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[Eye Interview] Korean Peninsula laid out on music sheets

Sept 26, 2020

NK defector pianist Kim Cheol-woong hopes to bridge two Koreas through music
Composer Chin Un-suk appointed as TIMF’s new artistic director

Sept 23, 2020

The Tongyeong International Music Foundation appointed Chin Un-suk, Berlin-based composer of contemporary classical music, as the next artistic director of the Tongyeong International Music Festival....
Musical ‘Sonata of a Flame’ viewed online in 45 countries

Sept 22, 2020

Original Korean musical “Sonata of a Flame” has been viewed in 45 countries online, according to its production company Shins Wave on Tuesday. The musical, which kicked off its run on Sept. 11 in Da...
Tongyeong to expand Yun I-sang Award

Sept 21, 2020

Though many musical events have been postponed or canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the southern city of Tongyeong is looking forward to Isang Yun Prize 2020, which celebrates the lega...
MU:CON 2020 to explore future of global music industry in pandemic era

Sept 16, 2020

MU:CON, South Korea's largest international music industry trade show, will be held virtually this year and will explore challenges and opportunities the global music industry faces during the age of...
KF to look into role of K-pop in post-COVID-19 era

Sept 15, 2020

The Korea Foundation, the public diplomacy arm of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Asia Society Switzerland will co-host an online conference on K-pop on Wednesday. The event, titled “KF-Asia So...
ILUV's Minah again attempts to take life amidst ongoing conflict with former agency

Sept 13, 2020

Minah, formerly of K-pop group ILUV, was found attempting suicide on the Seongsan Bridge in Seoul around noon on Wednesday, according to the police. The singer posted, “What I am thinking right now....
[Herald Interview] Lang Lang hopes to ‘reach people’s heart and soul’

Sept 11, 2020

Star Chinese pianist says Bach’s Goldberg Variations is like ‘playing with Lego’
Pianist Kim Sun-wook to make formal debut as conductor in December

Sept 9, 2020

Having already had performances postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pianist Kim Sun-wook seems headed for a busy year-end, making his official debut as a conductor along with plans for solo and d...
Pianist Paik returns with Schumann

Sept 8, 2020

Pianist Paik Kun-woo will hold a recital Oct. 9 at the Lotte Concert Hall in eastern Seoul, following the release of a new album under the Deutsche Grammophon label this month. Paik, a celebrated pi...
[Newsmaker] Korea to support online concerts

Sept 7, 2020

29 billion won project aimed at helping small and midsized entertainment companies take advantage of online opportunities
Son Yeol-eum, Clara-Jumi Kang recital to be streamed online

Sept 2, 2020

A much-awaited recital from pianist Son Yeol-eum and violinist Clara-Jumi Kang will be held online Friday without a live audience. Credia, organizer of the duo recital, announced Wednesday that Frid...
A pianist on a journey with Beethoven

Sept 2, 2020

The recording of Beethoven’s 32 sonatas is a project that has been undertaken by the great pianists of our time from Daniel Barenboim and Rudolf Buchbinder to Igor Levit, Andras Schiff and Paik Kun-w...
Era of virtual artist: Riot Games’ virtual K-pop group K/DA returns

Sept 1, 2020

Virtual K-pop group K/DA released the group’s new single, “The Baddest,” on Aug. 28, with the first EP to be released later this year. K/DA debuted at the opening of the 2018 League of Legends World...
Yue Hua Entertainment penalized after Chinese artist performs for Korean military

Aug 30, 2020

Beijing-based Yue Hua Entertainment was penalized by the Chinese government after Wang Yiren, a Chinese member of K-pop girl band Everglow, performed at an event for South Korean military troops in J...