‘K-댄스’ 열풍을 일으킨 엠넷의 댄스 경연 프로그램 ‘스트릿 우먼 파이터’(이하 ‘스우파’)가 실력파 남성 댄서들의 서바이벌 경쟁을 담은 시즌 2로 올여름께 돌아올 예정이다. 4일 코리아헤럴드 취재 결과, ‘스우파’ 연출을 맡은 권영찬 CP와 최정남 PD 등 제작진이 ‘스트릿 맨 파이터’(이하 ‘스맨파’) 의 제작을 위해 총 출동한다. 한 업계 관계자는 “엠넷이 ‘스우파’의 시즌 2로 가닥을 잡고 (‘스맨파’) 방영을 올해 여름 쯤으로 기획하고 있는 것으로 알고 있다”며 “시즌 2에 걸맞게 힘을 줘서 나오지 않을까 싶다”고 말했다. 또 다른 관계자는 “‘스맨파’가 원래 더 빨리 방영 예정이었지만, 댄서 관련 논란으로 제작이 늦춰지게 됐다”면서 “‘스우파’ 이후 최 PD는 현재 휴식기...

South Korean cable channel Mnet is planning to air the men’s version of its hit dance competition show “Street Woman Fighter,” featuring some of the most talented male dancers in Korea this summer, according to industry sources on Tuesday. “Kwon Young-chan, the chief producer of ‘Street Woman Fighter’ and the same staff members from the program are set to lead ‘Street Man Fighter,’” an industry ...

This is not the first time a controversy has erupted over BTS’ fan merchandise. In November, some fans questioned the quality of “Butter” cassette tapes they ordered after receiving items that looked different from the sample photo. The agency offered full refunds for the items after the backlash. According to data compiled by Seoul Electronic Commerce Center, a total of 271 consumer complaints ...

Rapper-songwriter B.I will be performing in the Grammys’ digital performance series titled “Global Spin,” according to the artist’s agency IOK Co. He will be the first Asian artist to perform on the music show. “Global Spin” highlights the diversity of noteworthy music from around the world. Each episode of the biweekly performance series features performances by artists and groups and celebrate...

K-pop powerhouse S.M. Entertainment has launched the Music Nation SMTown Meta-passport, a digital passport membership for fans, the company said Monday. The digital passport membership is a new version of identification issued by the entertainment firm to the “citizens” of SMTown Virtual Nation in August 2012. The new digital passport membership can be used to identify as a virtual Music Nation ...

If entry restrictions are eased by the end of January, B.I.G will go to Japan for a while for concerts there, the group hinted. Jinseok, who is called “Arabian prince” by other members, said he has received messages from global fans on social media, asking to “hold a performance ASAP.” He felt sorry about the pandemic situation, and promised to work harder to improve his singing and performing ...

Local performance planning agency Mast Media has announced the lineup for its upcoming concerts in the next year. A total of 18 scheduled performances featuring globetrotting artists is expected to give hope to audiences. “The Great Pianists Series” will kick off with a show from Polish pianist Krystian Zimerman, which is scheduled to take place at Lotte Concert Hall on Feb. 14 and 15. The conce...

K-pop singers have gathered at local broadcaster SBS’ year-end music show, making Christmas even more special for both music fans and viewers on Saturday. Under the theme of “Welcome,” this year’s SBS Music Awards took place at the Namdong Gymnasium, in Incheon. The show was broadcast live on its main channel at 6 p.m., while a live audience was invited to the venue. SHINee’s Key, ITZY’s Yuna an...

The Tongyeong International Music Festival, an annual classical music gala, will take place March 25 to April 3, under the theme of “Vision in Diversity.” Marking its 20th anniversary, the annual music festival aims to contemplate diversity. The festival held in the southern coastal city of Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, will be directed by composer Chin Un-suk and feature classical to co...

“This is sensational! In welcoming Korean violist Park Sueye’s BIS album of the complete Paganini Caprices back in January 2018, I suggested that this excellent player countered the cliche of ‘Paganini as devil’ with an alternative image of Paganini as a seducer. Remarkable as that program is, ‘Journey Through a Century’ -- the 20th century, that is -- is finer still, and not only because Park is...

By earning a total of 2,660.42 points, Seodo Band took first place, followed by Kim Jun-su and Aux with 2,154.94 points and 1,915.17 points, respectively. Kim Ju-ri came in fourth place, while Esang and Ondo were fifth and sixth, respectively. After winning the competition, Seodo Band said that it was an honor to participate in the program as a contestant. The group also mentioned that the hards...

The opening of the musical version of “The Lion King” will be delayed, as performers and crew face difficulties in flying into Korea after several airlines abruptly canceled flights bound for the country, according to S&Co, the production company of the international tour. “Our performance team members’ entry (into Korea) has been delayed due to COVID-related travel problems,” S&Co said in a sta...

South Korean over-the-top service provider Watcha is set to air its first original music variety show “Double Trouble,” featuring duets by 10 K-pop stars. “Double Trouble” presents a series of performance battles in which 10 male and female idol members compete for the title of “Best Duo.” During its 10-episode run, the artists will pair up with different partners to put on five performances. ...

While there are many amazing and classic Christmas songs, the musician chose her all-time-favorites that she wanted to sing the most and “everything fell into place,” the singer-songwriter said. The musician also participated in writing six of the 13 songs on the album. She feels the most attached to the first track “Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones),” and the song helped inform the whole album wi...

With the end of the year fast approaching, broadcasters are preparing to hold their annual year-end music festivals, featuring star-studded lineups of artists and hosts. The final list of performers for the state-run KBS’ “Song Festival” shows 20 groups and artists, including Red Velvet, Enhypen, Aespa, Lee Mu-jin, Seventeen, Sunmi, Nu’est, Kang Daniel, Astro, Brave Girls, NCT U, Kim Woo-seok, S...