Get ready, American K-pop enthusiasts, because the chart-topping boy group, XIKERS, is about to visit the United States with their debut tour, 2023 XIKERS WORLD TOUR TRICKY HOUSE: FIRST ENCOUNTER IN USA. The interest surrounding XIKERS is nothing short of explosive; this 10-member boy group under KQ Entertainment unexpectedly shot to fame in March, 2023,…
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XEED: “BLUE” and Beyond – Exclusive Interview
The wait is over! XEED have finally emerged with their much-awaited second mini-album, BLUE. In an exclusive conversation with View of the Arts, the members of XEED – DOHA, JAEMIN, UO, BAO, and SHUN – offered insights into their latest work, shedding light on its concept, the transformation of their dynamic, and their wishes for…
NINE.i Reflect on Their 3rd Mini-Album, “NEW MIND”, Song-Writing and Their Favourite Song of the Mini-Album
NINE.i debuted in 2022 with their 1st mini-album NEW WORLD and have since gone on to impress the audience with their unique worldview as they combine humanities with science, technology and culture. The members have built up their fan bases in Korea and Japan through performances such as at the 29th Dream Concert in Busan…
Jungkook Comes of Age: “Seven” – Single Review
Seven is the first official solo single by Jungkook of BTS. Like other members of the group, he has released solo singles either as part of concept albums or as gifts to ARMY on Soundcloud. Unlike the other members – Jin, J-hope, RM, Suga (as Agust D), and Jimin, he is the only one to…
Evolution in Harmony: EPEX Explore Love and Growth in “Prelude of Love Chapter 2. Growing Pains.”
EPEX (이펙스) is an eight-member boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of WISH, KEUM, MU, A-MIN, BAEKSEUNG, AYDEN, YEWANG, and JEFF. The meaning of their group name is meant to signify that they are a “gathering of eight youths reaching eight different apexes.” It represents the eight members forming a collective, powerful team. They debuted on…
FIFTY FIFTY reflect on their new release “Cupid”, the songwriting process, and their inspiration
FIFTY FIFTY, a South Korean girl group consisting of Saena, Aran, Keena, and Sio, debuted in November last year. They grabbed the attention of an overseas audience when they released Higher, a single from their first EP, The Fifty. The song’s mid-tempo not only displayed the girls’ charming vocals but also showcased the group’s harmonies. …
CIX at the O2 Forum Kentish Town – Concert Review
On the 20th of January CIX performed in the O2 Forum Kentish town in London. The show was a part of the quintet’s first European tour Save me, Kill me, having only previously performed in the city for HallyuPopFest 2022 in London’s Wembley Arena. The London concert was the third stop on the tour with…
Let the Music Play! Let SUNMI Sing! – SUNMI Brings Refreshing Energy to London’s Troxy
Troxy, London. The clock strikes 8 pm, the lights fade away, and music begins to play. SUNMI, to the piercing cheers of her fans, appears on stage alongside her dancers. She commences her performance with Siren, an enchanting song from her 2018 EP, Warning, which is inspired by the retro beats of the 80s. Following…
We Move Our Feet to the Beat – HallyuPopFest Takes Over the Wembley Arena in London
HallyuPopFest, the first and the biggest indoor K-pop festival in the UK, was mainly aimed at fans of K-pop music. TEG MJR, the worldwide producers, venue operators, and entertainment industry innovators, also ambitiously hoped to create an event that would be a great introduction to the universe of Korean pop for those unfamiliar with the…
In Conversation with IN2IT, a South Korean Idol Group
Can an idol group become independent artists after leaving their management company? They surely can, as IN2IT are living proof of that. Founded through a survival show, Boys24, the group officially debuted in October 2017 with the song Amazing which quickly brought them recognition among not only Korean but also international fans. Consisting of six…
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