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Wed, October 16, 2019 | 19:09

Late great masters' legacies in traditional Korean music honored

Anyone who's interested in the legacies of great masters of traditional Korean music genres should not miss this week's special two-day performances by the National Gugak Center's Folk Music Group on the evenings of this Thursday and Friday. Marking the 40th anniversary of the birth of the Folk Music Group, an affiliated music company under the National Gugak Center, the perf...

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-13 17:34

Korean-American violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill joins world-renowned Takacs Quartet

Korean American violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill will join the Takacs Quartet, one of the world's most celebrated quartets - next June. Established in 1975 at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary, the Takacs Quartet garnered numerous honors and awards, including Grammys Awards, Gramophone Awards and the Classic Brit Awards.

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-13 17:33

Jennifer Aniston, Mariah Carey honored at women's event

Jennifer Aniston, Mariah Carey, Brie Larson, Awkwafina and Chaka Khan are being celebrated for their charitable endeavors and contributions to the entertainment industry at a women's event in Beverly Hills, the U.S.

2019-10-13 16:10

YB continues to seek progress in music

On Friday, Korea's nationally ado rock band YB held a showcase of its 10th studio album at Oil Tank Culture Park in western Seoul, surrounded by forest and nature. The band chose the venue to raise awareness on global warming and environmental sustainability. YB, released its 10th album “Twilight State,” Thursday. The album consists of 13 tracks, buoyed by singles “Distractio...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-10-13 16:05

Busan film festival closes with eye on industry trends

The 24th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) came to a close on Saturday, successfully keeping up with changing market trends and staying afloat after years of setbacks.

2019-10-13 15:58

Brown Eyed Girls to return after four years

K-pop girl band Brown Eyed Girls (B.E.G.) - best known for the 2009 hit song “Abracadabra” - will return with a fresh release on Oct 28, ending a four-year hiatus.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-10-13 14:26

G-Dragon at sister's wedding during military service

K-pop artist G-Dragon from BigBang who has been doing compulsory military service since last year, surfaced Saturday to attend his sister's wedding.

Entertainment | Ko Dong-hwan | 2019-10-13 13:55

Famed skater Lee Sang-hwa, singer Kangnam get married

Former South Korean star speed skater Lee Sang-hwa and singer Kangnam tied the knot Saturday, according to their management agencies. The two held their wedding at a hotel in Seoul, Lee's agency, Bonboo Entertainment, and Kangnam's management, Dmost Entertainment, said.

Entertainment | 2019-10-12 14:25

BTS rocks Saudi Arabia

The strong religious culture in Saudi Arabia couldn't stop abaya-covered fans from springing up in their seats to dance as K-pop superband BTS performed its latest mega hit, "Boy With Luv," in the country's capital, Riyadh, Friday evening. Religious restraints and Islamic doctrine melted away as the K-pop septet took the stage at Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium and o...

2019-10-12 12:35

Ex-Girls' Generation member Jessica to write novels

Jessica Jung, a former member of Korea's K-pop group Girls' Generation, will make her debut as a novelist with a contract to write two teen novels for a big U.S. publishing firm. Under the contract, her novel, “Shine,” will be published in 11 countries and made into a film as well, U.S.-based magazine Entertainment Weekly reported Thursday.

2019-10-11 17:13

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