BTS member V's duet with UMI tops iTunes charts in 89 countries A duet by BTS member V and U.S. singer UMI topped the iTunes Top Songs charts in 89 countries around the world, a day after its release, his agency said Sunday.Dec 31, 2023
Lim Dong-hyek's Russian pianism on display in FebruaryLim Dong-hyek, one of Korea's most acclaimed pianists, will take the stage with a program deeply rooted in Russian musical heritage in February, taking the audience on a journey through the heart of Russian pianism.Dec 31, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo
Popera singer Lim Hyung-joo elected fellow of British Royal Society of Arts Korean popera tenor Lim Hyung-joo has been elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) in Britain, his agency, DGNcom, said Tuesday.Dec 26, 2023
BTS' Jimin soothes fans with surprise solo release K-pop superstar Jimin of BTS gifted the band's devoted fandom, ARMY, with a special surprise on Friday — a brand new solo single titled "Closer Than This," along with its accompanying music video.Dec 22, 2023
Pianist Lim Yun-chan soars onto NYT's best classical albums list A live performance album by Korean pianist Lim Yun-chan has been included on The New York Times' Best Classical Music Albums of 2023 list.Dec 22, 2023
From viral challenge to global sensation, J-pop duo Yoasobi lands in Korea For those familiar with the K-pop scene, one might immediately recognize the melodies of the Japanese song "Idol." Featured in the anime "Oshi no Ko," the song gained popularity through viral challenge videos featuring numerous K-pop stars.Dec 19, 2023By Pyo Kyung-min
Zion.T crafts new LP through personal experiences, introspection R&B singer-songwriter and producer Zion.T returned Wednesday with his third studio album, "Zip," offering a collection of relatable narratives woven from personal experiences and insightful observations.Dec 6, 2023
Spotify axes 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year Spotify says it's axing 17% of its global workforce, the music streaming service's third round of layoffs this year as it moves to slash costs while focusing on becoming profitable.Dec 4, 2023
Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra dazzles audience at Korea International FestivalThe Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO), based in the capital of Taiwan, mesmerized the audience with a performance at the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul, Saturday. Dec 3, 2023By Dong Sun-hwa
Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies at age 65 Shane MacGowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of Celtic punk band The Pogues, best known for the Christmas ballad “Fairytale of New York,” died Thursday, his family said. He was 65.Nov 30, 2023
