American singer promotes latest album in South Korea, engages with fans through TV appearances and events

Courtesy of The Seasons - Zico's Artist's instagram

Billie Eilish is set to make her first appearance on Korean television this Friday as a guest on the KBS music talk show "The Seasons - Zico's Artist," according to a statement from KBS. Eilish’s segment was recorded at KBS headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on Tuesday.

"The Seasons," a continuation of the popular music talk show "Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook," features popular musicians and celebrities in conversation and performance. The show is currently in its fifth season, hosted by Zico, a member of the K-pop group Block B. Previous seasons have been hosted by notable Korean musicians, including Jay Park, Choi Jung-Hoon from Jannabi, AKMU, and Lee Hyo-ri.

The ninth episode of "The Seasons - Zico's Artist," featuring Eilish, is scheduled to air at 10 p.m. on Friday.

▲ Courtesy of The Seasons - Zico's Artist's instagramEilish is currently in South Korea to promote her third studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," released in May. On Wednesday, she participated in the filming of the tvN variety show "You Quiz on the Block," hosted by comedians Yoo Jae-suk and Cho Sae-ho. This episode, which includes Eilish and her mother visiting a specially prepared studio, is set to air later in June. A spokesperson for the show described the set, which included a room resembling Eilish’s own, as a space where she and her mother took photos and enjoyed their interaction with the hosts.

On Tuesday, Eilish held an exclusive listening session at Grand Walkerhill Seoul in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The session featured tracks from her latest album and included a surprise appearance by Jennie of Blackpink, who conducted an interview with Eilish about the album.

Eilish’s third studio album comprises ten tracks, including the title track "Skinny" and "Chihiro," inspired by the Japanese anime "Spirited Away." Her debut studio album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" won five Grammy Awards in 2020, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year at the 62nd Grammy Awards.

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