For K-pop enthusiasts, the name Monsta X might ring a bell – and it should! Known for their star-studded lineup, these idols aren’t shy about branching out. Case in point: I.M, the rapper who joined the group in 2015, began releasing his solo material with mixtapes in 2016, and made his official solo debut with…
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Billlie Lights Up London with Vocal Brilliance – Concert Review
It’s been over two years since Billlie, the South Korean girl group, made their debut with their EP, The Billage of Perception: Chapter One. With seven vocally talented members – Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Siyoon, Haruna, and Sheon – the group has quickly grabbed the attention of many K-pop fans. While many still consider…
The Soulful Journey of Dhruv: From London to Global Stardom – Exclusive Interview
Dhruv Sharma, professionally known as Dhruv, is a name that echoes with fans of soulful R&B and pop music. Born in London, Dhruv moved to Singapore at the age of two. His musical journey took a significant turn when he left Singapore for Yale University at 18, where his passion for music ignited. Influenced by…
“Sleep” Review: A Sleepless Thriller That Thrives on Paranoia and Friction
There’s one thing that everybody who snores has in common: the belief that their snoring is nowhere near as bad as what other people make it out to be, if they can admit to themselves they snore at all. It causes friction on a nightly basis in millions of relationships, and as a result, makes…
K.Will’s “No Sad Song For My Broken Heart”: A Heart-rending Journey Through Love and Loss
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…
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…
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