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Lee Ja-ram transforms ‘Old Man and the Sea’ into pansori

TheaterNov 28, 2019

Pansori artist Lee Ja-ram is known for her success in taking the audience to places that are utterly new. Her latest work, “The Old Man and the Sea” at Doosan Art Center, does a perfect job of bringi...
TWICE tops Japan's Oricon weekly chart for 5th time

MusicNov 28, 2019

A new Japanese album by South Korean girl group TWICE has risen to the top of Japan's leading music chart soon after its release, its management agency said Thursday. According to JYP Entertainment,...
Gracias Choir tours 18 cities with heart-warming ‘Christmas Cantata’

MusicNov 28, 2019

In celebration of Christmas, Gracias Choir has embarked on its “Christmas Cantata” tour across Korea from Nov. 15 to Dec. 22. The choir will perform in 18 cities, including Ansan, Gyeonggi Province;...
JYJ's Kim Jae-joong to drop first new album in 4 years

MusicNov 28, 2019

Singer Kim Jae-joong will drop a new album early next year, returning to the Korean music business after a near four-year hiatus, his agency said Thursday. Kim, a member of the Korean pop group JYJ,...
New EXO album tops iTunes charts across globe

MusicNov 28, 2019

K-pop boy band EXO took iTunes music charts by storm Thursday with its latest album, "Obsession." The sixth full-length album by EXO, released on Wednesday, had topped iTunes' Top Album charts in 60...
‘Forbidden Dream,’ tale of relationship between legendary king and inventor

FilmNov 28, 2019

Sejong the Great, the fourth king of the Joseon era, was a man of science -- as popularly demonstrated by his depiction in the “Civilization” video game series. Jang Yeong-sil was an engineer and in...
EXO taps into inner darkness with ‘Obsession’

K-popNov 27, 2019

It’s been one of EXO’s most prolific years, as it has seen both individual and duo projects from its members, some of them promoting as part of S.M. Entertainment’s supergroup SuperM. And the K-pop ...
Netflix unveils "Made in Korea" collection

TelevisionNov 27, 2019

Netflix Inc., the global internet entertainment service provider, showcased a new collection entirely devoted to South Korean content on Wednesday. "Made In Korea" allows viewers to select original ...
BTS set to heat up year-end festivities with performances at home, abroad

MusicNov 26, 2019

K-pop sensation BTS will heat up year-end festivities with a series of high-profile performances in its home country of South Korea and outside. With the 2019 Melon Music Awards scheduled for Saturd...
Blackpink’s eight most defining tracks

K-popNov 26, 2019

Megahits that propelled the group to international stardom
[Newsmaker] Late Goo Hara left ‘despairing note’: police

MusicNov 25, 2019

Singer Goo Hara, who was found dead at her home Sunday, left a note, according to police. A note written by Goo was found on a table in her living room at around 6 p.m. Sunday by her housekeeper, wh...
[INTERVIEW] Ryan Jhun believes embracing new sound bodes well for K-pop’s future

K-popNov 25, 2019

Over the past few years, the K-pop scene has seen a flood of foreign producers and songwriters landing credits on notable hits. Fans are already familiar with names like Teddy Riley, LDN Nosie and Di...
BTS picks up American Music Award for 2nd consecutive year

MusicNov 25, 2019

K-pop sensation BTS picked up three American Music Awards on Monday to mark the second consecutive year that the band has won honors at the mainstream US award show. Early in the show, the septet wa...
'Frozen 2' tops 4m ticket sales within 4 days of release

FilmNov 24, 2019

The sensational Walt Disney animation "Frozen 2" has topped the milestone of 4 million ticket sales less than four days after its release in South Korea, data showed Sunday. "Frozen 2" sold 1,661,96...
Grammys under fire after BTS wasn't nominated for 2020 event

MusicNov 22, 2019

The Grammy Awards, one of the major American pop music award events, have become fodder for criticism after K-pop band BTS was shut out of the nominations for the 2020 Grammys. Many eyes had been on...