Every so often, a festival headline set comes along that surpasses the usual concert experience and feels genuinely big. ATEEZ‘s appearance at BST Hyde Park was very much the latter. Arriving on one of Britain’s most iconic stages, the Great Oak Stage, let’s be honest, with enormous expectations – and with the looming reality of…
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BST HYDE PARK 2026: When the Sun Bowed to Taemin – Concert Review
When SHINee, consisting of Taemin, Minho, Onew, Key, and Jonghyun †, debuted in 2008, few could have predicted just how influential the group would become. The second generation of K-pop artists brought something genuinely new to popular music, creating a blueprint that continues to change the industry today. Eighteen years later, that legacy feels stronger…
K-EXPO INKIGAYO PARIS – In Conversation with 82MAJOR
Those who listen to K-pop non-stop know that new groups pop up like French croissants in a café – it’s honestly hard to keep up. However, among the chaos of all the rookie groups out there, there are always a few that catch your attention purely because of their talent and good music. One of…
K-EXPO France 2026: Celebrating K-Culture in Paris
K-EXPO France 2026 arrived alongside the Parisian heat on 16-19th June, exploring ‘All About K-Culture’. Over four days in the heart of summer, the event proved to be much more than a simple celebration of the Korean wave. Built around the theme “A Journey of K-Culture, Connected as One,” the expo, spanning publishing and K-food…
Inside K-EXPO Inkigayo Paris: A Night Where K-Culture Took Over the City – Concert Review
On a night driven as much by symbolism as by performance, the 2026 K-EXPO INKIGAYO in Paris managed to feel celebratory and carefully assembled. Staged as part of the programme marking 140 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, the concert could easily have placed too much weight on its own significance. Instead, it…
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…
“Perfect Crown” Review: A Coffee Table Drama
He’s everywhere. Perhaps not on quite as many shop windows and skincare advertisements in Seoul as Park Bo Gum, but pretty-faced actor Byeon Woo Seok is hardly avoidable in the metropolis. But can he live up to the powerhouse beside him in Perfect Crown? Multi-hyphenate and nation’s princess IU displays Seong Hui-ju as a strong-willed…
Empowering Models: Inside KMCAA’s Vision for Cultural Recognition – In Conversation with Chairwoman Lee Sun-jin
The Korea Model Culture and Arts Association is slowly changing how the modelling industry is understood in South Korea. Established as a non-profit organisation, its mission is to protect the rights of models, improve working conditions, and elevate their role within the wider cultural and artistic environment. The association positions models as cultural contributors who…
James An on “We Can Smile” and “Solitaire” – Exclusive Interview
James An is an artist who really understands the contradictions of modern life, especially how we present ourselves. His new release, We Can Smile, came from a moment of meeting fans in Hongdae (Seoul), which made him think about what’s real versus what’s performative. He doesn’t reject social media, but sees it clearly: even if…
28th Far East Film Festival: In Conversation with Chung Ji-young, Director of “My Name”
Centered on the painful and long-silenced history of the Jeju April 3rd Incident, My Name becomes a way of looking back at what has been forgotten. In our interview with director Chung Ji-young, he talks about the emotional responsibility of dealing with a history that was suppressed for decades, and how he chose to approach…
28th Far East Film Festival: In Conversation with Kim Tae-yong (Director) and Jang Hye-jin (Actress) of “Number One”
Kim Tae-yong has previously directed intense, serious films, driven by youth, energy, and a desire to change the world. Now in his 30s, his perspective has softened. His latest film, Number One, screened in competition at the 28th Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy, reflects that shift with a much warmer tone. This fantasy…
28th Far East Film Festival: In Conversation with Chang Hang-jun (Director) and Yoo Hae-jin (Actor) of “The King’s Warden”
South Korea’s connection with its own historical roots is deeply embedded in popular culture. Period movies and costume melodramas have always held their own space, even during the nation’s gloomy times. From The King and the Clown (2005) and Masquerade (2012) to The Night Owl (2022), and back to the numerous retellings of the popular…
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