Kunpimook Bhuwakul, a.k.a BamBam, under the watchful gaze of The Flintstones’ Bamm-Bamm Rubble, is not just a rapper and singer but a walking, talking dynamo based in South Korea as well as his native country of Thailand. BamBam’s journey into Korean culture started with his mom, the ultimate Rain fan, dragging him to concerts. Little…
Category: K-pop
BLITZERS Discuss Their Fan Concert, “Macarena” Single, and Plans for the Future – Exclusive Interview
After a few months of silence and our last conversation in January, BLITZERS have finally returned with intensive performances in Japan. Although they released their last single, Macarena, back in April, the group is still actively promoting their music, not only in their native country of South Korea but also in Japan. With a series…
Laune Opens Up About His Music, Lyrics, and Challenges of Being a Musician – Exclusive Interview
The first encounter with Laune, a South Korean singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ, happened during Oceanfromtheblue’s European tour, where he accompanied him as a DJ. A month later, our paths crossed again, this time in Seoul. Engaging in conversation with Laune was a joy. Not only do his songs hold stories, but his entire life seems…
Xikers Ready to Rock Europe in 2024
The first time we witnessed Xikers’ talent was during Korea on Stage in London. Although they are a rising boy group, they did show that they are capable of great things. Recently, Xikers announced that they will come to Europe to perform in seven cities, including London, Madrid, Berlin, Milan, Amsterdam, Warsaw and Paris. The…
Everglow to Perform in Six European Cities in January and February 2024
K-pop girl group Everglow recently announced to their fans, known as FOREVER, that they are preparing for the European tour 2024 EVERGLOW EU TOUR [ALL MY GIRLS]. The tour will take place across six cities in Europe spanning January and February 2024. EVERGLOW, formed by Yuehua Entertainment on March 21, 2019, comprises SIHYEON, E:U, MIA,…
82MAJOR on Their Debut, Dreams, and Life – Exclusive Interview
There is no secret that the K-pop industry is highly competitive. With the 5th generation of idols on the horizon, it’s the rookie groups that often have to work extremely hard to secure a long-term position in the market. 82MAJOR is one of those rookie groups. Debuting in October of this year, they already showed…
Xdinary Heroes Rock London: Quirky, Energetic, and Unapologetically Bold!
Looking at the Korean Rock scene, one can see that the history, although not as extensive as its Western counterpart, is long enough to experience the greatness of local talent. While Punk-rock has imprinted itself more on the Korean audience than Rock, the latter has still found its own spot on the market. From No…
Korea On Stage In London – Show Review
In its fourth year, Korea On Stage aimed to present a spectacular night to celebrate 140 years of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Korea. Hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration, the Korea Culture Heritage Foundation, the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), and My Music Taste, the event was held at London’s OVO Wembley Arena…
Bang Yedam’s Emotional Prelude: “Miss You” Pre-Release Single Review
Prior to his solo beginnings, singer-songwriter Bang Yedam saw his rise to fame in 2012 by competing in season two of the reality TV show SBS’ K-Pop Star. His talent landed him second place, leading him to sign with agency YG Entertainment. It was this that led him to triumph in the survival show YG…
KOREA ON STAGE IN LONDON: Xdinary Heroes – Exclusive Interview
The day that we discovered Xdinary Heroes was a happy one. Under JYP Entertainment’s sub-label, Studio J, this South Korean Rock band is literally EXTRAORDINARY. Consisting of Gun-il, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon, these six musicians are rewriting the Korean Rock ‘N’ Roll rulebook. Xdinary Heroes officially emerged on the music scene on…
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