Singer Billie Eilish makes TV appearances during South Korea promotional tour
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SEOUL – American pop star Billie Eilish is set to make her debut appearance on South Korean television on June 21, as a guest on music talk show The Seasons: Zico’s Artist.
According to South Korean broadcaster KBS, her segment was recorded at the KBS headquarters in Seoul on June 18.
The Seasons (2023 to present), a successor to the popular music talk show Yoo Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook (2009 to 2022), invites popular musicians and celebrities for talks and performances.
The show is in its fifth season, hosted by Zico of K-pop boyband Block B. The previous four seasons were hosted by South Korea-based American rapper Jay Park and South Korean singers Choi Jung-hoon from indie rock band Jannabi, sibling duo Akmu and Lee Hyo-ri respectively.
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Eilish, 22, is now in South Korea promoting her third studio album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, which was released in May.
On June 19, the Grammy-winning artiste took part in the filming of variety show You Quiz On The Block, hosted by South Korean comedians Yoo Jae-suk and Cho Sae-ho. The episode featuring her is set to be broadcast some time in June.
“Billie Eilish and her mother visited the studio together, enjoying a delightful meeting (with Yoo and Cho),” said a staff member from You Quiz On The Block on June 19 via a press statement. “A special room resembling Eilish’s room was set up in the studio, where they took photos and enjoyed their time with You Quiz.”
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On June 18, Eilish also hosted an exclusive listening session at Grand Walkerhill Seoul hotel.
At the event, she played tracks from Hit Me Hard And Soft for her South Korean fans, while Jennie of K-pop girl group Blackpink made a surprise appearance as the event’s hostto discuss the album. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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