{
  "id": 14314897,
  "title": "How g.o.d's Son Ho-young learned to take long way into solo career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/how-g-o-ds-son-ho-young-learned-to-take-long-way-into-solo-career",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T23:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261014/how-gods-son-ho-young-learned-to-take-long-way-into-solo-career"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Son Ho-young, the lead singer of K-pop boy band g.o.d, learned through his solo career that some things cannot be forced. For many years, he dedicated eight hours daily to vocal practice, believing that relentless effort could overcome any obstacle. As he entered his 20th year in the music industry, he realized that certain things require a different approach. This philosophy is reflected in his latest digital single, \"Go Around,\" marking his 20th anniversary since his solo debut and his first solo release in nearly five years. Son, now 46, will follow up with \"HORIZON,\" his first solo concert in five years, on October 31 and November 1 at KBS Arena in Gangseo District, western Seoul.",
  "summary": "For most of his career, Son Ho-young of legendary K-pop boy band g.o.d, believed that enough effort could fix anything, and that belief led him to spend eight hours a day on vocal practice for many years. Two decades into his solo career, the veteran idol has arrived at a gentler conclusion: Some things don't give way no matter how hard you push, and sometimes taking the long way around is how…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "How g.o.d's Son Ho-young learned to take long way into solo career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/how-g-o-ds-son-ho-young-learned-to-take-long-way-into-solo-career-14318212",
        "published": "2026-10-13T23:32:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}