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Korea's renowned conductor Chung Myung-whun has been named the new Music Director of Teatro alla Scala in Milan, one of the world's most prestigious opera houses.

He is the first Asian to hold the post in the theater's nearly 250-year history.

Chung will succeed Riccardo Chailly in 2027 and serve through February 2030, aligning with the term of general manager and artistic director Fortunato Ortombina.

Ortombina proposed Chung's appointment to the board, which unanimously approved the decision.

Since 1989, Chung has led nine operas in 84 performances and conducted 141 concerts at La Scala, more than any conductor who has not previously served as Music Director.

YouTube's most famous star, Baby Shark, has been invited to feature in FOCUS Art Fair New York 2025, a prominent contemporary art fair held annually in the U.S. city.

Under the theme, "The Artists of the Future Are Our Children," the exhibition will spotlight 10 years of Baby Shark's remarkable global journey.

Pinkfong, the company behind the most popular version of Baby Shark, says the exhibition will open this Thursday for a four-day run, showcasing a range of multimedia displays and interactive content.

The Baby Shark video, available in 25 languages across 244 countries, remains the most-watched video on YouTube, with 15.8 billion views to date.

Step into the magical world of Pixar at an immersive exhibition now open in Seoul.

Hosted at the Seongsu Cultural Arts Center, the exhibition spans 3,300 square meters and features 12 imaginative spaces inspired by iconic Pixar films like Toy Story, Inside Out, and Coco.

After successful shows in Europe and Latin America, it has already drawn more than 2.6 million visitors globally.

Korea, chosen for its vibrant moviegoing culture and passionate Pixar fanbase, is the first Asian country to host this event.

It will run through June 29.

That's all from me. Stay tuned to the Kulture Wave.