Korea Joongang Daily
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Police rescue pianist Lim Dong-hyek shortly after he posted seemingly troubled note

Officers were dispatched at around 8:30 a.m. after receiving a report expressing concern for Lim, according to the Seoul Seocho Police Precinct on Tuesday. Police located and rescued him at a site in Seocho-dong, Seocho District, southern Seoul.

2025-12-16

A decade later, pianist Lu defies the odds to win Chopin Competition

In a competition known for favoring rising stars, experienced pianist and recording artist Eric Lu defied the odds and became the first pianist to win the Chopin Competition on his second try.

2025-11-01

Pianist Paik Kun-woo to hold concert for North Gyeongsang wildfire victims

Pianist Paik Kun-woo will perform a concert at Goun Temple in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang to comfort residents affected by one of the worst wildfires in Korean history.

2025-10-08

Pianist fined 1 million won for purchasing sex at massage parlor, court denies challenge over evidence

A prominent pianist was fined 1 million won ($710) on Thursday for purchasing sex at a massage parlor, following a trial in which the musician challenged the admissibility of key evidence.

2025-09-25

Korean pianists win second, third prizes at ARD International Music Competition in Munich

Two Korean pianists won second and third prizes at the ARD International Music Competition, which concluded Sunday in Munich.

2025-09-15

Pianist Cho Seong-jin named Opus Klassik Instrumentalist of the Year

Pianist Cho Seong-jin has been named Instrumentalist of the Year at Germany’s Opus Klassik 2025 awards, the German Association for the Promotion of Classical Music announced on Wednesday.

2025-06-25

Alfred Brendel, pianist renowned for refined Beethoven interpretations, dies at 94

Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined performances of Beethoven's works over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94.

2025-06-18

Yunchan Lim hits all the right notes with record-breaking BBC Music Magazine Awards wins

Pianist Yunchan Lim took home three awards at the 20th BBC Music Magazine Awards on Wednesday for his recording of Chopin’s “Études Opp. 10 and 25” (2024).

2025-04-24

Pianist Yiruma to perform at Sydney Opera House on June 28

Pianist and composer Yiruma added one performance at the Sydney Opera House on June 28 as part of his ongoing world tour.

2024-06-18

Concert halls select their resident artists for 2024

When a young classical musician meets a residency program, it becomes the perfect opportunity for them to spread their wings and churn out creativity to its fullest.

2024-01-22