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Tue, August 20, 2019 | 07:28

Park Ji-min releases single as she leaves JYP

Park Ji-min of girl duo 15& will release a digital single, “Stay Beautiful,” as she leaves JYP Entertainment on August 26. Her contract ends this month after seven years. It has been a year since she released her mini-album, “JiminXJamie,” last September.

2019-08-19 16:38

Mexico gives inspiration to singer-songwriter Sunmi

Sunmi will release a song titled “Lalalay” on Aug. 27 evening. She got her inspiration for the song while in Mexico during her “Warning” world tour. MakeUs Entertainment uploaded three teaser photos on Monday.

2019-08-19 15:31

Comedian-turned-professional singer Kim Na-hee to release mini-album

Comedian-turned-trot singer Kim Na-hee will release her first mini-album on Sept. 7, officially beginning her career as a singer. Kim debuted as a KBS comedian in 2013 and became well-known for her singing on TV Chosun's audition program “Miss Trot.”

2019-08-19 15:28

Chung Kyung-wha to present complete Brahms violin sonatas in autumn

Legendary Korean violinist Chung Kyung-wha will hold a series of concerts in September with pianist Kevin Kenner featuring the complete Brahms violin sonatas. The duo of many years will present three repertoires: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G Major, “Regen,” Op. 78; Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A Major, “Thun,” Op. 100; and Sonata for Violin and Piano No.3 in...

Anna J. Park | 2019-08-18 21:22

LA Opera declines details on Placido Domingo investigation on sexual harassment

The Los Angeles Opera has declined to release any details of its promised investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against opera legend Placido Domingo, the company's longtime general director, including whether it has already started.

2019-08-17 22:21

Comedian dance band Celeb Five returns with ballad

Female comedian band Celeb Five will return with a ballad on Aug. 19. The band is well-known for cheerful up-tempo dance songs, so fans are excited about the change in direction.

2019-08-16 17:10

[INTERVIEW] SPO's Associate Conductor Wilson Ng recounts musical journey from flutist to conductor

Since Wilson Ng assumed the role of associate conductor at the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra in January, he has led about seven concerts and built favorable reputations inside and outside the orchestra.Ng, 29, was selected from more than 100 contenders for the position, in a unanimous decision by the selection committee. During a recent interview with The Korea Times, the youn...

Anna J. Park | 2019-08-16 10:58

Aretha Franklin's cancer doctors recall her grace, grit

Regardless of her reputation as a performer, Aretha Franklin's cancer doctors say she was no diva as a patient.

2019-08-15 23:37

Inje fest aims to revive 'real' rock festivals in Korea

A new rock festival aims to restore the country's waning rock festival industry. Starting this Friday, Gangwon Rock Festival aims to provide three full days of live music in Inje County, Gangwon Province, east of Seoul. Like most other music festivals, it mixes local and international acts, but the lineup of Koreans is outstanding, with the three days headlined by Pia, Jeon I...

2019-08-15 18:02

Japanese band criticized for rising sun video image

Japanese band “Cornelius” is under fire for using a background video similar to a rising sun flag during a performance at Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2019, Saturday. Because Japanese imperial forces used the flag during World War II, there has been campaign among Koreans to raise awareness of the flag, almost equating it with the Nazi swastika.

2019-08-12 17:07

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