Get ready, American K-pop enthusiasts, because the chart-topping boy group, XIKERS, is about to visit the United States with their debut tour, 2023 XIKERS WORLD TOUR TRICKY HOUSE: FIRST ENCOUNTER IN USA. The interest surrounding XIKERS is nothing short of explosive; this 10-member boy group under KQ Entertainment unexpectedly shot to fame in March, 2023,…
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80th Venice International Film Festival: “GOD IS A WOMAN” Review
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Just off the coast of Panama, in the indigenous Guna Yala province, sits an island town vibrant with colourful clothes and happy faces. Ustupo is home to a community of some 2,000 Guna people, whose rich culture and pride in their community is kept well alive to date. 50 years ago, French…
80th Venice International Film Festival: In Conversation with Nehir Tuna, Director of “Yurt”
The 80th Venice International Film Festival recently featured an intriguing and thought-provoking film, Yurt. In our exclusive interview with Nehir Tuna, we delved into the director’s background and the deep influence it had on the making of the aforementioned film. As the writer-director of the project, Tuna shared his deep personal connection to the story,…
80th Venice International Film Festival: “Yurt” Review
In the year 1996, against the backdrop of Turkey’s escalating tensions between religious and secular ideologies, a poignant and thought-provoking film, Yurt, takes us on a journey through the life of a fourteen-year-old boy named Ahmet (Doga Karakas). Raised in a secular environment, his world is upended when his recently converted father (Tansu Bicer) decides…
Ryoo Seung-wan’s “Smugglers” Review
Ryoo Seung-wan has done it again with his twelfth feature – albeit in terms of commercial, rather than critical, success. His latest film Smugglers has earned nearly £30 million since its July 26 premiere in South Korea, making it the fourth-highest grossing film of the year in the country and the summer box office champion….
Harmonising Cultures – In Conversation with CelloGayageum
The story of CelloGayageum began in 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Comprising two gifted musicians, Kim Sol Daniel (cello) and Yoon Dayoung (gayageum), the duo crossed paths at a concert organised by the Korean Cultural Centre in the aforementioned city. Drawn together by their mutual curiosity, they struck up a conversation and soon discovered a shared…
80th Venice International Film Festival: “Making Of” Review
Warning: Spoilers ahead. A fantastical orchestral piece plays over a black screen. The opening credits introduce us to Making Of before throwing us into a rain-doused action scene. Without looking at the blurb one might’ve easily assumed this was the movie they were watching, but before too long, a cameraman is angrily pushed away and…
Chen Yixin Opens Up About Her Acting, Modelling and Influencing – Exclusive Interview
The entertainment industry has always been filled with diverse talent, with each individual contributing a unique, creative hue to art in all of its forms. One such vibrant thread is Yixin, a Singaporean actress, model, and influencer who has graced both screen and stage with her performances. From her beginnings in applied drama and psychology…
Lim Youngmin: A Journey of Challenges and Redemption in the K-Pop World
In the dynamic and competitive world of K-pop, the journey of an artist is often marked by triumphs and tribulations, with each chapter contributing to their growth and evolution. Lim Youngmin‘s journey was filled with many ups and downs, and, although the journey wasn’t the easiest one, Youngmin showed that with patience, determination, and willingness…
Visions of Haiti: A Celebration of Culture, History, and Resilience through Film
The Barbican Cinema is set to present a unique and immersive experience, Visions of Haiti, from October 18 to October 31, 2023. This event will provide a rare opportunity to learn more about the rich Haitian culture, history, and resilience through an array of films, poetry readings, and discussions. The two-week celebration will present the…
Aiki On Her Dancing Career, Choreography and Motherhood – Exclusive Interview
In the world of dance, where movement is a language and physical expression is unlimited, Aiki stands as an important figure. She is an acclaimed choreographer in her native country of South Korea, a mesmerising dancer, and the driving force behind the HOOK crew. Aiki has carved a distinctive path through her work, and with…
Celine Song’s “Past Lives” Review
The mundane joys of people watching have seldom been caught onscreen as effectively as they have in the opening sequence of Past Lives, the lauded directorial debut of playwright Celine Song. Entering the film from the perspective of two unseen, unnamed narrators, we’re immediately tasked with guessing the relationship dynamics between three people sitting at…
EPEX to Release Their 6th EP, “Prelude of Anxiety Chapter 2. Can We Surrender?”
Since their debut in 2021, the South Korean boy band EPEX, short for Eight Apex, has been making waves in the K-pop industry with their unique mix of talent and charisma. Led by Wish, the group includes Keum, MU, A-Min, Baekseung, Ayden, Yewang, and Jeff. To those who are not familiar with EPEX, the groups…
W24 Lights Up The Garage with An Incredible Night of Music and Energy
August 18th was truly a night to remember! W24’s concert was held at The Garage in London, and the band quickly swept away fans with their two-hour show. With dynamic music and a powerful stage appearance, the group delivered a one-of-a-kind show that left us craving for more. But let’s start from the beginning… The…
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