Kim Jonghyeon has branded himself with a smile and quirky charisma in his latest attempt to rouse lovers of danceable K-pop with Brilliant Seasons, and the singer is quick to prove he does just about everything. After branching off from his former role as the leader, main rapper, and main dancer of the popular boy…
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Catch The Young: Breathing New Life into Rock and Pop – Exclusive Interview
Catch The Young, a South Korean Rock band, will capture your attention for sure. Formed on November 1st, 2023, and consisting of Sani, Kihoon, Nanhyun, Junyong and Jungmo, there is no denial that they are a breath of fresh air. The group, with their debut mini-album Catch The Young: Fragments of Youth, has revived the…
Sung Hoon Dives into His Role of Seo Do-guk in Viki’s “Perfect Marriage Revenge” – Exclusive Interview
Meeting a Korean actor whose career has graced screens for over a decade is a rare and thrilling experience. Recently, I had the chance to sit down with the super lovely Sung Hoon in Seoul, where we explored his latest role in Viki’s Perfect Marriage Revenge. As we settled, Sung Hoon provided insights into the…
82MAJOR on Their Debut, Dreams, and Life – Exclusive Interview
There is no secret that the K-pop industry is highly competitive. With the 5th generation of idols on the horizon, it’s the rookie groups that often have to work extremely hard to secure a long-term position in the market. 82MAJOR is one of those rookie groups. Debuting in October of this year, they already showed…
18th London Korean Film Festival: “Hail to Hell” Review
In recent years, South Korean independent cinema has been taking the world by storm. Just look at Past Lives – a hidden gem of the country’s cinema. Another interesting film that is worth one’s attention is Lim Oh-jeong‘s Hail to Hell. Screened at this year’s London Korean Film Festival, the compelling film takes us on…
18th London Korean Film Festival: In Conversation with Lim Oh-jeong, Director of “Hail to Hell”
In modern cinema, where certain themes are revisited time and again, director Lim Oh-jeong manages to breathe new life into the well-worn subject of bullying with her debut feature film, Hail to Hell. In our exclusive interview with View of the Arts, Lim shares insights into the film’s narrative choices, character development, and cinematographic approach. …
Korea On Stage In London – Show Review
In its fourth year, Korea On Stage aimed to present a spectacular night to celebrate 140 years of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Korea. Hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration, the Korea Culture Heritage Foundation, the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), and My Music Taste, the event was held at London’s OVO Wembley Arena…
Bang Yedam’s Emotional Prelude: “Miss You” Pre-Release Single Review
Prior to his solo beginnings, singer-songwriter Bang Yedam saw his rise to fame in 2012 by competing in season two of the reality TV show SBS’ K-Pop Star. His talent landed him second place, leading him to sign with agency YG Entertainment. It was this that led him to triumph in the survival show YG…
A Palette of Dreams: Kang Hye-jeong on Her Art, Inspiration, and StArt – Exclusive Interview
Kang Hye-jeong, a prolific South Korean painter known for her fascinating, vibrant abstract art, has created a harmony of colours that takes any art lover into a universe of untamed imagination. Her approach to the Impasto technique, combined with her creativity, paints a very lively picture of mythical horses, flourishing landscapes, and humans. Kang’s artwork…
JUSTB Reflect on Their Fourth Mini-album, “[÷(NANUGI)]” – Exclusive Interview
It’s been a few months since my last encounter with JUSTB in February, and now, the group is back with their fourth mini-album, [÷(NANUGI)]. Beyond the foot-tapping beats and soul-stirring tunes, the group’s new release is quite exciting. Our latest conversation with JUSTB was very interesting, as they gave us an intimate look at the…
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