FREE PASS isn’t your typical K-pop group, between them their talents range from video producers, dance teachers to award-winning gymnasts. Made up of four members: Kay-G, Tae-U, Jean Paul, and Sanghee, they have lived a jam-packed life leading up to their latest release in May with their 7th digital single Kill This Love. Having debuted…
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From Seoul to London: THE BOYZ Bring the Fun to the OVO Wembley Arena
2024 has been a busy year for THE BOYZ, who have been practically hopping across the world on their ZENERATION II tour. With stops in South Korea, America, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan, the time had finally come for them to perform for their fans in London. It had only been a short while since…
Bang Yongguk: The Mind Behind the Music – Exclusive Interview
Bang Yongguk, a Seoul-based artist, first gained recognition as the leader of the boy group B.A.P. Before that, he was active in the underground hip-hop scene under the name “Jepp Blackman.” His rise to prominence began in 2011 with his feature on Song Ji-eun’s hit Going Crazy, and later, with his solo work and collaborations…
2Z: The Accidental Rockstars Turning Heads Across the Globe – Exclusive Interview
Picture this: a group of unlikely musicians turned rock stars. A would-be actor, a model-turned-drummer, a novice singer who’d never even tried karaoke, and a guitarist who once gave up on his dream – all coming together to make music that stirs emotions from joy to tears. This is 2Z, a band brought together not…
The 29th BIFF announces Special Program in Focus “Teen Spirit, Teen Movie”
Compilation of the Best Asian Coming-of-Age Stories Garnering Global Attention in 2024 This program brings together films that have been acclaimed at major international film festivals over the past two years, highlighting the growing global interest in Asian coming-of-age stories. Notable films in the lineup include Tiger Stripes (2023), winner of the Grand Prix Prize…
BLITZERS Set Their Sights on Happiness and Growth After “Britain’s Got Talent” Triumph – Exclusive Interview
“The next big goal is to be the happiest team!” is how member CHRIS positively responds when asked what’s next for the group after their triumphant run on Britain’s Got Talent. For a group such as BLITZERS, they have had an exciting career since their debut back in 2021 with their first EP, Check-In. In…
“What’s Dead and Gone”: Liang Lawrence Talks About Her New EP and Personal Journey – Exclusive Interview
In the evolving indie music scene, few artists offer a narrative as compelling as Liang Lawrence‘s. With a life that reads like a globe-trotting adventure, Liang’s early years spanned eight countries, shaping her worldview and musical artistry. Her debut EP, letters to myself, released last year, immediately attracted over a million streams within just a few…
I.M’s “Off The Beat” World Tour: Hitting Every Note – Concert Review
For K-pop enthusiasts, the name Monsta X might ring a bell – and it should! Known for their star-studded lineup, these idols aren’t shy about branching out. Case in point: I.M, the rapper who joined the group in 2015, began releasing his solo material with mixtapes in 2016, and made his official solo debut with…
Meet ALL(H)OURS: K-pop’s Energetic Newcomers Making Waves
Seven polite heads with the visages of princes and elves are at the door, and they’ve got something fun to share. It’s probably something to be used to by now: the infinite and imperishable energy of freshly debuted K-pop groups working several hours a day. It was definitely past ON:N’s bedtime over in Korea when…
Stray Kids Deliver a Stellar Performance at BST Hyde Park 2024
Perhaps more than gender, personality or class, the best way to divide society is in two: those who gather in pubs to catch the Euro finals, and those who would rather hit up Hyde Park for some K-Pop and friendly pop tunes; though both are probably beer-equipped. Despite the nation’s overflowing love for football, 65,000…
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