Kang Hyeonggu, better known as KINO, is the kind of artist who can completely reorient your musical world in seconds; that’s how good he is at what he does. A producer, dancer, composer, and lyrical architect, KINO first captured hearts as the creative engine of PENTAGON, but his solo work proves he was never built…
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Samey, But Listenable: NCT DREAM’s “Beat It Up” Review
What do you get after having a nice bowl of soup at a restaurant? Another soup of the same variety? Likely not. Perhaps a main course, or some focaccia – but you’ve had your fill of one thing, and now you’re ready for another. NCT DREAM’s latest comeback and titular song “Beat It Up” is…
BLITZERS’ New Sub-Unit NPC on Their Debut Single, “Creeper” and Working Together – Exclusive Interview
BLITZERS can be seen as underdogs of K-pop, a group whose charm lies not just in their crisp choreography or catchy hooks, but in the way they combine their youth charisma and musical experimentation. Since their debut, they have steadily built a reputation, and while they might be slightly underrated, they are truly a versatile…
LONELEE on His New Single, “MTML”, Music and His Creative Process – Exclusive Interview
LONELEE, an emerging talent from Korea, debuted in December 2022 with the EP SHOWER. Shaped by years spent abroad in English-speaking countries and influenced by artists like Post Malone and Justin Bieber, he mixes hip-hop, British pop, alternative rock, and electronic textures into a strong vocal style that is quite expressive. From the start, LONELEE…
82MAJOR Return with Their 4th Mini-Album, “TROPHY,” Even Stronger Than Ever – Exclusive Interview
82MAJOR’s fourth mini-album, TROPHY, represents a milestone in the group’s already meteoric rise. Described as a “bold declaration of victory,” the album reflects not only their growth as performers but also their personal interpretation of triumph. For members like Dogyun, victory is about pushing personal limits and surpassing yesterday’s self, while Seongil and Seongbin find…
Onew Brings 100% Heart and Harmony to London – Show Review
Certain voices don’t just fill a room; they lift it. Onew’s voice has always done that. From the moment he stepped on stage at the Indigo at The O2 for his ONEW THE LIVE: Percent % World Tour, I knew this wouldn’t be just another typical concert. The evening was satisfyingly filled with warmth and…
The Heart of G.Soul: A Night of Soulful R&B in London – Show Review
G.Soul, a singer rooted in R&B and soul, has travelled a long road. He trained for about 15 years before officially debuting in 2015 under JYP Entertainment, and has since evolved in sound and identity (he briefly used the name “Golden” before returning to G.Soul). His early mini-album, Coming Home (2015), beautifully combined soul, electronica,…
KINO of PENTAGON Announces Solo “FREE KINO” European Tour for 2026
Kang Hyung-gu, better known by his stage name KINO, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and multi-talented creative force. Best known as a member of PENTAGON, the artist has spent years perfecting his choreography and vocals, earning a reputation as the group’s dance master and a versatile musical storyteller. Beyond the group, he…
BIG OCEAN to Release A Christams Carol “RED-DY SET GO!” on November 23
Big Ocean, celebrated as the world’s first deaf idol group, is set to release their uplifting Christmas single RED-DY SET GO on November 23. Drawing inspiration from the story of Rudolph and his iconic red nose, the song carries a message beneath its festive, high-energy sound: what may once have seemed like a flaw can…
20th London Korean Film Festival: “Frosted Window” Review
Kim Jong-kwan is surely one of a kind as a filmmaker. His work reveals a keen sensitivity to the human condition. His cinema has always been a dialogue between isolation and empathy, often exploring how people drift in and out of each other’s lives, guided by memory and the delicate tremour of feeling. From Worst…
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