Looking back at K-pop and boy groups a few years ago, BTS was the undisputed global phenomenon, and they remain so. While we’re not delving into the first or second generation of K-pop, which continues to wield power whether those groups are performing or not, it’s clear that the 4th generation is rapidly rising again….
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Colde Set to Bring His 2025 BLUE PRINT Tour to Europe This February and March
Colde, a South Korean singer-songwriter, is bringing his BLUE PRINT tour, presenting both his latest work and classic hits. If you’re a music enthusiast who enjoys a blend of various genres, Colde’s performances are not to be missed. The tour launches in Milan on February 19, 2025, before weaving through a series of major European…
18th Asian Film Awards Have Announced the Nominees for its 16 Award Categories
The Asian Film Awards have once again shown the genius of Asian cinema, with Exhuma taking the lead in this year’s nominations. Earning an impressive 11 nominations across major categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Newcomer, Best Screenplay, and more, Exhuma has quickly become a prime example of the power…
BSS Turn Up the Energy with Second Mini-Album “TELEPARTY”
January can often feel bleak, but SEVENTEEN’s unit BSS (BooSeokSoon) provide much-needed vitamin supplements to make us happy and cheerful. It’s been two years since BSS released the mini-album Second Wind, which saw them go viral and achieve record-breaking figures thanks to its title track, the optimistic Fighting (feat. Lee Young Ji). The unit, consisting…
James An on RAP:PUBLIC, Teamwork, Strategy, and the Art of Hip-Hop – Exclusive Interview
The Korean hip-hop scene has undergone a dramatic evolution in recent years, gaining widespread recognition. From the underground to mainstream success, the genre has attracted attention for its great mix of Korean culture and international influences. Artists in Korea are increasingly showing their individuality and creating distinct sounds that attract not only their local audiences…
“By the Stream” Review
There is no easy entry point to the work of Hong Sang-soo. Even though his style remains consistent, his Eric Rohmer-inspired narratives frequently built around off-the-cuff drunken conversations and meandering walks around Seoul, there’s a density to the storytelling not always immediately apparent. His earlier work could often be in conversation with itself, with metatextual…
Wang Bing’s “Youth” Trilogy: Voices from China’s Hidden Factories – Film Review
The history of cinema, in many ways, began in the factory – its first frames capturing the daily lives of male and female workers as they filed out of the Lumière factory in Lyon in 1895. This simple, silent image marked the inception of the filmic medium, recording not just the physical movement of workers,…
K-Pop 2024: Hits, Highlights, and Rising Stars
As 2025 approaches, let’s reflect on the successes of K-pop in 2024. The industry, as always, has proven to be a treasure chest of gold. Over the past twelve months, we’ve witnessed countless releases, sold-out tours, and the debuts of many promising rookie groups. It wouldn’t be the phenomenon it is without the endless creativity…
Lee Young-ji to Perform in Paris and in London in January 2025
Lee Young-ji is the kind of artist who can light up a room with her humour one moment and leave you impressed with her lyrical brilliance the next. A great force in Korean hip-hop, she has quickly emerged as a gem within the genre. As the youngest winner of both High School Rapper 3 and…
Yves: Embracing the Spotlight in Her First Solo Show in London – Concert Review
Starting a solo career is both thrilling and challenging, and Yves, formerly of LOONA, recently took a bold step forward with her European tour, APPLE CINNAMON CRUNCH, which included a stop in the UK. Her London performance undoubtedly showed the courage needed to embrace this new chapter in her musical journey. Though hints of nervousness…
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