Catch The Young have started the year with a bang, releasing their cover of the 90s hit You, Always by Mono. With their youthful energy and sound, the band breathes new life into the classic, blending past and present in a way that appeals to music fans of all generations. First performed at their solo…
Category: K-pop
For CIX, Groove Comes Naturally: “THUNDER FEVER” Review
Quite like wrapped chocolate, with CIX, you know what you’re going to get. The well-rounded four piece make good use of what they have. Their voices sit nicely next to each other like siblings on a bench in a family photo; there is no standout timbre, but rather always a comfortableness to their sound. Cinema…
XLOV: Breaking Norms, Building Dreams – Exclusive Interview
The four new pillars of avant-garde in K-Pop strutted out in pearls and elegance. Above them, the jumbotron in the figurative stadium of current K-Pop social media buzz illuminated their names in shimmering lights: Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru. One or two of those might sound familiar to you, and if Boys Planet sounds even…
P1Harmony Rock London with Unstoppable Talent – Concert Review
Looking back at K-pop and boy groups a few years ago, BTS was the undisputed global phenomenon, and they remain so. While we’re not delving into the first or second generation of K-pop, which continues to wield power whether those groups are performing or not, it’s clear that the 4th generation is rapidly rising again….
Colde Set to Bring His 2025 BLUE PRINT Tour to Europe This February and March
Colde, a South Korean singer-songwriter, is bringing his BLUE PRINT tour, presenting both his latest work and classic hits. If you’re a music enthusiast who enjoys a blend of various genres, Colde’s performances are not to be missed. The tour launches in Milan on February 19, 2025, before weaving through a series of major European…
BSS Turn Up the Energy with Second Mini-Album “TELEPARTY”
January can often feel bleak, but SEVENTEEN’s unit BSS (BooSeokSoon) provide much-needed vitamin supplements to make us happy and cheerful. It’s been two years since BSS released the mini-album Second Wind, which saw them go viral and achieve record-breaking figures thanks to its title track, the optimistic Fighting (feat. Lee Young Ji). The unit, consisting…
K-Pop 2024: Hits, Highlights, and Rising Stars
As 2025 approaches, let’s reflect on the successes of K-pop in 2024. The industry, as always, has proven to be a treasure chest of gold. Over the past twelve months, we’ve witnessed countless releases, sold-out tours, and the debuts of many promising rookie groups. It wouldn’t be the phenomenon it is without the endless creativity…
MARK and Lee Young-ji Deliver Fire with “Fraktsiya”
NCT’s MARK heats up the cold winter season with his new hip-hop track Fraktsiya, featuring Lee Young-ji. Released on December 16th via SM Entertainment, the song mixes UK drill-inspired beats, house-infused chords, and thunderous 808 basslines. MARK’s razor-sharp verses and Lee Young-ji’s unstoppable bars converge in a song that feels like a victory lap for…
Lee Young-ji to Perform in Paris and in London in January 2025
Lee Young-ji is the kind of artist who can light up a room with her humour one moment and leave you impressed with her lyrical brilliance the next. A great force in Korean hip-hop, she has quickly emerged as a gem within the genre. As the youngest winner of both High School Rapper 3 and…
Yves: Embracing the Spotlight in Her First Solo Show in London – Concert Review
Starting a solo career is both thrilling and challenging, and Yves, formerly of LOONA, recently took a bold step forward with her European tour, APPLE CINNAMON CRUNCH, which included a stop in the UK. Her London performance undoubtedly showed the courage needed to embrace this new chapter in her musical journey. Though hints of nervousness…
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