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Thu, October 19, 2017 | 14:17

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JJ Project returns to find startling success

JJ Project has returned after a five-year hiatus, with the duo’s new mini-album “Verse 2” topping the iTunes Album Chart in 12 countries. The JYP Entertainment act’s new track “Tomorrow, Today” also topped Korea’s biggest online music streaming service Bugs upon its release, the day before the album’s release. The result was even more exciting for the two singers JB and Jinyo...

Music | 2017-08-07 18:51

Pianist Cho Seong-jin draws largest audience to Lotte Concert Hall

Popular pianist Cho Seong-jin, winner of 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition, has topped ticket sales for the Lotte Concert Hall, which celebrates its first anniversary Aug. 19. According to the concert hall, Cho’s recitals on Jan. 3 and Jan. 4 drew 4,009 people, the hall’s largest audience, reflecting the young pianist’s popularity among music fans. The number indica...

Music | 2017-08-06 17:56

GFriend goes back to 'innocent and energetic'

K-pop idol group GFriend released their fifth mini-album “Parallel” Tuesday, returning with their original innocent pretty girl concept with powerful choreography. GFriend’s previous album “The Awakening,” released five month ago, attempted a new sexy girl-crush concept with the track “Fingertip,” which came as a surprise to their fans who liked the girl group’s wholesome ima...

Music | 2017-08-02 17:59

Suzy renews contract with JYP Entertainment

Singer-actress Suzy has renewed her contract with her management agency JYP Entertainment, the company said Wednesday. "We renewed our contract with Suzy whose seven-year exclusive partnership with us terminated recently," the company said. "We've reached an agreement to pursue various meaningful activities in the future." Suzy, who debuted through girl group missA in 2010, h...

Music | 2017-08-02 10:49

Wanna One to make debut after brutal survivor competition

Eleven survivors of the controversial TV competition show “Produce 101: Season 2” on Mnet released a track list of their debut album on Monday.

Music | 2017-07-31 15:40

Rapper to stand trial on second drink driving charge

Rapper Gil from hip-hop duo Leessang has been sent to a trial after being caught allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol - for the second time - in Seoul. Seoul Central Prosecutors’ Office indicted him without arrest on Monday.

Music | 2017-07-31 15:12

Former K-pop star in love with younger bodybuilder

Kim Jun-hee, a former K-pop star who runs a popular online shopping mall, is in love with a bodybuilder 16 years her junior. Kim, 42, declared her love with Lee Dae-woo, 26, on Instagram, Monday. This is the first time she has revealed she had a boyfriend since her divorce in 2008. But she wrote,“There is no talk about marriage yet.”

Music | 2017-07-25 17:35

Cho Seong-jin to release 2nd album in fall

Pianist Cho Seong-jin is set to release his second album of Debussy’s works this fall, according to Deutsche Grammophon and Universal Music. Cho is known to have recorded the pieces for the album in Berlin and elsewhere around Germany. The album will contain Debussy’s Images 1, 2, Suite Bergamasque, Children's Corner and L'isle joyeuse. On his previous album released last Nov...

Music | 2017-07-25 15:46

Notre Dame cathedral's organist to recreate classical pieces

French organist Olivier Latry, will be performing in Seoul as part of the pipe organ series organized by the Lotte Concert Hall. Latry was dubbed the "youngest organist" for the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris when he was appointed to the "titulaires des grands orgues of Notre-Dame, Paris" at the age of 23 in 1985. At the time, he drew much media attention, as usually organists...

Music | 2017-07-24 17:05

K-pop boy band BTS one of Rolling Stone's top 10

K-pop boy band BTS is included in the “Ten New Artists You Need to Know” selected by renowned American music magazine Rolling Stone. Also on the list are rising musicians such as Jonas Blue, Kacy Hill and Missio. Rolling Stone suggested BTS's music is “For fans of: Justin Bieber, G-Dragon, Big Bang.”

Music | 2017-07-23 14:29

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