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Jo Young-nam mourns C'est Si Bon's Lee Baek-chun, 'commander-in-chief of Korean folk,' who dies at 93

Jo Young-nam mourns C'est Si Bon's Lee Baek-chun, 'commander-in-chief of Korean folk,' who dies at 93

The former PD-turned-critic who led the acoustic-guitar movement in the 1960s and '70s died on the 21st, with his funeral procession set for the 23rd.
C'est Si Bon's Lee Baek-chun dies at 93; Jo Young-nam mourns 60 years of Ddolgang Former TBC PD pioneered Korea's acoustic-guitar movement in 1964; funeral procession set for 7 a.m. on the 23rd Lee Baek-chun, a popular-music critic who served as a mentor to Korean 'folk music' in the 1960s and '70s...
| James choi
Lim Jin-mo’s Popular Music Webzine IZM Marks 25 Years With Concert Featuring Kim Soo-chul, Jaurim and Fifty Fifty

Lim Jin-mo’s Popular Music Webzine IZM Marks 25 Years With Concert Featuring Kim Soo-chul, Jaurim and Fifty Fifty

More than 30,000 reviews amassed by 100-plus contributors return to the stage next month at Hapjeong NOL Theater on the 23rd
A 25-year archive beyond text comes alive in cheers from a live audience IZM, a leading webzine for popular music criticism, is stepping beyond the printed word as it marks its 25th anniversary. On the 23rd of next month, IZM will hold a historic commemorative concert at Dongyang Life Hall NOL...
| James choi
'Social Criticism Rapper' Jerryk Passes Away After Battle With Malignant Brain Tumor…Died at 42

'Social Criticism Rapper' Jerryk Passes Away After Battle With Malignant Brain Tumor…Died at 42

A founding member of Soul Company and the creator of 'Days Alive.' The 'King of Kings' of the Korean hip-hop scene, dissecting society—gone in peace.
'Jerryk,' known as the intellectual voice of underground hip-hop, poured out fearless critiques toward the contradictions of Korean society. After a fierce two-year battle with illness, he passed away at age 42.
| James choi
Jeff Bernat to Return to Korea After 3 Years for ‘Luv Language’ Tour Next February

Jeff Bernat to Return to Korea After 3 Years for ‘Luv Language’ Tour Next February

The tour’s key Asia-Pacific stop is set for Feb. 18 at YES24 WANDERLOCH HALL
Distinctive R&B sound brings him to Seoul on global tour Singer-songwriter Jeff Bernat, a leading name in the R&B scene, will perform a solo concert, “Jeff Bernat Live: Luv Language Tour 2027,” on Feb. 18 next year at YES24 WANDERLOCH HALL in Seoul’s Seodaemun District.
| James choi
Lyricist Jang Kyung-soo, who wrote Cho Yong-pil’s “Scar,” Jang Ki-ha’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and Choi Jin-hee’s “Little Doll,” dies at 73, leaving 1,300 songs behind

Lyricist Jang Kyung-soo, who wrote Cho Yong-pil’s “Scar,” Jang Ki-ha’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and Choi Jin-hee’s “Little Doll,” dies at 73, leaving 1,300 songs behind

He died on the 29th after battling liver cancer; a giant of Korean popular music also wrote Yoo Mi-ri’s “Note of Youth”
From the struggles of ordinary people to the passion of youth, a source of beloved songs spanning generations Jang Kyung-soo (born Jang Hee-won), a lyricist, died on the morning of the 29th at age 73 after battling liver cancer.
| James choi
HANRORO to Make Arena Debut With Jan. 2 Concert ‘Question Mark’

HANRORO to Make Arena Debut With Jan. 2 Concert ‘Question Mark’

Fifth solo concert to span two days at Inspire Arena in Incheon, as singer seeks answers with fans
A remarkable rise for a singer-songwriter who connects with the world by asking questions Singer-songwriter HANRORO, who has won over audiences with her singular sensibility and explosive band sound, will take the stage at an arena for the first time since her debut.
| James choi
Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

A pioneer of 1990s pop music criticism and a practitioner of myeongrihak, he died on the 20th; he served as chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service
The study of destiny he pursued after standing at death's door, and an enduring legacy in Korean popular culture Kang Heon, chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and a pop music critic who broadened the horizons of Korean popular music criticism, died on the 20th at the age of 64.
| James choi
Japanese Singer-Songwriter Kenshi Yonezu to Perform in Korea in January

Japanese Singer-Songwriter Kenshi Yonezu to Perform in Korea in January

Kenshi Yonezu, the Artist Behind the 900 Million-View Hit “Lemon,” to Perform Solo in Korea Next January - Three shows set for Jan. 14, 16 and 17 next year at INSPIRE Arena - Part of the “GHOST” world tour, following the 22,000 fans who attended his last Korea shows Genius who broke the boundaries...
| James choi
'La La Land' magic returns for 10th anniversary as six-time Oscar winner hits theaters next month

'La La Land' magic returns for 10th anniversary as six-time Oscar winner hits theaters next month

Damien Chazelle's romantic musical, which moved 3 million moviegoers, is set for a theatrical rerelease
'City of Stars' echoes again, bringing back a decade of emotion The six-time Oscar-winning romantic musical 'La La Land' will return to theaters on the 11th of next month to mark the 10th anniversary of its release.
| James choi
K-pop Big Four’s fall comeback battle: Seventeen, IVE and HYBE and SM rookies join the fray — Why does K-pop converge in autumn?

K-pop Big Four’s fall comeback battle: Seventeen, IVE and HYBE and SM rookies join the fray — Why does K-pop converge in autumn?

K-pop Big Four’s new-release relay runs through November, reshaping setlists for next year’s world tours
Seventeen and IVE launch October comebacks — Can they help push annual album sales past 100 million? After the music industry briefly caught its breath amid major sporting events and holiday breaks, global K-pop stars including 'Seventeen', 'IVE' and 'PLAVE' are returning one after another, kicking...
| James choi