Almost four years after the release of 2019’s From Midnight To Sunrise, the K-R’n’B singer Crush is back with his emotionally packed full-length album, wonderego. Celebrating his tenth year in the industry, he made a successful return in 2022 with the Hip-hop single, Rush Hour featuring BTS’s J-Hope. The release went on to become a…
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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…
Jungkook’s Star Shines Brightly on “Golden” – Album Review
Jungkook is the youngest member of the mega-group BTS and the last to debut as a solo artist. With eleven songs, his debut album, Golden, runs at just under 32 minutes. The album features two pre-release singles, the record-breaking “Seven” (feat. Latto) and “3D” (feat. Jack Harlow) which sees the return of David Stewart (part…
Moon Jong-up: From B.A.P to Solo Stardom
In January 2012, Moon Jong-up was unveiled as a member of the idol group B.A.P, a sextet that would impress many K-pop fans globally. In B.A.P, he served as a sub-vocalist and main dancer, showing off his versatile talent. The group made its official debut just nine days later, releasing the single album Warrior. I…
JUSTB Reflect on Their Fourth Mini-album, “[÷(NANUGI)]” – Exclusive Interview
It’s been a few months since my last encounter with JUSTB in February, and now, the group is back with their fourth mini-album, [÷(NANUGI)]. Beyond the foot-tapping beats and soul-stirring tunes, the group’s new release is quite exciting. Our latest conversation with JUSTB was very interesting, as they gave us an intimate look at the…
n.SSign On Their Debut and Dreams of Becoming Idols – Exclusive Interview
Recently, we found ourselves virtually united with the rising K-pop boy group, n.SSign. Despite the miles that separated us, the privilege of an e-meeting allowed us to talk about their pre-debut, their debut release, and why each of the members wanted to become an idol. Having experienced their musical endeavour from their pre-debut releases, including…
SE SO NEON Takes Over the Electric Brixton
Sitting in a cafe while pondering what I could write about SE SO NEON’s London show, one thing came to mind: there are not enough adjectives out there to describe how incredible the group was. Consisting of Hwang So-yoon and Park Hyun-jin, the duo bravely breaks the mould, presenting their unique approach to Rock on…
Korea on STAGE in LONDON
Mark your calendars for Korea on STAGE in LONDON, an event commemorating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and the UK. The event is set to take place at the OVO Arena Wembley in London on November 8th at 7 pm local time. The lineup that was revealed last month is beyond stunning….
82MAJOR’s Majestic Debut “ON” Out Now
Dreams turn into reality through talent, hard work, and the relentless pursuit of one’s passion. For the rising South Korean boy group, 82MAJOR, this journey has finally led to their official debut under GREAT M Entertainment. The group’s debut single, titled ON. “I have so many mixed emotions, so every day feels new to me….
OFTB: Creating a Beautiful Sound in the World of Korean R&B – Exclusive Interview
If you’ve been paying attention to the music scene lately, chances are that you’ve come across K-R&B. The genre itself has been growing in popularity over the years, and while K-pop is still one of the most dominant music genres on the Korean market, K-R&B offers a new listening experience. Kang Juwon, a.k.a. Oceanfromtheblue, is…
K-Music Festival: A Journey Through Time – Dasom Baek & CelloGayageum at Kings Place
Recently, Dasom Baek and CelloGayageum took the stage at Kings Place in London, gracing the audience with stunning and powerful performances. Presented as part of the K-Music Festival, their concert not only celebrated traditional Korean music but also showed that the Western classical instrument, such as the cello, can be beautifully merged with gayageum as…
K-Music Festival: Jung Jae-il and London Symphony Orchestra, An Exquisite Night of Music at Barbican Centre
When it comes to creating the perfect mood and atmosphere for award-winning films and television series, South Korean music composer Jung Jae-il stands as a true maestro. Jung Jaeil’s adventure with music began at a young age. He sat at a piano for the first time when he was just three years old, and by…
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