Fresh off their first-ever European tour, rising K-pop group 8TURN is proving that their global momentum is only just beginning. Throughout seven cities, including London, the group delivered superb performances that showed their technical precision and natural charisma. While still early in their journey, 8TURN have shown impressive growth since debuting in 2023. Their most…
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YOON SAN-HA’s Second Mini Album “CHAMELEON” Is a Quirky, Feel-Good Joyride
Eleven long months since talented singer and ASTRO member YOON SAN-HA made his successful solo debut, the 25-year-old is back with a surprising medley that takes new risks. As far as solo pursuits go in the K-pop industry, YOON’s millions of listeners on DUSK is no small accomplishment. The first mini-album, cohesively mellow, was as blue…
j-hope Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 Recap: BTS Rapper’s Spectacular Solo Show
Lollapalooza first took place over 20 years ago in 1991, staging Jane’s Addiction’s farewell tour (although the group has reunited over the years: the most recent reunion was cancelled in 2024 when Farrell assaulted Navarro during a concert in Boston towards the end of the year). Originally a touring event that kicked off in Chicago,…
Queenz Eye Unveils New Member Seo Ha, Completing Transition to Six-Member Lineup
The queens have returned – this time with all six jewels in the crown firmly in place. On July 9, K-pop girl group Queenz Eye unveiled fresh profile photos of two key members: OG rapstress Ah Yoon and their newest maknae, 16-year-old Seo Ha, whose arrival has officially completed the group’s transformation into a six-member…
More Than an Idol: JUNHEE of A.C.E on Growth, Grace, and Letting Go – Exclusive Interview
By all accounts, Park Junhee, a.k.a JUNHEE, has spent his life preparing to be an artist, and he has the seven years of trainee life, a handful of almost-debuts, and a historical BL drama to prove it. But ask him why he chose this path, and you don’t get a polished, media-trained monologue. You get…
OX:N On Making Their Four-Member Venture From OMEGA X
Suited up and feeling suave are OX:N: a team name unfamiliar in the K-Pop scene, but with a lineup very familiar to many. These un-fresh faces consist of Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun, and Yechan of OMEGA X, who are re-debuting as a quartet. Why, you ask? While Yechan dubs themselves the “feel-good guys”, Jaehan, leader of…
ASTRO’s YOON SAN-HA to Make Solo Comeback on July 15
Born in 2000 (yes, you read that right, he’s officially an adult and adorable), YOON SAN-HA has grown from the baby-faced youngest member of ASTRO into a versatile singer, actor, and all-around charmer under fantagio. He began his K-pop adventure as a trainee at the ripe age of 12, debuted with ASTRO in 2016, and…
SM TOWN LIVE in London Celebrates SM Entertainment’s 30th Anniversary – Concert Review
30 years in the music industry is no small feat, especially in a landscape that shifts as rapidly as K-pop. SM Entertainment has been at the forefront of this evolution, launching some of the most iconic acts to emerge from South Korea and helping to push K-pop into the global spotlight. On Saturday night (28th…
j-hope Shines Bright on Night 2 of “HOPE ON THE STAGE” at Goyang Stadium in Seoul – Concert Review
Well, if you thought the explosive energy of night 1 of j-hope’s HOPE ON THE STAGE at Goyang Stadium couldn’t be beaten, then think again! Never underestimate the power of Jung Hoseok. By now, we know he embraces many facets as a person and artist: there’s Hobi, Jay, Jack, and of course, j-hope. While the…
BTS Unites with ARMY for One-of-a-Kind “2025 BTS FESTA”
Commemorating a significant moment in their career, the K-pop icons BTS successfully concluded the offline part of their 2025 BTS FESTA on June 13 and 14 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang, South Korea. Held annually to celebrate the group’s debut anniversary with their dedicated fandom, ARMY, this year’s FESTA brought over two weeks…
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