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Meet hello82, a K-pop entertainment brand connecting idols and their fans
With over 140,000 fervent K-pop enthusiasts gathering at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, KCON LA 2023 proved to be one of the grandest K-pop…
NewJeans, Psy and ATEEZ to headline inaugural ‘Immortal Songs’ concert in New York
Tour and events organizer Studio PAV has revealed plans for a live concert of South Korean singing show “Immortal Songs” in New York. A star-studded lineup: The concert will be headlined by K-pop…
K-pop boy band xikers talk their comeback album ‘House of Tricky: How to Play’ [interview]
They go by the enigmatic moniker xikers. The very name itself, a fusion of the enigmatic “x” and the intrepid spirit of “hikers,” speaks to the mission these 10 remarkable individuals have undertaken…
NCT returns with 4th full-length album, ‘Golden Age’
K-pop supergroup NCT released their latest studio album, “Golden Age – The 4th Album,” on Monday. 10 songs, 20 members: The new album, which is a follow-up to 2021’s “Universe,” unites all 20 members…
K-pop subunit LOVElution of tripleS releases new mini-album
LOVElution, the subunit of rookie K-pop girl group tripleS, recently released their new mini-album, “ↀ.” About the mini-album: “ↀ,” which is pronounced “muhan,” has eight tracks in total. The…
8 favorite girl group moments from KCON LA 2023 because they ate
KCON LA 2023 was a whirlwind of K-pop excitement, where not even Hurricane Hilary or an earthquake could deter passionate fans. With an estimated 140,000 attendees and 278 vibrant booths at the Los…
New SM Entertainment boy group RIIZE unveil 1st single at KCON LA
SM Entertainment’s new boy group RIIZE has released their prologue single, “Memories.” Unveiling “Memories”: The group showcased the track for the first time on Sunday during KCON LA 2023’s…
TWICE’s Jihyo makes solo debut with ‘ZONE’
Jihyo, the leader of K-pop girl group TWICE, has taken the leap into the solo spotlight with her debut album “ZONE.” About the album: After the release of TWICE vocalist Nayeon’s debut solo EP ”Im…
J-pop girl group ATARASHII GAKKO! announce their first-ever North American tour
Japanese girl group ATARASHII GAKKO! have announced their inaugural North American headline tour. About the tour: The “SEISHUN Tour” commences on Nov. 7 at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. They will…
Netflix announces slate of unscripted Japanese dating, comedy shows
Netflix has unveiled a slate of five upcoming Japanese dating and comedy shows as it continues to push for more unscripted content from Japan. Key details: The streaming giant announced the series at…
Clouds and clarity: My first music festival with 88rising as a disabled Asian American
88rising’s Head in the Clouds was supposed to be my first music festival — a dream I had nurtured since November 2021. That was the year when a group of my online friends from all over the world…
From Brave Girls to ‘Breaking Barriers’: BBGirls talk their K-pop rebirth
Within the fabled annals of K-pop, few tales are as captivating and tumultuous as that of the group formerly known as Brave Girls. Their saga began in 2011, navigating challenges and lineup changes…
‘Moving’ trailer: Teens discover their superpowers in Korean series adaptation of webtoon
Disney has dropped a new trailer for their Korean original series “Moving,” adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Kang Full. A superpowered mystery: “Moving” tells the tale of a black ops team…
K-pop star Kwon Eun-bi returns with new single album ‘The Flash’
Korean solo artist and former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eun-bi released her latest single album “The Flash,” accompanied by a title track of the same name, on Wednesday. About the album: This marks the…
Janet Yang re-elected as Academy president
Janet Yang has been re-elected as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Voting: The organization’s board of governors unanimously voted for Yang’s second…
ITZY releases new mini-album, music video
K-pop quintet ITZY recently released their seventh mini-album, “Kill My Doubt,” alongside a music video for the title track “CAKE.” About the mini-album: “Kill My Doubt” was released on Monday —…
Rain, IVE’s Wonyoung and Stray Kids’ Bang Chan unveiled as MCs for KCON LA 2023
The MCs for all three nights of KCON LA this year have been announced. MC duties: Headlining the opening night’s concert on Aug. 18 will be Wonyoung from K-pop girl group IVE. Veteran performer Rain…
TWICE J-line subunit MISAMO release debut album
MISAMO, the first subunit of K-pop girl group TWICE, dropped their debut mini-album “Masterpiece” on Wednesday. About the mini-album: “Masterpiece” includes seven songs in total: the title track “Do…
Paramount+ drops trailer for ‘Love in Taipei’ starring Ashley Liao, Ross Butler and Nico Hiraga
Paramount+ recently dropped the official trailer for the highly anticipated film “Love in Taipei.” About the movie: Based on Abigail Hing Wen’s bestselling novel “Loveboat, Taipei,” the film stars…
MONSTA X debut first subunit with members Shownu and Hyungwon
K-pop boy group MONSTA X have launched their first subunit with the debut of Shownu x Hyungwon. About the duo: On Tuesday, group members Shownu, 31, and Hyungwon, 29, released their first-ever…
S. Korean alt-rocker LØREN, Higher Brothers’ KnowKnow join Head in the Clouds LA lineup
Two more artists have been announced for 88rising’s Head in the Clouds (HITC) Los Angeles music festival next month. The announcement: On July 24, the HITC Instagram account shared that Loren…
The Black Label to produce new girl group from Mnet competition series
South Korean television channel Mnet has announced a collaboration between its upcoming reality competition series “I-LAND 2” and YG Entertainment subsidiary The Black Label. Key details: A teaser…
Korean indie rock band The Rose announce dates for headline tour
Korean indie rock band The Rose recently announced their upcoming “DAWN TO DUSK” headline tour. Tour dates and stops: Spanning 17 dates, the tour is set to kick off on Oct. 4 at San Francisco’s Bill…
NewJeans team up with Tony Leung, Jung Ho-yeon, the Powerpuff Girls for new MVs
K-pop girl group NewJeans released their sophomore mini-album “Get Up” on Friday. About the mini-album: “Get Up” features a total of six songs: “Super Shy,” “New Jeans,” “ASAP,” “ETA,” “Cool With…
Interview: K-pop boy group 8TURN on exploring uncharted territories in first comeback
In the ever-evolving constellation of K-pop, where new stars rise with each passing year, rookie boy group 8TURN is already shining bright. With the release of their debut mini-album “8TURNRISE” on…
Korean celebrities rekindle ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ in honor of ALS hospital construction
South Korea is witnessing a resurgence of the “Ice Bucket Challenge” in celebration of the establishment of the country’s first hospital dedicated to patients suffering from amyotrophic lateral…
Ryan Gosling gifts ‘Barbie’ film’s Ken guitar to BTS’ Jimin
Ryan Gosling is sending BTS’ Jimin a special Ken guitar from the “Barbie” movie. About the gift: Gosling, 42, stars as Ken in the highly anticipated Greta Gerwig-led film. On Wednesday, the actor…
Interview: KARD talks pushing boundaries, the challenges of being a co-ed K-pop group
When it comes to breaking barriers and pushing boundaries, co-ed K-pop group KARD know no limits. Their latest album “Icky,” released on May 23, showcases their edgy and risqué style with the title…
‘The Monkey King’ trailer: Netflix animated film stars Jimmy O. Yang, Stephanie Hsu
Netflix dropped the official trailer for its upcoming animated movie “The Monkey King” on Monday. About the film: Inspired by the classic Chinese story “Journey to the West,” the Netflix animated…
NCT Dream release new album ‘ISTJ’
NCT Dream, the seven-member subunit of K-pop group NCT, released their third studio album “ISTJ” on Monday. About the album: “ISTJ” is led by a title track of the same name, which draws inspiration…
‘A2K’: Girl group competition series from JYP Entertainment to premiere
After nearly a year since the announcement of JYP Entertainment and Republic Records’ K-pop competition series, “A2K” will premiere on Thursday. About the show: The series, titled “America 2 Korea”…
2NE1’s Sandara Park makes music comeback after 6-year hiatus
K-pop sensation Sandara Park has made her return to the music scene with the release of a new mini-album, marking her first solo endeavor in six years. About the release: The album, titled “Sandara…
LOONA’s Odd Eye Circle returns after 5 years with comeback album, new MV
K-pop subunit Odd Eye Circle, once a part of the girl group LOONA, has made a comeback with their new mini-album “Version Up.” About the release: “Version Up” includes a total of six tracks and is…
ENHYPEN are Pokémon trainers in new collaborative single ‘One and Only’
K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has released a new single titled “One and Only” in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. About the collaboration: The new single is part of a project from The Pokémon…
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa reported to police for public indecency during live performance
MAMAMOO member Hwasa has been reported to the police following an “indecent performance” accusation. What happened: Hwasa was filming at the Sungkyunkwan University Festival as part of the tvN series…
HYBE apologizes for controversial body searches at &TEAM fan signing event
K-pop entertainment company HYBE has issued a formal apology after facing criticism for inappropriate body searches conducted at an offline fan signing event for their rookie boy band, &TEAM. About…
