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Sun, January 29, 2023 | 18:15

'100 Years of Korean Gagok': closer look at the contested living histories of early Korean classical music

'100 Years of Korean Gagok': closer look at the contested living histories of early Korean classical music

The titles of the songs on the program of “Hong Lanpa's Music Festival: 100 Years of Korean Gagok” on Dec. 27 had a beguiling plainness, recalling natural scenes and sentiments about them that nearly everyone living in Korea is familiar with: “Barley Field,” “Magnolia Flower,” “Rock Pass,” “A Moonlit Night,” “Inside a Flower-Shaped Cloud,” “Snow,” “Southern Village” and “Spri...

2023-01-25 13:02

Spotify launches program to support rising Korean hip-hop artists

Spotify launches program to support rising Korean hip-hop artists

Spotify, the world's largest music streaming subscription service, announced Wednesday the launch of a program to support rising Korean hip-hop artists.

2023-01-18 14:04

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek acquitted of obscenity charges in feud with ex-wife

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek acquitted of obscenity charges in feud with ex-wife

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek, who was sued by his former wife for sending obscene photos to her during their divorce process, has been acquitted by the prosecution, judicial officials said Wednesday.

2023-01-11 13:39

Webtoons embrace original soundtracks to appeal to wider audience

Webtoons embrace original soundtracks to appeal to wider audience

Webtoons are fun to read with catchy visuals and creative stories, and they want to offer more to attract readers with differentiated content: music for your ears.

2023-01-03 16:25

Classical music performances for 2023

Classical music performances for 2023

For classical music fans in Korea, 2023 is set to be a thrilling year as a legion of prominent musicians and orchestras are scheduled to perform here. The Staatskapelle Dresden, one of the world's oldest orchestras, founded in 1548, will take the stage in Seoul this March.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-02 15:41

Trot singer Lim Young-woong donates $234,000 to help people in need

Trot singer Lim Young-woong donates $234,000 to help people in need

Trot singer Lim Young-woong has donated 300 million won ($234,000) to charity in the name of his fan club.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-12-23 16:28

NCT Dream's 'Candy' winter EP sells 2 mil. copies in preorders

NCT Dream's 'Candy' winter EP sells 2 mil. copies in preorders

Korean boy group NCT Dream's special winter EP, "Candy," has surpassed two million copies in preorders, the group's agency, SM Entertainment, said Monday.

2022-12-19 15:37

Pianist Cho Seong-jin pre-releases single from upcoming Handel album

Pianist Cho Seong-jin pre-releases single from upcoming Handel album

Pianist Cho Seong-jin on Friday unveiled a minuet piano single by George Frideric Handel to be included on his upcoming solo album, Universal Music Group said.

2022-12-16 14:26

Strasbourg Philharmonic to perform signature piece at upcoming Korean concerts

Strasbourg Philharmonic to perform signature piece at upcoming Korean concerts

The Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra, one of France's oldest orchestras that was founded in 1855, is set to perform its signature piece - “Carmen Suite No. 1” by Georges Bizet - at its upcoming concerts in Korea.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-12-09 16:34

Soprano Jo Su-mi says new Korean-language album 'In Love' transcends time

Soprano Jo Su-mi says new Korean-language album 'In Love' transcends time

Famed Korean soprano Jo Su-mi said Tuesday her new Korean-language crossover album "In Love" contains elements of the past, present and future to deliver the beautiful emotions of falling in love.

2022-12-06 14:19

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