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[Herald Interview] Soprano Im Sun-hae still thirsts for the stage

Apr 28, 2021

After 20 years on stage, Baroque music diva wants to try jazz music, theater acting
Global music streaming giants target Korea with tailor-made lists

Apr 27, 2021

The two biggest music streamers Spotify and Apple Music are attempting to penetrate the Korean market with unique playlists and music charts. Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscr...
Maestro Chung Myung-whun reflects on life with new album of piano music

Apr 24, 2021

Maestro Chung Myung-whun is returning to the stage as a pianist with the release of his second piano album Thursday. Chung will be on a recital tour of five cities -- Seoul, Gunpo and Suwon in Gyeon...
Chamber music to celebrate Beethoven’s belated birthday

Apr 20, 2021

Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music to take place May 13-23
Daniel Barenboim cancels recital, citing quarantine rules

Apr 19, 2021

In the pandemic era, the mandatory two-week quarantine remains a great obstacle for the performing arts scene. Acclaimed conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim was slated to hold a recital at the Se...
Weverse expands further with addition of Jeremy Zucker

Apr 19, 2021

Rising pop star Jeremy Zucker became the fourth foreign label artist to join Weverse, the fan community platform run by Hybe, on Monday. Zucker gained worldwide fame in 2018 with his song “comethru....
Pianist Cho Seong-jin collaborates with German baritone on new album

Apr 16, 2021

According to Deutsche Grammophon, the album is part of Goerne’s project to release series of albums with well-known pianists with an aim to explore landmarks of German lieder -- art songs accompanied...
Osmo Vanska’s 2021 SPO season to begin with Sibelius

Apr 13, 2021

Percussionist Bak Hye-ji to perform with SPO this week
‘DG violinist’ Kim Bomsori to hold solo recital in Korea

Apr 7, 2021

Upcoming recital in June celebrate release of her DG debut album ‘Violin on Stage’
[Newsmaker] Hybe, Ithaca Holdings ready for ‘quantum leap’

Apr 6, 2021

Amid the buzz caused by Hybe’s merger with Ithaca Holdings, key figures from the two companies expressed their excitement through a video released on YouTube Monday. Hybe, formerly known as Big Hit ...
Pianist Son Yeol-eum set for nationwide tour

Apr 5, 2021

Virtuoso pianist Son Yeol-eum is set to embark on a 10-day tour this month. According to tour organizer Credia on Monday, the upcoming tour will kick off in Daejeon on April 15, followed by more rec...
BTS agency Hybe to acquire Scooter Braun-led firm in W1tr deal

Apr 2, 2021

Hybe, the company behind K-pop phenomenons BTS, announced Friday a deal to buy a 100 percent stake in American music entrepreneur Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings. Under the deal, Hybe -- formerly Bi...
Music returns to live clubs in Hongdae

Mar 31, 2021

Live clubs in the Hongdae area will now be able to hold performances under the current social distancing scheme, as details of the infectious disease prevention and control measures have been changed...
Bands turn to silver screen to perform in pandemic times

Mar 30, 2021

With music halls and auditoriums shut down or under strict limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year, bands are turning to “performing” at local cinemas. Under the government’s s...
Music returns to Tongyeong

Mar 28, 2021

2021 festival titled ‘Changing Reality’