Korean alternative pop-rock band Catch The Young will make their first appearances at two international festivals this summer. They will perform at the London Hallyu Festival 2026, taking place on Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July at Beverley Park, New Malden, London (KT3 4LL). Catch The Young will perform at 4.30 pm until 6…
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ALL’N: From Classical Violinist to K-Pop Star – Exclusive Interview
The road to K-pop stardom is rarely straightforward, but Sam Sungmin Kang has taken a very different path to get here. Born in South Korea and having lived across the United States, China and Africa, the artist known as ALL’N brings a broad range of experiences to his music. A classically trained violinist, former survival…
ATEEZ to Headline BST Hyde Park 2026: Special Guests Announced
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced the first wave of special guests joining South Korean group ATEEZ for their Hyde Park headline debut on Sunday, 28 June. One of the world’s biggest K-pop acts will take to one of the world’s most iconic stages, as the eight-member group – HONGJOONG, SEONGHWA, YUNHO, YEOSANG,…
aespa’s “LEMONADE” Review: Sweet And Sour
You might not immediately clock why aespa are making so much lemonade, until you remember that old corny English saying. Yes, the K-pop four-piece’s latest title track and similarly-named second album is the girls’ answer to all the lemons life is apparently throwing at them. But that’s the point of these catchy runway tunes these…
“Cityscapes – New Horizons”: Gaho & KAVE Bring an Excellent Performance to London- Concert Review
Gaho’s sound hits like a flash of light: impossible to ignore. Before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, he was already developing the sound of K-dramas, writing memorable OSTs that reached every corner of the world. His journey began behind the scenes with Come To Me for While You Were Sleeping, but it…
Korean London Presents: EL CAPITXN to Finally Perform in London
Something remarkable happens when someone who has spent years building for others finally creates for themselves. For most listeners, EL CAPITXN has long been a name tucked into album credits, a producer’s signature, a songwriter’s imprint, the hand behind some of K-pop’s most emotionally powerful records. Within the industry, though, he has always been something of a…
Sold-Out and On Fire: JUNHEE Brings Energy and Charm to London – Concert Review
If you are new to K-pop, JUNHEE is a name worth knowing. A member of A.C.E – a group long respected for its great work – and now a solo artist, he is entering a new phase of his career. Like many idols, he has also stepped into acting, embracing the multi-hyphenate nature of the…
CLOUDIAN on Their New Beginnings, Latest Single, “Faded Night”, and Working Together – Exclusive Interview
We met CLOUDIAN at the Courtyard Theatre just hours before their London show, catching them in a quiet moment before the chaos of touring. It was a warm, easy conversation – full of laughter and honesty. Despite clearly still recovering from illness after their previous stop in Italy, the group remained in high spirits, balancing…
82MAJOR Live in London: Young and Simply Unstoppable – Concert Review
There is no denying that new K-pop acts debut with remarkable frequency, and creating your own identity as a rookie is not an easy task. Yet from the very beginning, 82MAJOR, comprising Seongil, Yechan, Seongmo, Seongbin, Seokjoon, and Dogyun, has shown a rare creative ambition; each release is different and increasingly musically ambitious. Watching their…
ZELO Is Back: “Cola Comigo” and the Story Behind His Next Move – Exclusive Interview
Choi Jun-hong, better known as ZELO, has never been an artist to stay in one place. The South Korean rapper and dancer first made waves as the youngest member of the iconic boy group B.A.P, debuting in 2012 with their explosive single Warrior. From that moment, he quickly established himself as a dynamic performer, known…
Gaho Uncovered: From Solo Work to KAVE – Exclusive Interview
Gaho, a South Korean singer, is a one-of-a-kind artist with a strong and characteristic voice that’s easy to recognise and can really imprint on you. The more you listen, the more compelling his sound becomes. Long before the global rise of K-dramas turned their soundtracks into cultural exports, Gaho’s voice was already doing something rare:…
Homecoming and Healing: BTS’s “ARIRANG” – Album Review
ARIRANG is BTS’s first studio album in four years. At the height of their fame in 2022, the group announced a hiatus in order to complete their mandatory military service: Jin enlisted in December of 2022, with the others in 2023. JungKook and Jimin were the last to serve their terms, finishing June 11th, 2025….
Gaho and KAVE Announce 2026 European Tour “Cityscapes – New Horizons,” Including London Stop
South Korean singer-songwriter Gaho is preparing to return to the stage with an exciting new chapter in his career as he embarks on the 2026 European tour Cityscapes – New Horizons. The tour will see the versatile artist perform across Europe, bringing both his solo material and his band KAVE to international audiences. The tour…
HUTA (Lee Minhyuk) Wows London Fans on “HOOK – WHO: KING” Tour
Lee Minhyuk, better known to K-pop fans as HUTA and a member of BTOB, is no stranger to the stage. With over a decade in the industry as a rapper, vocalist, dancer, and performer, he has long shared the spotlight with his group. But this time, London got to see something special – Minhyuk completely…
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