Parastar Entertainment Launches Global Audition for Big Ocean, the World’s First Deaf K-Pop Idol Group

When the Spotlight Finally Widens: Why Disability Representation in Entertainment Matters For decades, the entertainment industry has celebrated “difference” on screen and on stage. Still, far too often, disability has been left out of that conversation, or worse, portrayed through stereotypes rather than authentic voices. From film and television to music and fashion, disabled artists…

EXO Return to Their Universe With Eighth Studio Album “REVERXE”

EXO’s legacy and myth-making power have always been undeniable. Since their 2012 debut with an otherworldly concept that changed idol storytelling, the group has become synonymous with cinematic world-building, strong vocals, and pop that never plays it safe. From hits like Growl, Monster, and Love Shot to sold-out world tours and million-selling albums, EXO have…

The Vampire Chronicles: ENHYPEN’s “THE SIN: VANISH” – ALBUM REVIEW

THE SIN: VANISH is a narrative-driven EP which draws on ENHYPEN’s vampire concept and associated lore. Guest starring Park Jeong-min as a newsreader/investigative journalist, the album utilises first-person narration to tell the story of the forbidden romance between a vampire and their lover. While the album has been termed as experimental due to its format,…

KIK Drops New EP “LOW KIK”, A Confident Comeback for the Band

EP LOW KIK goes beyond simply setting where KIK stands as a band. As artists continue to grow, the way they deal with emotions cannot stay the same, and this release is once again completed in a way that clearly reflects “KIK at this moment”. For those who may not be familiar, KIK is a…

XLOV Are Headed to Europe – 2026 Tour Dates Confirmed

After a strong year in 2025 that saw unprecedented global attention, XLOV are officially taking their next big step: their first major European tour, with several cities already sold out. Formed in January 2025 and managed by 257 Entertainment, XLOV quickly established themselves as one of the most distinctive groups of the new Asian pop…

Catch The Young To Release Their First Album, “EVOLVE”, on January 19th

Catch The Young are stepping into their most defining era yet. The rising K-rock band has officially announced their first full-length studio album, EVOLVE, set for release on January 19, 2026. Since their debut in November 2023 with Catch The Young: Fragments of Youth, the five-piece has moved with remarkable strength, slowly but surely creating…

2025 in Review: The Year Asian Hip-Hop Spoke for Itself

The past decade has been a strong one for Asian hip-hop, and 2025 was no exception. It showed up everywhere – in late-night playlists, on festival stages, in cyphers with no subtitles, and in tracks that didn’t stop to explain themselves. This wasn’t about Asian rap trying to establish a global presence anymore. It sounded…