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Fri, April 3, 2020 | 11:23

Online concerts connect people in time of coronavirus quarantine

Online concerts connect people in time of coronavirus quarantine

South Korean pianist Cho Seong-jin appeared online in a casual navy shirt to play a Brahms intermezzo in a well-organized corner of his home in Berlin last week, bringing together millions of classical music fans in a livestreamed show.

2020-04-02 17:39

Yun Ho-gen, director of National Opera, steps down

Yun Ho-gen, director of National Opera, steps down

Yun Ho-gen, one of the Korea National Opera (KNO)'s artistic directors who recently returned to his post upon a court's order, voluntarily resigned to prevent further confusion within the organization. Yun had a farewell ceremony Tuesday and said he would return to the life of an artist. "I am very sorry that the status of the opera is damaged by conflicts of interest. I sinc...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-03-25 16:52

Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo tests positive for coronavirus

Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo tests positive for coronavirus

Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo said on Sunday he had tested positive for coronavirus and had gone into self isolation with his family.

2020-03-23 09:56

US rapper Lil Uzi Vert suspected of plagiarizing Korean illustrator's artwork

US rapper Lil Uzi Vert suspected of plagiarizing Korean illustrator's artwork

U.S. rapper Lil Uzi Vert is accused of plagiarizing an artwork of a Korean illustrator for his latest album's cover art, who could be sued for violating the original artist's intellectual property.

Park Ji-won | 2020-03-17 17:00

Late Goo Ha-ra's family in legal battle over her estate

Late Goo Ha-ra's family in legal battle over her estate

Late K-pop artist Goo Ha-ra's brother is currently in a legal battle with their estranged mother over the singer's estate. Her elder brother Goo Ho-in has filed a legal suit against their mother seeking a ruling on the division of the K-pop star's inheritance.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2020-03-12 18:15

Pop star Anne-Marie apologizes over Rising Sun flag controversy

Pop star Anne-Marie apologizes over Rising Sun flag controversy

British pop star Anne-Marie apologized Sunday (local time) on behalf of two English celebrities who wore bandanas with a Rising Sun flag, an emblem of Japan's wartime colonization and aggression. The Japanese imperial military used the flag during World War II (1939-45).

Dong Sun-hwa | 2020-03-02 16:21

To all girls, take pride in yourselves

To all girls, take pride in yourselves

Kang Eun-il, artistic director of Seoul Donwhamun Traditional Theater and a traditional string instrument Haegeum player, plays Haegeum during a press conference on Wednesday to announce her upcoming performance on motherhood. YonhapHaegum performance on motherhoodBy Park Ji-wonKang Eun-il, artistic director of Seoul Donwhamun Traditional Theater and the player of the traditi...

Park Ji-won | 2020-02-14 15:20

Trot audition shows boom following success of 'Ms. Trot'

Trot audition shows boom following success of 'Ms. Trot'

The trot boom is back. TV shows in which trot singers battle for success are growing in number following the mega success of TV Chosun's audition show “Ms. Trot for Tomorrow,” reversing the perception of the genre as music for the elderly.

Park Ji-won | 2020-02-07 17:02

Big Hit to diversify portfolios into design, language education, animation

Big Hit to diversify portfolios into design, language education, animation

Big Hit Entertainment, BTS' management agency, unveiled a plan to diversify their business areas, including the launch of a BTS themed drama, graphic books containing the group's song lyrics, new character items and a Korean language education program. The agency also announced that it will launch two boy groups and a girl group by 2022.

Park Ji-won | 2020-02-05 16:54

Difficult past, a blessing: Japanese pianist

Difficult past, a blessing: Japanese pianist

Japanese new age pianist and composer Yuhki Kuramoto says his difficult past didn't bring him down but rather helped him find his passion for music.

Park Ji-won | 2020-02-04 15:47

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