As one-seventh of BTS, arguably the most influential K-pop phenomenon of the 21st century, j-hope has long mesmerised global audiences with his insane charisma and, without a doubt, kinetic dance mastery. From stadiums packed with ARMYs to solo headliner sets at Lollapalooza, the South Korean rapper, dancer, and producer has continuously reshaped the possibilities of…
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j-Hope Returns to the Stage and Takes Paris by Storm at the Le Gala Des Pièces Jaunes
It’s a bold statement to say someone is a natural-born star who was simply destined to be a performer, knowing from an early age that dancing and rapping were their true calling. Many can only dream of achieving what j-Hope has created for himself if they do. Starting as a dancer and eventually joining the…
Creativity and Artistry in Jimin’s “MUSE” – EP Review
Originally conceived in classical Greek Mythology, nine muses were born from the union of Zeus and Mnemosyne, one for each night the couple slept together. However, it was Apollo and the nymph Eufime who raised them, thus literally and metaphorically giving birth to the association between the muses and the arts. While traditionally the muses…
Stray Kids Deliver a Stellar Performance at BST Hyde Park 2024
Perhaps more than gender, personality or class, the best way to divide society is in two: those who gather in pubs to catch the Euro finals, and those who would rather hit up Hyde Park for some K-Pop and friendly pop tunes; though both are probably beer-equipped. Despite the nation’s overflowing love for football, 65,000…
Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to Welcome Music Bank
Music Bank is a premier South Korean music program, and since its debut in 1998, it has become one of the most popular and influential music shows in the country, it is also broadcast in over a hundred countries via KBS World, making it accessible to a global audience. Interestingly, Music Bank replaced a previous…
All the World’s A Stage: Review of RM’s “Right Place, Wrong Person” Album
While the 11-track album, which dropped three weeks ago, has been lauded as the sophomore follow-up to the critically and commercially successful Indigo, it is in fact Namjoon’s fourth solo excursion. Looking back to his ‘mixtapes’, RM in 2015 and Mono in 2018, it is clear to see Namjoon’s artistic journey, which starts with the…
RM Contemplates with His Latest Single “Come Back To Me” – MV/Single Review
In an industry where 3.5 minutes are considered too long for a song, RM takes a bold approach with his new single, Come Back to Me. The track runs for 6:29 and is complemented by a superb music video. True to his style, RM has collaborated with top talent from the film and television industry,…
SEVENTEEN Are Right Here: A Nine-Year Celebration of Their Greatest Hits – Album Review
Every excellent SEVENTEEN song begins with ‘Seventeen right here.’ But how does one describe Seventeen’s discography without veering into sentimentalism or turning it into a thesis? The 13 members are now reminding everyone of their immense talent with their latest release, 17 IS RIGH HERE. This box set of greatest hits is a proud display…
ONE N’ ONLY Release Their New Single “DOMINO”
ONE N’ ONLY comprised of TETTA, REI, EIKU, HAYATO, KENSHIN, and NAOYA, has once again impressed their global fans with the release of their latest single, DOMINO. The six-member dance and vocal group, formed by a well-known talent agency Stardust Promotion, is no newbie to the music industry. Debuting in 2018, ONE N’ ONLY is…
Zipping Through “HYPERSPACE”: DXMON’s Debut Mini Album Review
In terms of likelihood for success, 3rd Gen K-pop was the golden era; as the genre really began to reach the other side of the globe, even small groups had their hits. 4th Gen subsequently built on the immense rise in popularity caused by the previous years of music, as companies trained up and pumped…
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