40th BFI FLARE: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival: “Body of Our Own” Review

Presented at this year’s BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, the documentary Body of Our Own follows three members of the Hijra community: Momo, Neshi, and Jannat. Directed by Rahemur Rahman and Lily Vetch, the film gives us a beautifully observant portrait of identity and friendship. Filmed over seven years, Rahman and Vetch take a…

The Magic of moon tang: An Intimate Show in London – Concert Review

Inside the nice surroundings of EartH in Hackney, the stage was set with simplicity: a small table, a chair, soft lighting, and at the centre of it all stood Hong Kong singer moon tang, dressed in a breathtaking purple evening dress. I Hate You was the first song performed, and from moon’s 2023 album WATER…

ZELO Returns: B.A.P Star Ready to Reclaim the Spotlight with Solo Comeback

After more than a decade in the music industry, Choi Jun-hong, professionally known as ZELO, is ready to step back into the spotlight, this time as a fully independent solo artist. Formerly the youngest rapper and dancer of the iconic K-pop group B.A.P, ZELO debuted in 2012 and quickly became known for his powerful, rapid-fire…

Still Rocking: Kris Main Talks His Double EP “JANUS” – Exclusive Interview

In our third conversation with Kris Main, the Korean artist reflects on a period of intense growth since our last interview. Over the past year, he has expanded his presence across multiple creative fields, collaborating with K-pop idols and rising hip-hop artists, performing at Korea’s largest hip-hop festival, and even stepping onto fashion runways. These…

Yuen Woo-ping’s “Blades of the Guardian” Review

In Blades of the Guardians, director Yuen Woo-ping returns to the wuxia tradition with a film that emphasises the physical and moral foundations of the genre. Known internationally for influencing the style of cinematic combat – just look at The Matrix trilogy and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon – Yuen treats the film as a way…

HUTA (Lee Minhyuk) Wows London Fans on “HOOK – WHO: KING” Tour

Lee Minhyuk, better known to K-pop fans as HUTA and a member of BTOB, is no stranger to the stage. With over a decade in the industry as a rapper, vocalist, dancer, and performer, he has long shared the spotlight with his group. But this time, London got to see something special – Minhyuk completely…