The Korea Times' Spring Concert treats enthusiasts to night of musical brilliance The Korea Times' annual Spring Concert took place at Lotte Concert Hall in Songpa District, Seoul, Monday, and drew a significant turnout of music enthusiasts, filling some 2,000 seats in the venue.Mar 25, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
Pianist Lim Yun-chan cancels concerts due to hand strainPianist Lim Yun-chan's overseas concerts have been canceled for two weeks due to a strain in his hand.Mar 24, 2024By Park Jin-hai
Lim Young-woong fans set new trend in middle-aged fandomIn the tranquil pre-dawn early this month, a couple in their late fifties took their place at the forefront of queue outside a Hana Bank branch in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. They were enduring the early morning chill to receive a photo card of the popular trot singer Lim Young-woong, the face of the bank's latest advertising campaign.Mar 14, 2024By KTimes
Pianist Son Yeol-eum explores new musical dimensions in 'Love Music' concert Celebrated for her exquisite artistry, Son Yeol-eum stands out as a leading pianist in Korea.Mar 12, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo
J-pop expands presence in Korea J-pop is gaining more ground in Korea, with a growing number of Japanese singers heading for Korea to showcase their music.Mar 7, 2024By Dong Sun-hwa
Iconic trot singer Na Hoon-a to retire after 58-year career Known as the "Emperor of Trot" in Korea, singer Na Hoon-a will end his 58-year career in the music industry.Feb 28, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
Lim Yunchan to release 1st album under Decca Classics in April Pianist Lim Yunchan, the youngest winner ever to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will release his first album under the Decca Classics record label, Universal Music Group said Wednesday.Feb 21, 2024
Son, Roussev to grace The Korea Times Spring ConcertAs the gentle breeze of spring moves through the air and flowers begin to bloom, pianist Son Yeol-eum and violinist Svetlin Roussev are set to enchant audiences at The Korea Times' annual Spring Concert on March 25. Feb 20, 2024
INTERVIEW Lim Kim seeks to capture her best form in new single 'ULT' Last year, dance crew 1MILLION became the talk of the town for staging an intriguing performance featuring singer Lim Kim's 2019 songs, "Yo-Soul" and "Yellow," on the dance competition show, "Street Woman Fighter 2." The performance video — which visualizes the harmony of yin and yang energy in Chinese philosophy — garnered millions of views on YouTube shortly after its release.Feb 16, 2024By Dong Sun-hwa
Son of prolific Korean conductor to lead Italian orchestra Conductor Chung Min, son of prolific Korean conductor and pianist Chung Myung-whun, who has been following in his father's footsteps, will take the helm of a prestigious Italian orchestra in February.Feb 15, 2024By Park Jin-hai