If you enjoy Korean ballads and the more melancholic side of K-pop, you are likely familiar with Kim Hyung-soo, better known as K.Will. Since making his debut in 2007, the artist has established himself as a singer with one of the most powerful voices in the Korean music industry. K. Will is also affectionately referred…
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IU at OVO Arena Wembley: A Theatrical Musical Feast
Few artists can claim the lasting success and relevance that K-pop star IU has achieved. Born Lee Ji-eun in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, she debuted in 2008 at just fifteen. Since then, she has become a veteran in the Korean music industry, handling decades of music across various genres and also making appearances in a few drama…
From Garage Jamming to Sold-Out Shows – Dogstar Take Over O2 Forum Kentish Town in London
Dogstar’s story began with a twist of fate when Keanu Reeves bumped into Robert Mailhouse in a supermarket in 1991. Sporting a Detroit Red Wings hockey sweater, Mailhouse caught the eye of Reeves, an avid hockey fan. The two quickly struck up a conversation and soon found themselves jamming together in a garage, leading them…
TRI.BE’s London Triumph: An Intimate Look at Their Journey and “Diamond” Release – Exclusive Interview
TRI.BE, a South Korean girl group, burst onto the music scene in 2021. With six super charming and kind young women, SongSun, Kelly, HyunBin, Jia, SoEun, and MiRe, the group made their debut with the single album TRI.BE Da Loca. TRI.BE’s name is a clever blend of “Tri,” short for “Triangle,” symbolising perfection, and “Be,”…
All the World’s A Stage: Review of RM’s “Right Place, Wrong Person” Album
While the 11-track album, which dropped three weeks ago, has been lauded as the sophomore follow-up to the critically and commercially successful Indigo, it is in fact Namjoon’s fourth solo excursion. Looking back to his ‘mixtapes’, RM in 2015 and Mono in 2018, it is clear to see Namjoon’s artistic journey, which starts with the…
MCND on Their Sixth Mini-Album, “X10”, and Their International Journey – Exclusive Interview
Music Creates New Dream, better known as MCND, is a five-member South Korean boy group comprising Castle J, BIC, MINJAE, HUIJUN, and WIN. They debuted in 2020 with the hit single Ice Age and quickly adapted by pioneering online fansign events due to COVID-19 restrictions, continuing to build their presence in the K-pop industry. In…
P1Harmony in Chicago: Show-Stopping Performance – Concert Review
P1Harmony, expanding from theaters to arenas, are currently on their P1ustage H: UTOP1A Tour, travelling across eleven cities through North America after their opening show in Seoul. They most recently hit the Chicago Credit Union 1 Arena stage. Before the show began, fans gathered all along the arena, with lines stretching far beyond what one…
77th Cannes Film Festival: “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” Review
Kowloon Walled City, a military fort turned ungovernable residential area in Hong Kong that was demolished in 1993, feels like the product of a screenwriter’s imagination run wild. As depicted in Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, the city’s self-sustaining ecosystem is almost entirely shut off from the real world, its 35,000+ residents living and…
VERIVERY on Making Their Long-Awaited Return With “GO ON” Fanmeeting Tour
With the cosy fits and bright-eyed smiles of a young boyband, and the grace of stars who’ve been around long enough to earn their own recognised brand, VERIVERY, who debuted five years ago, have still got the blazing fervour of artists who’ve not reached the end of their journey just yet. After announcing their “GO…
26th Far East Film Festival: “Ransomed” Review
Where film demands dramaticism, realism is forfeited, Ransomed is the latest piece of Korean cinema to take a bit of history and whip up a fun action flick around it. The true story it’s based on of a Korean diplomat’s abduction in Lebanon is like a small meringue, sitting atop a thick lemon tart of…
Blish Opens Up About His Life and His Debut Album, “Wanderland” – Exclusive Interview
Born and raised in Osan, around 21 miles away from Seoul, Blish found his early childhood filled with pure moments of joy while hanging out with friends, playing soccer, and taking part in festivals and school stage performances, whether it was singing or dancing. However, it wasn’t until adolescence that Blish’s musical goals began to…
26th Far East Film Festival: “YOLO” Set to Open Far East Film Festival 2024
In films and TV, the ability to transform oneself into a complex character is an indication of true talent. It’s not uncommon for actors to undergo dramatic physical changes for their roles, altering their appearance in ways that range from subtle to striking. By modifying their physical appearance to match the description of the character…
“Wanderland” – Blish’s Debut Album Offers Hope and Inspiration
“Every cloud has a silver lining” is how Korean artist Blish begins his enigmatic first full-length album, Wanderland. The first track, Rewind, has an extended invitation with an optimistic message that begins his storytelling. Whilst the chirping birds in the background are unexpected, it’s a delightful way to accompany the vocals of both Blish and…
The Rose at OVO Arena Wembley: A Splendid Feast for the Eyes and Ears
Do bands have the power to bring their listeners to tears? There are a few, I believe, and The Rose is one of them. Those who have followed the band’s journey from day one are well aware of the highs and lows that have filled their path. There have likely been more challenges in the…
