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Tue, January 21, 2020 | 02:19

[REVIEW] Canadian artist Shawn Mendes set off Asian tour with Korea

[REVIEW] Canadian artist Shawn Mendes set off Asian tour with Korea

Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes set off on his Asian tour for his latest self-titled album in Korea, Thursday. His first show was at KSPO dome with 15,000 capacity, located in Olympic Park, Seoul. Thousands of fans filled the site and screamed in excitement as Mendes appeared in a ripped jean jacket and black jeans with his signature acoustic guitar.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-09-29 16:11

[INTERVIEW] Singer-songwriter Ku One-chan seeks new direction in honest music

[INTERVIEW] Singer-songwriter Ku One-chan seeks new direction in honest music

Singer-songwriter Ku One-chan is currently seeking his identity in the middle of the road. With R&B music and sweet melodies with a hint of indie-like lyrics, critics acknowledge his music is unique in the Korean music scene. The way he appeared for a Korea Times interview on Wednesday at the cafe in Magic Strawberry Music Company resembled his music. He was there with a simp...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-09-27 08:50

Chopin Competition prize winner Lim Dong-min releases album in 8 years, prepares for concert tour

Chopin Competition prize winner Lim Dong-min releases album in 8 years, prepares for concert tour

Back in October 2005, Korean pianist brothers Lim Dong-min, 25 at that time, and Lim Dong-hyek, 21, surprisingly shared the third prize together during the prestigious 15th International Chopin Piano Competition. No second prize was awarded then, and the Korean brothers studying in Russia tied for the third honor as the first Koreans to ever win a prize at the Chopin competit...

Anna J. Park | 2019-09-26 16:45

[INTERVIEW] Indie band Bosudong Cooler seeks breakthrough in reality, society

[INTERVIEW] Indie band Bosudong Cooler seeks breakthrough in reality, society

At the DMZ Peace Train Music Festival this year, a music critic noted how K-pop is seen by many to include many different genres of music in Korea, not just idol music. Even to many overseas fans, Korean indie music is considered K-pop. To those who are tired of the familiar K-pop of idol groups, they should explore other varieties of music being made in Korea, which deserve ...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-09-26 15:40

Actor's $3.7 million villa buy in rich Seoul town raises eyebrows

Actor's $3.7 million villa buy in rich Seoul town raises eyebrows

Celebrities' real estate has always been a hot topic in Korea, giving a glimpse of how financially successful they are. Actor Jung Hae-in has produced the latest update on the topic. Reports said Thursday that he has bought a villa apartment in Seoul's rich town of Chungdam worth 4.4 billion won ($3.7 million).

Ko Dong-hwan | 2019-09-26 13:37

1st International Organ Competition in Korea launched

1st International Organ Competition in Korea launched

Korea's very first international organ competition has launched this month and will begin to receive applications from all over the world starting next month. Korea already has domestic organ competitions, but this will be the nation's first international competition to nurture and support global organists. The Lotte Foundation for Arts and the Korean Organists' Association h...

Anna J. Park | 2019-09-23 17:15

Taylor Swift pulls out Melbourne Cup gig

Taylor Swift pulls out Melbourne Cup gig

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has pulled out of a performance at the Melbourne Cup, with animal rights activists taking credit after a campaign to highlight cruelty to racehorses. The Grammy Award-winner was announced as the headline act for the "race that stops a nation" earlier this month and was due to sing two songs from her latest hit album "Lover".

2019-09-22 10:55

[INTERVIEW] Cellist Pieter Wispelwey to present all Schubert pieces

[INTERVIEW] Cellist Pieter Wispelwey to present all Schubert pieces

Dutch cellist Pieter Wispelwey returns to Korea after five years to present Schubert recitals this autumn. Wispelwey, with pianist Paolo Giacometti, will hold two concerts - on Sept. 23 at the Gyeongju Arts Center in North Gyeongsang Province and on Sept. 24 at the Seoul Arts Center.

Anna J. Park | 2019-09-20 17:14

Symphonic poem on Sejong heads to New York in November

Symphonic poem on Sejong heads to New York in November

Korea's new administrative capital Sejong City is named after King Sejong, the fourth king of the 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom who invented the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The city's cultural foundation sheds light on the musical achievements of Sejong by composing a symphony dedicated to the great king. "Last year was the 600th anniversary of the enthronement of King Sejong. We em...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-09-19 14:53

TWICE returning with new album

TWICE returning with new album

Top K-pop girl group “TWICE” will release its eighth mini-album “Feel Special” on Sept. 23. In a clever promotional move, JYP, the group's agency, issued a teaser of each of the nine members daily, before having them all appear in a photo Wednesday. One surprise was that Mina, who has been resting for a month over a health issue, has joined the album.

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