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BLACKPINK Makes History as First K-pop Girl Group to Receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit: “We’ll Share Comfort and Inspiration Through Music”

BLACKPINK Makes History as First K-pop Girl Group to Receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit: “We’ll Share Comfort and Inspiration Through Music”

The group became the first girl group to receive the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards on the 29th As BLACKPINK marks its 10th debut anniversary this year, it was recognized for spreading the Korean Wave globally, with Billboard No. 1 albums and more than 100 million YouTube subscribers “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, BLINK, for your love over the years”; the group also proves its staying power with record-breaking achievements for its third mini-album, 'DEADLINE'
The group BLACKPINK has made history as the first K-pop girl group to receive the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit. First K-pop girl group to receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit…agency accepts award on the group’s behalf According to agency YG Entertainment on the 30th, BLACKPINK received the...
| Seongchan Eol
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
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
Yoon Hang-ki, pioneer of Korea's first rock band, celebrates 65 years in music with 12-song 'I Am Happy' tribute concert

Yoon Hang-ki, pioneer of Korea's first rock band, celebrates 65 years in music with 12-song 'I Am Happy' tribute concert

Composer and singer-songwriter formerly of Key Boys to perform at Mapo Art Center on the 24th of next month, joined by veteran stars including Seo Yoo-seok, Choi Baek-ho and Insooni
A living legend of Korean pop music delivers a powerful 65-year legacy Yoon Hang-ki, 83, a veteran singer-songwriter and a living witness to the history of Korean pop music, is bringing together 65 years of his remarkable musical journey.
| 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
“Suspended for letting customers dance?” Culture Ministry moves to overhaul live-club rules, puts 80.2 billion won into next year’s budget

“Suspended for letting customers dance?” Culture Ministry moves to overhaul live-club rules, puts 80.2 billion won into next year’s budget

Public debate grows over revising the Food Sanitation Act enforcement rules that led to a live club’s suspension, as next year’s popular music budget is set at 80.2 billion won and concerns mount that four major agencies could monopolize FANOMENON
Music industry trapped by outdated standards as major overhaul of Food Sanitation Act rules looms The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is finally moving to address an absurd rule that can suspend a business simply because customers swayed to the music.
| James choi
Choi Gu-hee, guitarist for Deulgukhwa and Gwaejjagdeul, dies at 67 after stomach cancer battle

Choi Gu-hee, guitarist for Deulgukhwa and Gwaejjagdeul, dies at 67 after stomach cancer battle

Funeral held in Jeju on the 16th, news emerges later; continued composing and performing solo, including “Quiet Heart”
Deulgukhwa guitarist Choi Gu-hee dies at 67 after stomach cancer battle, leaving behind “You and Me” Funeral held in Jeju on the 16th; acclaimed musician who joined 1986’s second album, “Deulgukhwa II,” leaves behind a legacy of inspired melodies Genius guitarist who played nature’s sounds enters...
| James choi
Korean Traditional Music-Jazz Band “Sinbak Circle” Drummer Christian Moran Dies at 42

Korean Traditional Music-Jazz Band “Sinbak Circle” Drummer Christian Moran Dies at 42

A British drummer who emerged from the Berkeley College of Music and played in the Korean traditional music crossover band “Sinbak Circle” died at an early age of 42.
A brilliant musician’s farewell as he breaks down borders with original rhythms The owner of an unmistakable rhythm that moved between the global stage and South Korea’s traditional music has put his sticks down.
| James choi
BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

Next year’s Grammy Awards will add an “Asian Pop” category, fueling hopes that BTS and other South Korean acts will win for the first time
For years, "the Grammy Awards" has sat atop Western cultural dominance as the most firmly fortified stronghold. It marked a historic turning point as Asian melodies, once dismissed as a fringe of the mainstream music market, moved into the heart of global cultural power.
| 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