Duran Duran to play in Korea in March

Duran Duran [Ally Co]

Top English rock band Duran Duran will hold their first concert in Korea in over four years, according to their official website on Monday.

Duran Duran will play at the Olympic Hall in Seoul on March 12 as part of their upcoming world tour to promote their 13th studio album "All You Need is Now."

The group had previously performed in the country with their first concert in 1989 and their another in 2007.

First formed in Birmingham in 1978, Duran Duran -- currently composed of members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor -- is known as one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and was known as the 'Second British Invasion.'

They have sold more than 100 million records and have placed 14 singles in the top 10 of the UK Singles chart and 21 singles in the Billboard Hot 100.

Tickets for Duran Duran's upcoming concert will become available online on shopping website Interpark starting January 16.

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