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HyunA, Cube Entertainment finally part ways

Singer HyunA has left management agency Cube Entertainment after a falling out over her private life.

Music | 2018-10-16 16:21

Music gives singer-songwriter Park Ki-young power to speak out

“I don't want to romanticize our reality in my songs,” says singer-songwriter Park Ki-young, who recently released her eighth studio album “Re:Play.”

Music | 2018-10-16 15:53

IU's single enters top 10 chart in China

Singer-actress IU's new single “BBI BBI,” released Oct. 10, has made it into the top 10 music chart in China. The single released to celebrate the singer's 10th debut anniversary ranked 8th overall and topped the K-pop music genre, according to one of China's largest music streaming sites NetEase Cloud Music's weekly music chart, which has over 400 million users. “We realize ...

Music | 2018-10-16 14:08

BoA to return with 9th full-length album 'Woman'

Veteran K-pop diva BoA will drop her ninth full-length album later this month, her management agency said Tuesday. The new 10-track album, "Woman," will be released on Oct. 24. It is scheduled to be released in CD format the next day.

Music | 2018-10-16 11:12

'Produce 48' finalists soon to make official debut as IZ*ONE

A Korea-Japan mixed girl band, formed of finalists of the Mnet Idol survival show "Produce 48," will soon make its debut under the name "IZ*ONE."

Music | 2018-10-15 14:25

'I want to be Korea's Michael Jackson,' Eddy Kim says

“Ranking No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and being dubbed Korea's Michael Jackson are what I've dreamed of since I was 14,” an aspiring singer-songwriter Eddy Kim told reporters at a press event to promote his third mini album “Miles Apart” in Seoul, Thursday. “Those dreams are still valid.”Making a comeback after a three-year-and-nine-month hiatus, Kim's new album fronted by t...

Music | 2018-10-14 17:27

[INTERVIEW] Why Baek Ji-woong chose ballad instead of K-pop [VIDEO]

Ballad singer Baek Ji-woong is not a trend chaser but one trying to strike his own path. Baek, who released “Close But Far” on Oct. 7, also has a story to tell of how music changed his life, starting with his struggle with himself. “I weighed 105 kilograms when I was in my middle school, but I decided to lose weight to become a singer,” he told The Korea Times.

Music | 2018-10-12 16:03

'We were fried over EXO': fans hit out at BBQ's concert texts

Chicken franchise company BBQ has infuriated some fans of K-pop boy band EXO over what they say is misleading advertising for a “super concert” on Sunday.

Music | 2018-10-11 13:55

[INTERVIEW] From Pink Floyd fan to record shop owner

In a dark room, the projector light beams on to a wall in a small record shop decorated with the famous Pink Floyd's “The Wall” album cover. About five to six people gather to listen to the music of great artists including David Bowie, Marvin Gaye, Led Zeppelin and of legendary pop singers. The listening session is followed by a short lecture on how each song was made back th...

Music | 2018-10-11 10:23

Sam Smith's first Seoul tour is emotional, inspiring

Making his first visit to Seoul as part of his “The Thrill of It All” tour, British singer-songwriter Sam Smith performed to over 20,000 fans in a one-night only concert at the Gocheok Sky Dome presented by Hyundai Card on Tuesday.

Music | 2018-10-10 15:56

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