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China cancels Korean ballerina's performance

By Yun Suh-young


Kim Ji-youngChina's Shanghai Ballet cancelled the appearance of a Korean star ballerina who was expected to take the lead role in its upcoming performance of “Swan Lake.”

Ballerina Kim Ji-young, a member of the Korean National Ballet (KNB), was invited to perform the lead in the company’s April performance. Contract negotiations were in place between the two ballet theaters about her participation, when suddenly the Chinese side announced that they could no longer have her appear in the show.

"Right after the series of cancellations of Korean classical artists' performances in China, such as pianist Paik Kun-woo and soprano Jo Su-mi, we sent an email out of concern to the Shanghai Ballet about whether Kim's participation in the show was still valid," said an official at Korean National Ballet.

"We received an answer from them Tuesday that it would be difficult for her to participate in the show. They did not explain the reason."

The KNB was planning to apply for a visa after the contract was finalized.

Many speculate China's move to call off Korean artists' performances there is attributable to Korea's decision to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. Beijing has been opposing the move from the beginning and concerns have been growing that its recent series of bans is a form of retaliation.

Previously, Paik’s performance with China's Guiyang Symphony Orchestra which was scheduled for March 18 was cancelled due to China's rejection of his visa application.

Soprano Jo's performance in China scheduled for Feb. 19 was also cancelled. Jo wrote on her twitter account, "My performance, which I have been preparing for two years at their invitation, was suddenly cancelled without any reason. It is regrettable that political matters are penetrating the cultural realm."

ysy@ktimes.com


 
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