In a thrilling breakthrough for K-Pop enthusiasts and drama lovers alike, series My Magic Closet (English title) has finally arrived on HBO Max Brazil, featuring none other than Jinkwon and Minwook of NewKidd. The show also features South Korean idols Kim Woojin and Yoon Jae Chan as members of “ACT”, a fictional boy group that…
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NINE.i Just Wants to Make You Smile: “NEW MIND” Mini-Album Review
Almost a year after I (Part 1), NINE.i is back with NEW MIND. Not only is it the group’s third mini-album, but it is also the third instalment in their five-part series, where each release starts with the letters of NINE.i. NEW MIND contains six songs, with each song fulfilling the brief of transporting i.ENIN…
NINE.i Reflect on Their 3rd Mini-Album, “NEW MIND”, Song-Writing and Their Favourite Song of the Mini-Album
NINE.i debuted in 2022 with their 1st mini-album NEW WORLD and have since gone on to impress the audience with their unique worldview as they combine humanities with science, technology and culture. The members have built up their fan bases in Korea and Japan through performances such as at the 29th Dream Concert in Busan…
XEED Welcome Two New Members and Gear Up for the Release of Their 2nd Mini-Album, “Blue”.
When in January of 2023 we spoke to XEED, we were quietly hoping for the group to make it into the big world of K-pop. Despite facing challenges as older idols, DOHA, BAO, and Jaemin told us that they are determined to make their mark in the K-pop industry. The members shared their dreams of…
Jungkook Comes of Age: “Seven” – Single Review
Seven is the first official solo single by Jungkook of BTS. Like other members of the group, he has released solo singles either as part of concept albums or as gifts to ARMY on Soundcloud. Unlike the other members – Jin, J-hope, RM, Suga (as Agust D), and Jimin, he is the only one to…
“Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” – How an Idol Group From a Small Agency Shook the World of K-Pop (Book Review)
While much has been written and/or documented about BTS’s unprecedented rise to global fame, most of these have been “unofficial” narratives designed to cash in on BTS’s popularity. Through their reality TV shows including In The Soop (2020 – ) as well as the documentary TV series, Bring the Soul (2019) and Break the Silence…
WayV Makes the Lights Go Brighter in London – Fan Meeting Review
On a blissfully sunny day in Hammersmith, London, five of the six-member pop group WayV assembled at the Eventim Apollo for the seventh stop of their “PHANTOM” fan meeting tour. A fan meeting tour, as the quintet demonstrated, is a regular concert tour with a twist; it includes various segments and more frequent breaks in…
Unveiling the Heart: Paul Kim on “Hangang” and His Collaboration with BIG Naughty
In the South Korean music industry, where talented artists emerge at a staggering pace, one name has managed to enchant listeners with his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics since his debut in 2014: Paul Kim. Now, with the release of his latest song “Hangang” (English translation: “Han River”), featuring the dynamic rapper BIG Naughty, Paul…
Seongjong of INFINITE Opens Up About His New Solo Release, “The One”, and His Upcoming European Showcase
After capturing the hearts of many as a member of the beloved K-pop group INFINITE, Lee Seongjong is now set to shine brightly as a solo artist. With his magnetic stage presence, Lee Seongjong has become a household name in the Korean music industry. Currently, he is embarking on a journey to take the world…
Evolution in Harmony: EPEX Explore Love and Growth in “Prelude of Love Chapter 2. Growing Pains.”
EPEX (이펙스) is an eight-member boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of WISH, KEUM, MU, A-MIN, BAEKSEUNG, AYDEN, YEWANG, and JEFF. The meaning of their group name is meant to signify that they are a “gathering of eight youths reaching eight different apexes.” It represents the eight members forming a collective, powerful team. They debuted on…
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