There’s always something so exciting when new music drops – the uncertainty and anticipation of what the album might hold, especially in K-pop. The genre itself is on another level when it comes to creativity and vibrancy, never feeling dull or lacklustre. One group consistently goes the extra mile to embody all of that while…
KANGDANIEL Delivers a Powerful and Polished Performance in London
If you’ve never heard of KANGDANIEL (also known as Kang Daniel) the South Korean singer who first captured hearts as a member of the wildly successful boy group Wanna One, then now is the perfect moment to discover him. Having debuted six years ago, Daniel’s journey in the music industry has been anything but linear….
Riding the Wave: Big Ocean Reflect on “Underwater” and Their European Journey – Exclusive Interview
Big Ocean, the world’s first K-pop group made up of hard-of-hearing members, is truly one of a kind. Formed through auditions by Parastar Entertainment, the trio uses a mix of smart technology, visual cues, and relentless practice to perfect their performances. Their debut single, GLOW, a cover of H.O.T’s classic, incorporates Korean sign language to…
Why KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” is a Must-Listen for 2025’s Music Fans
After crashing onto the scene with their debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) and snagging the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Emerging Artists and Heatseekers Albums Charts, KATSEYE are back and louder than ever. Enter Gnarly, a no-holds-barred club banger filled with thundering 808s, rave-ready synths, and a swagger that refuses to quit. It’s bold,…
Festival of Korean Dance – Kim Sungyong: Dance as a Language of Truth – Exclusive Interview
For choreographer and artistic director Kim Sungyong, movement is more than art – it is an act of truth-telling. Guided by the belief that “dance is a language that cannot be described in words,” Kim has spent his career using dance to communicate the invisible and emotional dimensions of human life. His signature choreographic approach,…
27th Far East Film Festival: In Conversation with Cynthia Yee, Luka Yang and Shari Matsuura of “Chinatown Cha-Cha”
Nonagenarian Coby Yee is the shining light of the vibrant and soft-hearted documentary Chinatown Cha-Cha, as director Luka Yuanyuan Yang turns her attention to the life of the legendary dancer. But the spotlight is shared with Yee’s longtime dancing partners – the Grant Avenue Follies – and the film becomes more than just a portrait…
Being and Nothingness: Existential Despair in TABLO x RM’s “Stop The Rain”
TABLO and RM are the leaders of the most iconic K-Pop/K-rap groups, Epik High and BTS, respectively. K-Pop groups tend to have specific roles, such as rapper, vocalist, visual, maknae, to which members are assigned. The position of leader is perhaps one of the hardest because, besides having to moderate any internal conflict, they are…
27th Udine Far East Film Festival: “The Square” Makes Its World Premiere
For over two decades, the Udine Far East Film Festival has been presenting a wide range of films from East and Southeast Asia. Often these features are making their European premieres or international festival premieres at Udine – but ever so often, the elegant Teatro Nuovo is graced with a world premiere, and audiences in…
27th Far East Film Festival: In Conversation with Sylvia Chang
“I feel we’re very blessed we still have films.” When looking outside feels scary, you tend to panic and freeze. And if art refuses to forgive anything, it’s stillness. It takes courage to choose to create, and great patience to learn from it. The film industry and its relationship with filmmakers have long been considered…
27th Udine Far East Film Festival: “Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants” Review
Two legends of Chinese cinema gracing the stage are enough to get anyone buzzing for the show to come, and Tsui’s adaptation film, Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, was no less anticipated than his other fantastical masterpieces. Before the film’s international festival premiere at the 27th Udine Far East Film Festival, legendary wuxia…
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