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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 18:09

Cho Seong-jin celebrates 140-year ties between Korea, UK

Cho Seong-jin celebrates 140-year ties between Korea, UK

Pianist Cho Seong-jin stands to takes a bow after playing Shostakovich’s piano concerto with the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali, at the Southbank Centre in London, Sept. 24. It was the second time for the 2015 Chopin Piano Competition winner to play with the renowned British orchestra this year. Courtesy of Korean Cultural Centre U.K.

2023-09-25 11:09

Hebrew University students travel to Korea to explore musical landscape

Hebrew University students travel to Korea to explore musical landscape

Sixteen students from Hebrew University's Korean studies program embarked on a journey in late August to build a cultural bridge between the two countries while experiencing the sounds of Korea - from the pulsating beats of K-pop to the unique sounds of the country's traditional music - emboldened by a passion for cultural understanding and innovation.

2023-09-22 10:06

[INTERVIEW] Pianist Hyung-ki Joo credits immigrant parents for breaking musical boundaries

INTERVIEWPianist Hyung-ki Joo credits immigrant parents for breaking musical boundaries

HONG KONG - Korean-British pianist Hyung-ki Joo - also known as one half of the zany comedy musical duo Igudesman & Joo with Russian-German violinist Aleksey Igudesman - credits his immigrant parents for his openness to all kinds of music.

2023-09-18 16:17

Jongmyo Jeryeak ceremonial music heads to Hungary, Poland

Jongmyo Jeryeak ceremonial music heads to Hungary, Poland

For the first time, Jongmyo Jeryeak, a traditional form of Korean court music that has a history spanning over six centuries, is set to be showcased in Hungary and Poland later this month.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-16 09:00

'Blue House Concert'

'Blue House Concert'

Drones spell out "Blue House Concert" above the heliport of the former presidential compound Cheong Wa Dae, Saturday, during the first segment of the 2023 Blue House Concert series hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Courtesy of National Symphony OrchestraPianist Sunwoo Yekwon, the first Korean to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2017,...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-11 16:00

Korean songs claim No. 2 spot among Billboard Hot 100 non-English top 10 hits

Korean songs claim No. 2 spot among Billboard Hot 100 non-English top 10 hits

Korean has been the second most dominant language among the non-English songs that have reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, according to a recent report by the company.

2023-08-19 21:12

Jungkook ranks 24th in 5th week on British chart with 'Seven'

Jungkook ranks 24th in 5th week on British chart with 'Seven'

BTS member Jungkook's debut solo song, "Seven," remained a strong presence on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for the fifth consecutive week.

2023-08-19 18:18

TWICE member Jihyo's solo debut album 'shows who she is'

TWICE member Jihyo's solo debut album 'shows who she is'

TWICE leader Jihyo made a debut as a solo artist Friday, eight years after she debuted as a member of the popular K-pop girl group.

2023-08-18 16:46

Fifty Fifty breaks silence on public dispute with agency

Fifty Fifty breaks silence on public dispute with agency

Fifty Fifty members Keena, Saena, Sio and Aran have finally broken their silence about their ongoing dispute with their agency Attrakt.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-08-18 16:44

[INTERVIEW] Progressive rock band Dongyang Gozupa blends East and West

INTERVIEWProgressive rock band Dongyang Gozupa blends East and West

Through a blend of the “yanggeum,” a Korean metal-stringed zither, and modern Western sounds, progressive rock band Dongyang Gozupa, which translates to “eastern high frequency,” has created a trailblazing sound.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-08-10 10:03

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