Killin’ It Girl (feat.. GloRilla) is j-Hope’s third single release of 2025. The first Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel) dropped on March 7, 2025, and the second MONA LISA was released exactly two weeks later on March 21, 2025. The current single marks the climax of the artist’s hugely successful Hope on the Stage Tour, which…
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Inside 82MAJOR’s Spectacular Performance at Myunghwa Hall in Seoul – Concert Review
With their latest comeback and an imminent North American tour this June/July, 82MAJOR aren’t so much knocking on the door of global recognition as they are dismantling it with style. Their new album, SILENCE SYNDROME, delivers tracks like TAKEOVER and PASSPORT, each one a swaggering nod to their rapid rise, building confidently on the momentum…
TRENDZ Live in London: Epic and Powerful Performance – Concert Review
TRENDZ have finally made it to London, and what a journey it’s been! Since their debut in 2022, the seven-member group has proven itself to be one of the most exciting rookie acts in K-pop. Armed with sharp vocals, they do sing live!, powerful performances, and a clear artistic identity, TRENDZ have steadily built a…
Exploring Vulnerability: RYLAI’s Emotional Debut Single “Without You”
“I should have loved myself more and taken better care.” With that single, vulnerable admission, RYLAI introduces himself to the world as a storyteller grounded in honesty and strength. June 6th marks the official debut of the Seoul-born singer-songwriter with his soul-searching single Without You, a track that threads together regret and the incredible power of…
BE:FIRST in London: J-pop at Its Best – Concert Review
There is no denying that the Western world is inundated with K-pop right now, which means many music lovers miss out on other countries’ music, including J-Pop. While J-pop groups rarely travel outside Japan and the Asian continent, for that matter, the genre itself has been active in that part of the world for over…
“TILT” by IRENE & SEULGI – A Luminous Return to Form Rooted in Musical Sophistication and Emotional Subtlety
Five years after the critical and commercial success of their debut mini-album Monster, Red Velvet’s subunit IRENE & SEULGI return with TILT, a six-track EP that shows their ongoing evolution as vocalists and performers. Released under SM Entertainment, TILT is a coherent, atmospheric exploration of identity and stylistic hybridity through a compelling mix of contemporary…
Maya Unagi’s Healing Sound in “Stumbling” – Exclusive Interview
We live in a world of exhausting trends, short-form content, and songs designed to grab you before the chorus even lands. In all the noise, subtle talent can slip through the cracks. But often, the music that stays with us the longest isn’t the loudest; it’s the kind that speaks softly, takes its time, and…
SHINee at 17: The Eternal Light of K-pop
Seventeen years ago, five fresh-faced teenagers debuted with Replay, a gentle R&B track that would quietly ripple across the Korean music scene. It wasn’t loud, but it was unforgettable. That song was the beginning of SHINee. Today, SHINee, now a quartet consisting of Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin, continue to grow while honouring the memory…
KATSEYE Announce New EP “Beautiful Chaos”, Out June 27
Rising girl group KATSEYE will release their second EP, Beautiful Chaos, on June 27 via HYBE x Geffen Records. Following the success of their debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong), which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists and Heatseekers Albums charts, the group returns with a new sound exploring the highs and lows…
HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL Reveals Next Waves of Artists, Perfomers and Activities for 2025 Edition
Calling all otaku, foodies, and culture connoisseurs: HYPER JAPAN Festival is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and buzzier than ever! Returning to Olympia London from 18–20 July, the UK’s largest celebration of Japanese pop culture will bring three days of music, fashion, gaming, workshops, and more sushi than you can shake a chopstick at. 🎤…
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