If there’s one thing you can always count on with SF9, it’s that they’ll show up, give their all, and make even a slightly tired stage feel like home. When the five members of SF9 (yes, only five this time around – the others were sorely missed but very much there in spirit) took the…
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JUNNY’s Soulful Perfomance in London – Concert Review
It was 7:30 p.m. when DJ DAUL opened with a fiery mix combining elements from The Prodigy, BLACKPINK, and The Black Eyed Peas, to name just a few. His bold set kicked off the night and got everyone ready for an evening of soul-soaked performance. By 8 p.m., a single heartbeat swept through me: it…
Behind the Scenes of ENHYPEN’s VR Concert – Exclusive Interview with the AMAZE VR Team
Virtual reality has always been a medium that divides creatives. For some, it’s the future of storytelling, for others, it’s an overwhelming, almost alien technology, one that can never fully replace the intimacy of live performance or the tactile beauty of hand-crafted visuals. But whether you love it or approach it with caution, VR has…
Kim Kang-min and OMEGA X’s Kevin on Hot New BL Drama “My Bias Is Showing!”
The tides are turning, and actor Kim Kang-min and OMEGA X’s Kevin are mermen. BL (Boys’ Love) and other LGBTQIA+ themed dramas are abundant in regions like Thailand and the Philippines, but South Korea is not quite there yet. That’s why Webtoon phenomenon My Bias Is Showing!’s adaptation is such a big deal; there are…
Sweet and Sour: JUNNY’s “null” Review
K-R&B sweetheart JUNNY has just released a buffet of sonic pleasantries with null. The introductory Korean verse of “No Morning”, the album’s first song, comes in like a live recording on a dusty mobile. JUNNY’s voice is ever-soft, and the moment feels like one you’re living in. When it transitions to studio sound, the fullness…
Discover Lánre: The Rising Star in Modern R&B and Pop – Exclusive Interview
As someone who loves old-school R&B and soul, hearing Lánre for the first time a few months ago felt like a breath of fresh air. It’s wonderful to see high-quality, thoughtful pop and R&B music back in the spotlight, and Lánre is leading that charge with his latest single, Last Night Alone. Drawing on early…
BLOO Delivers an Intimate Show in London – Concert Review
It’s hard to believe it’s been nine years since BLOO first broke into the Korean music scene. His path has never been the easiest – personally or professionally – but he remains, still making music that a devoted audience genuinely treasures. So when I learned he was returning to London, I was beyond excited. Taking…
Get Ready for SF9’s Love Dawn Tour in Europe
SF9 (Sensational Feeling 9) is a South Korean boy group formed by FNC Entertainment in 2016 as the company’s first dance-focused act. The group currently includes Inseong, Youngbin, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Yoo Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani. Originally nine members, they debuted with the single album Feeling Sensation and quickly gained attention with the energetic track…
Understanding the Emotions Behind JUNHEE’s “The First Day & Night” – Exclusive Interview
Park Junhee, a.k.a JUNHEE, carries a confidence that comes through in conversation and in his music. It’s the same instinct that colours his first solo mini-album, The First Day & Night, with warmth and a touch of mischief. When he remembers the first time he heard the demo for Umbrella (10:00), the album’s opening track,…
Wonho Wows London Fans: Highlights from His “STAY AWAKE” Tour
And it happened again! Wonho returned to London, performing at Shepherd’s Bush Empire as part of his STAY AWAKE world tour, to his most loyal fans. Armed with four dancers and a simple VCR screen as his backdrop, he once again favoured minimal staging over the elaborate productions embraced by many K-pop soloists. While some…
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