ACE, also known as Jang Woo-young, started his journey with VAV in 2015. Now, he’s stepping into a new chapter as a solo artist, showing how much he’s grown through music and experience. From sweeping international tours with his group members to launching a solo career, Ace has never been one to take the obvious…
Baekhyun in London: A Powerful and Passionate Performance on the “Reverie” Solo Tour – Concert Review
Byun Baekhyun – or simply Baekhyun, if you’ve ever had your soul snatched mid-note – is South Korea’s velvet-voiced charmer. He’s a member of EXO, its sub-units EXO-K and EXO-CBX, and the fearless leader of SuperM. Baekhyun walked into K-pop history over a decade ago with honeyed high notes and a cheeky wink. In 2019,…
8TURN on Touring Europe, Writing “LEGGO”, and Growing Stronger as a Team – Exclusive Interview
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…
Two Cities, One Heart: The Journey of “(LOVE SONG)”
In a rare and radiant cross-cultural collaboration, (LOVE SONG) brings together the creative forces of Japan and Thailand to tell a story of love. Directed by Champ Weerachit Thongjila, best known for the global BL romantic comedy series 2gether, the film is the acclaimed Thai filmmaker’s first project in Japanese feature cinema. At the centre…
HANABIE. Releases New Single, “Karu Garu Everyday!! and Annouces UK/IR Tour
When Tokyo’s underground metal scene first caught wind of HANABIE., few could have predicted how far the self-proclaimed “Harajuku-core” band would go. What started as a high school club activity in 2015 has since exploded into one of the most exciting acts in Japan’s heavy music sphere — and now, the world. Combining metalcore, hardcore,…
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…
How Sampling of South Asian Music is Celebrating Cultural Identities and Influencing Western Sounds
Sampling is a music production technique that has been used in music since the 1940s, with roots in hip-hop and electronic music. An innovative style that manipulates sound to permeate across genres, the evolution of sampling has seen the growth of a musicality that connects cultures around the world. Given its foundation in music diversity,…
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…
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