CULTURAL INSIGHT

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On today's TADA Korea we talk about singer ZICO releasing a new song, and the "PARASITE" syndrome continuing on. Singer ZICO, a former member of K-POP boy band BLOCKB has topped the music charts with his new song. His new single "ANYSONG" was released yesterday, and it didn't take him too long to take over domestic and international charts. This and more on today's cultural news.

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Zico is kept busier than ever since the start of the new year. The rapper released a new song and will soon hold concerts. The former leader of Block-B unveiled his digital single "Anysong" on Monday. His previous album "Thinking" released last November contained his frank thoughts. The new song is more upbeat and exciting and features both rap and vocals. Zico is also set to hold concerts on January 22 and 23 at the Olympic Park in Seoul. "Parasite" continues to stun the world. Director Bong Joon-ho's latest masterpiece earned four awards from the Georgia Film Critics Association. The local media reported on Saturday that "Parasite" was nominated in eight categories and eventually won four awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Foreign Language Film. "Parasite" is also to be remade into a TV show by HBO. The series will be directed by Bong Joon-ho and Adam McKay who won an oscar for best adapted screenply with "The Big Short".