"Love Letters": A long-term relationship unfolds through letters in a play written by American playwright Albert Ramsdell Gurney, known for his refined portrayal of the American middle class. The drama, first performed in Korea in 2001, is also attracting attention here because Seol Kyung-gu, a veteran movie actor, joins the cast. It will run through Dec. 31 at Hanyang Repertory Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Exit No. 1, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 764- 6460.

"Encore Happy Together": This comedy about two armed robbers storming into the house of a rich old woman will run through Dec. 31 at Daehangno Amusing Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 10,000 won and 20,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 742-7262.

"A Third Rate Actor": The original Korean play features an obscure actor who hasn't taken a major role in drama for nearly 30 years. Exploring the possibility of restoring humanity through a peculiar character, it will run from Nov. 16 through Jan. 1 in 2006 at Valentine Theater in Hyehwa-dong, Seoul. Tickets are 20,000 won to 25,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 3674-5555.

"Miracle": A comic fantasy about the human rights of people in a coma will run through Dec. 31 at Miracle Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 10,000 won and 20,000 won. Exit No. 1, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 742-7261.

"Tunnel": A homegrown musical with a theme of first love featuring a rebellious teenager who escapes from a harsh reality. The musical will run from Nov. 11 through Dec. 31 at Sangsang Nanum Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 20,000 to 30,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For more information, call (02) 762-0810.

"King's Singers in Seoul": One of the most sought-after a cappella groups in the world will present a magical evening of human voice at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, 8 p.m. on Nov. 27. For the past thirty seven years the male sextet has been delighting audiences around the world with their charm, wit, and incomparable musicianship. For the concert, the group will present various repertoires from English Renaissance madrigals to French Romantic music. Tickets are 30,000 to 80,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For further information, call (02) 541-6234.

"Soprano Angela Gheorghiu recital": The soprano who is often dubbed "next Callas" will give a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, 8 p.m. on No. 26. Born in Adjud, Romania, the soprano with lovely, dark voice has been in constant demand in opera houses from all over the world since her Covent Garden debut in London in 1992. For the concert, she will present such best-loved arias as "O Mio Babbino Caro," "Un Bel Di Vedremo" and many more. Tickets range from 55,000 won to 165,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For more information, call (02) 518-7343.

"FABRICA 10 From Chaos to Order and Back": Zero one Design Center in Kookmin University holds an exhibition to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Benetton Communication Research Center, FABRICA. The exhibits include graphic images, video art, musical pieces and interactive installations. The exhibit runs through Dec. 20. Admission is 4,000 won for adults and 3,000 won for under 18. It is closed on Monday. Exit No. 1 at Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For more information, call (02) 745-2490.

"Porcelain with under-glazed iron: Dynamic drawing and its power": The 10th special exhibition of Ho-Am Art Museum will display aesthetic characteristics and development process of Korean ceramics through Feb. 26 2006. The ceramics will include Goryeo celadons, Joseon Buncheong wares and White Porcelains with under-glazed iron designs. The exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on every Monday. Admission is 4,000 won for adults and 3,000 won for students. Ho-Am Art Museum is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. For more information, call (031) 320-1801 or visit www.hoammuseum.org.

"If you go away 2": Kim Tae-gyun who has worked as an ad photographer for 20 years will hold his second photo exhibition through Nov. 30 at Gallery SUN Contemporary following last year's "If you go away 1." His principle is not to go through any artificial procedure or digital revision on his works so that visitors will be able to appreciate his honest expressions about oceans and waves of the east coast of the Korean peninsula. Gallery SUN Contemporary is located near Anguk Station on Subway Line No. 3. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on every Monday. For more information, call (02) 720-5789.

"Sim Hyun-seok 'camerAg' handmade camera exhibition": Gallery Ssamji will present Sim Hyun-seok's handmade cameras and the photographs. Sim's series of handmade cameras are the opposite reaction against digitalized technologies. The exhibition will run through Nov. 21 at Gallery Ssamji in the underground of Ssamjigil in Insa-dong. Exit No. 6, Anguk Station on Subway Line No. 3. For more information, call (02) 736-0088 or visit www.ssamziegil.co.kr.

"Matthew Barney: Drawing Restraint": Celebrating the first anniversary of Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, the museum presents an American visual artist Matthew Barney's solo exhibition through Jan. 8, 2006. Famous for the film series, "Cremaster Cycle," he is expanding the perimeter of contemporary art through his imagination and experimentation. The show will provide an opportunity to understand Barney's artistic vision and directions. Admission for adults is 7,000 won and for children, 4,000 won. Reservations should be made in advance. For reservations, call (02) 2014-6901 or visit www.leeum.org.

"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man": A solo exhibition by Oh Kyung-hwan at Ilmin Museum of Art in Jongno. Oh's retrospective of his life as an artist and an art educator for 40 years runs through Nov. 27. From his early works to recent pieces, a total of 120 art works will be exhibited. Oh is known for drawing universe. Visitors will be able to see his paintings not only on the canvas but also on notebooks, postcards and letter envelops. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Exit No. 5, Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line No. 5.

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