{
  "id": 14318212,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T23:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "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, once a member of the popular K-pop group g.o.d, has learned a valuable lesson in his solo career. For years, he believed that persistent effort could overcome any obstacle, dedicating eight hours each day to vocal practice. However, as he entered his 20th year in the solo scene, Son came to understand that some things simply cannot be forced and that taking the long way around often leads to better outcomes. This philosophy is reflected in his new digital single, \"Go Around,\" which marks the 20th anniversary of his solo debut and his first solo track in approximately five years. At 46 years old, Son will complement \"Go Around\" with \"HORIZON,\" his first solo concert in five years, scheduled for October 31st and November 1st 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",
        "published": "2026-10-13T23:12:03.000Z"
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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."
}