About the Blog

​The Korean arts scene is vibrant, complex, and constantly evolving. But too often, the stories that truly matter—the raw, unscripted voices of artists, curators, and cultural workers—go unheard. 🎤

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You might have seen official reports in English from institutions, but not from grassroots arts organizations and artists due to language barriers. That’s why I started this platform. 🌏✍️

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This is a space to collect and share article series that dive deep into the lived experiences of those shaping Korea’s cultural landscape. From independent artists to institutional challenges, I plan to uncover what’s happening behind the scenes. 🎨🔍

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👩🏻 Who I Am

Hi, I’m Soohye, a performing arts producer and arts and culture researcher with over a decade of experience in the performing arts. Through my work, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles and triumphs of artists navigating Korea’s cultural ecosystem. During my active years as a producer, I built great connections with international arts communities, but I had to stop traveling for a while due to childcare 👶 and taking care of my mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. 💜

So I decided to leave my traces through this platform. I hope it’s worth it! 📝✨

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🔎What to Expect

    For International Readers:

• 📖 In-depth articles on emerging trends, challenges, and policies.

• 📚 Summaries & reviews of interesting articles and researches written in Korean.

• 🎙️ Interviews with artists, curators, and cultural workers.

• 🎭 Behind-the-scenes insights into Korea’s diverse art landscape.

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    For Korean Readers (coming soon!):

• 🌎 Summaries & reviews of interesting articles and research from other countries. But I will post this in a seperate platform since English can be inaccessible to some.

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💬 How You Can Engage

📩 Subscribe to get the latest articles delivered to your email. (Don’t worry, I won’t spam—probably once a month!)

🤝 I’d love for you to explore, share, and be part of this dialogue. But right now, I have very little time juggling roles as a mother, teacher, daughter, researcher, and producer. So, I won’t be able to accept guest contributions at the moment.

📧 If you just want to say hi, feel free to reach out at connecteda2021@gmail.com!

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💡 How Can You Support Korean Arts Unscripted?

🔥 Subscribe & Stay Updated – Sign up for updates so you never miss a new piece.

        Every new subscriber gives me a tiny boost of motivation. 😆

📢 Share with Your Network – Found an article you liked? Spread the word to fellow artists, curators, and researchers.         

        Word-of-mouth is magic. ✨

💬 Leave a Comment or Message – Let me know your thoughts! Whether something resonated, sparked an idea, or

        made you disagree, I’d love to hear from you. This platform should be a conversation, not a monologue. 🎙️

✉️ Reach Out – Have insights, stories, or just want to say hi? Drop me a message at connecteda2021@gmail.com .

        Your perspective might just spark the next article! 📝

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Thanks for being here! Korean Arts Unscripted exists because of people like you who care about these stories🚀

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