Two Korean pop groups to showcase talent in French music fair

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SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- Two rising South Korean pop groups -- Epik High and
f(x) -- will be showcased at a K-pop concert in an upcoming international music
fair in France, a state-run culture agency said Tuesday.

The Korea Creative Content Agency, a Seoul-based promoter of culture and arts,
said the indie hip hop group Epik High and the five-member girl group f(x) will
perform during the "K-pop Night" concert at the MIDEM fair, which opens on Jan.
24 in Cannes.
MIDEM, taken from the French name of the show, which translates to "International
Record Music Publishing and Video Music Market," is the world's largest music
fair and a venue for industry professionals from 40 countries to meet, share
trends and weigh business deals. The K-pop Night is set for Jan. 26, on the eve
of the fair's closure.
"Our focus has so far leaned towards Southeast Asia, Japan and China, where the
Korean Wave is high. With our support of the showcase, we are taking a step
forward to Europe where we have been little involved," said Kim Eugene, an
organizer with the content agency.
Korean booths have been set up every year at the annual MIDEM fair since 2005,
except in 2008. This year marks the first time that the content agency will
provide comprehensive support showcasing local musicians and boosting their
publicity efforts and business networking, Kim added.
"It may not be a solo concert, but with our hit songs like 'Wannabe' and 'Fan,'
we hope this will be a chance to showcase K-pop to many different countries,"
Epik High member Tablo was quoted as saying in a press release by the agency. The
group held its U.S. concert tour last year, and its possible destinations this
year include Europe.
hkim@yna.co.kr
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