The Korean wave is flooding Madison Square Garden

  • Date10/31/2006
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Steven Albert
Korea Tourism Organization-New York
201-585-0909
201-585-9041(fax)
salbert@kntoamerica.com
www.kntoamerica.com

The Korean wave is flooding Madison Square Garden and the tide is turning back to Seoul.

Fort Lee, NJ, 10/27/2006 Se7en (pronounced “Seven”) a famous Korean pop star and part of the YG Entertainment Group (“YG”) held its first concert at Madison Square Garden on October 19th 2006. The sound of Koran pop music is very popular among young people in the Untied States, and around the world. Fans travel to Korea to listen to many young Korean performers signed to YG including Seven. Seoul is the new entertainment capital of Asia.

It is not a surprise that many talented music stars from the Untied States are welcoming Se7en and other YG performers to join them on stage with them at New York City’s prestigious Madison Square Garden (“MSG”). Recently, Rain, a Korean musician and superstar performed with P Diddy at MSG. These young musicians have been praised by many music critics in the Untied States for their vocal and choreographic talents.

Se7en’s fame will skyrocket and album sales will boom in the United States, thanks to his partnership with Rich Harrison, the Grammy award winner responsible for producing hits such as “Crazy in Love” for Beyonce. Se7en will also work with Mark Shimmel, the producer of American pop star Usher, on an upcoming U.S. album.

The Korean wave of musicians has come to the shores of the United States and now the tide is turning from the United States and going to the Republic of Korea. Teen followers from around the world come to Korea to see their favorite musical acts. Instead of foreigners coming to the United States to see LL Cool J, they are going in droves to the Republic of Korea to see Se7en and his vocal and choreographic talents. Seoul is now becoming the musical capital of the world.

Many musicians whom are part of the Korean wave conduct live performances regularly in the Hongdae area in Seoul, Korea. The Hongdae district holds some of Korea’s most well known clubs.

For an abundance of information on how to see YG in Seoul, Korea or The Republic of Korea contact Korea Tourism Organization (“KTO”) at 201-585-0909 ext 204.


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