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…
Category: K-pop
The Many Talents of Park Yuri – Exclusive Interview
Every time I visit South Korea, my trips feel deeply fulfilling. Connecting with like-minded individuals and having the chance to interview them is a delightful nourishment for my soul. This was especially true when I sat down with Park Yuri, a multi-talent who effortlessly combines his skills as an actor, model, rapper, singer, and dancer…
Taemin Embraces Sensual Power in His New EP “ETERNAL”
SHINee’s Lee Taemin can be described in various ways, but he is undoubtedly an artist who is a risk-taker and who isn’t afraid to blur the lines of gender and the exploration of sexuality in his artistry. His 2023 album Guilty signalled a return to form following his military discharge, indulging in sensuality with songs…
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…
OMEGA X: Spotlight on New Achievements in Music and Acting
OMEGA X has been busy with various solo and group activities since their first solo concert in Seoul in February. Here are some recent highlights: JAEHAN’s OST Contribution for Love Interference JAEHAN, the leader and vocalist of OMEGA X, lent his voice to an original soundtrack for the popular Korean variety show Love Interference, where…
Meet Riaan: The New Voice in Music Ready to Make an Impact with “Treat Me Better” – Exclusive Interview
Today, we are excited to feature Riaan, a promising young artist whose career is rapidly gaining attention among music enthusiasts. Born in 2003, Riaan is currently majoring in Vocal Performance at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. His musical journey began with training at SM Entertainment from 2021 to 2022 and now, with the help…
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…
Billlie Lights Up London with Vocal Brilliance – Concert Review
It’s been over two years since Billlie, the South Korean girl group, made their debut with their EP, The Billage of Perception: Chapter One. With seven vocally talented members – Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Siyoon, Haruna, and Sheon – the group has quickly grabbed the attention of many K-pop fans. While many still consider…
B.D.U Are Coming to Europe with Their “Tour for Wishpool: Flash & Light”
B.D.U’s Tour for Wishpool: Flash & Ligh is coming to Europe! This tour will see B.D.U performing in Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London, Vienna, Berlin, Warsaw, and Milan in September 2024. B.D.U, a four-member boy group from South Korea under Stone Music Entertainment. Since their debut on June 26, 2024, with Wishpool, B.D.U has captured hearts…
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…
Creativity and Artistry in Jimin’s “MUSE” – EP Review
Originally conceived in classical Greek Mythology, nine muses were born from the union of Zeus and Mnemosyne, one for each night the couple slept together. However, it was Apollo and the nymph Eufime who raised them, thus literally and metaphorically giving birth to the association between the muses and the arts. While traditionally the muses…
ALL(H)OURS Takes You on an Electronic Joyride in Their First Comeback EP “WITNESS”
Whipping up something a little bit different than the edgy pots-and-pans music making the rounds in the K-pop boy group recording booths, ALL(H)OURS made a promising debut six months ago. Their sound is loud – there’s no doubt about that. But it’s drenched in thicker layers of EDM, and a little bit less of the…
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…
Bang Yongguk to Return with His Third European Tour
Bang Yongguk is, without a doubt, one of our favourite South Korean rappers; he is also a singer, songwriter, and record producer. Formerly the leader of the boy group B.A.P, Yongguk began his solo career over a decade ago. His journey in the music industry began in 2008 as a member of the underground hip-hop…
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