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…
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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…
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…
OX:N On Making Their Four-Member Venture From OMEGA X
Suited up and feeling suave are OX:N: a team name unfamiliar in the K-Pop scene, but with a lineup very familiar to many. These un-fresh faces consist of Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun, and Yechan of OMEGA X, who are re-debuting as a quartet. Why, you ask? While Yechan dubs themselves the “feel-good guys”, Jaehan, leader of…
Hyper Japan 2025 – Ai Higuchi on Unfinished Journeys, Global Voices, and the Songs That Move Us – Exclusive Interview
Ai Higuchi’s journey into music began with classical piano at just two years old, but her artistic evolution has been far from traditional. Over the years, she added violin, drums, guitar, and vocals to her toolkit, building a rich, multi-instrumental foundation. “Since my roots are in classical piano, I think my sense of tempo is…
Hyper Japan 2025 – Hitsujibungaku on Shoegaze, Anime, and Growing Up in Japan’s Alt-Rock Scene – Exclusive Interview
Formed in 2011 by vocalist and guitarist Moeka Shiotsuka when she was just 15, Hitsujibungaku has steadily evolved from a high school band into one of Japan’s most compelling alternative acts. Joined by bassist Yurika Kasai, who picked up the instrument specifically to join the group, and drummer Hiroa Fukuda, the trio built their early…
Thailand Showcase 2025: Timeless Creativity 27–29 June 2025 in London
This June, the heart of London transforms into a dazzling gateway to Thailand as Thailand Showcase 2025: Timeless Creativity arrives at Lewis Cubitt Square, Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. From 27–29 June, the three-day cultural festival marks an extraordinary 170 years of diplomatic friendship between Thailand and the United Kingdom. Last year’s showcase brought in…
Meet PSYCHIC FEVER: Japan’s Stars with Big Vibes and Bigger Dreams – Exclusive Interview
Japanese boy group PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE is ready to go wild in Europe this summer, with fan meetings in Berlin (July 11) and London (July 13). Known for their fierce ambition to take Japanese music global, the seven-member group has been making waves, and now, they’re about to charm fans face-to-face in Europe….
James An on His Latest Release “Silhouettes” and Its Creative Process – Exclusive Interview
James An returns with Silhouettes, a double single release that touches on vulnerability and the emotional aftershocks of making music in an increasingly commodified hip-hop scene. During our interview, James speaks with sharp self-awareness about the contrasts he lives within: artist and performer, teacher and student, creator and critic. And the opening song, Blue Ink,…
Exploring Vulnerability: RYLAI’s Emotional Debut Single “Without You”
“I should have loved myself more and taken better care.” With that single, vulnerable admission, RYLAI introduces himself to the world as a storyteller grounded in honesty and strength. June 6th marks the official debut of the Seoul-born singer-songwriter with his soul-searching single Without You, a track that threads together regret and the incredible power of…
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