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Musicals, movies, theme parks, and more Big Discounts for Examinees

Starting on the 13th, the day the College Scholastic Ability Test ended, the performing arts, film, and theme park industries have launched a series of discount events for examinees. With benefits expanding to include performances, multiplex theaters, amusement parks, and exhibitions, competition to attract year-end cultural spending is intensifying.

Musical 'Almond' & Play 'Amadeus' 50% Discount on All Seats

A scene from the musical Almond and the play Amadeus.

The musical 'Almond' and the play 'Amadeus' are offering a 50% discount on all seats for examinees. 'Almond', based on the novel of the same name by author Sohn Won-pyung, tells the story of Yoonjae, a boy who cannot recognize emotions. The show is currently running at NOL Uniplex Hall 1 in Seoul, with the discount event available until December 12. The play 'Amadeus', set in 18th-century Vienna and exploring the relationship between Mozart and Salieri, will provide preferential discounts for examinees at Hongik University Daehakro Art Center Grand Theater until November 23.

Lotte Cinema, Megabox, CGV Abundant Discount Benefits

Exterior view of a theater in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

The three major multiplex chains are also joining the competition for examinee discounts, aiming to boost cultural consumption. Lotte Cinema is offering a 7,000 won viewing coupon to examinees and teenagers until November 30, as well as half-price coupons for medium-size popcorn on a first-come, first-served basis. On November 14, a special youth screening of 'Now You See Me 3' will be held, with movie merchandise given out. Megabox is providing a 7,000 won viewing coupon to teenage members, and examinees in their 20s can receive an on-site discount by presenting their exam slip at the ticket counter. Parents in their 40s to 60s can also receive a 3,000 won discount coupon. CGV is also running a 7,000 won viewing event for examinees and teenagers aged 13 to 18 until November 30.

Lotte World 50% Off · Everland 40% Discount

Lotte World Special Discount Event for Examinees. Provided by Lotte World

Lotte World is selling all-inclusive admission tickets at half price at four locations-including Adventure Seoul, Adventure Busan, the Aquarium, and Seoul Sky-until November 30. Everland is offering approximately 40% off admission for those who present their exam slip or acceptance certificate through the end of the year, and is also running a special program allowing annual passes to be purchased at half price. Seoul Land is offering park admission tickets for 20,500 won.

National Museum of Korea Special Exhibition 20% Discount

Special Exhibition at the National Museum of Korea: "From Impressionism to Early Modernism, Collectors of Light". Provided by the National Museum of Korea

The exhibition industry is also launching discount events for examinees. The National Museum of Korea's special exhibition, 'From Impressionism to Early Modernism, People Who Collected Light,' begins ticket sales on November 14. Until the end of the month, visitors who present their exam slip will receive a 20% discount off the regular youth admission price.