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Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'Nikola Tesla' triumphs as DIMF closes 18-day celebration of musical theater
Chinese musical 'Panda,' new musical 'Shakespiece' win awards The 19th Daegu International Musical Festival, Korea's leading global musical theater event, concluded its 18-day run Monday with awards recognizing outstanding productions and talents from both Korea and abroad. The grand prize was awarded to Hungarian production "Nikola Tesla: Infinite Energy," which tells the story of the 19th-century inventor using modern stage technology. The award for original musical went to "Shakespiece," a Korean production developed through DIMF's support program, which imagines the possibility that Shakespeare may not have been a single author. The award for a foreign production was given to Chinese musical "Panda," which closed the festival. The Korean-Chinese co-production uses music, physical performance and set design to follow a panda family's journey, delivering a message of coexistence and environmental awareness. In the performance categories, Jang Eun-joo was recognized as best leading actress for her role in "My Love Oksoon," portraying a woman living with dementia with subtle, sustained emotion. Best leading actor was awarded to Song Yoo-taek in "Seol Gong Chan" for his portrayal of a legendary character from folklore and Shin Jae-beom for "Sidis: The Right to Be Forgotten" for his portrayal of mathematician William Sidis. Emerging performers were also recognized, with Son Woo-hyun and Solji of K-pop girl group EXID receiving awards recognizing new actors for "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" and "Hero," respectively. The College Musical Festival, DIMF's student section, awarded its top prize to Dankook University's "Elaborate Lives." The festival also recognized works by Chung-Ang University, Kyungsung University, Hansei University and Baekseok University, acknowledging the continued development of young talent within Korea's musical theater scene. The Asung Creator Award, presented to contributors advancing Korean musical theater, went to Kim Hee-chul of Daegu Arts Center for his work in producing youth-oriented musicals and supporting local musical ecosystems. Launched in 2006, DIMF is Korea's only international musical festival, serving as a platform for cross-cultural exchange while supporting the development of original productions. This year's festival featured 30 productions from six countries.
Time Out
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Waterbomb Singapore is back this August featuring EXID, Jay B, Team Bebe and more
Things are about to get wet and wild this August as South Korea's iconic water festival, Waterbomb, returns to Singapore for its second edition – and the recently announced artist line-up has fans buzzing with excitement. What is Waterbomb? This high-energy bash is a celebration of all things Korean – from K-pop to street food. As the name suggests, expect plenty of water-fuelled fun, with water gun fights, splash zones, photobooths, water cannons, and of course, the highly-anticipated live performances happening throughout the festival. When is Waterbomb Singapore 2025? Waterbomb returns to Singapore on August 30 and 31, 2025. Where is Waterbomb Singapore 2025 held? The festival will be held at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. Who is performing in Waterbomb Singapore 2025? Last year's Waterbomb artist line-up saw big names like BamBam and Bibi, and this year's line-up is just as stacked. Confirmed acts for Saturday's performance include EXID, Huta and Team Bebe, while Jay B, Ash Island and Hong Kong singer Anson Lo hit the stage on Sunday. More artists are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. When are ticket sales for Waterbomb Singapore 2025? Pre-sales for DBS Live Fresh cardholders begin on May 14, 2025 with a 15 percent discount, while pre-sales for DBS and POSB cardholders start on May 15 with a 10 percent discount. General sales open on May 16 from 10am. How much are tickets for Waterbomb Singapore 2025? General pass tickets are priced at $228 for a one-day pass and $388 for a two-day pass. Premium passes cost $258 for one day and $458 for both days, and come with access to the Chill Zone, free-flow non-alcoholic drinks, re-entry privileges, and a dedicated entry lane.
