The award-winning anime In This Corner (And Other Corners) of the World is now available for streaming on Crunchyroll, marking the first time its extended version has been released internationally. Directed by Sunao Katabuchi and produced by the acclaimed studio MAPPA, the film is a poignant exploration of resilience, community, and the enduring human spirit…
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CIFIKA Returns with Her New Album “Bonfire”
CIFIKA, a Seoul-based artist known for her fresh approach to music and visual storytelling, has just unveiled her third studio album, Bonfire. Released on November 19, the album builds on the success of her 2023 sophomore release ION, which earned a nomination for Best Electronic Album at the 2024 Korean Popular Music Awards and won…
Kep1er’s The 6th Mini Album, “Tipi-Tap”, Debuts on Billboard Charts
This week, K-pop girl group Kep1er made a powerful debut on Billboard’s charts with their 6th mini-album, Tipi-Tap, marking a new career milestone. Released on November 1st, the album quickly achieved impressive results, both on iTunes K-pop Daily Charts and South Korean charts, selling 170,000 copies in its first week. Tipi-Tap made significant placements on…
ALL POINTS EAST (UK) – New Headliners for 2025 Announced: RAYE
All Points East returns for summer 2025. RAYE will make her big return to All Points East on Saturday 23 August and this time, she’s running the show. General tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday 15 November via www.allpointseast.com. London…we are headlining All Points East festival on Saturday 23 August 2025. We are going to be bringing…
OMEGA X Release Their Second Japanese Mini-Album “To.” and Announces Upcoming Performances
After two years and three months since their debut in Japan, OMEGA X is back with their second Japanese mini-album, To. This new release builds on the group’s initial success in Japan, following their debut album, Stand Up!, which reached number 4 on the Oricon Daily Album Chart. To give fans a taste of what…
NCT DREAM’s Show at OVO Arena Wembley Welcomes 11,000 Fans – Concert Review
NCT DREAM, a subunit of the South Korean boy group NCT formed by SM Entertainment in 2016, was originally conceived as the youngest unit of NCT. The group followed an interesting “admission-and-graduation” concept, where members would graduate upon reaching the age of 20 (Korean age). NCT DREAM quickly rose to commercial success, with their 2019…
NCT’s Doyoung Returns with Solo Single “The Story”
NCT’s Doyoung unveils his latest single, The Story, a vivid reflection of his evolution as a solo artist. Released through SM Entertainment, Doyoung’s powerful vocals glow in this pop-rock song, creating a superb blend of piano, strings, and electric guitar. The Story delivers an uplifting message for both DOYOUNG and his fans, celebrating their shared…
Great Achievement – 82MAJOR’s 2nd Mini Album “[X-82]” ranked 45th on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart
82MAJOR is on fire! As of November 5th (EST), they’ve landed multiple times on the Billboard charts with their second mini album, [X-82], proving they’re a group to watch. Here’s a rundown of their stellar Billboard debuts: they ranked 45th on the Top Album Sales Chart, 37th on the Top Current Album Sales Chart, 24th…
Woosung Casts His Spell on London Once More – Concert Review
Woosung is a one-of-a-kind artist who balances dual roles as a member of The Rose and a soloist. A musician capable of making audiences smile and cry within the same note, he brings the spirit of lived experience to the stage – an authenticity shaped by over a decade in the music industry. On his…
Bang Yongguk: A Fiery Return to the London Stage – Concert Review
Bang Yongguk moves like a flame, his aura alive with passion and purpose. Every time he steps on stage, even with songs like I Remember [yes, yes that’s one of my favourite songs] from 2011, he breathes new life into his music, each note more powerful than the last. To witness his journey from a…
ONE N’ ONLY Reflect on Their Latest Release “Fiesta” and Their Upcoming Tokyo Garden Theater Show – Exclusive Interview
Since their 2018 debut, ONE N’ ONLY has brought a genre-bending spirit to the Japanese music scene. Known for pioneering “Jatin Pop” – a mix of Japanese pop and Latin influences – the group has expanded its musical style and international fan base, especially in Latin America. With the release of Fiesta, their third EP,…
19th London Korean Film Festival: In Conversation with Kim Hye-young, Director of “It’s Okay!”
With the 19th London Korean Film Festival on the horizon, audiences will be able to experience many wonderful films, and one of those films is It’s Okay! (Also known as It’s Okay It’s Okay It’s Okay! – 괜찮아 괜찮아 괜찮아!), a tender coming-of-age story that presents Kim Hye-young’s impressive directorial debut. First premiering internationally on…
Riaan & Dane: Promising Soloists Make Their Debuts
2024 has been a fantastic year for Asian musicians. BABYMETAL are still going strong, Beabadoobee, Audrey Nuna, Laufey, Peggy Gou, Griff, Sarah Kinsley, and ATARASHII GAKKO! all dropped huge albums, and beloved artists of their niches like yeule, ONE OK ROCK, two of the three DPRs (and endless others) all made releases in the past…
9th London East Asia Film Festival: Jang Jae-hyun and Producer Kim Young-min on Their Latest Project “Exhuma”
Jang Jae-hyun, a South Korean film director and screenwriter, earned acclaim for his work on blockbuster films such as The Priests (2015), Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019), and Exhuma (2024). His career took off when he worked as an assistant director on the period drama Masquerade (2012). Jang Jae-hyun was also praised for his short…
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