Articles by Lee Jung-Youn
Lee Jung-Youn
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Westlife concert in Korea postponed to November
Irish pop band Westlife's concert has been postponed to November. According to Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort, Westlife, initially scheduled to perform “The Hits Tour” in Korea at the Incheon Inspire Arena on July 6-7, will now hold one concert, on Nov. 23. The band last performed in Korea in October 2011 as part of its "Gravity Tour." Tickets for Westlife’s concert in Korea, which were sold through pre-booking, will be automatically canceled and full refun
Performance June 25, 2024
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Britpop legends Suede to perform in Seoul
The band Suede, which helped create and lead the Britpop musical movement in the 1990s, will perform in Korea for the first time in eight years. Suede will perform "Suede Live in Seoul" at KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu on Aug. 23. This will be the band's first performance in Korea since they played at the 2016 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival. Formed in London in 1989, Suede is recognized as a key Britpop band alongside Blur, Pulp and Oasis. Britpop, a type of alternative rock that origi
Performance June 24, 2024
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Red Velvet to kick off Asia fan concert tour
Red Velvet is set to connect with fans across Asia with their upcoming fancon tour “Happiness: My Dear, ReVeluv” which will kick off with a two-day event in Seoul at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium, scheduled for Aug. 3-4. The announcement of the tour was marked by the release of a vibrant poster, shared on Red Velvet’s official fan club community and social media platforms Wednesday. The performance holds significance as they will celebrate their 10th anniversary with fans on A
Performance June 21, 2024
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[Well-curated] Popular select shop, unique souvenirs and nighttime stroll at Deoksugung
Kith Seoul emerges as Seoul’s premier flagship store Seongsu-dong has become a hot spot for young locals and international tourists alike. Among the bustling streets, the newest attraction drawing crowds is Kith’s flagship store, which opened its doors on May 31. Originating from New York, Kith is both a select shop and a fashion brand. What sets Kith Seoul apart is its distinction as the only Kith flagship store worldwide occupying an entire four-story building. The ground floor
Culture June 21, 2024
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H1-Key returns with rebellious ‘Let It burn’
K-pop girl group H1-Key has returned as lovely rebels. The quartet's new mini-album “Love or Hate” marks H1-Key’s return after four months and includes four tracks: the title song “Let It Burn,” along with “(heart) Letter,” “Iconic,” and “Rainfalls.” The lead single “Let It Burn” combines a groovy boom-bap hip-hop rhythm with intense rock elements. “The title song’s rebellious, straightforward lyrics a
K-pop June 20, 2024
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Lisa of Blackpink to return with 'Rockstar'
Lisa of Blackpink will return with a new single, "Rockstar," at 9 a.m., June 28, according to a statement from her distributor, Sony Music Entertainment Korea. The previous day, Lisa revealed the artwork for "Rockstar" on the official Instagram of her label, Lloud Company. "Rockstar" is the first song to be released in partnership between Lisa’s newly established Lloud Company and RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music, one of the top three major music distri
K-pop June 19, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Blitzers returns with ‘Superpower’ after rocking Britain's Got Talent
Blitzers has made a bold comeback with a new album, returning from appearing on a globally esteemed audition program. Blitzers’ new album “Lunch-box,” released at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, includes six tracks: The title song “Superpower,” “Race Up,” “Ring Ring,” “Fxxking Spring,” and English versions of “Superpower” and “Macarena,” a single dropped last year. "Lunch-box is our fourth travel-themed album. Li
K-pop June 19, 2024
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[Herald Review] Weverse Con Festival captivates audience with music, technology
INCHEON -- The Weverse Con Festival, hosted by K-pop powerhouse Hybe, concluded over the weekend, captivating music fans with performances that spanned generations and genres. Held at the Inspire Entertainment Resort on Incheon's island Yeongjongdo on Sunday, the festival featured outdoor and indoor concerts as well as diverse events over two days. On the stage Sunday were 15 artists, including rising K-pop stars TWS, virtual idol group Plave and globally popular groups Seventeen, Enhypen a
Performance June 17, 2024
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Yunmin of Touched makes history with 9 wins on ‘King of Masked Singers’
Yunmin, the lead vocalist of the prominent South Korean band Touched, has made a significant mark on “King of Masked Singers” by achieving nine consecutive wins, a milestone not seen in nine years. “King of Masked Singers,” which has been airing on MBC since 2015, is a singing competition where singers and celebrities wear masks, leaving behind their careers and fame to compete solely based on their voice and singing ability. Yunmin maintained her top position from mid-Ja
Culture June 13, 2024
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Everglow returns as eerie and enchanting “Zombie”
Everglow dropped an intense new single, presenting themselves as hauntingly beautiful zombies. The new single comes in 10 months, during which they held tour concerts in the US, Europe and Japan. The group released a new single called “Zombie” on Monday. Besides the title track, two B-sides -- “Colourz” and “Back 2 Luv” -- are included. The title song “Zombie” already garnered attention for working with The Stereotypes -- a producer behind projects
K-pop June 11, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Malaysian TikToker bridges Korean culture, language for global audiences
Nura Ezzatie, a 32-year-old TikTok content creator from Malaysia, speaks fluent Korean even though she has never lived in Korea. Now others -- like the 189,300 followers of her TikTok channel @nuraezzatie -- can learn practical Korean skills from her videos. Ezzatie’s journey into the world of Korean language and culture started with her love for K-pop boy band Super Junior. “In 2010, I decided to learn Korean because I wanted to understand the variety shows that Super Junior was on.
Culture June 10, 2024
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Stray Kids win award at short film festival
Stray Kids won the prestigious Global Spotlight Award with their self-produced "SKZFLIX" at the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024 in Japan. The prestigious international short film festival is one of Asia's largest such festivals and is officially recognized by the Academy Awards. The festival, which began in 1999, held its awards ceremony Tuesday in Shibuya, Japan. From over 4,936 entries submitted from 114 regions worldwide, 270 works were selected based on this year
Film June 7, 2024
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Dream Concert World in Japan to take place in August
Dream Concert, which has been held annually for 30 years, will meet with K-pop fans in Japan this August. Since its inception in South Korea in 1995, Dream Concert has been a significant event in the K-pop calendar, showcasing countless musical artists over the years. Under the theme “With Music We Got a Friend,” concerts will be held over two days, Aug. 10-11, at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan. This will be the second overseas edition of the Dream Concert, with the first taking
Performance June 7, 2024
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[Well-curated] Playful animated characters, street dance fest
Even in bustling Hongdae in Mapo-gu, Seoul, you can feel a peaceful rural sensibility if you find the right place. Follow narrow and winding alleys and you will find just such a mood at a tiny shop named Kohukku Market. Named "Kohukku," which means "happiness" in Japanese, the store sells character antiques and vintage items related to Japanese animation from the '80s and' 90s. This tiny, one-room shop is filled with a variety of items from dolls, key rings, vintage
Culture June 7, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Big Ocean out to make big splash in K-pop scene
At first glance, K-pop trio Big Ocean might seem like just another new idol group. But, the trio is anything but ordinary. It has broken through a barrier in the K-pop industry with its debut alone. All three bandmates in Big Ocean — Chanyeon, Hyunjin, and Jiseok — are deaf, and their debut date, April 20, coincides with the Day of Persons with Disabilities in Korea. Wearing hearing aids and cochlear implants, they introduced themselves as Big Ocean in sign language as they sat dow
K-pop June 6, 2024
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