduled for the 14th and 15th at the Seoul Arts Center, the 16th at the Daejeon Seoul Arts Center, the 17th at the Busan Concert Hall, and the 18th at the Gyeonggi Arts Center. Ticket prices in Seoul vary from 60,000 to 280,000 Korean won.

▶Kim Dong-hyun & Lee Soo-bin

A collaborative performance by young violinists Kim Dong-hyun and Lee Soo-bin is scheduled to occur at Kumho Art Hall Yonsei on the 16th at 7:30 p.m. Kim Dong-hyun secured third place in the 2019 Tchaikovsky Competition, while Lee Soo-bin achieved third position in the 2023 Montreal Competition. The concert will include pieces by Telemann, Prokofiev, and Ysaÿe. 50,000 Korean won.

Performances

▶22nd Jar Island Jazz Festival

The event that fills the Gapyeong region with the charm of jazz every autumn is back. This year, the lineup includes a performance by the trio of internationally acclaimed guitarist Bill Frisell and four-time Grammy winner bassist Stanley Clarke. The festival will run from the 17th to the 19th at Jar Island in Gapyeong County, with ticket prices ranging from 44,000 to 198,000 South Korean won.

▶Cirque du Soleil ‘Kurios’

Can the human body stretch, withstand, and reach such heights? The acrobatic ‘Wheel of Death’ on a rapidly spinning large wheel offers an exhilarating finale. It is currently running at the Jamsil Sports Complex Big Top in Seoul until December 28th, with ticket prices ranging from 80,000 to 320,000 South Korean won.

▶Play ‘Prima Facie’

A female attorney who gained fame through legal methods that discredit sexual assault survivors finds herself as a victim and starts an uphill struggle. Solo performances by Lee Ja-ram, Kim Shin-rok, and Cha Ji-yeon. Showing at the Chungmu Art Center Black Box Theater in Seoul until next month’s 2nd, with ticket prices between 55,000 and 66,000 South Korean won.