How do you describe a band like CLOUDIAN? It almost feels impossible, until you hear them live. Only then does it begin to make sense. Only then do you understand that what you are witnessing is not simply a rock band, but an extraordinary band. Formed in Busan over eight years ago as a six-member…
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2Z Bring Korean Pop-Rock Energy to London – Concert Review
2Z is an interesting band in modern Korean pop-rock. Since their debut in 2020, the five-piece, comprising Hojin, Jiseob, Bumjun, Nua, and ZUNON, is known for its hard rock, alternative, and new wave influences. While there is a huge enjoyment when listening to their music, I have to say – after seeing them in London…
Far East Film Festival 28 Unveils 76-Film Programme, Opening with Anthony Chen’s “We Are All Strangers”
What began in the spring of 1998 as a bold and somewhat puzzling experiment has grown into one of Europe’s most important showcases of Asian cinema. When the Centro Espressioni Cinematografiche (CEC) in Udine shifted its focus from Italian retrospectives to a programme dedicated to Hong Kong films, few could have predicted the outcome. Yet…
82MAJOR Live in London: Young and Simply Unstoppable – Concert Review
There is no denying that new K-pop acts debut with remarkable frequency, and creating your own identity as a rookie is not an easy task. Yet from the very beginning, 82MAJOR, comprising Seongil, Yechan, Seongmo, Seongbin, Seokjoon, and Dogyun, has shown a rare creative ambition; each release is different and increasingly musically ambitious. Watching their…
ZELO Is Back: “Cola Comigo” and the Story Behind His Next Move – Exclusive Interview
Choi Jun-hong, better known as ZELO, has never been an artist to stay in one place. The South Korean rapper and dancer first made waves as the youngest member of the iconic boy group B.A.P, debuting in 2012 with their explosive single Warrior. From that moment, he quickly established himself as a dynamic performer, known…
Gaho Uncovered: From Solo Work to KAVE – Exclusive Interview
Gaho, a South Korean singer, is a one-of-a-kind artist with a strong and characteristic voice that’s easy to recognise and can really imprint on you. The more you listen, the more compelling his sound becomes. Long before the global rise of K-dramas turned their soundtracks into cultural exports, Gaho’s voice was already doing something rare:…
Homecoming and Healing: BTS’s “ARIRANG” – Album Review
ARIRANG is BTS’s first studio album in four years. At the height of their fame in 2022, the group announced a hiatus in order to complete their mandatory military service: Jin enlisted in December of 2022, with the others in 2023. JungKook and Jimin were the last to serve their terms, finishing June 11th, 2025….
Gaho and KAVE Announce 2026 European Tour “Cityscapes – New Horizons,” Including London Stop
South Korean singer-songwriter Gaho is preparing to return to the stage with an exciting new chapter in his career as he embarks on the 2026 European tour Cityscapes – New Horizons. The tour will see the versatile artist perform across Europe, bringing both his solo material and his band KAVE to international audiences. The tour…
ZELO Returns: B.A.P Star Ready to Reclaim the Spotlight with Solo Comeback
After more than a decade in the music industry, Choi Jun-hong, professionally known as ZELO, is ready to step back into the spotlight, this time as a fully independent solo artist. Formerly the youngest rapper and dancer of the iconic K-pop group B.A.P, ZELO debuted in 2012 and quickly became known for his powerful, rapid-fire…
Still Rocking: Kris Main Talks His Double EP “JANUS” – Exclusive Interview
In our third conversation with Kris Main, the Korean artist reflects on a period of intense growth since our last interview. Over the past year, he has expanded his presence across multiple creative fields, collaborating with K-pop idols and rising hip-hop artists, performing at Korea’s largest hip-hop festival, and even stepping onto fashion runways. These…
HUTA (Lee Minhyuk) Wows London Fans on “HOOK – WHO: KING” Tour
Lee Minhyuk, better known to K-pop fans as HUTA and a member of BTOB, is no stranger to the stage. With over a decade in the industry as a rapper, vocalist, dancer, and performer, he has long shared the spotlight with his group. But this time, London got to see something special – Minhyuk completely…
Catch The Young on Their First Studio Album “EVOLVE” and the Journey Behind It – Exclusive Interview
Talking with Catch The Young, a South Korean rock band, is always a pleasure. It’s been amazing to see how much they’ve grown and succeeded over the past couple of years. Since their debut, they’ve shown that they are not only mature as artists but also great storytellers. Their first full-length album, EVOLVE, released two…
Dept To Bring His “Dream Age Tour” to London on April 27th
South Korean singer-producer Dept is ready to rock the UK. Known for his beautiful production style, articulate songwriting, and cross-border collaborations, the artist born Lee Hojeong is expanding his reach across Asia and Europe with an intimate London concert, showing just how far his music now travels. According to updated platform data as of March…
2Z, South Korean Rock Band, to Perfom in London on April 3rd
Against all expectations, 2Z came together to do what they do best: make music. Junghyun, Hojin, ZUNON, Bumjun, and Nua each brought their own influences and uncertainties into the room, and somehow, through persistence and hard work, those differences turned into one common goal – a rock band. READ MORE: 2Z on Their New Musical…
