Few artists can claim the lasting success and relevance that K-pop star IU has achieved. Born Lee Ji-eun in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, she debuted in 2008 at just fifteen. Since then, she has become a veteran in the Korean music industry, handling decades of music across various genres and also making appearances in a few drama…
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From Garage Jamming to Sold-Out Shows – Dogstar Take Over O2 Forum Kentish Town in London
Dogstar’s story began with a twist of fate when Keanu Reeves bumped into Robert Mailhouse in a supermarket in 1991. Sporting a Detroit Red Wings hockey sweater, Mailhouse caught the eye of Reeves, an avid hockey fan. The two quickly struck up a conversation and soon found themselves jamming together in a garage, leading them…
TRI.BE’s London Triumph: An Intimate Look at Their Journey and “Diamond” Release – Exclusive Interview
TRI.BE, a South Korean girl group, burst onto the music scene in 2021. With six super charming and kind young women, SongSun, Kelly, HyunBin, Jia, SoEun, and MiRe, the group made their debut with the single album TRI.BE Da Loca. TRI.BE’s name is a clever blend of “Tri,” short for “Triangle,” symbolising perfection, and “Be,”…
TRI.BE Shines Bright in London – Concert Review
Brixton in London is a mecca for music, known for its vibrant scene that spans rock, hip-hop, pop, and K-pop. This iconic place has birthed legendary artists like David Bowie and continues attracting great bands and solo acts. From Dreamcatcher and Day6 to SE SO NEON, more K-pop artists are choosing Brixton as their go-to…
Exploring the SAAY Vibes: An Exclusive Interview on “DOMINO” and Artistic Evolution – Exclusive Interview
SAAY is an artist who beautifully intertwines genres like R&B, hip-hop, and soul, creating music that reverberates with things that we feel inside of ourselves: emotions. Her background, rich with diverse musical traditions – from the depth of Korean traditional music to the intensity of heavy metal and J-pop – has enabled SAAY to cultivate…
Billlie to Perform in London as Part of the European Tour, “Our FLOWERLD (Belllie’ve You)”
Billlie are finally heading to Europe, and many of us are excited. They debuted in 2021 with their EP, The Billage of Perception: Chapter One. Billlie originally featured six members: Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Siyoon, and Haruna. Later, they welcomed Sheon into their ranks, creating a wonderful seven-member ensemble. When Sheon joined the girl…
OnlyOneOf on Their World Tour, London and Latest Release “Things I Can’t Say LOve” – Exclusive Interview
OnlyOneOf, a K-pop group, has recently completed a major tour across Latin America and North America, followed by a debut in Europe, with each city bringing beautiful memories and experiences. “Each city had its own special charm, but the most thrilling experience was the concerts. Thanks to the overwhelming support from our lyOns, we were…
SAAY’s Latest Single “DOMINO” Heralds a Return with Global Appeal
SAAY, a Korean R&B singer-songwriter, began her career in 2012 as the leader of the girl group EvoL. After the group’s disbandment in 2015, she transitioned to a solo career under Universal Music Korea, embracing greater artistic freedom. Her music, which blends R&B, hip-hop, and soul, is often likened to Western artists because of its…
IU to Perform Exclusive European Dates in London and Berlin During “2024 HER World Tour”
South Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU is set to perform in front of the European audiences with exclusive performances in London on June 21st and Berlin on June 23rd, 2024. Both shows are part of her HER World Tour, which began in March in Seoul and will conclude in her homeland in September. IU debuted…
ATEEZ Search for Their Golden Hour with New Mini-Album “Golden Hour: Part 1”
Being able to stand out amongst the ever-growing K-pop groups of today is no easy feat, but ATEEZ makes it look simple, as proven by their tenth mini-album, Golden Hour: Part 1. The eight members have said goodbye to their pirate world but still provide the treasure with six golden tracks. Following the success of…
All the World’s A Stage: Review of RM’s “Right Place, Wrong Person” Album
While the 11-track album, which dropped three weeks ago, has been lauded as the sophomore follow-up to the critically and commercially successful Indigo, it is in fact Namjoon’s fourth solo excursion. Looking back to his ‘mixtapes’, RM in 2015 and Mono in 2018, it is clear to see Namjoon’s artistic journey, which starts with the…
ONE N’ ONLY Discuss “DOMINO” and Their Dreams for the Future – Exclusive Interview
As ONE N’ ONLY prepare to take the stage at Aria Fest 2024 on June 20th at the Faliro Sports Pavilion Arena in Athens, Greece, the group’s exciting mix of JK-Pop and Jatin-Pop has just started taking the world by storm. Sharing the lineup with stars like Suho, Chanyeol, Sistar19, and Omega X, this event…
MCND on Their Sixth Mini-Album, “X10”, and Their International Journey – Exclusive Interview
Music Creates New Dream, better known as MCND, is a five-member South Korean boy group comprising Castle J, BIC, MINJAE, HUIJUN, and WIN. They debuted in 2020 with the hit single Ice Age and quickly adapted by pioneering online fansign events due to COVID-19 restrictions, continuing to build their presence in the K-pop industry. In…
James An Talks All About Hip-Hop and Breaks Down His Newest EP, “I Have No Friends and I Must Party” – Exclusive Interview
There are many talented artists in the music industry to discover, but if there’s one artist we believe everyone should listen to, it’s Korean-Canadian rapper James An. Even those who are perhaps unfamiliar with hip-hop will find themselves drawn to his incredible new EP, I Have No Friends and I Must Party. James is clearly…
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