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Kriesha Chu starts January race with mini-album release

Kriesha Chu, a popular contestant on the audition program “K-Pop Star” season 6, released her first mini-album this week. The Filipina-American singer, a runner-up on the show, this week released her mini-album “Dream of Paradise” less than a year after her first single “Trouble.” The four-song album includes the songs “Like Paradise,” “Sunset Dream” (Korean version), “Sunset...

Music | 2018-01-05 14:23

Korean rock band HarryBigButton: 'We have the bigger button'

When U.S. President Donald Trump took to Twitter to compare button sizes with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, South Korean musician Lee Sung-soo laughed. Kim, in his New Year address, said he had a “nuclear button” on his desk that could launch an attack on America. In response, Trump tweeted, “I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his...

Music | 2018-01-04 18:11

Feb. 3 wedding, but Taeyang, Min to skip honeymoon

BIG BANG's Taeyang, 30, and actress Min Hyo-rin, 32, will marry on Feb. 3.The private ceremony will be held at a church with family and friends. The small reception will be at Paradise City in Incheon.

Music | 2018-01-04 14:29

Suzy returns with second solo album

Suzy, a member of the defunct girl group miss A, is returning with new music this month. Her second solo album is due on Jan. 29, while a pre-release track will be out a week before.

Music | 2018-01-04 14:21

EXID vocalist Solji to have eye operation

Top female K-pop vocalist Solji, who is having a year off because of a thyroid gland infection, will have eye surgery to treat a side effect.

Music | 2018-01-04 13:27

Boy band TRCNG returns with 'tough guy' image

Many K-pop boy bands have previously adopted a “wolf” concept to build a tough and masculine image.Popular groups such as H.O.T. and EXO are prime examples of groups that have successfully imprinted their masculine appeal on the public, with songs like “Wolf and Sheep” and “Wolf and the Beauty,” respectively.TS Entertainment's rookie boy band TRCNG has offered to take over th...

Music | 2018-01-03 17:32

New Year's concerts for a classy start

It's a classical repertoire in the classical music industry to hold New Year's concerts in January every year. It's much like a ritual to awaken the soul and to begin the new year with soothing tunes. This year is no exception and several classical concerts await fans to celebrate the new year for the next couple of weeks.

Music | 2018-01-03 17:31

Ostracized singer still hopeful of returning to Korea

Ostracized K-pop singer Steven Yoo, who allegedly dodged mandatory military service by becoming an American citizen, says he hasn't lost hope of returning to South Korea.

Music | 2018-01-03 13:00

Life-size GFRIEND pillows stir sexual fears

Goods meant to be a tribute to K-pop girl band GFRIEND have angered fans because the objects can apparently be used as sex toys.

Music | 2017-12-31 16:41

Counting in the New Year: bells, rock, jazz and a whole lot more

Ringing in the New Year traditionally gives a sense of hope and a chance to welcome the new and say farewell to the past.

Music | 2017-12-29 19:42

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