Ever since musician Jung Mina started learning to play the gayageum, a traditional Korean string instrument, at 12 years old, she knew then it would play a significant role in her life and career. With the aspiration of using the sounds of the gayageum with a modern-day twist, Jung differentiates herself from other classical gayageum players as well as solo folk singers by pairing her voice with the non-traditional techniques of playing while singing contemporary music. “I think it’s obvious tha

Singer-songwriter and “Superstar K4” winner Roy Kim has signed with CJ E&M and will release his sophomore studio album this fall, according to the company.Roy Kim, currently a student at Georgetown University in the United States, is in the process of preparing his upcoming album while pursuing his studies. Kim is slated to return to the Korean music scene later this year equipped with a new album and concert schedule, said CJ E&M.“We understand and respect Kim’s situation. We will support him t

After panned by British press, biopic ‘Diana’arrives in Korean theaters next month

Popular Swedish rock band The Hives, credited for being a driving force in re-introducing garage rock to the 21st century music scene, will perform a live concert for the first time in Korea in April. The Hives ― with band members Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist, Nicholaus Arson, Vigilante Carlstroem, Dr. Matt Destruction and Chris Dangerous ― first formed more than 20 years ago in the small town of Fagersta, Sweden. In 1994 the bandmates, eager to revitalize the garage band movement, released their firs

Veteran K-pop boy group g.o.d is gearing up for a return to the music scene, as fresh rumors circulate about a potential reunion.Amid talks that all of the g.o.d members have agreed to reunite and some have finished recording a new song by renowned Korean producer duo Double Kick, news outlets recently reported that g.o.d is slated to make an official comeback in March.In response, officials close to the members have denied claims of an official return so soon, saying that nothing has been carve

South Korean pop group Girls’ Generation released its long-awaited new album on online music services worldwide on Tuesday.“Mr.Mr.,” the fourth EP album from the group, was put on iTunes and local music services such as Melon and Naver Music at 5 p.m. The six tracks include the title track by famous American music production duo “The Underdogs.” After officially releasing the album in record stores on Thursday, the band plans to resume local broadcasting activities with cable TV network Mnet’s m

Photographer Kim Nyung-man captures major events in book ‘Portrait of Times’

Robert Moore’s collection to be auctioned at Christie’s next month

‘Klang With Concert’ offers classical music, fine art at Club Octagon

The popular MBC variety show “Infinite Challenge” team took on another challenge to cast Jamaica’s sprint star Usain Bolt in the last episode, which aired on Saturday. The “Jamaica Special” episode featured the three cast members ― Haha, Jung Hyung-don and Noh Hong-chul ― trying to “lure” Bolt by tweeting a photo of them holding a sketchbook reading “We Love Bolt.” A few hours later, Bolt retweeted the message saying “Maaaad.” Haha, who was excited about Bolt’s reply, urgently called in the othe