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April 30, 2015

By Tae Hong

With the 13th Korea Times Music Festival just two days away — that’s May 2, for those of you marking your calendars — here’s a little taste of what you’ll see live at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles this year.

1. TVXQ!

Does TVXQ even need an introduction? Record holders, chart toppers, K-pop legends.

2. Bada

The former S.E.S. leader knows no bounds. This diva’s powerhouse vocals and unique sound have carried her through four solo albums and to the top of South Korea’s musical theater scene.

3. EXID

Watch out, “up, down, up, up, down” — the five bombshells are back with “Ah Yeah,” poised to carry on the sudden EXID craze that swept K-pop last year.

4. Kim Bum-soo

One of Korea’s most beloved balladers is also one of its best all-around performers.

5. Cool

South Korea can thank Cool, another legend of the ’90s, for a handful of its favorite songs to sing during the hottest months of the year. You’ll hear it again: “Wow, it’s summer!”

(Not familiar with Cool? K-pop fans will recognize the remake of one of its hits, “All For You,” by A Pink’s Jung Eun-ji and Seo In-guk from “Reply 1997.”)

6. A Pink

Bubblegum pink cute will always be OK in K-pop, and thanks to the six-member girl group, it continues well and alive.

7. Got7

JYP’s newest boy band is just as athletic, catchy and addicting as their predecessor, 2PM. The seven boys are set to perform in the U.S. for the first time ever at the Bowl.

8. Im Tae-kyung

One of South Korea’s most in-demand musical actors, Im never fails to blow away audiences.

9. Kim Soo-hee

Anyone who’s heard their mother sing along to “Southbound Train” at karaoke knows exactly who Kim is. If you don’t, get ready to hear one of Korea’s favorite trot singers from the ’80s work her magic.

10. Oh Seung-geun