82MAJOR will return with their 2nd mini-album, X-82, on October 15th, just five months after dropping their debut mini-album, BEAT by 82. This new project, cleverly named after the X-Files, will present the group’s previously hidden musical talents. With four tracks featuring intense titles like Stuck and Thorns, 82MAJOR is ready to take their audience…
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Between Melancholy and Minimalism: eAeon’s Insights on Music and Vulnerability – Exclusive Interview
On a rainy, humid day in the western part of Seoul, I meet eAeon at a café with a distinct 1980s UK vibe. As we sit down against the backdrop of the retro décor, eAeon’s calm yet reflective demeanour offers peace and tranquillity. His artistic journey has been one of significant evolution, from the formation…
Catch The Young’s Rise with “Dream It” and the Future of K-Rock – Exclusive Interview
Strolling through Seoul’s colourful streets, I could feel the energy matching my excitement to meet Catch The Young. Inside Evermore Entertainment’s HQ, the band greeted me with that same electric vibe. Formed just last year on November 1, 2023, they’ve already kicked up quite the storm, mixing fresh sounds with a rebellious edge that’s lighting…
K-Music Festival Returns: A Celebration of Korea’s Diverse Musical Talent
This October, the prestigious Korean Music Festival returns for its 11th edition, unveiling a full lineup that promises to showcase a vibrant blend of Korea’s most influential artists in the heart of London. The festival kicks off on October 3 at the Barbican Centre with the National Changgeuk Company’s awaited new production of Lear. Changgeuk,…
Beyond K-pop: Luven’s “Cancellation” Redefines His Artistic Path – Exclusive Interview
While I am not a huge fan of social media, there is always something good about it, especially Instagram. The algorithm occasionally sends you artists that just debuted, whether they’re in Europe or Asia. This happened to me when I came across Yun Junghwan, also known as Luven. Yun is an artist whose hard work…
GLAY’s 30-Year Journey: Hisashi on New Album and Rock Legacy – Exclusive Interview
Since their formation in 1988, GLAY has built a one-of-a-kind space in the Japanese rock scene, blending diverse styles and evolving over three decades to remain one of the most beloved bands in Asia. I had the chance to sit down with Hisashi, the band’s guitarist, to discuss GLAY’s remarkable journey, the challenges of the…
Art, Music, and Seoul: Jung Gyumin’s Story of Creative Growth – Exclusive Interview
It was a hot and humid day in Seoul when I met Jung Gyumin at a beautiful Hanok café near Changdeokgung Palace. The air was warm and thick, yet the setting carried quiet tranquillity as if the heat itself held a certain calm. It was the perfect moment for a conversation that would bloom into…
FREE PASS: From “Kill This Love” to Self-Discovery – Exclusive Interview
FREE PASS isn’t your typical K-pop group, between them their talents range from video producers, dance teachers to award-winning gymnasts. Made up of four members: Kay-G, Tae-U, Jean Paul, and Sanghee, they have lived a jam-packed life leading up to their latest release in May with their 7th digital single Kill This Love. Having debuted…
From Seoul to London: THE BOYZ Bring the Fun to the OVO Wembley Arena
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…
Bang Yongguk: The Mind Behind the Music – Exclusive Interview
Bang Yongguk, a Seoul-based artist, first gained recognition as the leader of the boy group B.A.P. Before that, he was active in the underground hip-hop scene under the name “Jepp Blackman.” His rise to prominence began in 2011 with his feature on Song Ji-eun’s hit Going Crazy, and later, with his solo work and collaborations…
2Z: The Accidental Rockstars Turning Heads Across the Globe – Exclusive Interview
Picture this: a group of unlikely musicians turned rock stars. A would-be actor, a model-turned-drummer, a novice singer who’d never even tried karaoke, and a guitarist who once gave up on his dream – all coming together to make music that stirs emotions from joy to tears. This is 2Z, a band brought together not…
“Satellite” Signals a New Era: LMST on His Latest Release – Exclusive Interview
LMST is a Korean R&B artist who can cater to any mood or fleeting feeling, which sets him apart from many releases at the moment. A year after his last EP, One Summer Night, he is back with his new single, Satellite. A different direction for LMST regarding sound, collaborating with the vyd team who…
cyd: The New Voice in Korean R&B – Exclusive Interview
Hailing from South Korea, cyd is becoming one of the most compelling voices in the R&B scene. With his rich and soulful sound, the singer-songwriter brings a breath of fresh air to the genre. For cyd, music has always been more than just a passion; it’s a calling. “I’ve felt a deep connection to music…
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…
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