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A.I. Glasses Transform South Korean Theater Experience

4/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Yuroy Wang, a 22-year-old retail worker in Taipei, attended the production The Second Chance Convenience Store while using A.I.-powered glasses for translation.
The glasses connect to a smartphone app, allowing users to select languages and customize the on-screen text.
South Korean theater productions have increasingly adopted these glasses, supported by the Korea Tourism Organization's Smart Theater program, which financed their use in Seoul and select international events.

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Story summary

Yuroy Wang, a 22-year-old retail worker in Taipei, attended the production The Second Chance Convenience Store while using A.I.-powered glasses for translation.
The glasses connect to a smartphone app, allowing users to select languages and customize the on-screen text.
South Korean theater productions have increasingly adopted these glasses, supported by the Korea Tourism Organization's Smart Theater program, which financed their use in Seoul and select international events.