Can an idol group become independent artists after leaving their management company? They surely can, as IN2IT are living proof of that. Founded through a survival show, Boys24, the group officially debuted in October 2017 with the song Amazing which quickly brought them recognition among not only Korean but also international fans. Consisting of six…
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BTS’ “Map Of The Soul ON:E” Online Concerts Worthy of a Las Vegas Residency
When the details of Map of the Soul ON:E were first released, the event was planned to take place both offline (with appropriate social distancing in place) and online. However subsequent clusters of COVID-19 in South Korea meant that the plans for the offline concert had to be scrapped as stricter regulations on gatherings of…
64th BFI London Film Festival – ‘Supernova’ Review
The term ‘supernova’ is used to describe the powerful and monumental explosion that occurs at the end of a star’s life cycle; accompanying a supernova is often a large and shrouding black hole encapsulating everything in its perimeter. In more earthly terms, Harry Macqueen uses the phrase in his latest venture Supernova to liken the…
25th Busan International Film Festival Announces the Kim Jiseok Award Jurors
Three Jurors to Discover Talented Directors to Lead the Asian Film Industry The Kim Jiseok Award was established in 2017 to honor the late Kim Jiseok, who devotes his life to discovering new Asian directors and supporting the growth of the Asian film industry. Two films will be selected from A Window on Asian Cinema…
25th Busan International Film Festival Introduces Open Cinema Selections
The 25th Busan International Film Festival introduced 6 Open Cinema selections, which to be screened at the BIFF Theater located in Busan Cinema Center from October 21st to 30th. Open Cinema is a section that features a collection of new and internationally acclaimed films that offer both its cinematic quality and popularity. This year’s Open Cinema selections…
“I Cannot Say That Working in the Music Industry Is Easy, However, I Am Very Thankful That I Can Still Make Music” – In Conversation with AOORA, a South Korean Artist
Music has been in Park Min Jun’s veins, a.k.a AOORA, since he was a young boy; his passion for the arts led him to majoring in dance and art. After debuting as a solo artist in 2009, he was seen as a young and promising artist. Two years later, he launched his career as a…
“Being an Artist Has Opened Me up to Loving a Much Bigger and Beautiful World.” – In Conversation with Dabit
Born and raised in the state of Ohio, Kim Jeong-wook, also known by his stage name Dabit, discovered his passion for music at the age of 10. Prior to moving to Seoul, South Korea, he went to a school for contemporary music and jazz. Dabit began his professional journey as a solo artist back in…
‘MILEZAWAY’ Is an Exciting Burst of Immersive Grooves That Will Make One Dance Throughout the Day and Night – Jvde’s EP Review
Prior to becoming a solo artist, Jvde Milez, a South Korean singer-songwriter, was a part of a boy group called Big Star. Upon halting his career as a K-pop idol, he dived into R&B and Hip-hop and began working on his own music as well as collaborating with singers such as Zelo (former B.A.P member),…
Dancing the Night Away: Review of BTS’ ‘Dynamite’
“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now” – Art Buchwald. Dynamite is BTS’ first English language single since their collaboration with Steve Aoki for Waste it On Me (25th October 2018). The surprise release of the single was announced on 2nd August and accompanied by a countdown…
“I Always Want to Be Able to Be a Voice in Any Way Possible and It Doesn’t Matter Which Country I’m in. A Country Does Not Define Me, My Opinion, My Voice or My Identity.” – In Conversation with Ana Kim, a DJ and Model
Social media can be a wonderful thing when one wishes to communicate with like-minded people. The first time I came across Ana Kim, a model and a DJ, was on Instagram. Her positive attitudes, intelligence and beauty struck me straight away. It took me a while to approach Ana with my personal opinion about the…
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