We have some exciting news for K-pop enthusiasts: BLITZERS are gearing up for their first-ever fan concert in Korea, titled A to z. With an exciting mix of talent and undeniable charisma, BLITZERS are set to perform at Mary Hall Grand Theater, Sogang University, on October 28, 2023. For more about the fan meeting visit…
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“We Trusted Each Other”: TRENDZ Talk Growth, Overcoming Obstacles, and Movies
Dressed in cosy white knits and a chirpy aura, TRENDZ hopped on a call with the press recently to answer questions about their newest single, STILL ON MY WAY. The release’s title track MY WAY is delightfully addictive; with its drum and bass influences and positive melody, the song is absolutely pumped with energy. The…
Dasom Baek: Uniting Tradition and Innovation in Korean Music – Exclusive Interview
Dasom Baek is well-known for playing traditional Korean instruments such as daegeum, sogeum, danso, and saenghwang. She is also a composer and improviser who sculpted her path in contemporary music. Although Baek plays traditional instruments, she beautifully combines new sounds with traditional music. Ahead of the Korean Music Festival, where she will perform alongside Cellogayagum…
Jungkook’s “3D” feat. Jack Harlow: Eroticism and Hapticality – Single Review
In an era where sexting and cybersex are part of the rich fabric of human sexuality, 3D tackles the desire for a return to physicality, wherein touch removes sex from the cold spaces of the virtual and brings it back to the warmth of corporeality, bodies not separated by the screen; Jungkook’s opening lines: “I…
Smooth and Silky: London’s Courtyard Theatre Welcomes Oceanfromtheblue, an R&B Singer-songwriter
What distinguishes K-R&B from its Western counterpart is its multilingual fluidity and wordplay. Singers effortlessly switch between languages, allowing them to be candid with their lyrics. The K-R&B scene is filled with a roster of talented artists like Samuel Seo, DEAN, Crush, GSoul, and up-and-coming stars like Yonko, Jimmy Brown, and ROVV, just to name…
The Artistic Evolution of RIKIMARU: Exclusive Interview
Dance holds a deep and versatile significance for many – it can be a display of cultural and artistic expressions as well as a means to create an emotional, spiritual, and social connection with others. Many artists effortlessly bridge all of these aspects through powerful choreography, whether it’s ballet, contemporary dance, Hip-hop, or ballroom dance,…
“Korea On STAGE” Heads to London
The diplomatic relationship between the United Kingdom and South Korea, which has now reached a remarkable milestone of 140 years, represents a long-standing history of friendship, political partnership, and cooperation between the two nations. This enduring partnership has evolved significantly over the years, encompassing various areas of collaboration and mutual interest. The diplomatic ties between…
brb.: Singapore’s R&B and Funk Sensation – Exclusive Interview
Singapore’s music scene is heating up with the arrival of brb., a trio that has made waves with their debut track, Cool with It. Comprising Clarence Liew, Auzaie Zie, and Marc Lian, brb. is a combination of silky-smooth R&B with Funk. Zie, who has been a fan of Marc’s work since 2012, has always been…
OHL: Charting Their Independent Path in the World of J-Pop – Exclusive Interview
In the universe of Japanese idol groups, there is one particular group that caught my eye: an independent musical powerhouse, OHL. Comprising seven members: SHURU, Junya, Gen, KANNA, KTA, Ryusei, and Nao, the group leaves no stone unturned in their pursuit of delivering J-pop to those unfamiliar with the genre itself. And with each member…
KARD’s Electric Ballroom Show: A London Night to Cherish
KARD, a co-ed group formed by DSP Media, is a quartet consisting of J.seph, BM, Somin, and Jiwoo. They made their official debut on July 19, 2017, with their EP, Hola Hola. This six-track EP became a chart-topping success, allowing the group to embark on their first concert tour, the 2017 Wild Kard Tour, which…
The Essence of Non Smokers Club’s “La Verdad” and “MMATT”
The last time we spoke to Non Smokers Club, was back in July when they released their double single, with tracks called Dickies and Bandonin. But what do we know about this fun and charismatic duo so far? Composed of Zuo and Herr Nayne, they adopted the moniker ‘Non Smokers Club’ as a symbol of…
Get Ready to Dance and Sing Along with AB6IX on “The Future World Tour” in Los Angeles this November!
Join us this November in Los Angeles as we get ready to dance and sing along with K-pop group AB6IX on The Future World Tour. After rescheduling their North American leg of The Future World Tour, ABNEW (the name given to their fandom), eagerly await to see the group on their new date November 12th,…
Slow Dancing with V: “Layover” Album Review
V is the final member of BTS to officially debut as a solo artist. Like the other members, he has participated in solo projects, both as part of BTS – “Stigma” (Wings: 2016), Intro: Singularity” (Love Yourself Tear: 2016) and Inner Child (Map of the Soul: 7: 2020) – and on his own or as…
XIKERS Set to Go on Their First U.S Nationwide Tour
Get ready, American K-pop enthusiasts, because the chart-topping boy group, XIKERS, is about to visit the United States with their debut tour, 2023 XIKERS WORLD TOUR TRICKY HOUSE: FIRST ENCOUNTER IN USA. The interest surrounding XIKERS is nothing short of explosive; this 10-member boy group under KQ Entertainment unexpectedly shot to fame in March, 2023,…
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