{
  "id": 406721,
  "title": "Itaewon's Lit Lounge prepares to break curfew with 'Pajama Party!'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/itaewons-lit-lounge-prepares-to-break-curfew-with-pajama-party",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T20:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260810/itaewons-lit-lounge-prepares-to-break-curfew-with-pajama-party"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Itaewon's lively lounge is gearing up for a special evening with a Pajama Party! The improvised comedy show, created by Pete Grella and John Everett, is set to break the curfew rules. The duo, who met in Hong Kong 16 years ago, first performed under the name Pajama Party! in 2017. Grella explained that the name was chosen for its fun and energetic vibe, with the exclamation mark added to emphasize the spirit. The improv team has previously worn pajamas, known as \"suitjamas,\" during their performances, which Everett noted were sourced from a Bangkok-based comedian friend. The Itaewon lounge plans to host a pajama-clad night of laughter and energy to bring a smile to the crowd's faces while adhering to the curfew regulations.",
  "summary": "Pete Grella and John Everett started making crowds laugh 16 years ago, when they both were living in Hong Kong. After Everett moved here last year, Grella decided to hop on a plane to Korea to reunite \"P\" and \"J.\" The initials from their first names combine to make \"PJ\" which often stands for \"pajamas.\" That's how they came up with the name for their improv show, throwing their first \"Pajama…",
  "key_points": [
    "Itaewon's Lit Lounge plans a Pajama Party to break curfew.",
    "Comedians Pete Grella and John Everett created the show.",
    "The duo met in Hong Kong 16 years ago and performed as Pajama Party! since 2017."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Itaewon's Lit Lounge prepares to break curfew with 'Pajama Party!'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/itaewons-lit-lounge-prepares-to-break-curfew-with-pajama-party-407557",
        "published": "2026-08-09T20:57:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}