Author: Denise Coley
The 95th annual Academy Awards were held March 12, 2023. The night was filled with surprises and was nothing short but historic for A24’s Everything Everywhere All at Once (EEAAO) and its cast and directors. EEAAO earned 11 nominations for this year’s Oscars, leading the pack of nominees. Of the 11 nominations, the film— which was widely praised since its release— won seven of the awards include Best Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis), Best Director (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh).…
WATCH “CALLING” MUSIC VIDEO HERE LISTEN TO “CALLING” HERE Hong Kong-based entertainment agency, One Cool Jacso announced six members from OCJ NEWBIES, their 17-member trainee group, as the new K-pop boy band, XODIAC. Members LEX, HYUNSIK, BEOMSOO, SING, WAIN and DAVIN stand out in XODIAC’s pre-debut single “Calling”, now available on all streaming platforms. The first K-Pop band to land four major magazine shoots including Cosmopolitan, ELLE MEN, Harper’s Bazaar, and Men’s Uno – from Hong Kong – before their official debut and winning at the global Weibo Account Festival held in Japan on December 20 is unprecedented.…
Do not forget that KANGDANIEL’s FIRST PARADE Concert will be in the U.S., Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern on the 18th of March. Tickets are going fast, so use this link to check availability: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09005D69A39F57AF #LIVENATION #KANGDANIEL #FIRSTPARADECONCERT #TheWiltern #kcrushnews #kpop #KangDanielLosAngelestickets #ticketsforkangdanielconcert #KONNECT #GENIEMUSIC #kpopconcert2023 #kcrushamerica #March2023concert #kangdanielconcert
-KIM WOO SEOK Reveals 4th Mini Album [Blank Page] Comeback Spoiler…I’m returning as singer KIM WOO SEOK after a year. Singer KIM WOO SEOK unveiled a comeback spoiler for his new album 4th Mini Album [Blank Page] at midnight on the 14th. KIM WOO SEOK, who announced his comeback last month, released the image of the watch with the message ‘4th Mini Album [Blank Page] Coming Soon’ on his official channel, raising curiosity about the new album. The clock in the released image points to 4:03 and makes it possible that KIM WOO SEOK ‘s music release date is…
Photo Credit: 88rising and THEBLACKLABEL Korean alt-rock visionary LØREN has officially signed to iconic record label 88rising. Along with a new record deal, LØREN announced he will be releasing his debut EP, Put Up a Fight, on March 24 with 88rising and THEBLACKLABEL – presave HERE. Ahead of the EP, LØREN will perform his first ever shows in the United States at SXSW and Head in the Clouds New York. Put Up a Fight comes highly anticipated after the release of 3 buzzy singles in 2021 which earned a combined total of over 14M views in less than a…
One of the best K-Pop years was 10 years ago. Check out our playlist featuring some of 2013’s K-Pop bops!
After the 2nd K-drama generation gained a solid footing in the international entertainment industry, Korean writers started gaining an audience for their twisted and heart-wrenching plots. The ensuing 3rd K-drama generation between 2000 and 2009 went a notch higher with their storylines that brought viewers into an array of intense emotional chaos. Below are some of the series that made headlines during the 3rd K-drama generation. 1. Winter Sonata (2002) This sentimental drama fueled the Hallyu wave to another level with international fans, especially in the Asian peninsula, glued to each of the episodes as they aired. Released in…
Just like K-Pop, K-Indie is making such a buzz not only in Korea but on the international music industry. The Korean indie industry has over the years gained massive fans, especially since most k-Indie artists have their musical pieces in English thus amassing a substantial global following. Below are some of the best artists in the K-Indie genre industry. 1. The Black Skirts (검정치마) The Black Skirts is such an inspirational powerhouse in the K-Indie entertainment industry. This rock musician made an official debut in 2010 with the ‘201’ album that scooped 2010’s Korean Music Awards for…
It’s official: Rocky selected to leave ASTRO and his label, Fantagio. Rocky’s Fantagio contract expired after 14 years with the agency. The singer, who has been on hiatus from the group since November 2022, confirmed his departure from the group February 28 by releasing a letter to fans. Hello, this is Rocky. I’m greeting fans for the first time in a while. Firstly, I want to apologize for not being able to bring good news, but I thought it was right to let AROHAs be the first to hear this news so I’m writing a letter here. I will…
Cosmic Girls (WJSN), a formerly 13-member group that was a joint effort between Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment, may be continuing after all, causing fans to breathe a sigh of relief. Eight members, Exy, Seola, Bona, Soobin, Eunseo, Yeoreum, Dayoung, and Yeonjung, renewed their contracts with Starship Entertainment this past week. Unfortunately, Luda and Dawon did not re-resign, but it is unclear if they will sign with new agencies and continue with WJSN or if they are moving on completely. Chinese members Xuanyi, Cheng Xiao, and Meiqi, who are under Yuehua Entertainment, had their contracts expire. They’ve been absent…
It’s been a whirlwind few days for singer Baek A Yeon! First, media reports leaked that Baek has been in a relationship with a non-celebrity. Then, there were reports the singer would be getting married in August. However, Baek’s company, Eden Nine Entertainment, denied the wedding reports but did confirm she is in a relationship. “It’s true that Baek A Yeon is currently in a relationship with thoughts of marriage,” Eden Nine Entertainment said. “She will personally convey the news when they are ready.” On March 2, 2023, Baek posted a handwritten letter on her Instagram announcing her nuptials…
Congratulations are in order as Shinhwa’s Eric and his wife, actress Na Hye Mi, welcomed their first child, a son, March 1, 2023! TOP Media stated, “Na Hye Mi gave birth today. Both the mother and child are in good health.” Eric and his actress wife announced they were expecting in August 2022. Eric and Na Hye Mi married in 2017. The couple began a friendship and started dating after Eric texted the actress. “He said he saw me for the first time in a magazine he read at a beauty parlor. He told me later that it was…
One of the biggest K-Pop stories recently surrounds what’s going on between HYBE Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment, and SM Entertainment and Lee Soo-man, SM’s former CEO. With news on the subject breaking every day, it’s hard to keep up with the information and whether HYBE’s considered a hostile takeover of SM Entertainment and/or if there’s family and company drama brewing. With so much going on, here’s a breakdown of the SM Entertainment, Kakao, and HYBE Entertainment story, which actually begins in 1997 until present. 1997-2023: Like Planning Company, Changes at SM Entertainment. HYBE Purchases shares Daum and Dispatch provided a…
The TV Anime “Attack on Titan” The Final Season Part 3 will be broadcasting at 00:25 (JAPAN TIME) on the 4th of March through NHK General TV. SiM, a Reggae and Punk band, is in charge of singing and creating the theme song of the TV anime series. The title of the theme song for the anime is “UNDER THE TREE”. SiM created the song “The Rumbling”, which was the opening theme song of The TV anime series, “Attack on Titan, The Final Season Part 2” as well. The song became a great hit around the world…
The release of the information. (1) From the 3rd of April the Anime will be broadcasting on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka and TV Aichi. (2) The Anime will be on air on Animax from the 8th of April! (3) The release of the second PV. (4) The key images will be revealed for the second time. (5) The information about the songs will be released. The information about the broadcasting will be released! Finally, “Kizuna no Allele” will be broadcasting from the 3rd of April. Please look forward to seeing their amazing action! The second PV of the…
After the 1980s K-drama triumphant entry in the international scene, the 2nd generation of K-dramas stormed the entertainment industry with more complex, captivating, and out of this world storyline and acting skills. With the world becoming a village, Korea took the chance to make a brand for itself through its skilled thematic plots of dramas and professionalism in the suspense aspect that left viewers clinging to their seats. The 2nd generation K-drama period between 1990 to 1999 involved numerous Oscar worthy series, but below are some of this generation’s best ones. 1. What Is Love? (1991) “What Is…
Update: February 24, 2023 Previously, on February 8, 2023, actor Yoo Ah-in came under scrutiny for illegal propofol use. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency called Yoo, 36, in for questioning and a drug test on February 5. While the urine sample tested positive for marijuana, a hair follicle analysis still needed to be complete. On February 23, 2023, Yoo’s hair follicle analysis showed the Voice of Silence actor did have propofol in his system. As a result of the report, Seoul Metropolitan Police called Yoo in for questioning again. When the investigation began, the police also performed a search…
K-Pop sensations to perform with major acts already announced including ENHYPEN, KANG DANIEL, VIVIZ, and others making their U.S. arena debut Tickets for events at Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Michelob ULTRA Arena on sale now at webridgeexpo.com We Bridge, the inaugural three-day cultural expo and two-day music festival in Las Vegas to celebrate Asian entertainment and culture, has announced renowned K-pop sensation MONSTA X to headline and award-winning soloist Jessi to perform on the weekend of April 21-23. These line-up additions are set to appear alongside ENHYPEN and will be joined by KANG DANIEL, VIVIZ, Dreamcatcher, CIX,…
KIM WOO SEOK will return to his main job as a singer a year after his third solo album “3RD DESIRE [Reve]” released in March last year. In the March issue of the recently published Singles, KIM WOO SEOK showed a colorful visual that leads people’s attention by perfectly digesting a concept full of boyishness using retro items and announced his comeback, saying, “I’m currently preparing a new album.” In an interview, KIM WOO SEOK said about the new album, “I think I can show my inner emotional line with a heavier feeling,” signaling a new start…
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