Seoul: K-pop stars led a group of South Korean musicians arriving in Pyongyang to take part in the latest set of cross-border cultural performances ahead of next month’s rare inter-Korean summit. Under the theme title “Spring is Coming”, the South Korean musicians will perform a concert in Pyong­yang today before a joint show with North Korean artistes at the capital’s 12,000-seat Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium on Tuesday. Together with athletes and cheerleaders, the North sent musicians led by Hyon Song-wol to the South to celebrate the Games. The South Korean musicians ta­­king part include singers and bands from a variety of genres, ranging from traditional folk songs to trendier K-pop, while some 20 taekwondo performers have also travelled. Her 1984 mega hit Love Maze was reported to be late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il’s favourite song, and is credited with helping South Korean pop culture gain a following in the socialist state.

Source: The Star March 31, 2018 21:11 UTC