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Yumi releases first single in two years

Yumi (KSTORY Entertainment) Singer Yumi released “Teary Story” Tuesday as part of the original soundtrack for TvN drama “Nine.” It is her first song in two years. “This was a very hard earned ...

Updated : 2013.04.25 20:30

Akdong Musician’s ‘I Love You’ nabs No. 1 on music charts

Akdong Musician. (SBS) This season’s “K Pop Star 2” winners, Akdong Musician, released their new single “I Love You” online Wednesday, which shot up to first place on eight major music charts w...

Updated : 2013.04.25 20:30

Psy heads off on U.S. promotional tour

Rapper Psy left for the U.S. on a three-month promotional tour of “Gentleman” on Thursday morning. Speaking to reporters at Incheon International Airport, Psy said, “While my iTunes rankings curr...

Updated : 2013.04.25 20:30

Will.i.am admits stealing song

from will.i.am official homepage Music star Will.i.am acknowledged that he accidentally stole music from Arty & Mat Zo for his new track. Billboard biz on Tuesday reported that he copied Arty & Mat...

Updated : 2013.04.25 17:45

‘PSY fashion’ becomes sensation

(Yonhap news) With his new song “Gentleman” gaining popularity, South Korean rapper PSY’s fashion has attracted the international spotlight. Global fans have been paying attention to what he wea...

Updated : 2013.04.25 15:16

Psy's 'Gentleman' jumps to 5th in main billboard chart

South Korean rapper Psy's "Gentleman" galloped to fifth place on the Billboard's main chart this week thanks to increased downloads and sales, its official magazine said Wednesday. "K-Pop star PSY b...

Updated : 2013.04.25 09:45

Ansan Rock Fest adds Skrillex, Vampire Weekend

The annual three-day Ansan Valley Rock Festival, formerly known as the Jisan Valley Rock Festival, has unveiled 12 new acts in its third line-up for this year’s event which includes international ar...

Updated : 2013.04.24 19:51

Cho Yong-pil back with big ‘Hello,’ dominates charts

A crowd of middle-aged female fans cheer for Cho Yong-pil at the singer’s showcase in the Olympic Hall in Seoul on Tuesday night. (Kim Myung-sub/The Korea Herald) Cho Yong-pil’s latest album simpl...

Updated : 2013.04.24 19:48

‘Psy‘s roommate’ spills beans on pop sensation’s college life

A person claiming to be Psy’s college roommate recently sent a letter to the media describing the South Korean rapping sensation’s college life in the United States; according to the letter, it was f...

Updated : 2013.04.24 18:11

[Photo News] Return of king

Singer Cho Yong-pil speaks during a press conference on the release of his 19th album on Tuesday. Cho performed a special premiere showcase at Seoul Olympic Park following the press conference. (Kim ...

Updated : 2013.04.23 19:47

Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ sets record for most views in day

Psy’s music video for his new single “Gentleman” reached another milestone on YouTube by setting the record for most views in a day, the video-sharing website announced Tuesday. “Psy already holds t...

Updated : 2013.04.23 15:17

Psy nominated for six Billboard music awards

South Korean pop star Psy has been nominated to contend in six categories of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. Psy, who became a world sensation for his "Gangnam Style" and "Gentleman" videos, is amo...

Updated : 2013.04.23 15:17

Dozens of fans fainted at Super Junior’s Brazil gig

(SM entertainment) More than 140 fans fainted during Korean boy band Super Junior’s concert in Brazil on Sunday. The 10-member group kicked off its world tour “Super Show 5” at Creditcard Hall...

Updated : 2013.04.23 14:58

Woodstock star Richie Havens dead at 72: agent

Veteran US folk musician Richie Havens, whose distinctive guitar and singing style made him a star of the iconic 1969 Woodstock festival, died Monday, his agent said. He was 72. Havens "was gifted w...

Updated : 2013.04.23 09:46

Seiji Ozawa: A life in music from moped to maestro

TOKYO (AFP) ― More than fifty years ago, a wiry young musician from a humble family slung his guitar on his back and boarded a cargo ship in Japan. Seiji Ozawa had pestered companies all over the c...

Updated : 2013.04.22 19:40