Who Do I Belong To by Meryam Joobeur, screened in Competition at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, is a poignant yet powerful exploration of family and its identity, inspired by a chance encounter during a road trip in Tunisia. Joobeur’s journey began with a desire to reconnect with her homeland and evolved into a…
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74th Berlin International Film Festival: “Through Rocks and Clouds” (Raiz) Review
Premiering in the Generation Kplus section at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, Through Rocks and Clouds weaves a poignant if predictable tale of tradition and industrialization, set in the rural Peruvian community of Rumicancha. At the heart of this Peruvian-Chilean coproduction lies Feliciano (Alberth Merma), an innocent 8-year-old alpaca herder whose world revolves around football…
“It Was Like Fire”: DXMON On Their Debut “HYPERSPACE”
With the energy of a hundred Border Collies on caffeine, six chirpy faces arrived on a call with the press on the 25th of January to talk about their recent debut with HYPERSPACE. The endearingly zestful attitudes of Minjae, Seita, Hee, TK, Rex and Jo will have been paramount in getting to this point, as…
Mek Jirakit Thawornwong’s Dual Pursuit: Balancing Acting and Musical Aspirations
Jirakit Thawornwong, also known as Mek, started his career a decade ago in his native country of Thailand. And at the age of twenty-nine, he has already made a name for himself as both an actor and a promising singer. While the latter is still in the making, one can be sure that he will…
EVNNE on Embracing Their Mature Side in Second EP “Un: SEEN”
On a busy evening during breathless comeback promotions, Keita, Park Hanbin, Lee Jeonghyeon, Yoo Seungeon, Ji Yunseo, Mun Junghyun and Park Jihoo all settled down for an hour to chat to the press, eagerly unveiling the stories behind their latest work. EVNNE’s second EP, Un: SEEN, is the foothold they’ve comfortably found themselves in after…
DVI on Their New Single “Close(d) Friend”, Music and Experiences – Exclusive Interview
From Korean dramas to Japanese Pop, Asian Pop culture has served as the blueprint for attracting international fans, and Thailand too has enjoyed a recent resurgence. This is in part thanks to TV shows depicting ‘boys love’ as well as other T-dramas with emotionally charged narratives. Much like K-pop and the Hallyu wave, music in…
Amber Liu Takes Over O2 Academy Islington in London – Concert Review
Amber Liu, an American singer, rapper, and songwriter, took the stage at London’s O2 Academy Islington and showed that she is a force to be reckoned with. From her roots in the highly successful K-pop group f(x), where she debuted in 2009, to her solo journey, Amber has consistently displayed her unique style, and she…
MCND’s ODD VENTURE in London: A Burst of Energy and Youthful Vibes – Concert Review
Whenever I attend K-pop concerts, my expectations are usually middling. However, MCND is one of those groups that I had high hopes for. Having witnessed their stage energy and talent two years ago in London, I made a personal commitment to see MCND again after I learned that the group was returning to the same…
ID:Earth Unites the Universe with Music – Exclusive Interview
ID:Earth is an enigmatic and fascinating artist. Originally from South Korea, she comes across as a creative musician whose imagination is simply cosmic. When she debuted in 2019 with Egypt, a cross-genre Pop song, the singer quickly impressed those who seek rawness in music. With a few singles and EPs under her belt, the artist…
KRIS MAIN On His New Single, “I’m Not Sorry”, Inspiration and Music – Exclusive Interview
Kris Main emerged onto the music scene with his debut single, Dior Dream, in 2021, showing the beginning of a promising career as singer-songwriter and producer under 285LABS. Possessing deep and husky vocals, Kris produces music that lies between Pop-punk, Rock, and Hip-hop. Not only is he capable of making exceptional tunes, but he also…
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