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June 18, 2026

Korean Ballet Star Jeon Min-chul Returns for Summer Swan Lake

Jeon Min-chul, a 21-year-old first soloist with Russia's prestigious Mariinsky Ballet, is coming back to Korea this summer to perform as Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake. The production runs August 14-23 at Seoul Arts Center and follows the Mariinsky's classical choreography. He'll be paired with Universal Ballet's Hong Hyang-gee, continuing their partnership from last year's Giselle performances.
Why It Matters
If you love ballet or want to catch world-class performance by a Korean artist making waves internationally, this is a must-see cultural event in Seoul this summer.
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