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
Composer Unsuk Chin says Berlin Philharmonic's recordings of her works surreal Korean composer Unsuk Chin still finds it unbelievable that the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra has published the recordings of her music.Nov 29, 2023
BLACKPINK awarded British order from King CharlesLONDON — BLACKPINK won a British order rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences from King Charles III, Wednesday (local time), on the occasion of President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the United Kingdom.Nov 22, 2023By Nam Hyun-woo
Pianist-composer Yiruma wants his songs to connect with audiences' memories Korean composer-pianist Yiruma is gearing up for his 2024 Yiruma World Tour, set to commence next month with the first performances taking place in Australia.Nov 21, 2023By Pyo Kyung-min
Seoul Philharmonic's new Dutch director shares vision for 5-year tenure The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO)'s new music director on Monday pledged to closely collaborate with Korean musicians and artists, nurture young conductors and embark on global tours during his five-year tenure starting in January 2024.Nov 20, 2023
Soprano Sumi Jo performs in Brussels to promote Korea's World Expo bid South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has performed in a concert in Belgium to support South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo, the Korean Culture Center in Belgium said.Nov 17, 2023
