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Singing legend’s return gets unexpected support from youngsters

Cho Yong-pil, one of the most popular and influential Korean singers of all time, made his long-awaited comeback after almost a decade. Cho’s return is bolstered by unexpected support from people in...

Updated : 2013.04.17 14:17

Psy's new video tops 100 mln hits on YouTube

South Korean rapper Psy's new video, "Gentleman," recorded more than 100 million hits on YouTube Wednesday, less than five days after its release. The clip, released at 9 p.m. Saturday, surpassed 10...

Updated : 2013.04.17 10:07

Jason Mraz: ‘We’re gonna rock. We’re gonna turn it up.’

The groovy singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, who is behind the hit tracks “I’m Yours,” “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” and “Geek in the Pink,” will soon be returning to Seoul to serenade his countle...

Updated : 2013.04.16 19:43

New K-pop star couple: Tony An and Hyeri from Girls’ Day

Thirty-four-year-old former idol star Tony An and 18-year-old Hyeri from Girls’ Day announced their relationship Tuesday. The couple was spotted on a date by news media on Sunday. With the 16-year ...

Updated : 2013.04.16 19:40

Girl’s Day’s Hyeri dating former boy band member: report

Hyeri, a member of a K-pop girl group Girl’s Day, is dating Tony An, her agency said Tuesday. Dreamtea Entertainment released a statement to confirm rumors that the 19-year-old singer was dating An,...

Updated : 2013.04.16 15:01

Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ reaches 51 million views and counting

One of the biggest questions regarding Psy on everyone’s mind is whether or not his newly released “Gentleman” could be the next “Gangnam Style,” which has surpassed 1.5 billion views on YouTube...

Updated : 2013.04.15 19:46

Kim Jun-su wins Best Singer award in China: agency

K-pop star Kim Jun-su was named top Korean male singer at an award ceremony in China, his agency said Sunday. “Kim Jun-su won the best Korean male singer award in the 1st Yinyue V-Chart Awards with ...

Updated : 2013.04.15 11:38

Psy’s ‘Happening’ concert attracts worldwide attention

Back on his home turf where the 12-year veteran in the Korean entertainment scene is known for more than just the galloping choreography of “Gangnam Style,” the unexpected global K-pop phenom Psy e...

Updated : 2013.04.14 19:33

Psy, Braun talk about making history

Psy attends at press conference together hours before the rapper’s “Happening” concert at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.(Yonhap News) Psy’s highly anticipated follow-up single “Gentleman” was fi...

Updated : 2013.04.13 17:21

Psy's "Gentleman" sweeps iTunes chart

South Korean rapper Psy's new single "Gentleman" swept the iTunes Chart at home and abroad, its agency said Saturday, just one day after the much-anticipated release of the strong-beat song. The new...

Updated : 2013.04.13 14:15

Eyelike: Molly Ringwald brings genuineness on jazz debut

Molly Ringwald brings genuineness on jazz debut Molly Ringwald “Except Sometimes” (Concord Music Group) In her signature roles, she was the ingénue. And while it may not be fair to compare Mol...

Updated : 2013.04.12 21:34

Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ sweeps Korean music charts

Psy’s new single “Gentleman” swept the local music charts immediately after it was released in 119 countries at midnight on Thursday. The electro-dance song with more English-language lyrics and ...

Updated : 2013.04.12 21:19

TVXQ’s Max Changmin wins Japanese film award: agency

Max Changmin, a member of a popular singing duo TVXQ, will be presented with an acting award in Japan, his agency said Friday. “Max will be receiving best new actor award at the 22nd Japan Movie Cri...

Updated : 2013.04.12 20:03

Can Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ spawn another frenzy?

South Korean pop singer Psy unveiled his new song “Gentleman” on Friday. The highly anticipated follow-up of his global hit “Gangnam Style” was released at midnight in 119 countries around the world...

Updated : 2013.04.12 20:01

Psy back in saddle with new single 'Gentleman'

“Gangnam Style” star Psy Friday unveiled the highly anticipated follow-up to his global hit with another catchy dance tune infused with his signature self-mocking humor. Even Kim Jong-Un's threats...

Updated : 2013.04.12 09:22