Many who are versed in K-Pop would agree that 2015 was one of the all-time best years for the genre. Numerous SM legends dropped some of the most notorious K-Pop songs to date, BTS were blooming, and TWICE, MONSTA X, and SEVENTEEN made their debut. Though the former and Red Velvet were doing great, it’s…
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Junghoon of OMEGA X Releases First Solo Digital Single “Belong”
Junghoon, the multi-talented vocalist and lead dancer of K-pop group OMEGA X, has officially launched his solo career with the release of his first digital single, Belong. This new single arrives at a moment when Junghoon has already proven his creative versatility, having contributed as composer, lyricist, and vocalist to three tracks on the OST…
Exploring Themes of Love in SUMMER’s “Little Kitty” – Exclusive Interview
SUMMER is back, and she’s bringing that wonderful spring breeze with her. The dancer-turned-vocalist, known for her refreshing energy and million-view dance covers, revealed her newest single, Little Kitty, a Korean–French collaboration born from her 2024 Choreo Awards win. With French producer Thibaut Pezzo, the RGBY team, and PAINTER behind the track, SUMMER delivers soft…
Power Rookie Girl Group RESCENE Return With Their Vibrant 3rd Mini Album “lip bomb”
Power rookie K-pop girl group RESCENE are back and, honestly, brighter than ever. On November 25th, the quartet officially returned with their 3rd mini album, lip bomb, a project shining with colours, confidence, and the pop energy that is their signature. Built around a playful “berry” concept, the album contains five tracks, each inspired by…
SUMMER Releases New Single and Music Video “Little Kitty”
Dancer and singer SUMMER, an artist known for her spring-like movement and refreshingly warm voice, has just released her newest single and music video, Little Kitty, a delicately emotional single that depicts the poetry of changing seasons and unconditional love. Following her Grand Prize win at the 2024 Koreo Awards, SUMMER was allowed to bring…
Stray Kids Want You To “DO IT” – EP Review
Stray Kids are giving Shia Labeouf a run for his money with their freshest title, DO IT. The promoted song of the same name is a simple little tune, less loud than Stray Kids’ previous ones, and naturally, possesses a repeated motivational mantra to ‘Just do it, do it, do it, do it.’ Its catchy…
The Art of Being KINO: Vulnerable, Fearless and Unapologetically Real – Exclusive Interview
Kang Hyeonggu, better known as KINO, is the kind of artist who can completely reorient your musical world in seconds; that’s how good he is at what he does. A producer, dancer, composer, and lyrical architect, KINO first captured hearts as the creative engine of PENTAGON, but his solo work proves he was never built…
Samey, But Listenable: NCT DREAM’s “Beat It Up” Review
What do you get after having a nice bowl of soup at a restaurant? Another soup of the same variety? Likely not. Perhaps a main course, or some focaccia – but you’ve had your fill of one thing, and now you’re ready for another. NCT DREAM’s latest comeback and titular song “Beat It Up” is…
BLITZERS’ New Sub-Unit NPC on Their Debut Single, “Creeper” and Working Together – Exclusive Interview
BLITZERS can be seen as underdogs of K-pop, a group whose charm lies not just in their crisp choreography or catchy hooks, but in the way they combine their youth charisma and musical experimentation. Since their debut, they have steadily built a reputation, and while they might be slightly underrated, they are truly a versatile…
82MAJOR Return with Their 4th Mini-Album, “TROPHY,” Even Stronger Than Ever – Exclusive Interview
82MAJOR’s fourth mini-album, TROPHY, represents a milestone in the group’s already meteoric rise. Described as a “bold declaration of victory,” the album reflects not only their growth as performers but also their personal interpretation of triumph. For members like Dogyun, victory is about pushing personal limits and surpassing yesterday’s self, while Seongil and Seongbin find…
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