Lee Eun Mi, better known to her fans as “The Barefoot Diva”, recently returned to the U.S. with Powerhouse Live for a three-city tour this month. With stops in Orange County, New York City, and Washington D.C., Lee Eun Mi consistently delivered a powerful performance that definitively showcased her renown vocal abilities and commanding stage presence. The amazing thing about “The Barefoot Diva” is that she truly embodies the power of great music. Her concert brought together entire families which spanned across generations, as grandparents to grandchildren sat back to allow Lee Eun Mi’s seasoned musicality to wash over them. By the end of the night, all those who attended were equally enthralled by her diverse talent and unbelievable passion for the stage. Lee Eun Mi has rightfully earned her respect amongst fans and fellow Korean artists alike as a living legend. She’s set a high standard of vocal prowess and a spirited stage dynamic that leaves audiences craving for more. Considering how many of today’s younger K-pop stars have cited Lee Eun Mi as their personal idol, we have no doubt that we’ll see an even greater level of well-crafted talent from them in the near future. It was allkpop’s honor and privilege to catch this amazing diva live, and we certainly hope that she’ll make plans to come back to the States for another tour. Check out the rest of our photos from the event here! Photography by: Alex Gao & Terence Lee Video by: Matt Marasigan

After releasing the highly successful “Why? (Keep Your Head Down)” in their native South Korea, theTVXQ duo of Changmin and Yunho has just released the Japanese version in the land of the rising sun.

To commemorate this release, Avex has just unleashed the official (non leaked) Japanese MV on their official youtube page, check out the MV below and you can support them by purchasing the music.

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