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Mon, July 24, 2017 | 11:48

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K-pop boy band BTS one of Rolling Stone's top 10

K-pop boy band BTS is included in the “Ten New Artists You Need to Know” selected by renowned American music magazine Rolling Stone. Also on the list are rising musicians such as Jonas Blue, Kacy Hill and Missio. Rolling Stone suggested BTS's music is “For fans of: Justin Bieber, G-Dragon, Big Bang.”

Music | 2017-07-23 14:29

Brazilian TV host mocks K-pop band with 'slit eyes' [VIDEO]

Fans of a rookie K-pop band have criticized a Brazilian TV show host for disrespecting them on his program by making a “joke” derogatory to Asians.

Music | 2017-07-21 15:39

PyeongChang Music Fest opens with renowned performers series

The 14th annual PyeongChang Music Festival & School began Tuesday with the Renowned Performers Series which featured Ensemble The Bridge opening the first day of performances, titled "PyeongChang," of the "Gangwon" series which tours eight regions in the province. The first performance featured Mozart, Bartok, Bach and Tchaikovsky. The rest of the series' performances are sla...

Music | 2017-07-19 19:07

JYJ's Kim Jae-joong injured while shooting drama

Kim Jae-Joong from boy band JYJ sustained an injury to his left thumb while shooting for a new TV series, his agency said. C-JeS Entertainment said the actor and singer cut his finger on a glass bottle Monday night on the set for KBS 2TV's Wednesday-Thursday drama "Man-Hole." Kim had a doctor stitch the wound and took a day off from shooting.

Music | 2017-07-18 11:12

Park adds dance to musical repertoire

Singer Park Bo-ram returned with her second mini-album “Orange Moon,” Thursday, adding dance skills to her solid image as a ballad singer. Park earned a reputation as a successful balladeer after three consecutive hit songs from her debut album in 2014. The singer’s debut single, “Beautiful” featuring popular rapper Zico, won the Artist of the Year award at the Gaon Chart K-P...

Music | 2017-07-17 21:10

Films screened with live orchestra performance

Film concerts, or movies being screened with a live orchestra performing the soundtrack, are gaining popularity in Korea. Film concerts are breaking prejudices against orchestra music, often considered difficult, as audiences feel more familiar with the movies the music accompanies. The leading event is "Beauty and the Beast in Concert," held at Lotte Concert Hall in southern Seoul, August 26 to 28. The live-action remake of the Disney film starring Emma Watson as Belle was a big hit, topping box offices around the world.

Music | 2017-07-17 16:56

Cheapest seats for major classical concerts sold out

As soon as tickets for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, notorious for their prohibitively high ticket prices, went on sale July 7, the cheapest seats instantly sold out first. Fans have long waited for the orchestra’s two concerts that will take place in November, especially since they will be the last Seoul performance of chief conductor Sir Simon Rattle, who will end his tenure in 2018.

Music | 2017-07-14 18:02

K-pop star, actress confirm dating

Actress Uee, a former member of K-pop girl group After School, and singer Kangnam confirmed Friday through their agencies that they are seeing each other. Yeolum Entertainment and RD Entertainment, which represent the actress and the singer, respectively, confirmed today that they've recently begun dating.

Music | 2017-07-14 17:50

Singer-songwriter Yi resorts to alternative music channels

Singer-songwriter Yi Sung-yol did not release his latest album with the nation’s major music stream providers such as Melon, Genie and Bugs because of their unfair profit share practices.

Music | 2017-07-13 16:08

'Show Me the Money' rapper One debuts as soloist

Rapper One debuted as a soloist under the management of YG Entertainment, Tuesday, revealing his first EP “One Day.” It took a year for the rapper to return to the stage after he barely made it into the top 10 on season five of the popular rap show, “Show Me the Money.” “Thinking about it now, I think I needed the break,” said One during his debut press conference at CGV Cine...

Music | 2017-07-12 17:48

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