The Korea Herald

Girls’ Generation’s ‘Mr. Mr.’ sweeps music charts

Feb 25, 2014

K-pop group Girls’ Generation swept local music charts with its new song “Mr. Mr.” Tuesday, a day after it was uploaded on online music services at home and abroad.The group’s fourth EP of the same title was uploaded on iTunes and local music services such as Melon and Naver Music at 5 p.m. on Monday. It has six songs of different genres of pop music, including the title track “Mr. Mr.” by famous American music production duo The Underdogs. As of Tuesday morning, the track sat atop real-time cha
‘Tick Tick Boom’: The Hives to perform first concert in Korea

Feb 24, 2014

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
More rumors regarding g.o.d.’s comeback

Feb 24, 2014

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
Girls’ Generation unveils new album on iTunes

Feb 24, 2014

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
Kiss says it won’t play at Rock HOF induction

Feb 24, 2014

WALL TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (AP) ― Kiss won’t rock and roll all night ― or at any point during the day, either ― when they are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, the band said Sunday. The 40-year-old group is unable to agree on which lineup should perform during the April 10 ceremony in New York City, and has decided not to plug in at all. The dispute concerns whether original members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss would join Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in a live performance, or
A classy club experience

Feb 23, 2014

‘Klang With Concert’ offers classical music, fine art at Club Octagon
Eyelike: Sunmi brings back ‘sexy’ with ‘Full Moon’

Feb 21, 2014

Sunmi brings back ‘sexy’ with ‘Full Moon’Sunmi“Full Moon” KT MusicK-pop female acts today are increasingly partaking in a race to become “the sexiest,” as new song releases draw heightened attention with erotic music videos and provocative performances.The latest contender is Sunmi, who released her first solo EP “Full Moon” on Monday. Although the music video for the title track “Full Moon” does feature Sunmi’s sexy squats and grinds, the song is seductive simply by virtue of its sound, delive
Ready to rock

Feb 20, 2014

Rock band YB raring to go on world stage
SM launches global auditions

Feb 20, 2014

Top entertainment firm to hold talent search events in 18 cities
Boy band EXO to extend Japan concert series

Feb 20, 2014

Popular K-pop boy group EXO has expanded its Japan concert series scheduled for April, SM Entertainment announced. By adding one more concert to their original itinerary, the band is expected to reach out to about 100,000 fans in Japan.EXO is slated to deliver five “EXO Greeting Party in Japan ‘Hello!’” concerts at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo over three days from April 11-13. Originally, the group had planned to only perform two shows each on April 12 and 13, but added one more performance
Absent David Bowie steals show at Brit Awards

Feb 20, 2014

LONDON (AP) ― David Bowie stole the show at Wednesday’s Brit music awards without even showing up, while Arctic Monkeys took home two big trophies at British music’s leading prize night. The 67-year-old Bowie, who is enjoying a renaissance with his first album in a decade, “The Next Day,” was named British male artist of the year. The trophy was accepted by supermodel Kate Moss. She was sent, presenter Noel Gallagher joked, as New York-based Bowie’s “representative on Earth.” Moss wore one of Bo
K-pop singer Rain to showcase new album in Beijing

Feb 19, 2014

South Korean pop singer Rain will showcase several new songs in Beijing next month, his management agency said Wednesday.Rain will appear before some 9,000 fans in China during his single showcase event scheduled for March 28 at the National Stadium in Beijing, Cube Entertainment said.It will be the first showcase to be staged by the singer in a Chinese-speaking country since the release of his sixth full-length album "Rain Effect." The album's two major tracks -- "30 Sexy" and "La Song" -- have
Korean-American star on the rise

Feb 19, 2014

Contemporary musician Bora Yoon to speak and perform at TED conference in Vancouver in March
Rocker Kim Bada releases first solo album ‘Moonage Dream’

Feb 19, 2014

The rock and roll way of life continues to flow through his veins as the 42-year-old Kim Bada ― former vocalist of the legendary rock band Sinawe ― is finally releasing his first solo studio album 18 years after his official debut with the band. “Rock and roll and being a part of a band is just who I am and it’s just something that I will always need in my life,” said Kim during a showcase held at the M Concert Hall in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, on Tuesday. With his dark vocals and high-soaring screams
[Photo News] MBLAQ In Japan

Feb 19, 2014