Korean Singers to Participate in 'Hallyu Music Festival' in Japan

The popularity of young Korean singers are soaring in Asia, especially in Japan.

The Korea Japan Cultural Exchange said it plans to invite some of Korea's most talented artists to the "Hallyu Music Festival" slated to be held September 3 in Shibuya, Tokyo. Among the artists who will likely take part in the special concert are Kim Beom-soo, Wheesung and the group Paran.

Kim, who attended Jiseong's first fan meeting in Japan in May as a close friend, also took part in recording the original soundtrack of the Korean film "Sukmyeong" in Japanese. Kim also plans to officially launch his music career in Japan.

Wheesung, who successfully wrapped up his first concert in Osaka on June 15, also plans to dazzle his Japanese fans with new songs from his latest album due out in September.

Meanwhile, the group Paran, which successfully completed three concerts in May, is quickly becoming a household name with its sweet and heartbreaking tunes.