Singer Brian to hold first Malaysia showcase

Korean singer Brian [On Point Entertainment]

Korean singer Brian has announced through his official Twitter site (http://twitter.com/Brianjoomuzik) that he will be holding his first showcase in Malaysia.

He posted a comment on his site earlier today, revealing that the showcase, titled "Brian's 1st Mini Showcase in Malaysia" which will be held at The Opera, Sunway Pyramid on July 10.

A representative from his agency On Point Entertainment said, "The location of the showcase fits around 800 people."

The rep went on to say that Brian is quite popular in the country because fans have seen him through various Korean variety shows and he is a member of R&B duo Fly to the Sky who sang the theme song for drama "Fashion 70s" which is currently showing in Malaysia.

Brian is scheduled to leave Korea on July 9 and attends a fan meeting and showcase the next day. He will also meet with ten local media outlets for interviews on July 11.

Meanwhile, Brian is currently working as an emcee for KBS' "Shoulder to Shoulder" alongside announcer Kim Seung-joo and singer Hwang-bo.

Brian, whose real name is Joo Min-kyu, made his debut in 1999 through Fly to the Sky who released numerous albums including "Sea of Love," "Missing You" and "Gravity."

Information on tickets for Brian's showcase can be found at www.rhythm-land.com.

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Singer Brian releases Korean remake of U.S. pop song

Korean pop singer Brian [On Point Entertainment]

Singer Brian of Korean pop duo Fly to the Sky has released a remake of U.S. pop hit "In My Head", according to record label Warner Music Korea.


Warner Music said that the original song by American singer Jason Derulo and the Korean version recorded by Brian were simultaneously released in the country on Thursday.


"Head", released in the U.S. in December 2009, is currently ranked at No. 9 on the Billboard chart.


This is the second time that a Korean artist has recorded a local version of a popular song from overseas; in February last year, K-pop singer Wheesung released a Korean remake of "Insomnia" by U.K. artist Craig David, which became a huge hit.


An official at Warner Music explained that their "head office is paying very close attention to whether this will succeed as it did in Wheesung's case."


The Korean-American singer, whose full name is Brian Minkyu Joo, debuted in 1999 as a member of Korean R&B duo Fly To The Sky. After releasing eight studio albums as a group, members Brian and Fany Hwang both decided to pursue solo activities.


Brian made his solo debut in 2006 with the album "The Brian" and released his second record "Manifold" last December.


American singer Jason Derulo, who will be visiting Korea on March 17, is scheduled to hold a showcase and appear on television with Brian to promote the album.

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