“Hyundai Capital Invitational Jo Su-mi Park Concert”: Hyundai Capital is to hold an Invitational Jo Su-mi Park Concert on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at an outdoor stage of the Olympic Park’s 88 Jandi Madang. Since 2007, the financial company has been holding its Invitational performance series. Last year, B

Keb Mo“The Reflection” Yolabelle International/Ryko/Warner Music GroupWith bluesy guitars, groovy Hammond organs, and Keb Mo’s rich, smoky voice, “The Reflection” is a warm, mellow ride from start to finish. Like a smooth-jazz station all its own, “The Reflection” is never rowdy or boastful. It just

John Hiatt “Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns” New West RecordsA charming photo in the CD booklet for “Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns” shows John Hiatt in profile wearing a toothy grin, and why not? On his 20th solo album, Hiatt remains at the top of his game.There are no surprises left in his musical

Trace Adkins“Proud To Be Here”Show Dog-UniversalOn his previous album, Trace Adkins came out stomping and snarling like a riled-up snake, creating the hardest-rocking album of his career. But the album failed to generate any top 10 hits.Understandably, on his new collection “Proud To Be Here,” the t

Helen, the Baby Fox (Japan)Opening Aug. 18.Drama. Directed by Keita Kono. Taichi, a little boy who does not have many friends at school, lives with his mother alone. Soon, his working camerawoman mother moves to another town for a project by herself and makes Taichi to live with her boyfriend, Yajim

Viola Davis didn’t want to wear the uniform. The Oscar-nominated actress was thrilled at the chance to star in “The Help,” the film based on the best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett. But it was a movie about maids in the Jim Crow South.And “I had to get past the fact that I’d be playing a maid.”It

Dressed in a formal ensemble with her signature short hair, world-renowned cellist Chang Han-na looked more than enthusiastic to share her music for her upcoming musical bash.“When I played cello, I practiced alone and performed alone. It’s a lonely job,” Chang told reporters during a press conferen

‘Slave Hunters’ actor morphs into vengeful assassin for new roleAfter a not-so-successful attempt to continue his winning streak, actor Jang Hyuk is returning to the genre that gave his career a serious boost. Over a year has passed since he won audiences over with his swashbuckling portrayal of a b

EBS event to screen 51 documentaries on TV and in theatersA total of 51 documentary films from 29 countries will be screened on TV and in theaters in Seoul this month, along with educational workshops and pitching sessions for newly emerging filmmakers.The 8th EBS (Educational Broadcasting System) I

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon joined other influential figures in Seoul on Wednesday for the opening of photo exhibition aimed at rallying support for the United Nations’ development goals.Hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea’s key wire service, the show features more than 80 award-winning

While idol-centered K-pop has been heavily covered by the media, the Korean indie scene has received relatively little attention. This is the sixth installment of a series of interviews shedding light on the scene. ― Ed.Indie band Nunco Band has been active in the Hongdae scene for almost a decade.

Hallyu star girl group KARA has been appointed as PR ambassador for 2011 K-pop Cover Dance Festival, which begins its second round competition on Sept. 3. The festival celebrates the “cover dance” videos that K-pop fans around the globe are currently submitting online through www.coverdance.org for the preliminary round of the competition. The cover dance refers to emulating of the original choreography of popular K-pop dances. According to the Visit Korea Committee, more tha