How many artists would you say evoke happiness or bring tears to your eyes when you listen to their music? For me, there are only a rare few who can achieve this, and that includes JUNNY, a Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter. Although the artist debuted in 2017 with the EP Monochrome, it was in 2020 when he…
Category: K-pop
ATEEZ Set Alight to The O2 – London Concert Review
On the 22nd of February K-Pop sensation ATEEZ took to the O2 Arena London on their The Fellowship: Break the Wall Tour less than a year since they had last played in Europe. This is the third time the group has come to the city and their biggest venue yet. Their previous The Fellowship: Beginning…
“London Was Crazy Last Year. Coming Back to London This Year, I’m Expecting the Same Energy, If Not More.” – In Conversation with JUNNY, an R&B Singer-songwriter
JUNNY, a Canadian-Korean artist, debuted 6 years ago with the EP Monochrome, and established himself as a note-worthy R&B singer-songwriter. Whenever he performs, JUNNY knows how to enchant his audience with atmospheric and engaging shows. Last year, JUNNY toured in North America, and also performed a sold-out show in London, UK, for the first time….
CIX at the O2 Forum Kentish Town – Concert Review
On the 20th of January CIX performed in the O2 Forum Kentish town in London. The show was a part of the quintet’s first European tour Save me, Kill me, having only previously performed in the city for HallyuPopFest 2022 in London’s Wembley Arena. The London concert was the third stop on the tour with…
JUSTB on Their Debut, New Release, and Work with Bang Yongguk – Exclusive Interview
JUSTB is one of those rookie groups that ought to be on your radar if you are a K-pop fan. Debuted in June 2021 with the EP JUST BURN, the sextet impressed many with their vocals and stage presence. LIM JIMIN, GEONU, Bain, JM, DY, and SANGWOO are unique individuals, and while they’re still building…
A Dazzling Spectacle – Kang Daniel’s London Concert Review
Kang Daniel, a South Korean singer-songwriter and K-pop idol, is known for his good vocals and energetic stage presence. Prior to his solo career, the artist was a member of a boy group called Wanna One. However, the group halted its activities, with Kang Daniel hoping to start a solo career. Sadly, his dream of…
BLITZERS Reflect on Their Debut, Favourite Artists and Latest Release
BLITZERS debuted in 2021 with an EP called Check-in. Consisting of seven members, JUHAN, CHRIS, SYA, WOOJU, GO_U, LUTAN, and JINHWA, they have enchanted many K-pop fans with their charming personalities and vocal talent. While they are still seen as a rookie group, they already toured in the US in 2022 with a total of…
“We Are Very Grateful to Those Who Have Supported Us.” – In Conversation with XEED, a South Korean Idol Group
K-pop has become such a huge phenomenon that even the Billboard chart can’t deny the greatness of the genre. It evolved throughout the years, not only in how idols execute their choreography, which is a true spectacle nowadays, but also in their use of other languages, such as English and Japanese. The most popular is,…
Strong, Stylish, Sensuous: SF9’s “The Piece Of9” Mini-Album Review
Less than a month after wrapping up their “Delight” tour in the USA, SF9 returns to the stage with their new mini-album “The PIECE OF9”. Bringing back the suits and sheer charisma, the boy group proves once again why they’re famous for their class. While SF9 has long been praised for having a strong, impenetrable…
Indigo at The O2 Welcomes JAY B, a South Korean Singer-songwriter
GOT7, an Idol group consisting of seven members: Jay B, Jackson Wang, BamBam, Mark, Jinyoung, Yugyeom and Joungjae, made history by being the first K-pop act to chart on Billboard’s Artist 100 since Psy (peaking at nr. 88), entering the chart at nr. 45. But that’s just one of their many successes. Formed in 2014,…
K-pop Boy Group CIX to go on their 2nd World Tour, “Save Me, Kill Me”, in 2023, Including Six European Cities
Popular K-pop boy group CIX is heading to Europe and U.S. in January and March 2023. This will be the group’s 2nd World Tour, which will include six European cities. CIX is a five-member K-pop boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of members BX, Seunghun, Jinyoung, Yonghee and Hyunsuk. In 2019, CIX has actively promoted…
Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man: RM’s “Indigo” Review
Art doesn’t come from someone who takes the shortcut. Only by taking the longest and most strenuous path can art send forth its fragrance. Truth is only realized and expressed through suffering. Yun Hyong Keun Strictly speaking, Indigo is not Namjoon’s first solo album, as prior to this he had released two free mixtapes, RM…
Landmark BTS POP-UP: SPACE OF BTS IN LONDON To Launch at The O2
PRESS RELEASE: 21st-century K-pop icons BTS are bringing an exciting retail experience to Europe in the form of a pop-up that will take place at The O2 in London later this week. The retail experience will run until the 31st of January 2023. Launching on 9th December in London within Icon Outlet at The O2,…
Yoon Seo-bin on Music, Acting and Korean Cinema
Who is Yoon Seo-bin? Born and raised in South Korea, Yoon Seo-bin found his love for music during his teenage years. After being discovered on the streets of Seoul, the singer trained for over a year and seven months. Despite leaving Produce X 101 (2019 – reality survival show), he decided to wait for a…
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