Red Velvet on Wednesday announced the repackaged edition of its second full-length album, complete with three new songs and nine pre-existing songs. “The Perfect Red Velvet,” a repackaged version of “Perfect Velvet,” will be released at 6 p.m. Monday via local music streaming websites, according to S.M. Entertainment. The agency said the lead track “Bad Boy” is a hip-hop based R&B dance track.  A teaser image for “The Perfect Red Velvet” (S.M. Entertainment)“Perfect Velvet” topped iTunes K-pop a

The last album by late SHINee member Jonghyun was released online Tuesday, along with a music video for its lead track. Jonghyun’s album “Poet | Artist,” which was completed last year, comprises 11 songs showcasing the K-pop singer-songwriter’s distinctive musical tonalities. (SM Entertainment)The lead track “Shinin” is an electro-pop song with trap beats and tropical-tinged sounds. The music video for the track was released on streaming platforms including YouTube and Naver TV.The album also in

Kumho Art Hall this week begins its 2018 Rising Star Series, a classical music program dedicated to introducing Korea’s young talents. Starting with a recital Thursday featuring James Kim, the first prize winner of the 2006 International David Popper Cello Competition, Kumho Art Hall will highlight two other young artists -- pianist Shin Chang-yong and violinist Kim Gye-hee. Cellist James Kim (Kumho Art Hall)Cellist Kim has given solo recitals organized by New York classical music radio station

Legendary K-pop act BoA, often dubbed “Star of Asia,” will return with a new single “Nega Dola” on Jan. 31, the singer’s agency S.M. Entertainment said Monday. According to the agency, the hip-hop-influenced “Nega Dola” will feature a blend of Latin-flavored guitar sounds and synths, while it lyrically touches upon the complicated thoughts of a woman struggling with an obsessive lover.  A teaser image of BoA‘s upcoming single “Nega Dola“ (S.M. Entertainment)After releasing the new single at the

The final album produced by late K-pop singer Kim Jong-hyun, who passed away last month, will be released posthumously next week, according to his agency.The album, titled "Poet I Artist," will be released digitally Tuesday, with the physical version to be available Wednesday, S.M.Entertainment announced Friday through the Instagram account of SHINee, which Kim belonged to as one of the music group's members. Late K-pop singer Kim Jong-hyun (Yonhap)The solo record, Kim's final project before his

South Korea's Kyung Hee University said Friday it will revoke a popular idol singer's admission to its graduate school once he is confirmed of receiving undue favors in his admission process. CNBLUE's Jung Yong-hwa is accused of receiving preferential treatment in his admission, as he matriculated a doctorate course of a graduate school at Seoul's Kyung Hee University in 2016 without having an interview. "Once we confirm that (Jung) didn't take part in an interview that the graduate school had n

K-pop producer Teddy has become embroiled in yet another plagiarism controversy. The producer, who has worked with big-name K-pop groups such as Big Bang and 2NE1, has recently come under fire for “Heroine,” K-pop solo artist Sunmi’s new single, which is being criticized for allegedly copying “Fight For This Love,” a hit of British singer Cheryl Cole.Teddy is no stranger to plagiarism allegations. The producer, who leads The Black Label, a music production subsidiary under YG Entertainment, land

Yang Yo-seob of K-pop group Highlight will return solo in mid-February after six years, his agency Around Us Entertainment said Friday. According to the agency, Yang recently wrapped up shooting concept photos for his upcoming solo album in Sapporo, Japan. He is scheduled to shoot a music video soon. The album’s release date has not been set yet. (Around Us Entertainment)The album, which will mark his first solo release since “Caffeine” in 2012, will consist of tracks composed and penned by the

JooE of Momoland denied ongoing rumors that claimed she had bullied fellow students while at school. The singer’s agency Duble Kick Company on Friday released an official statement to rebut the rumors, saying it would legal action against any further rumors regarding the issue. The statement read, “Please help our girls, who have been trying their best every moment for their dreams, to not get hurt by those false rumors. From this moment on, we will take legal actions against such malicious acti

K-pop diva Sunmi has returned with the new single “Heroine,” and the song was plastered all over the internet Friday.(Read the article: Sunmi returns with ‘Heroine,’ backstory of ‘Gashina’)The song’s music video and photos were posted on the singer’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, receiving thousands of likes and shares. (1theK)“My new single ‘Heroine’ was just dropped. Please check this out,” Sunmi wrote on Instagram, along with a shortened version of the music video. The cl

After blowing the ultimate kiss-off to an undeserving lover in “Gashina,” soloist Sunmi walked down memory lane with the song’s protagonist with her new single “Heroine.” The former Wonder Girls member, who has been on a winning streak since her first solo outing with tango-disco “24 Hours” in 2014, rattled the K-pop scene with her viral hit “Gashina” last summer. The chart-topping song was not only responsible for the “finger gun,” the most imitated dance of the year, but also played a huge rol

The Sejong Center and Seoul Arts Center are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year with performances by internationally acclaimed artists. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Sejong Arts Center, which has seen some 62 million people attend its shows since opening in 1978. It was the only classical music and performance venue in Seoul until the opening of the Seoul Arts Center in 1988 in time for the Seoul Olympics. The Sejong Arts Center has hosted numerous international and local

K-pop project group CelebFive took to MBC’s “Show Champion” on Wednesday night to stage a thrilling performance and get fans excited for the groups’ debut. The term “CelebFive” hit the top spot of a real-time trending topics on Naver throughout Thursday, while the footage circulated on social media platforms. (VIVO TV)CelebFive consists of comedians Song Eun-yi, Ahn Young-mi, Shin Bong-sun, Kim Shin-Young and Kim Young-hee. The five have gathered for web comedy show “PanBeolryo,” which airs via

Singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young is ready to debut as a professional gamer, having joined Team Kongdoo, a professional gaming team.He will compete as a player of “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,” a multiplayer online shooting game. “Jung joined the team Wednesday in an official joining ceremony,” said Jeong’s management agency C9 Entertainment on Thursday. Kongdoo Co.’s CEO Seo Kyung-jong said, “We scouted Jung, valuing his skills and passion as a gamer.” “I certainly know the difference between

K-pop soloist Chungha rides on a “Roller Coaster” of love in her first single of 2018.About six months after making a splash with her tropical hit “Why Don’t You Know” last summer, Chungha returned with her new single “Roller Coaster,” a lead track off her second EP “Offset,” released Wednesday.  Chungha performs during a media showcase for her second EP, “Offset,” in Seoul on Wednesday. (MNH Entertainment)Chungha who rose to fame as a member of project girl group I.O.I, kicked off last year in