Articles by Lee Jung-Youn
Lee Jung-Youn
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[Herald Review] ONF mark new start with concert, new album
ONF returned to the stage after a hiatus brought on by military service, presenting an energetic performance. The six-member group performed a stand-alone concert, dubbed “Spotlight,” at the KBS Arena, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, on Saturday and Sunday. Dressed in sparkling white suits, the group kicked off the concert with a series of charismatic songs including "New World," "Ugly Dance," and "Gucci," setting the tone for the concert. "I've been waitin
Performance April 8, 2024
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AKMU to mark 10th anniversary with concert
K-pop sibling duo AKMU will hold a concert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the band's debut. According to YG Entertainment, AKMU will host the "AKMU 10th Anniversary Concert 10VE" on June 15-16 at the KSPO Dome. The venue, located at the Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul, can accommodate approximately 15,000 spectators. The concert title, "10VE," combines the word "Love" with the number 10, symbolizing AKMU's 10th anniversary. The agency stated that AKM
Performance April 7, 2024
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[Well-curated] Pies, cute stationery and Confucianism
Savoring leisure with warm pie and coffee If you're planning to embark on a journey from Seoul Station or just passing through the heart of Seoul, enjoy a warm pie for a meal that's a little different than the typical. Focal Point is a pie restaurant in at a brown brick building behind Seoul Station. Various savory pies welcome visitors, including the Song-jung tteokgalbi pie, featuring minced short rib, broccoli and corn seasoned with soy sauce, the grilled corn pie topped with al
Culture April 5, 2024
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NCT Doyoung to kick off solo journey
NCT's Doyoung is set to make his solo debut with the release of his first album. According to the singer's agency, SM Entertainment, Doyoung's first solo album, "Youth," will be released on April 22. The album's Korean title, "Youth's Bubble," is intended to reflect the emotions that youngsters experience, likening those feelings to bubbles created from the waves of youth. A total of 10 songs, full of honest feelings and emotions of Doyoung, will cons
K-pop April 4, 2024
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Kim Woojin set to return with new album
Solo artist Kim Woojin is set to make a comeback on April 22 with his third mini-album. On Thursday, concept photos of the new album were released on Kim Woojin's official social media account and through Kustomade, a producing label under SM Entertainment's music publishing subsidiary KMR. In the photos, Kim Woojin is cutting his hair, symbolizing a fresh start by erasing his past self. According to KMR, the upcoming new album, dubbed "I Like The Way," marks the singer'
K-pop April 4, 2024
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[Music in drama] Love blooms against all odds
Behind the phenomenal success of the TV drama series “Descendants of the Sun,” which recorded nearly 40 percent viewership ratings, was the soundtrack that enhanced the completeness of the drama. Aired in 2016 on KBS, "Descendants of the Sun" depicts the love story between Army Captin Yoo Si-jin (Song Joong-ki) and Kang Mo-yeon (Song Hye-kyo), a medical doctor, in the fictional land of Uruk. The second lead pair, First Lieutenant and Army Doctor Yoon Myung-joo (Kim Ji-won)
Television April 3, 2024
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TXT sums up its five-year story with ‘minisode 3: TOMORROW’
Tomorrow X Together returned with its sixth mini album, "minisode 3: TOMORROW," which encompasses the stories of the albums they have released over the past five years. The quintet held a press conference at Korea University’s Hwajung Gymnasium on Monday. The new album is the first after the group’s 3rd full-length album, “The Name Chapter: Freefall,” released last October. "It's an album with outstanding completeness, and I believe listeners will be a
K-pop April 1, 2024
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[Herald Review] Lucy kicks off 1st world tour with dynamic performance
South Korean group Lucy delivered a thrilling and powerful performance to fans Sunday, successfully kicking off its first world tour. The Seoul performance of the group's first world tour, “Written by Flower,” took place at the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in the Olympic Park in Seoul, on Saturday and Sunday. Audiences of over 10,000 people gathered at the concert hall over the two days. The four members appeared on the stage in white outfits -- which was the pre-set dress cod
Performance April 1, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Minseo returns with dark charisma in ‘Dead Love’
Although she is often thought of as a ballad singer with a soft, emotion-laden voice, Minseo is full of bright energy and has so much more she wants to express. "Everyone is surprised when they meet me in person. I became famous for the lyrical, emotional ballad 'Yes,' so everyone assumes I would be a sentimental, quiet person," the singer said during a group interview on March 21. Minseo came to attention when she made it to the top eight on “Superstar K7” in 201
Performance March 31, 2024
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J-Hope shows his passion for street dance in 'Hope On The Street Vol. 1'
A new album about BTS J-Hope's musical roots has been released. J-Hope's special album "Hope On The Street Vol. 1" is based on the artist’s passion for street dance and is his first solo album in seven months since "Jack In The Box," which was released in August last year. The title of the lead track, "Neuron," came from the name of the dance crew that J-Hope belonged to before his debut. The song is an old-school hip-hop song from the 2000s, marking
K-pop March 29, 2024
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Veteran folk singer Seo Yoo-seok returns to stage
Korea's first-generation folk singer Seo Yoo-seok has released new songs, expressing a strong will to continue making music. Seo, 79, performed three new songs during a press conference held in Seoul Citizen Hall's Baseurak Concert Hall, Jung-gu, Seoul on Wednesday, with power and emotion that belied his years. The first new song, "Why," calls for hope and solidarity. Seo said the lyrics reminded him of the several ongoing political and armed conflicts worldwide, including th
Performance March 28, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Dynamic Duo revisits its 20 year history with '2 Kids on the Block'
Gaeko and Choiza, the two members of Korea's legendary hip-hop duo, Dynamic Duo, are not only irreplaceable musical partners but also old friends who have spent more than 30 years together, having known each other since elementary school. Celebrating the 20th year of the group’s debut, the two looked back on their long history together with their 10th studio album, “2 Kids On The Block.” "We first met when we were 12, and it's safe to say that there was no hip-ho
Performance March 28, 2024
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Asian musicians to perform at Paradise City in June
Paradise City in Incheon is set to mesmerize music fans with an Asian music festival in June. The Asian Pop Festival, hosted by Paradise Culture Foundation and APF Co., will take place June 22-23 at Paradise City, Yeongjongdo, Incheon, and will feature well-known artists from different countries in Asia. The first lineup announced Wednesday includes Korean musicians such as Kim Chang-wan Band, Nell, Playbook, Yeoyu and Seolbin, Lang Lee, Glen Check and CHS. Taiwan's No Party For Cao Dong,
Performance March 27, 2024
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EXO D.O., Suho to hold stand-alone concerts
Two EXO bandmates will meet with fans through solo performances to strengthen their respective standing as solo artists. D.O. will meet with global fans at his first solo Asian fan concert tour, "Bloom." He is to perform in 11 cities, starting with his two days of concerts in Seoul on June 8 and 9. He will then perform in Taipei, Taiwan on June 22, Hong Kong on June 29, Jakarta, Indonesia on July 12, Tokyo on July 18, Nagoya, Japan on July 19, Osaka, Japan on July 21, Bangkok on Aug. 1
K-pop March 26, 2024
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Boynextdoor to hold first fanmeeting at Olympic Hall
Up-and-coming K-pop boy group Boynextdoor will hold its first fan meeting in June. Boynextdoor uploaded a poster on the group's official social media channel and global fandom platform Weverse Community announcing that the "2024 Boynextdoor Fanmeeting ONEDOORFUL Day" will be held both in-person and online at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul, June 1-2. The fan meeting will commemorate the first anniversary of Boynextdoor, which debuted on May 30 last year. Meanwhile, Boynext
K-pop March 26, 2024
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