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On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1194, Xiao Zong, Chinese emperor (born 1127) passed away. In 1902, Richard Rodgers, American playwright and composer (died 1979) was born. In 1950, Korean War: The Korean People's Army kills almost a thousand doctors, nurses, inpatient civilians and wounded soldiers in the Seoul National University Hospital massacre. In 1950, Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre. In 1950, Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's offensive. The city falls later that day. In 1970, Mike White, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1975, Rod Serling, American screenwriter and producer (born 1924) passed away. In 1991, Kang Min-hyuk, South Korean singer, drummer, and actor was born. In 1991, Seohyun, South Korean singer, dancer, and actress was born. In 2009, A. K. Lohithadas, Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Why are Chinese audiences going for Korean musicals rather than Western shows?

South China Morning Post

June 28, 2026

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Why are Chinese audiences going for Korean musicals rather than Western shows?

As the lights dimmed in the Shanghai theatre, the string quartet struck up once more for the encore. Tina Zhang was fully drawn into the psychological thriller, but it was not until after the show that she found out that the musical was originally from South Korea. Zhang, 39, saw the official Chinese adaptation of Interview for the first time last year. “The logic was tight, the plot was well-structured and interwoven, and it was genuinely engaging,” she said. Over the past few years, a number...

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