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Puppet show ‘Kkokdugak, Time Play’ runs Oct. 22–28 at Jeongdong Cecil

Kkokdugak, Time Play, a 70-minute production rooted in traditional Korean puppetry, runs October 22–28 at Jeongdong Theater Cecil in Seoul.

Lee Chanhyuk, in a purple top, extends his arms while Lee Suhyun, dressed in white, smiles behind him against a light background

AKMU’s Paradise of Rumors at KSPO DOME: Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.

AKMU’s Paradise of Rumors concerts continue at KSPO DOME in Seoul this weekend, with different start times: 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 11.

Jangdan Uhee rhythm concert at Seoul Namsan Gugakdang, Oct. 10–11

Jangdan Uhee, a concert featuring several generations of musicians playing Korean rhythmic cycles, takes place at Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater on October 10–11. Each day opens with a free outdoor showcase at 5 p.m. KST, followed by the main performance in Crown Haitai Hall at 7 p.m.

Dancers in purple skirts form rows on a dark, column-lined stage, with a spotlight on a central performer.

National Gugak Center dancers perform Sangseon Yaksu, Oct. 15–16

The National Gugak Center Dance Theater will perform Sangseon Yaksu at the center’s Yeak-dang on October 15–16.

Haebaragi plays the National Theater’s Midday Concert, Oct. 15

Folk duo Haebaragi will perform at the National Theater of Korea’s Midday Concert on October 15.

Kwon Jung-yeol wears a blue cap and glasses and holds a microphone, with drums and a guitar behind him.

10CM fan concert The Missing Tracks at Olympic Hall, Oct. 10–11

10CM’s fan concert “The Missing Tracks” continues at Seoul’s Olympic Hall on October 10 and 11, both at 6 p.m. KST. The concerts focus on songs rarely performed live, and the official announcement promised a different setlist for each of the three dates.

Viva Chamber Ensemble plays a free concert in Pyeongtaek, Oct. 21

Viva Chamber Ensemble will perform an October classical concert with Hankyong National University at Pyeongtaek Arts Center on October 21. Admission is free, but seats must be reserved, and the concert is open to audiences aged eight and older.

GOSARISORI: Korean and Corsican voices in Seoul, Oct. 18

GOSARISORI, a co-created work that brings together Korea’s Namdo and Seodo vocal traditions and Corsican polyphony, will be performed at Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater on October 18. It was created by Liquid Sound and the Corsican group A Filetta.

Park Jung-eun’s I Miss You at Seongnam Arts Center, Oct. 17

Composer Park Jung-eun’s experimental music theater piece I Miss You will be staged at 7 p.m. KST on Saturday, October 17, at Seongnam Arts Center’s Ensemble Theater. Park conceived, directed and composed the work.

Musical Rachmaninoff comes to Busan’s Yeongdo, Oct. 17

The musical Rachmaninoff plays Bongnae Hall at Busan’s Yeongdo Culture and Arts Center on Saturday, October 17, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. KST. The two-hander stars Won Tae-min and Jung Dong-hwa, accompanied by piano and a string quartet.

BLACKPINK raise their arms in front of white feather fans at Coachella in 2023, with JENNIE at far left.

JENNIE and Tame Impala’s “Dracula” returns to No. 6

JENNIE and Tame Impala’s “Dracula” climbed from No. 10 to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated October 17. It held No. 1 on Radio Songs for a fourth straight week and has now spent 20 cumulative weeks in the top 10.

All five RESCENE members posing full-length outside Incheon Airport in white, black and denim outfits

RESCENE’s PULSE comeback schedule, in a heart-shaped planner

RESCENE will release its fourth mini-album, PULSE, on November 3 at 6 p.m. KST. A heart-shaped scheduler posted on the night of October 12 lays out the pre-release rollout, from concept photos to music previews.