[Kulture Correspondent] Indulging in Korea's musical performances at K-Musical Festival in Shanghai

The new face of the Korean wave or hallyu is 'K-Musical'.

As we reported on the show before, a Korean original musical "Maybe Happy Ending" even won six Tony Awards just this month.

The passion and excitement unfolding on the stage is captivating musical fans around the world, including through the "K-Musical Festival 2025" that took place in Shanghai recently.

We now connect to an organizer of this event, Kang Yongmin , Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai. Hello Yongmin/ Director Kang!

Q1. First of all, please introduce us to the "K-Musical Festival" in Shanghai.

Q2. Recently, there seems to be a growing interest in Korean performing arts and content in China. So, what was the atmosphere like at the event?

Q3. Korean musical recitation performances also took place. What kind of works were introduced? (Also, were there any mentionable criteria in choosing them?)

Q4. Which performance received the biggest response and why?

Q5. In addition to the performances, there were other things to experience, such as exhibitions and lectures. Could you tell us more about the programs?

Q6. So, how was the local response to the event overall?

Q7. What do you think this kind of event means to the cultural exchange between Korea and China? And would you like to share any hopes in terms of bilateral exchanges or future projects?

Thank you very much, Yongmin/ Director Kang for connecting with us today and for organizing such a meaningful event

Thank you Walter as always, enjoy the rest of the week, and see you soon.