Billie Eilish announces Spotify listening session in Seoul for new album

Singer Billie Eilish will join her Korean fans in a special listening session of her latest album "Hit Me Hard and Soft" at an immersive art museum in Seoul on June 18.

Poster for singer Billie Eilish's listening experience to be held at Théâtre des Lumières in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul [SPOTIFY]

Singer Billie Eilish will join her Korean fans in a special listening session of her latest album "Hit Me Hard and Soft" at an immersive art museum in Seoul on June 18.

Hosted by Spotify, the event will take place at Théâtre des Lumières in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, according to the streaming service on Wednesday.

Eilish personally uploaded the RSVP link for the event to her Instagram story on Wednesday.

The event will accompany visuals along with a sonic experience to accentuate a deeper understanding of the album, according to Spotify.

Seoul is the second venue in a string of immersive listening sessions slated for Eilish's new album, following its initial unveiling at London's immersive art space Lightroom on May 16 and 17.

“We are thrilled to bring Billie Eilish’s immersive listening experience to Korea, serving as the bridge that connects Billie and her fans in South Korea,” said Park Jung-joo, Spotify’s head of music in Korea. “We will continue to showcase our global music ecosystem and help drive a culture that brings in artists and fans together in a truly unique, Spotify way."

Eilish is also scheduled to appear on tvN talk show “You Quiz on the Block” in June.

“Hit Me Hard and Soft” was released on May 17, three years after Eilish’s last full-length album, “Happier Than Ever,” in 2021. The singer last performed in Korea as part of her world tour in 2022, performing at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro District, western Seoul.

BY KIM MIN-YOUNG [kim.minyoung5@joongang.co.kr]