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…
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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…
30th Busan International Film Festival: In Conversation with Frederik Sølberg, Director of “Hana Korea”
Frederik Sølberg is a Danish filmmaker whose work connects the worlds of documentary and narrative cinema, exploring stories that illuminate human identity and belonging. He is known for his careful attention to detail and for bringing real-life experiences to the screen. Fifteen years ago, a first visit to South Korea left an impression on Sølberg….
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…
Explosive and Exuberant Debut: CORTIS Shout Their Arrival on the K-Pop Scene with “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES”
CORTIS is a five-member idol boy group. The members are Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho, and are the first boy group to debut under BIGHIT MUSIC in six years. They are a young group, all teenagers: 17-year-old Martin is the leader, 16-year-old Keonho is the maknae, and the oldest member is James, who is 19….
ASTRO’s MJ and JINJIN Inspire with ZOONIZINI’s Debut “DICE” – Exclusive Interview
ASTRO first appeared on the scene in 2016, and over the years, their creative work has matured with impressive grace. Known for their diversity, the members have built their own artistic identities while keeping the spirit of the group intact. Now, in 2025, a new chapter comes alive with the arrival of the group’s third…
JUNNY’s Timeless Return: Exploring “null” – Exclusive Interview
Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter JUNNY returns with his second studio album, null, arriving three years after his 2022 release Blanc. We’ve had the pleasure of speaking with JUNNY twice before, and each conversation has been a delight; now, for the third time, he sits down with View of the Arts to share insights on his latest work….
82nd Venice Film Festival: “Father” Review
Tereza Nvotová’s Father (Otec) had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section at this year’s Venice International Film Festival, and from its opening frame, we are in the hands of a filmmaker unwilling to compromise on emotional or cinematic truth. Known for her courageous portraits of trauma in Filthy and Nightsiren, Nvotová turns her attention…
ENHYPEN in London: A Story-Driven, Thrilling Concert Fans Will Never Forget
ENHYPEN were formed in 2020 through BELIFT LAB‘s survival show I-Land, bringing together seven members with different backgrounds: Jake (Korean-Australian), Jay (Korean-American), Jungwon, Heeseung, Sunghoon and Sunoo (all Korean), and Ni-Ki (Japanese). To date they have released three studio albums: two Korean – Dimension: Dilemma (2021) and Romance: Untold (2025) and one Japanese – Sadame…
Inside Queenz Eye: New Members, New Music, New Beginnings – Exclusive Interview
Queenz Eye are not here to repeat the past; they’re here to change it. Forget the idea of a simple comeback; the girl group’s latest chapter is a reset, a relaunch, and a statement all at once. Since their debut in 2022 with Yummy Yummy, the group has quickly secured a space in K-pop with…
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