CIX, short for “Complete in X,” began their journey in 2019. The group, consisting of BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, and Hyunsuk, made their debut with the EP HELLO Chapter 1: Hello, Stranger and have since cultivated a dedicated international fanbase known as FIX. After completing a two-night concert in Seoul in March, CIX is ready to…
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NIEL is Back and Bolder Than Ever with 4th Mini Album “SHE”
Who needs a comeback when you never really left? NIEL, a solo artist who first soared to fame with TEEN TOP back in 2010, is stepping into a brand new era – and doing it entirely on his own terms. Since his unforgettable days belting out hits like No More Perfume On You, Crazy, and…
BTS’ j-hope Rewrites History with Groundbreaking Solo Show at BMO Stadium in LA
As one-seventh of BTS, arguably the most influential K-pop phenomenon of the 21st century, j-hope has long mesmerised global audiences with his insane charisma and, without a doubt, kinetic dance mastery. From stadiums packed with ARMYs to solo headliner sets at Lollapalooza, the South Korean rapper, dancer, and producer has continuously reshaped the possibilities of…
ARTMS Unveils New Single “BURN” and Announces “Lunar Theory” Tour
The five-member girl group, ARTMS, formed by Modhaus and composed of former LOONA members HeeJin, HaSeul, Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry, have just dropped their new single BURN. Written and composed by G-HIGH, the mastermind behind LOONA’s track Butterfly, BURN feels like a spiritual sequel – packed with themes of transformation, perseverance, and renewal. It’s…
Introducing HANA: J-Pop’s Fearless New Group Debuts with “ROSE”
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,…
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…
27th Far East Film Festival Announces Its Lineup – A True Celebration of Asian Cinema
The 27th edition of the Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in Udine continues its long-standing mission of showing contemporary Asian cinema. With a lineup of 75 films from 11 countries – including 7 world premieres, 15 international premieres, 20 European premieres, and 19 Italian premieres – the festival presents a diverse mix of popular, auteur,…
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…
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