RU Korean - Music News

Shin Hye-sung Sings for "Tetris"

lookout — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:19:00 -0700

Find more Shin Hye-sung video Latest News on 'Shin Hye-sung'
Find more Shinhwa video Latest News on 'Shinhwa'

Shinhwa member Shin Hye-sung, will be singing the main theme song "Tetris Togethe," for the popular video game "Tetris."

NHN game portal, Han Game, has cooperated with The Tetris Company for the past two years on a new version of Tetris, which will be released to the public at the end of this month.

The Tetris official website features video footage of Shin recording the theme song.

Shin is currently working on promotions for "Because It's You," the title track to his third album. He is also preparing for his October 18th concert at the Olympic Park, entitled "2008 SHS Live Tour Side 1-Live and Let Live in Seoul." In November, his Asia tour will continue through Japan and China.

"Winter Sonata" Adapted from TV Drama to Movie

lookout — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 09:48:51 -0700

Find more Winter Sonata video Latest News on 'Winter Sonata'

The Korean TV drama "Winter Sonata," which led the Hallyu phenomenon throughout Japan, will be adapted into a movie production, along with another "seasonal" serial, "Autumn in My Heart."

Culture Cap Media holds the movie rights to "Winter Sonata," and its CEO, Choi Sun-sik, released a press statement on the 8th announcing the joint investment venture in the production of the film with Kara & Rich Holdings.

Kara & Rich Holdings is an investment company with a majority of Japanese and Singaporean investors. The company has an investment contract with an entertainment firm in Japan that will work alongside Culture Cap Media.

According to Culture Cap Media, the stars of "Winter Sonata," Bae Yong-jun and Choi Ji-woo, will not be participating in the movie adaptation.

"We are hoping to give a refreshing new feel to the movie," the company stated. "After the movie version of 'Winter Sonata,' we will work with Kara & Rich Holdings on the production of the adaptation of 'Autumn in My Heart' as well."

Ryu Shi-wo to Receive Presidential Award on 'Tourism Day'

lookout — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 09:47:32 -0700

Find more Ryu Shi-Won video Latest News on 'Ryu Shi-Won'

Actor Ryu Shi-won, who has been at the forefront of promoting Korean tourism overseas, will receive an award for outstanding achievement from President Lee Myung-bak at the "Tourism Day" ceremony. Ryu's management agency R's Company said the ceremony will take place at the Lotte Hotel in Sogong-dong, Seoul on October 14.

Ryu plans to release his 8th single album in Japan on October 15 and hold a solo concert at the Tokyo Dome for two days from December 23.

BoA's U.S. Debut Song to be Distributed to 30 Countries

lookout — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 06:17:32 -0700

Find more BoA video Latest News on 'BoA'

BoA's U.S. debut song "Eat You Up" will be unveiled to the world through some 300 websites in 30 countries around the world. BoA's management agency SM Entertainment said the single will be released globally on October 21. In the United States, the song will be introduced on various websites including I-Tunes, Amazon, I-Music and MySpace. It will also be distributed as a mobile phone ringtone through AT&T and T-Mobile.

The song will be distributed in Korea starting October 22 through major music portals including Melon, Dosirak and Cyworld. The song will also be distributed to some 30 countries including China, Japan, Thailand, England, France, Germany, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.

Shinhwa's Andy Launches Official Japanese Fan Club

lookout — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 06:14:34 -0700

Find more Shinhwa+Andy video Latest News on 'Andy'
Find more Shinhwa video Latest News on 'Shinhwa'

Shinhwa member Andy recently formed his official Japanese fan club and is set to launch his career in the neighboring country. Through the website of his fan club, which opened on October 1, Andy said he was excited to finally have a medium through which he could meet his Japanese fans. He also asked his fans to drop by as often as they can and thanked them for their warm support.

Andy plans to hold a fan meeting entitled "Andy 2008 Christmas Special" in Tokyo on December 22 and in Osaka on December 23.

TVXQ's 4th Studio Album 'Mirotic' Simply Irresistible

lookout — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 07:15:01 -0700

Popular male vocal group TVXQ will release its 4th studio album on September 24, featuring the title song "Mirotic," composed by Remee & Troelsen, who also wrote BoA's U.S. debut single "Eat You Up."

Seo Taiji to Operate Exclusive Train for His Concert Goers

lookout — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 07:14:06 -0700

Singer Seo Taiji says he will operate a train exclusively for his audience members who live outside of Seoul for his upcoming "The Great 2008 Seo Taiji Symphony" concert, to be held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on September 27.

'SM Town Live 08' Held in Shanghai

lookout — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 07:13:19 -0700

The "SM Town Live 08" event was recently held in Shanghai, China. Popular K-pop artists belonging to SM Entertainment, including TVXQ, Super Junior and Girls' Generation performed during the concert.

Big Bang Signs Modeling Contract with FILA Korea

lookout — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:30:03 -0700

Members of the male vocal group Big Bang have been chosen as models for Italian sports brand FILA. FILA Korea recently said it has signed a modeling contract with the fashion-savvy members of the popular group.

TVXQ! to Hold Showcase at Seoul Plaza on 21st

lookout — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:29:18 -0700

The popular group TVXQ! will be holding a showcase event for the release of their fourth studio album at Seoul Plaza on Sept. 21st.

Located in front of City Hall, Seoul Plaza usually holds events which are of national significance, and solo performances there are very rare.