Author: Denise Coley
photo credit: Starship Entertainment Introducing CRAVITY: the nine-member, K-pop boy group who are taking the world by storm. Debuting as a group in 2020 with Starship Entertainment, they have been rapidly growing in popularity and recently wrapped their first ever US tour with performances in cities. Learn more about the group HERE. They have a number of North American festival dates coming up this summer—KCON in Los Angeles (August 18), Kamp Fest CDMX in Mexico City (August 19 & 20) and Krazy K-pop Festival in New York City (August 26). CRAVITY—a combination of the words “creativity” and “gravity”—consists…
Recently debuted K-pop girl group tripleS garnered attention as the world’s first decentralized artist. Their freshly announced unit, LOVElution, consists of 8 members of tripleS and will be heading to the United States for their first world tour. tripleS, formed by MODHAUS in 2022, garnered fans’ attention as a new form of fan-participatory K-POP. They are an idol group that generates, combines, and promotes various units with genetic elements through fans’ voting content, ‘Gravity’. tripleS LOVElution is a new ‘DIMENSION’ created through ‘Gravity’. The group consists of 8 members: SeoYeon, HyeRin, YuBin, Kaede, DaHyun, Nien, SoHyun and Xinyu. On…
Vicke Blanka performed as the Music Guest of Honor at the 22nd edition of Japan Expo, held over four days From Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in France, under the title Japan Expo 22nd Impact. Drawing some 250,000 attendees, Japan Expo is France’s largest Japanese culture and entertainment festival. Launched by a team of Japanophiles in France, the festival celebrates Japanese culture and its place within the global entertainment sphere. The event presents the latest in manga, anime, videogames, music, fashion, VTubers and other pop culture, along with regional and…
Artist Photo (Credit: Yuri Park) LISTEN TO ‘MANIA (WHERE THEM GIRLS AT)’ HERE WATCH ‘MANIA (WHERE THEM GIRLS AT)’ HERE Multi-talented singer-songwriter-actress, Emily Mei, announced her single “MANIA (Where Them Girls At)” is out now, available on all DSPs and streaming services. Supported by an accompanying music video, this is her second foray into creating new, original music, and is just the beginning of a deep dive into highlighting her versatile musical talents as 2023 moves forward. With summer rolling in, Emily Mei packs in the heat with “MANIA”, complete with a full bass, clear vocals, rapid fire rap…
Offerings for the VIP Krazy Fan Packages include artist meet and greets, soundcheck, send-off, and exclusive Krazy K-Pop merchandise Tickets for event at UBS Arena on sale now at krazysuperconcert.com Pulse Events, the company known for their renowned events bringing global music to New York, announced their new VIP package offerings for the upcoming ‘Krazy K-Pop Super Concert’. The inaugural K-pop music event is coming to UBS Arena at Belmont Park, located 30 minutes from Penn Station or Grand Central via LIRR, on Saturday, August 26. Previously announced artists are SHOWNU and HYUNGWON, who will officially perform their comeback…
ChoCo1&2 is a Korean group under ChoCo Entertainment, consisting of members Jake(Ye-chan), Anpan, TJ(Taejo), who possess performance skills, instrumental play, producing, and DJing abilities. They are entitled as a “project-type group,” capable of forming units freely to cater to the fans’ needs. Currently, the lineup of ChoCo1&2 is not yet finalized, and they plan to complete the boy group ChoCo1(leader Jake) and girl group ChoCo2(leader Anpan) through auditions, seeking the best combination of members for each unit. [인터뷰 질문 한글] Please introduce the ChoCo 1&2 team to our readers. Specifically, what’s the difference between each unit of…
In the latest episode of Candid Conversations with KCrush, we are joined with Mike and Sav of the indie pop duo Corner Club. Their music can be summarized as smooth and chill. Corner Club has made Spotify’s Viral 50 in Thailand. Their second single “Manhattanhenge,” has been streamed on Spotify over two million times. Corner Club’s latest release is the 2021 EP “Little Lovely Lullabies.” A beautiful collection of experiences into music Their latest single is “Dreaming,” which gives a glimpse into Sav’s mourning of her grandmother amidst COVID and lockdown. It is also about holding on to generational…
Chart-topping K-pop girl group DREAMCATCHER is gearing up to meet “InSomnia” (official fandom name), through their 2023 Dreamcatcher World Tour [Apocalypse: From us] in North America. DREAMCATCHER is a 7-member girl group under the label Dreamcatcher Company consisting of members JI U, SU A, SIYEON, HANDONG, YOOHYEON, DAMI, and GAHYEON. The group garnered worldwide attention with their Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart hit, “Odd Eye”, and their previous releases of chart-topping hits such as “BOCA,” “Scream,” and “BEcause.” They’ve demonstrated their talent and charm to the world through both their strong, dynamic tracks with powerful vocals and beautifully…
When it comes to music I am always after a little bit of innovation, musicians who take creative risks and are in a way doing their own thing. I recently found such a music group in Altoduo. Based in Singapore, the duo combines chillhop, math-rock and new age. They have worked on projects with artists around the world in the US, Germany and Singapore. Altoduo has performed at Singapore Esplanade’s venues. They were also invited to the F1 Grand Prix in 2022. Altoduo first hit the music scene with their debut EP “What Nobody Asked For” in 2020. They…
The Good Bad Mother has been causing a stir online since it hit Netflix. Heartfelt, drama-filled, and…action sequences? Yes, it truly does have it all. But is The Good Bad Mother really the best drama to hit Netflix this year? The hype definitely has some strong footing, but it personally hasn’t knocked any of my top Kdramas out of their rankings. Plot: The Good Bad Mother is a drama in all sense of the word but I did not expect it to turn into an action-packed mystery midway through! Having the layers of Kong-ho’s life as a prosecutor, his…
“The Colors Of Bang Yong-guk” Is Bang’s first solo tour since with his group “B.A.P.” Starting his own label “Consent” in 2022, he put his heart into his 2 released albums. Songwriter, rapper, singer and producer Bang has always had a love for sharing his music. Announcing his tour, he was excited to travel and meet the fans that support him. Dallas’ theme was blue so of course a lot of fans participated and showed out in wearing blue, having B.A.P lightsticks and whistles, and even signs showing support for him. The show started with a DJ who wanted…
The Austin, Texas Concert was really hyped and full of life! He performed a song from the past, “I Remember,” along with songs from his current album. It was really a blast to be there and to see him perform again. The last time I saw him perform was in the B.A.P era. The audience was even happy to see him perform again, old and new fans alike. You could even see it in his performance that he himself was even happy to be back. I also want to do a quick shout out to the Emo, which held…
The rookie K-Pop girl group Queenz Eye (WONCHAE, HANNAH, NARIN, AHYOON, DAMIN) is ready to take off in the K-pop scene with their upcoming second track, their first in 8 months following their debut single ‘QUEENZ TABLE’. The girls are ready to hit the stage with another powerful, yet mesmerizing performance with their title track, ‘UN-NORMAL’. Queenz Eye recently released their concept photos full of charismatic style, drawing curiosity and channeling hype toward their new album ‘UNI-Q’. The rookie group has been working hard to prepare for their new album, ‘UNI-Q’, for about eight months since the release of…
Korean hip-hop artist Bryan Chase releases the official music video for “Raindrop,” a track from his debut EP [2U], which is out now via THEBLACKLABEL and Interscope Records. The futuristic video finds Bryan’s robotic alter ego, navigating a post-apocalyptic world. “‘Raindrop’ carries a powerful message about staying resilient in the face of constant challenges and refusing to be defeated by adversity.” Bryan shared. The track is produced by BIG BANANA, who recently produced “나는 (Reason)” by fellow THEBLACKLABEL artist TAEYANG. Raindrop M/V: https://youtu.be/8hXZQU3bKjA 2U feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie M/V: https://youtu.be/dltVobMoGiE Restart It M/V: https://youtu.be/SgLaGCudIMc Nightfall: TAEYANG feat. Bryan Chase SPECIAL LIVE…
Japanese rock band tricot have announced a tour of the United Kingdom in November 2023. This is the UK leg of tricot’s Zang-Neng Tour, which commenced in Japan in January and February this year to mark the release of the band’s latest album, ‘Fudeki’. The album title ‘Fudeki’ means “useless” in Japanese, which is the opposite of their previous album title, ‘Jodeki’ (“excellent”). The tour name Zang-Neng is a reading of the Japanese phrase meaning “that’s too bad”, a title chosen by vocalist Ikkyu Nakajima as an extension to the album title ‘Fudeki’. During tricot’s tour of Europe and…
NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO, “RESTART IT” OUT TODAY Watch the video for “Restart It”: https://youtu.be/SgLaGCudIMc South Korean hip-hop artist Bryan Chase marks his comeback with “Restart It,” the first single and video from his upcoming debut EP, 2U. Out today via THEBLACKLABEL and Interscope Records, “Restart It” is a fueling anthem, signifying a reset button which expresses the self-standing emotions of a rebirth. Produced by 24, who’s well known as the lead beat-maker for BLACKPINK, “Restart It” pays homage to Bryan’s beginnings with The Cohort, the crew he came up with during Seoul’s burgeoning rap scene, while also capturing the whirlwind…
Filming locations determine the overall success and impact of dramas. They serve as backdrops against which a story unfolds thus enhancing the overall aesthetic, authenticity, and believability of dramas. despite advanced visual effects and computer-generated imagery, filming locations are still crucial as they possess the power to transport audiences to different worlds evoking intended emotions. Kdramas also heavily invest in filming locations as the picturesque streets, architecture, landscapes, and charming atmosphere help create authentic backdrops for the dramas’ storylines. The choice of kdrama filming locations also relays artistic vision while enhancing storytelling and audience engagement. Below are some of…
Photo Credit: ChoCo Entertainment The highly anticipated music video for ‘Fruity Loops (515 Version)’ by ChoCo1&2 is officially out and receiving love from fans worldwide! On June 1, 2023, at noon KST, ChoCo’s first project unit ChoCo1&2, consisting of ChoCo Entertainment trainees Jake and TJ of ChoCo1 and Anpan of ChoCo2, released their first-ever album named “ChoCo Takes Hollywood (MAX)” along with the music video for the song ‘Fruity Loops (515 Version)’ on their official YouTube channel and SNS. ‘Fruity Loops (515 Version)’, which is the Korean version of their original English song of the same name (you can listen to the English version in the album), is a song…
There aren’t many films where a mother is cast to play herself and versions of herself in her son’s films. And there’s certainly even less where she gets to play herself twice in roles that are both wish fulfillment, and homage to her, her heritage, and the things she misses and longed for. In his second feature length film From You, which screened at the 2023 Jeonju International Film Festival, winning the Grand Prize in the Korean Competition, Korean filmmaker Shin Dong-min does all of this and so much more for his mother Kim Hye-jeong. As a follow-up to his 2020 drama…
[New York, June 16, 2023] – THEBLACKSEA which is a joint-venture between THEBLACKLABEL and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), one of the largest conglomerates in Thailand, recently held a successful audition as its first step towards becoming a global artist-led lifestyle brand. CP Group is Thailand’s largest private company and the world’s largest producer of shrimp as well as other agricultural produce that operates over 13 other businesses including retail and telecom in Southeast Asia. THEBLACKLABEL is home to TAEYANG, JEON SOMI, LØREN, Zion.T and Park Bo-Gum and a creative agency founded by Teddy Park who has been the Creative Director…