Brixton in London is a mecca for music, known for its vibrant scene that spans rock, hip-hop, pop, and K-pop. This iconic place has birthed legendary artists like David Bowie and continues attracting great bands and solo acts. From Dreamcatcher and Day6 to SE SO NEON, more K-pop artists are choosing Brixton as their go-to…
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Exploring the SAAY Vibes: An Exclusive Interview on “DOMINO” and Artistic Evolution – Exclusive Interview
SAAY is an artist who beautifully intertwines genres like R&B, hip-hop, and soul, creating music that reverberates with things that we feel inside of ourselves: emotions. Her background, rich with diverse musical traditions – from the depth of Korean traditional music to the intensity of heavy metal and J-pop – has enabled SAAY to cultivate…
Billlie to Perform in London as Part of the European Tour, “Our FLOWERLD (Belllie’ve You)”
Billlie are finally heading to Europe, and many of us are excited. They debuted in 2021 with their EP, The Billage of Perception: Chapter One. Billlie originally featured six members: Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Siyoon, and Haruna. Later, they welcomed Sheon into their ranks, creating a wonderful seven-member ensemble. When Sheon joined the girl…
Herman Yau on His Latest Work, “Customs Frontline”, and Filmmaking
Herman Yau’s latest film, Customs Frontline, premiered globally at the FEFF 26 in Udine this past May and is set for its Asian premiere in Hong Kong this July. A maverick director known for his prolific output, Yau was born in China in 1961 and studied Film at Hong Kong Baptist University. Over a remarkable…
OnlyOneOf on Their World Tour, London and Latest Release “Things I Can’t Say LOve” – Exclusive Interview
OnlyOneOf, a K-pop group, has recently completed a major tour across Latin America and North America, followed by a debut in Europe, with each city bringing beautiful memories and experiences. “Each city had its own special charm, but the most thrilling experience was the concerts. Thanks to the overwhelming support from our lyOns, we were…
SAAY’s Latest Single “DOMINO” Heralds a Return with Global Appeal
SAAY, a Korean R&B singer-songwriter, began her career in 2012 as the leader of the girl group EvoL. After the group’s disbandment in 2015, she transitioned to a solo career under Universal Music Korea, embracing greater artistic freedom. Her music, which blends R&B, hip-hop, and soul, is often likened to Western artists because of its…
IU to Perform Exclusive European Dates in London and Berlin During “2024 HER World Tour”
South Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU is set to perform in front of the European audiences with exclusive performances in London on June 21st and Berlin on June 23rd, 2024. Both shows are part of her HER World Tour, which began in March in Seoul and will conclude in her homeland in September. IU debuted…
ATEEZ Search for Their Golden Hour with New Mini-Album “Golden Hour: Part 1”
Being able to stand out amongst the ever-growing K-pop groups of today is no easy feat, but ATEEZ makes it look simple, as proven by their tenth mini-album, Golden Hour: Part 1. The eight members have said goodbye to their pirate world but still provide the treasure with six golden tracks. Following the success of…
AB6IX Set to Delight Fans Across Europe with “Find YOU” Fan Concert Tour
AB6IX is a South Korean boy group formed by Brand New Music. The group, currently composed of Jeon Woong, Kim Dong-hyun, Park Woo-jin, and Lee Dae-hwi, made their debut on May 22, 2019, with their first EP, B. Before their official debut, Lim Young-min, Kim Dong-hyun, Park Woo-jin, and Lee Dae-hwi participated in the Mnet…
“Bushido”: Exploring Humanity Through the Lens of a Fallen Samurai – An Insight with Director Kazuya Shiraishi
“Any movie that I make, I always think: ‘What is a human being?’” director Kazuya Shiraishi shares as he reflects on his latest project Bushido. The samurai period drama, or jidaigeki, tells the story of ronin Yanagida Kakunoshin (Tsuyoshi Kuanagi) who has fallen into poverty but has found peace in a humble living with his…
All the World’s A Stage: Review of RM’s “Right Place, Wrong Person” Album
While the 11-track album, which dropped three weeks ago, has been lauded as the sophomore follow-up to the critically and commercially successful Indigo, it is in fact Namjoon’s fourth solo excursion. Looking back to his ‘mixtapes’, RM in 2015 and Mono in 2018, it is clear to see Namjoon’s artistic journey, which starts with the…
ONE N’ ONLY Discuss “DOMINO” and Their Dreams for the Future – Exclusive Interview
As ONE N’ ONLY prepare to take the stage at Aria Fest 2024 on June 20th at the Faliro Sports Pavilion Arena in Athens, Greece, the group’s exciting mix of JK-Pop and Jatin-Pop has just started taking the world by storm. Sharing the lineup with stars like Suho, Chanyeol, Sistar19, and Omega X, this event…
MCND on Their Sixth Mini-Album, “X10”, and Their International Journey – Exclusive Interview
Music Creates New Dream, better known as MCND, is a five-member South Korean boy group comprising Castle J, BIC, MINJAE, HUIJUN, and WIN. They debuted in 2020 with the hit single Ice Age and quickly adapted by pioneering online fansign events due to COVID-19 restrictions, continuing to build their presence in the K-pop industry. In…
Discussing “Alienoid: Return to the Future” with Director Choi Dong-hoon and Producer Ahn Soo-hyun – Exclusive Interview
I first interviewed Choi Dong-hoon, one of South Korea’s leading directors and screenwriters, in 2015 at the BFI London Film Festival, where he was promoting his espionage action film Assassination. Choi, renowned for his consistent box-office success, spent several years developing the script for Alienoid, a sci-fi fantasy action film. After premiering Alienoid at the…
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