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Artist collaborations are latest web entertainment

Aug 23, 2021

In the show “Bookku Ddong,” episodes chronicle the journey of veteran comedian Moon becoming a trainee in Ravi’s hip-hop label GROOVL1N. Moon and Ravi, who also star in the well-known KBS variety sh...
KBS orchestra to go onstage with Chung Myung-whun, Garrick Ohlsson

Aug 22, 2021

The KBS Symphony Orchestra is to hold the concert, “Pictures at an Exhibition,” at the Seoul Arts Center on Thursday, joined by maestro Chung Myung-whun and pianist Garrick Ohlsson. Ohlsson, the win...
Violinist searches for ‘Spiritual Reflections’

Aug 19, 2021

Stephen Kim to hold his first solo recital in Korea
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra set for last season of 2021

Aug 17, 2021

Orchestra to present 13 performances from September to December
ACC World Music Festival to highlight diversity

Aug 17, 2021

The ACC World Music Festival will be held at ACC Art Theater in Gwangju from Aug. 20 to 22, both online and offline. The three-day festival, hosted by the Asia Culture Center of the Ministry of Cult...
[Herald Interview] Say Sue Me to start afresh after pandemic-forced break

Aug 16, 2021

Busan-based indie band better known overseas attributes its global listenership to their ‘60s-’90s Western-rock inspired music
Music playlists of Tokyo Olympics stars unveiled online

Aug 15, 2021

A week has passed since the close of the Tokyo Games, with Paris signaling to take over the Olympics legacy, but the enduring spirit of the athletes still remain in the hearts of many. To correspond...
Classic Revolution 2021 offers ‘light of hope’

Aug 13, 2021

Though the fourth wave of the pandemic is yet to be contained, Classic Revolution 2021 wants to offer a light of hope to audiences in these trying times. Following the first run last year, the Lotte...
BTS song 'Butter' ranks No. 4 on Billboard Hot 100

Aug 10, 2021

South Korean superband BTS' Billboard-topping hit "Butter" came in at No. 4 on this week's Billboard main singles chart, slipping from last week's top spot. "BTS' "Butter" drops to No. 4 after nine ...
Rookie artist Lee Mu-jin emerges as new powerhouse in Korean music chart

Aug 9, 2021

“Rain and You,” a soundtrack from Korean drama series “Hospital Playlist 2” sung by Lee, also ranked in the top 20 on all Melon charts, including daily, weekly and monthly chart, on Monday. The song ...
Say Sue Me meets fans with ‘So Tender’

Aug 8, 2021

Indie rock band Say Sue Me's “So Tender” from the soundtrack of Korean drama series “Nevertheless” was released Saturday, according to JTBC Studio. The eighth track on the soundtrack, written and co...
City in the mountains is a classical music sanctuary

Aug 8, 2021

Amid toughest phase of pandemic so far, Music in PyeongChang festival wraps up 11-day run
Cellist Kim Hyo-jeong to hold solo recital

Aug 5, 2021

Cellist Kim Hyo-jeong will hold a solo recital on Aug. 13 at Ilshin Hall in Hannam-dong, central Seoul. At the 80-minute recital, Kim will perform Beethoven’s 7 variations on “Bei Mannern, welche Li...
Snzae ends long break with ‘Born To Be Cool’

Aug 4, 2021

Artist Snzae is returning with a new EP, “Born To Be Cool,” after a two-year break, according to the artist’s agency Amoeba Culture on Wednesday. The company shared the album jacket images via Snzae...
Music from StarCraft to be brought to stage

Aug 2, 2021

Music from the beloved PC strategy game StarCraft will be brought to life through an orchestral performance later this year. According to the game music platform Flasic, “StarCraft Live Concert: Enc...