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Sat, September 22, 2018 | 16:03

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British music duo says BTS is still their favorite K-pop act

The British electronic music duo HONNE, comprised of Andy Clutterbuck and James Hatcher, garnered huge popularity among Korean audiences thanks to their mystical, dreamy music and conversational lyrics. They will visit Korea again for the summer music festival “Sound City” slated for July 27-29, following their two previous successful performances in 2016 and 2017 since their...

Music | 2018-07-09 16:24

BTS to hold photo exhibition Aug. 25-Oct. 28

The exhibition, titled "O, Neul," which means today in Korean, will run from Aug. 25 to Oct. 28 at Ara Art Center in Seoul.

Music | 2018-07-09 10:49

Yoon Mi-rae reveals her thoughts on motherhood

It was in the late 1990s when hip-hop artists began to emerge in Korea. For the first time, the term “rapper” made sense in the K-pop music scene. Korean hip-hop was roughly classified into two groups: mainstream and indie.

Music | 2018-07-06 16:45

K-pop band Apink releases new album

Apink released its latest album after members renewed their contracts with agency Plan A Entertainment. “One & Six” is Apink's seventh mini-album featuring the title track “I'm So Sick” as well as “Alright,” “Don't be silly,” “And stars…,” “You rather than words” and “I Like That Kiss.” This is the first record since its sixth mini-album “Pink UP” was released in June last ye...

Music | 2018-07-03 17:08

Tiffany to release first solo album after leaving SM Entertainment

After breaking up with SM Entertainment, with which she had been for more than a decade as a member of top female band Girls' Generation, Tiffany returned with a new individual single on Friday.

Music | 2018-06-29 12:02

British tenor signs Korean contract

Paul Potts, a British Tenor who found fame after appearing on “Britain's Got Talent” in 2007, has signed a management contract with a Korean company.

Music | 2018-06-26 16:59

K-pop strikes chord with US post-millennials

The two-day K-pop concerts this past weekend in New York, hosted by CJ E&M, proved Korean music continues to thrive in the United States year after year. The 2018 KCON where beauty, food and lifestyle events were also held on the sidelines attracted 53,000 fans to the Prudential Center, almost 10,000 more than last year's event. The Prudential Center was crowded with fans fro...

Music | 2018-06-25 16:50

DMZ Peace Train Music Festival begins

The DMZ Peace Train Music Festival will run through Sunday in Seoul and Cherowon, Kangwon Province.

Music | 2018-06-22 13:40

K-pop balladeers knock on overseas market

K-pop is thriving. The popularity of top K-pop idol groups such as BTS and TWICE has the effect of expanding the size of the overseas market for all Korean musicians.And top balladeers are taking the jump.

Music | 2018-06-21 10:41

Rebellious violinist redefines classical music

Taiwanese-Australian violinist Ray Chen is a familiar name to younger audiences, even though they are not such huge classic music fans. The musician became famous, partly because of his constant, active “communication” with them. Dubbed a “classical musician in the 21st century” or a “rebel of classical music,” the 29-year-old violinist has been continuing his unconventional ...

Music | 2018-06-18 17:20

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