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,…
80th Venice International Film Festival: “GOD IS A WOMAN” Review
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Just off the coast of Panama, in the indigenous Guna Yala province, sits an island town vibrant with colourful clothes and happy faces. Ustupo is home to a community of some 2,000 Guna people, whose rich culture and pride in their community is kept well alive to date. 50 years ago, French…
80th Venice International Film Festival: In Conversation with Nehir Tuna, Director of “Yurt”
The 80th Venice International Film Festival recently featured an intriguing and thought-provoking film, Yurt. In our exclusive interview with Nehir Tuna, we delved into the director’s background and the deep influence it had on the making of the aforementioned film. As the writer-director of the project, Tuna shared his deep personal connection to the story,…
80th Venice International Film Festival: “Yurt” Review
In the year 1996, against the backdrop of Turkey’s escalating tensions between religious and secular ideologies, a poignant and thought-provoking film, Yurt, takes us on a journey through the life of a fourteen-year-old boy named Ahmet (Doga Karakas). Raised in a secular environment, his world is upended when his recently converted father (Tansu Bicer) decides…
Ryoo Seung-wan’s “Smugglers” Review
Ryoo Seung-wan has done it again with his twelfth feature – albeit in terms of commercial, rather than critical, success. His latest film Smugglers has earned nearly £30 million since its July 26 premiere in South Korea, making it the fourth-highest grossing film of the year in the country and the summer box office champion….
Harmonising Cultures – In Conversation with CelloGayageum
The story of CelloGayageum began in 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Comprising two gifted musicians, Kim Sol Daniel (cello) and Yoon Dayoung (gayageum), the duo crossed paths at a concert organised by the Korean Cultural Centre in the aforementioned city. Drawn together by their mutual curiosity, they struck up a conversation and soon discovered a shared…
80th Venice International Film Festival: “Making Of” Review
Warning: Spoilers ahead. A fantastical orchestral piece plays over a black screen. The opening credits introduce us to Making Of before throwing us into a rain-doused action scene. Without looking at the blurb one might’ve easily assumed this was the movie they were watching, but before too long, a cameraman is angrily pushed away and…
Chen Yixin Opens Up About Her Acting, Modelling and Influencing – Exclusive Interview
The entertainment industry has always been filled with diverse talent, with each individual contributing a unique, creative hue to art in all of its forms. One such vibrant thread is Yixin, a Singaporean actress, model, and influencer who has graced both screen and stage with her performances. From her beginnings in applied drama and psychology…
Lim Youngmin: A Journey of Challenges and Redemption in the K-Pop World
In the dynamic and competitive world of K-pop, the journey of an artist is often marked by triumphs and tribulations, with each chapter contributing to their growth and evolution. Lim Youngmin‘s journey was filled with many ups and downs, and, although the journey wasn’t the easiest one, Youngmin showed that with patience, determination, and willingness…
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