Rome had plenty of reasons to be loud that weekend, and JIB DREAM FANMEET 7 added a few more. Two days, some very excited fans and a line-up of much-loved Thai stars – the event certainly gave the city something to shout about, and yes, there was a lot of shouting. Joong Archen and Dunk…
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JIB DREAM FANMEET 7 – No Easy Roles: Sky and Nani on “WU”, Trust, Growing Together and Fanmeet in Rome – Exclusive Interview
There is something quite extraordinary happening with Thai BL right now; its stars are no longer loved only at home, or even within Asia. They arrive in cities such as Rome and are greeted by fans who know the characters they have played, the stories they have told and the journeys they have followed despite…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 7: Acting, Laughter and Everything in Between with Pond and Phuwin – Exclusive Interview
When Pond Naravit and Phuwin Tangsakyuen first began working together, both were at very different points in their careers, still finding their feet as leading actors and probably with little idea of just how much their lives would change over the next few years. Since then, they have grown up in front of an audience,…
Love Includes Everything: JUNHEE on “LOVED METHOD”, Healing and the Music He Wants to Leave Behind – Exclusive Interview
JUNHEE, a member of the beloved K-pop group A.C.E, has worked incredibly hard to reach where he is today. Although his solo career is still in its early stages, he has already shown that he has no intention of pausing. One thing that has always impressed me is that, whether with A.C.E or as a…
The A Festival Is Bringing Asia to Paris – And It’s Much Bigger Than Just K-pop
Paris is hardly short of festivals, but on 24 and 25 October 2026, something rather different is taking shape at the Paris Event Center. The A Festival is setting out to bring several corners of Asian entertainment into the same space: K-pop and T-pop, P-pop, Japanese rock and pop, Chinese artists, Thai hip-hop, music from…
The Wind: Keeping Feel-Good K-Pop Alive with “Second Wind: S#00” – Exclusive Interview
Just ahead of their appearance at Sound in Colors – the biggest and first-ever K-pop festival in Poland – View of the Arts sat down with The Wind following the release of their 4th mini-album, Second Wind: S#00. Since their debut in May 2023, the six-member group – Thanatorn, Choi Hanbin, Park Hayuchan, An Chanwon,…
HYPER JAPAN 2026: Exploring THE SIXTH LIE’s Impact on Anime and Rock – Interview
Hyper Japan is always full of surprises, but THE SIXTH LIE never needed one. The Japanese rock band walked on stage, played the first song and straight away had the audience with them. Whether fans knew every lyric or had only discovered them through anime, everyone seemed equally caught up in the performance. While the…
HYPER JAPAN 2026 – Inside avantgardey: Dance Phenomenon Takes the World Stage – Interview
Until you see avantgardey live, it’s difficult to understand why they’ve become such a phenomenon. Watching the seven members – out of sixteen – perform at Hyper Japan in London, I kept trying to pick out one dancer to follow. It lasted only a few seconds before my attention shifted back to the group. Every…
PSYCHIC FEVER on “DIFFERENT”, Songwriting and Their Global Rise – Exclusive Interview
There comes a point in every group’s career where they stop trying to prove themselves and simply start making the music they want to make. For PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE, that moment comes with DIFFERENT. Their second studio album doesn’t stick to one genre or one formula, and that’s exactly the point. Moving between…
OMEGA X On Reuniting With “UNCAPPED” – Exclusive Interview
Dark, sexy, and possessing something a little more than the average K-pop boy group, OMEGA X are finally back with UNCAPPED: seemingly unleashing everything they hadn’t already. They’re currently a prime seven; after Hwichan, Sebin and Kevin’s return to activity, the boys clearly wanted to come back with a bang. The titular track features afrobeats,…
TRENDZ Talks Four Years Together, Sixth Single Album “On My Knees”, and What’s Next – Exclusive Interview
“We prepared this album as though it could be our last,” says YOONWOO. It is a sentence that says everything about where TRENDZ are today. Four years after their debut, the seven-member group continues to move forward with the same determination that first introduced them to fans, but with an even deeper sense of purpose….
Olympia Vitalis Talks New EP “Lady Luck” and the Stories Behind the Songs – Exclusive Interview
London really is a hub for incredible soul and R&B artists. The more you discover them, the more you appreciate just how much talent the city has to offer, and as a Londoner, it’s hard not to feel proud. Olympia Vitalis is one of those artists. With her rich vocals and beautiful songwriting, she is…
BST HYDE PARK 2026: Pedro Santos on Finding Himself Through Music – Exclusive Interview
We met Pedro Santos shortly after his performance on BST Hyde Park’s Rainbow Stage and found a quiet spot in one of the festival’s shaded chill-out areas. Relaxed, smiling and still energised from the set he had just played, the British-Portuguese singer-songwriter reflected on performing at one of London’s biggest festivals, the emotional honesty behind…
K-EXPO INKIGAYO PARIS – In Conversation with 82MAJOR
Those who listen to K-pop non-stop know that new groups pop up like French croissants in a café – it’s honestly hard to keep up. However, among the chaos of all the rookie groups out there, there are always a few that catch your attention purely because of their talent and good music. One of…
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