There is something delightfully sweet about TRENDZ, as they radiate a sincere and genuine energy that makes everyone around them root for their success. Their albums are made with well-rounded narratives and are conceptually sound. Their most recent release in June, titled GLOW, explores their motivation and path to success, almost as if they are…
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Mark Your Calendars: 82MAJOR’s 2nd Mini-Album “X-82” Drops October 15th!
82MAJOR will return with their 2nd mini-album, X-82, on October 15th, just five months after dropping their debut mini-album, BEAT by 82. This new project, cleverly named after the X-Files, will present the group’s previously hidden musical talents. With four tracks featuring intense titles like Stuck and Thorns, 82MAJOR is ready to take their audience…
Between Melancholy and Minimalism: eAeon’s Insights on Music and Vulnerability – Exclusive Interview
On a rainy, humid day in the western part of Seoul, I meet eAeon at a café with a distinct 1980s UK vibe. As we sit down against the backdrop of the retro décor, eAeon’s calm yet reflective demeanour offers peace and tranquillity. His artistic journey has been one of significant evolution, from the formation…
Seoul’s 2nd C.at Work Festa: Star-Studded Lineup of Fashion and Art!
From October 17th to 20th, the square in front of Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam, Seoul, will be transformed into a vibrant hub of fashion, art, and performance as the 2024 C.at Work Festa comes to life. A total of 11 fashion shows have been announced, featuring brands that strike a chord with the MZ…
Catch The Young’s Rise with “Dream It” and the Future of K-Rock – Exclusive Interview
Strolling through Seoul’s colourful streets, I could feel the energy matching my excitement to meet Catch The Young. Inside Evermore Entertainment’s HQ, the band greeted me with that same electric vibe. Formed just last year on November 1, 2023, they’ve already kicked up quite the storm, mixing fresh sounds with a rebellious edge that’s lighting…
K-Music Festival Returns: A Celebration of Korea’s Diverse Musical Talent
This October, the prestigious Korean Music Festival returns for its 11th edition, unveiling a full lineup that promises to showcase a vibrant blend of Korea’s most influential artists in the heart of London. The festival kicks off on October 3 at the Barbican Centre with the National Changgeuk Company’s awaited new production of Lear. Changgeuk,…
Beyond K-pop: Luven’s “Cancellation” Redefines His Artistic Path – Exclusive Interview
While I am not a huge fan of social media, there is always something good about it, especially Instagram. The algorithm occasionally sends you artists that just debuted, whether they’re in Europe or Asia. This happened to me when I came across Yun Junghwan, also known as Luven. Yun is an artist whose hard work…
GLAY’s 30-Year Journey: Hisashi on New Album and Rock Legacy – Exclusive Interview
Since their formation in 1988, GLAY has built a one-of-a-kind space in the Japanese rock scene, blending diverse styles and evolving over three decades to remain one of the most beloved bands in Asia. I had the chance to sit down with Hisashi, the band’s guitarist, to discuss GLAY’s remarkable journey, the challenges of the…
Art, Music, and Seoul: Jung Gyumin’s Story of Creative Growth – Exclusive Interview
It was a hot and humid day in Seoul when I met Jung Gyumin at a beautiful Hanok café near Changdeokgung Palace. The air was warm and thick, yet the setting carried quiet tranquillity as if the heat itself held a certain calm. It was the perfect moment for a conversation that would bloom into…
FREE PASS: From “Kill This Love” to Self-Discovery – Exclusive Interview
FREE PASS isn’t your typical K-pop group, between them their talents range from video producers, dance teachers to award-winning gymnasts. Made up of four members: Kay-G, Tae-U, Jean Paul, and Sanghee, they have lived a jam-packed life leading up to their latest release in May with their 7th digital single Kill This Love. Having debuted…
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