It was 7:30 p.m. when DJ DAUL opened with a fiery mix combining elements from The Prodigy, BLACKPINK, and The Black Eyed Peas, to name just a few. His bold set kicked off the night and got everyone ready for an evening of soul-soaked performance. By 8 p.m., a single heartbeat swept through me: it…
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Behind the Scenes of ENHYPEN’s VR Concert – Exclusive Interview with the AMAZE VR Team
Virtual reality has always been a medium that divides creatives. For some, it’s the future of storytelling, for others, it’s an overwhelming, almost alien technology, one that can never fully replace the intimacy of live performance or the tactile beauty of hand-crafted visuals. But whether you love it or approach it with caution, VR has…
Kim Kang-min and OMEGA X’s Kevin on Hot New BL Drama “My Bias Is Showing!”
The tides are turning, and actor Kim Kang-min and OMEGA X’s Kevin are mermen. BL (Boys’ Love) and other LGBTQIA+ themed dramas are abundant in regions like Thailand and the Philippines, but South Korea is not quite there yet. That’s why Webtoon phenomenon My Bias Is Showing!’s adaptation is such a big deal; there are…
Sweet and Sour: JUNNY’s “null” Review
K-R&B sweetheart JUNNY has just released a buffet of sonic pleasantries with null. The introductory Korean verse of “No Morning”, the album’s first song, comes in like a live recording on a dusty mobile. JUNNY’s voice is ever-soft, and the moment feels like one you’re living in. When it transitions to studio sound, the fullness…
BLOO Delivers an Intimate Show in London – Concert Review
It’s hard to believe it’s been nine years since BLOO first broke into the Korean music scene. His path has never been the easiest – personally or professionally – but he remains, still making music that a devoted audience genuinely treasures. So when I learned he was returning to London, I was beyond excited. Taking…
Get Ready for SF9’s Love Dawn Tour in Europe
SF9 (Sensational Feeling 9) is a South Korean boy group formed by FNC Entertainment in 2016 as the company’s first dance-focused act. The group currently includes Inseong, Youngbin, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Yoo Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani. Originally nine members, they debuted with the single album Feeling Sensation and quickly gained attention with the energetic track…
Understanding the Emotions Behind JUNHEE’s “The First Day & Night” – Exclusive Interview
Park Junhee, a.k.a JUNHEE, carries a confidence that comes through in conversation and in his music. It’s the same instinct that colours his first solo mini-album, The First Day & Night, with warmth and a touch of mischief. When he remembers the first time he heard the demo for Umbrella (10:00), the album’s opening track,…
30th Busan International Film Festival: In Conversation with Frederik Sølberg, Director of “Hana Korea”
Frederik Sølberg is a Danish filmmaker whose work connects the worlds of documentary and narrative cinema, exploring stories that illuminate human identity and belonging. He is known for his careful attention to detail and for bringing real-life experiences to the screen. Fifteen years ago, a first visit to South Korea left an impression on Sølberg….
Wonho Wows London Fans: Highlights from His “STAY AWAKE” Tour
And it happened again! Wonho returned to London, performing at Shepherd’s Bush Empire as part of his STAY AWAKE world tour, to his most loyal fans. Armed with four dancers and a simple VCR screen as his backdrop, he once again favoured minimal staging over the elaborate productions embraced by many K-pop soloists. While some…
Explosive and Exuberant Debut: CORTIS Shout Their Arrival on the K-Pop Scene with “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES”
CORTIS is a five-member idol boy group. The members are Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho, and are the first boy group to debut under BIGHIT MUSIC in six years. They are a young group, all teenagers: 17-year-old Martin is the leader, 16-year-old Keonho is the maknae, and the oldest member is James, who is 19….
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