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Cellist Kim Tae-yeon takes 2nd as youngest finalist in this year's Queen Elisabeth Competition

Korean cellist Kim Tae-yeon was the youngest of the 12 finalists at this year's International Queen Elisabeth Competition, one of the world's most prestigious contests for young classical musicians, and earned second prize in Brussels, Belgium.

2026.6.1

From right, Saori Hara, Yeom Da-yeon and Yeom Ji-hoon pose for the camera at the Ballet West ballet academy in Jongno District, central Seoul. [JOONGANG SUNDAY]

At age 17, Yeom Da-yeon heads to Boston Ballet as dancer parents offer words of advice

Seventeen-year-old ballerina Yeom Da-yeon will join the Boston Ballet as a full company member after impressive performances and accolades, including a recent second-place finish at the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland.

2026.6.1

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At age 17, Yeom Da-yeon heads to Boston Ballet as dancer parents offer words of advice

A moment from Daniel Caesar's concert as part of the ″Son of Spergy″ tour at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on May 29 [LIVE NATION KOREA]

Intimate Daniel Caesar Kintex show relies less on visuals and more on soul

One word describes the Daniel Caesar experience at Kintex, held late Friday: intimate. Quite a feat for a concert in a 13,072 square-meter (140,706-square-foot) venue that drew an audience of around 18,000.

2026.5.31

A poster for Fete de la Musique 2026 [LEEWAY MUSIC & MEDIA]

Fête de la Musique festival to celebrate music across Korea from June 1 to 30

Fête de la Musique, which started in France in 1982 and is now celebrated in over 100 countries, will also take place across Korea from June 1 to 30. The festival comes as Korea and France mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

2026.5.29

A screen captured image of Baby Shark's hand-washing video [JOONGANG ILBO]

'Baby Shark' surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify, a first for character IP

The English version of "Baby Shark," the hugely popular children's song from Korean educational brand The Pinkfong Company, has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, the company said Friday.

2026.5.22

Poster for 80th Avignon Festival [AVIGNON FESTIVAL]

Korean performing arts, including staged reading of Han Kang work, to gain spotlight at the 80th Avignon Festival

Global spotlights have illuminated various aspects of Korean culture — notably K-pop and K-dramas — but far less attention has been paid to Korean performing arts.

2026.5.21

A poster for the 2026 World DJ Festival, showing the DJs who will be performing [BEPC TANGENT]

2026 World DJ Festival to take place at Seoul Land in June

The 2026 World DJ Festival will take place at Seoul Land in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, on June 13 and 14.

2026.5.21

Korean dancer wins grand prize at international youth ballet competition

Korean dancer Suh Min-jun, aged 18, has won the grand prize at the 2026 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), one of the world's largest student ballet competitions.

2026.5.20

A scene from ″LAC,” the Monte-Carlo Ballet’s signature rendition of ″Swan Lake.″ [MONTE-CARLO BALLET]

World-renowned dance companies to bring breathtaking performances to Korea this summer

Some of the world’s most acclaimed dance companies and choreographers are arriving in Korea this summer with a lineup of productions that includes radical reinterpretations of ballet classics and award-winning contemporary works.

2026.5.17

Teenage pianist Son Se-hyeok wins Prague Spring competition

Pianist Son Se-hyeok won first prize in the piano category at the Prague Spring International Music Competition this week, organizers said Friday. The 18-year-old took first place after competing against 41 other pianists in the finals in Prague.

2026.5.15