Articles by Lee Jung-Youn
Lee Jung-Youn
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CN Blue returns to pure band sound with “X”
Although it has been 14 years since its debut, this year marks “another beginning” for CN Blue with the trio's contemplative 10th mini-album, "X." Although it is the band's 10th album, band leader and vocalist Yong-hwa feels as nervous and excited as when the band debuted each time a new album is released. “At the same time, I still feel the fire alive inside me,” he said in an interview with a group of reporters on Oct. 7 in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. The
K-pop Oct. 14, 2024
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Han Kang's Nobel Prize victory sparks waves of celebrity congratulations
Celebrities have been offering their congratulations following the news of author Han Kang winning the Nobel Prize in literature. Kim Min-ha, known for her role in Apple TV+ series "Pachinko," along with well-known book-loving actors Moon Ga-young and Kim Hye-soo shared the news of Han's win on their social media accounts. Actor Ko Hyun-jung also posted on her personal account, sharing a screenshot of the news reporting Han Kang’s Nobel Prize win, with the caption, "Fin
Books Oct. 11, 2024
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[Well-curated] Zero-waste, ‘Aladdin’ pop-up, cutesy shop
Reduce, reuse, rehydrate At A Cup of Dungji in Michuhol-gu, Incheon, you can enjoy a delicious drink while reflecting on the environment. Though it may seem like any other cafe with its warm wooden interior and sunlight pouring through large windows, A Cup of Dungji is a special space run by the zero-waste brand Sojunghan Everything. Here, you can explore a vegan menu and learn about resource-recycling methods. All dishes are vegan, with no eggs, butter or milk used. Drinks that usually require
Culture Oct. 11, 2024
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Infinite announces 15th anniversary concert tour
Infinite, one of the best-known second-generation K-pop groups, are set to hold a concert tour from December to March, in celebration of the boy band's 15th anniversary. Via Infinite Company’s social media, the group announced the upcoming tour by revealing a teaser image containing the list of countries where concerts will be held. The six-piece group will kick off the tour with three days of performances from Dec. 6-8 at KSPO Dome in Seoul. They will continue the tour in Taipei, Tai
K-pop Oct. 10, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han embraced voice of powerless in ‘Snow White Must Die – Black Out’
Even for Byun Yo-han, an actor with a 14-year career, the role of Go Jeong-woo in “Snow White Must Die – Black Out” was new and challenging. “Every role is a challenge, but this one lingers. Even though he's fictional, I keep worrying about Jeong-woo and hope for his happiness as if he were a real person,” Byun said during a group interview with reporters Tuesday. The MBC series “Snow White Must Die – Black Out,” which aired its last episode F
Television Oct. 9, 2024
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Will trot bring a breath of fresh air to K-pop?
As K-pop continues its significant expansion in the global market, another genre has been surging rapidly in the domestic music industry: Trot. Following the remarkable success of some trot singers, major K-pop powerhouses are diving into the unexpected combination of trot and K-pop. Trot -- part of the Korean popular music scene since the 1930s -- is a genre characterized by lively rhythms and abundant use of vibrato, the lyrics often catering to the sentiments of the older generations, However
Performance Oct. 2, 2024
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Minho of SHINee to hold first-ever solo concert
Minho of SHINee will hold a stand-alone concert, his first in 16 years. According to SM Entertainment, Minho will host the "Mean: of my first" on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Korea University's Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. This will be the singer's first solo concert since his debut with SHINee 16 years ago. Minho released his first solo track with the physical single "Heartbreak" in December 2021, followed by his first EP "Chase" in December 2022. I
K-pop Oct. 2, 2024
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Yena's new single ‘Nemo Nemo' presents clever metaphor for love
Yena is back with her third single album, “Nemo Nemo,” eight months after releasing “Good Morning” in January. The title Nemo Nemo, derived from the Korean word for "square," serves as a metaphor for love’s complex emotions. “Everyone defines or expresses love differently, and this album represents that feeling using a square as a metaphor,” Yena said during a press conference held in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on Monday. The title track, also called &
K-pop Oct. 1, 2024
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Zerobaseone to perform 'Pokemon' theme song
Boy band Zerobaseone will sing the opening theme song for the popular Japanese TV anime "Pokemon." On Oct. 11, Zerobaseone will release its Japanese digital single “Only One Story." This song has been selected as the opening theme for the latest series of the popular Japanese TV anime "Pokemon." The series airs Fridays at 6:55 p.m. on TV Tokyo. "Pokemon," one of the most successful Japanese anime series, enjoys immense global popularity. Zerobaseone'
K-pop Sept. 30, 2024
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P1Harmony opens pop-up store worldwide
Boy band P1Harmony will delight global fans with additional pop-up stores at home and abroad, celebrating the release of its latest album. P1Harmony opened a pop-up store from Sept. 20 to 26 to celebrate the release of its seventh mini album, "Sad Song," at the Hyundai Department Store Sinchon U-Plex in Seoul. Following the successful completion of pop-up stores in five US cities -- including Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas, as well as Berlin -- pop-up stores will also be held in Japan
K-pop Sept. 30, 2024
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Brit pop legend Oasis to perform in Seoul next year
The legendary Britpop band Oasis, which disbanded due to conflicts between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, will perform in Korea for the first time in 16 years after a dramatic reunion. According to the foreign media outlet NME, Oasis will embark on a world tour in 2025 after completing its UK tour. The band will hold reunion concerts in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Boston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Santiago and Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to
Performance Sept. 30, 2024
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Stray Kids to perform at American Music Awards
The American Music Awards announced Friday that Stray Kids will perform at this year's ceremony on Oct. 6. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the AMA is considered one of the top four major music awards of the US, alongside the Grammy Awards, the Billboard Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. Stray Kids will be the second K-pop group to perform on the American Music Awards stage, following BTS, who first appeared on the show in 2017. Last year, Stray Kids won the Top K-pop Albu
K-pop Sept. 27, 2024
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Dragon Pony drops debut album, portraying incomplete yet passionate youth
On Thursday Indie music powerhouse Antenna’s new band Dragon Pony dropped its first album “Pop Up," full of ambition to lead the future Korean band scene. The new quintet consists of vocalist An Tae-gyu, guitarist Kwon Se-hyuk, Bassist Pyun Sung-hyun and drummer Ko Gang-hun. "Our slogan is ‘The hot music of imperfect boys,’ and we think this phrase best represents us. We will continue to show intense energy through songs that capture our honest emotions," e
K-pop Sept. 27, 2024
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Nmixx to be first K-pop artist in Billborad Latin Music Week
The rising girl group Nmixx will be the first K-pop artist to participate in Billboard Latin Music Week. The group’s agency, JYP Entertainment, announced that Nmixx will attend Billboard Latin Music Week as a panelist. The event will take place from Oct. 14 to 18 at The Fillmore Miami Beach, and Nmixx will join the event on Oct. 16 to discuss K-pop's influence in the Latin music market. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, Billboard Latin Music Week is the largest event in the
K-pop Sept. 25, 2024
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Cho Yong-pil to drop 20th studio album
Legendary singer Cho Yong-pil is returning with his 20th studio album. Cho announced the Oct. 22 release of a new studio album his website Wednesday. The album marks his first full-length album in 11 years since "Hello" released in 2013. The new album features several new tracks in addition to previous releases, such as the 2022 single "Road to 20 - Prelude 1" and "Road to 20 - Prelude 2" issued last year. The release of the 20th album was originally planned for las
Culture Sept. 25, 2024
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