1995: The Golden Year of Korean Music
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1995: The Golden Year of Korean Music

BySeoul Goodman

Before idols ruled the charts, Korean music hit its creative peak. Today, K-pop commands a global fanbase, captivating audiences across continents with synchronized performances and high-concept storytelling. But nearly 30 years ago, back in 1995, Korean pop music marked a very different kind of peak — a golden age that captured the spirit of a…

Park Jiyoon: The Artist Who Took Korean Music from Gayo to K-Pop
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Park Jiyoon: The Artist Who Took Korean Music from Gayo to K-Pop

BySeoul Goodman

In 2000, one song would forever alter the course of Korean pop music. At the time, J.Y. Park was an emerging producer, fresh off the success of g.o.d, a group he had carefully crafted into a national sensation. With their emotional storytelling and melodic hooks, he had begun to define his signature style. But producing…