The wait is over! HANA, the seven-member girl group formed through the wildly popular audition show No No Girls, officially makes their major-label debut today with the superb single ROSE. A swagger-filled track that depicts themes of survival and self-love leads the way into a fresh, fearless wave of J-pop. ROSE doesn’t just introduce HANA,…
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Experience The Festival of Korean Dance Across the UK
The Festival of Korean Dance 2025 is an exciting annual event presented by the Korean Cultural Centre UK and The Place, which returns for its eighth year, offering audiences a chance to experience contemporary dance from South Korea. This year, the festival will present five leading South Korean dance companies and features an impressive lineup,…
JO1 Celebrates 5 Years with Groundbreaking “Best Of” Album
If JO1 hasn’t made it onto your playlist yet, this is your sign to hit play. The 11-member Japanese boy group – Sho, Ren, Ruki, Junki, Keigo, Takumi, Syoya, Shosei, Sky, Shion, and Issei – was born out of PRODUCE 101 JAPAN in 2020. With an eye-watering 65 million votes cast by fans (known as…
Discover Joh!: The Chaotic Soul of Hyperpop-R&B – Exclusive Interview
If you’re unfamiliar with Joh! – yes, the exclamation point is part of the name, and yes, he earns it – consider this your official introduction to one of the most exciting genre-pushing voices coming out of Korea right now. A former hip-hop kid turned hyperpop-R&B romantic with a chaotic soul, Joh! is the type…
Fresh Boy Group NEWBEAT On Living Up To Their Name
We’ve witnessed pineapple hair, wolf howls, and crazier; with K-Pop, there’s no limit to how weird and wonderful things can get. Newest kids on the block NEWBEAT have decided to spark their debut with something very fitting to their name: real hiccups recorded on their predebut release of the same name. At a recent press…
82MAJOR Is Coming Back on April 14th with 3rd Mini-Album “Silence Syndrome”
Buckle up, 82MAJOR fans – your favourite stage dominators (NAM SEONG MO, PARK SEOK JOON, YOON YE CHAN, CHO SEONG IL, HWANG SEONG BIN, KIM DO GYUN) are making a grand return! The group has officially announced their comeback with their third mini album, SILENCE SYNDROME, dropping on April 14th at 6 PM KST. And…
Kevin Woo’s “Deja Vu” New Single: Release Details
There’s a certain nostalgia attached to the early days of K-pop, whether it’s the first or second generation. U-KISS, part of the latter, was one of those groups that impacted many lives, stealing the hearts of fans worldwide. Though the group remained active for years, four of its ten members departed before U-KISS went on…
Brigiding Opens Up About Drag Race Philippines, House of Ding, and the Art of Drag
When Drag Race Philippines season one was announced, fans were more than excited to finally see what the Asian queens could bring to the stage. The show’s success opened doors for future seasons and the recently announced Drag Race Slayasian, where Asian queens from international franchises will compete together in an All-Stars format – a…
Jooyoung’s Pitch-Perfect Live Performance in London – Show Review
R&B has always thrived on emotional depth and a deep sense of intimacy. While its roots lie in African American musical traditions, the genre has found compelling voices in South Korea, where artists have beautifully incorporated its soulful sound with their own cultural and musical styles. Artists such as Colde, Hoody, Dean, Jooyoung, Crush, Babylon,…
4BOUT Discusses His Latest EP “Wilder Sadness”, Music, and Songwriting Process – Exclusive Interview
The Korean music industry is surely shaped by commercial appeal, however, many artists follow their own path, without being boxed into the craziness of the mainstream market. And 4BOUT is one of those musicians. His music is not only heard but also truly felt. Formerly known as ABOUT, Jo Taekyoung has built a career on…
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