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Tue, May 21, 2019 | 18:43

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Classical guitarist Denis Sungho hopes to bring 'brightness' to his audiences

Korean Belgian classical guitarist and producer Denis Sungho, 44, will hold a recital, “BRIGHT,” at the Seoul Arts Center, Wednesday evening. It is his first recital in eight years in Korea, since his previous one in 2012. During a recent interview with The Korea Times, he talked about the music he'll play at the recital, his life and his musical growth over the past eight ye...

Performances | 2019-05-21 16:32

Psy set to release new album in July

Singer Psy, who rose to global stardom with his “Gangnam Style” music video, is set to release his ninth album.

Music | 2019-05-21 16:32

Comedian Yoo Byung-jae to leave scandal-ridden YG

Writer and Comedian Yoo Byung-jae will be leaving his agency YG.

K-dramas & Shows | 2019-05-21 17:08

Former K-pop singer sentenced for sexual harassment

A former boy band member has had his conviction confirmed for a sex crime he committed as a minor. The Seoul High Court backed the suspended 18-month jail term for TopSecret's former member Lee Kyeong-ha, now 21, in a sexual harassment case from 2014, according to a local news outlet Monday. The victim was also 16.

K-pop | 2019-05-21 16:58

Singer Lee Hi prepares for comeback after 3-year hiatus

Vocalist Lee Hi will return with a new album after a three-year hiatus. The comeback date will be announced “soon,” according to her agency YG Entertainment, Monday. The lead track's music video has been filmed, although the song's title is being kept under wraps.

K-pop | 2019-05-21 16:04

Korean film 'Alien' competes at Cannes for short film award

Director Yeon Je-gwang, 29, is competing in the Cannes International Film Festival's short film contest Cinefoundation with his film “Alien.”

Movies | 2019-05-20 16:30

Kim Whan-ki's rare red dot painting up for auction

A rare red-dot painting by Kim Whan-ki (1913-74) will be auctioned this month, fueling speculation the sale could break the record for the most expensive Korean artwork.Seoul Auction said Kim's 1971 painting “Untitled” would be auctioned at the company's 29th Hong Kong sale at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, May 26.

2019-05-20 09:22

Actor Kim Woo-bin seen healthy

Actor Kim Woo-bin, who was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in May 2017, appeared to be healthy when he was spotted at the Gimpo International Airport on Saturday after his return from Japan. His appearance sparked speculation among fans that he might make a comeback on screen. Sidus HQ, Kim's management agency, was cautious on his comeback. “We are not in a position to c...

K-dramas & Shows | 2019-05-20 18:03

EXO's Baekhyun garners 1 million subscribers in two days on YouTube [VIDEO]

K-pop boy band vocalist Baekhyun garnered more than 1 million subscribers on YouTube Saturday, just two days after the channel's launch.

Entertainment | 2019-05-20 16:51

Webtoon artist Gian84 under fire for belittling immigrant workers

Webtoon artist and TV host for MBC's popular reality show "I Live Alone" Kim Hee-min, penname Gian84, has apologized after his latest Naver webtoon series came under fire for degrading immigrant workers.

K-dramas & Shows | 2019-05-20 16:15

Ex-I.O.I Jeon Somi to make solo debut in June

Former I.O.I member Jeon Somi will make her long-awaited solo debut in June with her new agency The Black Label.

Music | 2019-05-20 14:52

K-pop band Boyfriend to disband

K-pop boy band Boyfriend members will part ways eight years after the group's debut. On Friday, the group's agency Starship Entertainment announced on Twitter that all members agreed to the group's disbandment.

Music | 2019-05-19 17:13

Eun Ji-won of Sechskies to release solo album 'soon'

First generation K-pop singer Eun Ji-won will release an album “soon” his agency YG Entertainment said Friday.

K-pop | 2019-05-19 15:13

Pianist Sunwoo Yekwon on tour with the Schumanns' repertoires

Sunwoo Yekwon, 30, is currently on a nationwide tour with piano recitals focusing on the repertoires of the Schumanns - Clara and Robert - and Brahms. These recitals are his first national tour, with a collection of compositions the pianist has carefully chosen himself, since he won the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2017.

Performances | 2019-05-17 17:12

Singer-actor Rain in China: Is China loosening restrictions on hallyu?

Is China loosening its restrictions on hallyu, or the Korean wave? The expectation has grown after Korean singer-actor Rain was invited Wednesday to perform at a national event attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and 47 representatives from around Asia.

K-dramas & Shows | 2019-05-17 17:31

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