Jimin (Park Jimin) is part of the maknae line of global sensation BTS, he is the same age as V (Kim Taehyung) and two years older than Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook), the youngest of the group. While Jimin has released singles in the past, FACE is his debut as a soloist, and he is the first…
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Finding Order Within Chaos: A Review of Park Jimin’s “Set Me Free: Pt.2”
Jimin’s “Set Me Free: Part 2” is a spiritual successor and not a sequel to Agust D’s (Min Yoongi) “Interlude: Set Me Free” (which it was speculated to be from the title of the track), the ninth track on his second mixtape, D-2, which was released on the 22nd May 2020. A mere two minutes…
JUNNY Brings a Stellar Performance to Lafayette in London – Concert Review
How many artists would you say evoke happiness or bring tears to your eyes when you listen to their music? For me, there are only a rare few who can achieve this, and that includes JUNNY, a Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter. Although the artist debuted in 2017 with the EP Monochrome, it was in 2020 when he…
ATEEZ Set Alight to The O2 – London Concert Review
On the 22nd of February K-Pop sensation ATEEZ took to the O2 Arena London on their The Fellowship: Break the Wall Tour less than a year since they had last played in Europe. This is the third time the group has come to the city and their biggest venue yet. Their previous The Fellowship: Beginning…
A Dazzling Spectacle – Kang Daniel’s London Concert Review
Kang Daniel, a South Korean singer-songwriter and K-pop idol, is known for his good vocals and energetic stage presence. Prior to his solo career, the artist was a member of a boy group called Wanna One. However, the group halted its activities, with Kang Daniel hoping to start a solo career. Sadly, his dream of…
BLITZERS Reflect on Their Debut, Favourite Artists and Latest Release
BLITZERS debuted in 2021 with an EP called Check-in. Consisting of seven members, JUHAN, CHRIS, SYA, WOOJU, GO_U, LUTAN, and JINHWA, they have enchanted many K-pop fans with their charming personalities and vocal talent. While they are still seen as a rookie group, they already toured in the US in 2022 with a total of…
“We Are Very Grateful to Those Who Have Supported Us.” – In Conversation with XEED, a South Korean Idol Group
K-pop has become such a huge phenomenon that even the Billboard chart can’t deny the greatness of the genre. It evolved throughout the years, not only in how idols execute their choreography, which is a true spectacle nowadays, but also in their use of other languages, such as English and Japanese. The most popular is,…
Strong, Stylish, Sensuous: SF9’s “The Piece Of9” Mini-Album Review
Less than a month after wrapping up their “Delight” tour in the USA, SF9 returns to the stage with their new mini-album “The PIECE OF9”. Bringing back the suits and sheer charisma, the boy group proves once again why they’re famous for their class. While SF9 has long been praised for having a strong, impenetrable…
Indigo at The O2 Welcomes JAY B, a South Korean Singer-songwriter
GOT7, an Idol group consisting of seven members: Jay B, Jackson Wang, BamBam, Mark, Jinyoung, Yugyeom and Joungjae, made history by being the first K-pop act to chart on Billboard’s Artist 100 since Psy (peaking at nr. 88), entering the chart at nr. 45. But that’s just one of their many successes. Formed in 2014,…
Yoon Seo-bin on Music, Acting and Korean Cinema
Who is Yoon Seo-bin? Born and raised in South Korea, Yoon Seo-bin found his love for music during his teenage years. After being discovered on the streets of Seoul, the singer trained for over a year and seven months. Despite leaving Produce X 101 (2019 – reality survival show), he decided to wait for a…
“The fans are the 11th member of Golden Child, and we don’t [and wouldn’t] exist without them” – In Conversation with Golden Child, a K-Pop Idol Group
Golden Child distinguish themselves by their musical variety. Although they represent K-pop in its pure form, the group finds it easy to combine the genre with funk, disco, and electronic sounds. Visually, when it comes to their music videos, the group values simplistic aesthetics blended with satisfying choreography instead of the flashy, complex music videos…
Where Words Fail, Music Speaks – Wonho Takes Over Indigo at the O2 in London
What makes K-pop such a global phenomenon? There are many reasons: ingenious approach to music videos, sophisticated choreography, the charming personalities of idols, and catchy songs. Although lyrics might not always be relatable, the melody itself can be enough to hook listeners. But what about vocal abilities? While I am strict in my judgement when…
“When I Listen To Music That I Like, My Heart Beats Way Too Fast” – In Conversation with SUNMI, a Singer, Dancer and Record Producer
What makes a great singer? It is hard to answer such a question. We all have our own music preferences, so it can be difficult to stay objective when discussing our favourite artists. However, when you find a singer who is able to deliver every note, every word, and every emotion, you will instantly know…
“I Wanted to Describe My Emotion and Experiences with “blanc” Album.” – In Conversation with JUNNY, a Singer-songwriter
When I first met Kim Hyeong-Jun, a.k.a JUNNY, it was a scorching day in Seoul. We met nearby Hongdae, sat down on a white sofa, and spent hours chatting like we had known each other for a really long time. By then, I was already aware of what a one of a kind talent JUNNY…
