Author: Denise Coley
Singer-songwriter Soseo freely expresses emotions that many people can relate to through music. In the past, while working as a model under the name of ‘SHUUU’, she prepared an album and released her debut song ‘Candy’ in May 2021, and has been steadily performing music activities. On December 29, 2022, a new single ‘EX’ was announced. 1. As soon as I listened to Ex, I felt so hurt. It’s been a long time since I felt like crying while listening to a song these days. Did you write and compose this song yourself? Have you ever cried while…
途方もない夢がかなうと不思議な気持ちになる。岡田敦は写真探求の末、野生の馬が生息する幻の島「ユルリ島」に導かれた。KCrush America Magazineとのインタビューで、彼は写真の旅や作品、魅惑の聖域「ユルリ島」を世界に伝えられる幸運について語りました。 It’s a mystery to behold when one’s wildest dreams come true. And this has been the case with Atsushi Okada, when his photography pursuit led him into the fairy island of Yururi-the phantom island inhabited by wild horses. In an interview with KCrush America Magazine, Atsushi Okada unwinds about his photography journey, his works, and fortunate opportunity of revealing the enchanted sanctuary, Yururi island, to the world through photo stories. 1. 世間では岡田さんの写真家としての一面が知られていますが、本当の岡田敦とはどのような人物でしょうか？ People only know you as Atsushi Okada, the photographer. But who really is Atsushi Okada? 周りの人からは、物静かな男だと言われます。ただ、40年近く生きていますが、本当の自分がどんな人物なのか、自分でもよく分かりません。自分のことがよく分からないから、写真を撮り続けているとも言えるでしょう。写真を撮ることは私にとって、自分や自分が生きているこの世界を把握するための一つの方法です。 People around me say that I am…
Essentials constitute of intrinsic elements that are fundamental in various aspects and purposes. K-Pop essentials for fans showcase the fandoms’ unwavering support towards their bias idols. While there exists a variety of K-Pop merchandise, the following collections are considered as basic and most essential to any K-Pop fanatic. 1. Photoalbum With the evolution in technology, physical CDs have become a thing of the past, although not for K-Pop fans. Nonetheless, the latest album version that is highly essential for any K-Pop fan is the photoalbum. Just as a CD is filled with an artist or group’s music, a…
There’s sad news to report as two actors in the Korean entertainment industry passed away. Legendary film actress Yoon Jeong Hee, 78, passed away due to Alzheimer’s complications on January 19, 2023. Yoon and her family were living in Paris, France at the time of her death. She has been living in Paris since the 1990s where she met her husband and had her daughter. Yoon, born Son Mi-ja, is known for the films Mist (1967), Women of the Yi Dynasty (1969), A Shaman’s Story (1972), Night Journey (1977), and Poetry (2010). Her decades-long career earned her several acting…
2022 has ended, so it’s that time of the year where we (and everyone else) do their “year-in-review” segments. Kcrush kicks off our year-in-review segments by rating the debuts from 2022. It should be prefaced that many K-Pop songs in recent years have the same formulas and many of the songs don’t stand out like they used to do. However, it’s what you can do with the material you’ve been handed. 2022’s girl group class is, with all things considered, one of the strongest debut classes in recent years. This year had several monster rookie debuts including NEWJEANS, who became…
Givenchy is pleased to announce the appointment of Taeyang as 2023 global ambassador. Taeyang a music pioneer and the star of the record-breaking South Korean mega boy band Big Bang, has joined the house’s family as its newest brand ambassador, becoming the first male South Korean star to take on that role. “Taeyang is an inspiring artist – a music pioneer with an authentic, barrier-breaking way of expressing his own personal style, which fits perfectly with today’s Givenchy aesthetic,” said Matthew M. Williams, Creative Director of Givenchy. Taeyang, a stage name meaning “Sun” in Korean, is a household name…
According to an industry source, on the 18th, an official from Song Kang’s agency hinted, “Song Kang is planning to work with Kim Yoo-jung in ‘My Demon’, an action thrill romantic comedy genre.” An official from Kim Yoo-jung’s agency said, “‘My Demon’ is under review.” ‘My Demon’ is a work that depicts the romance between Do-hee Do, the heiress of a conglomerate who is encompassed by enemies from all sides, and the Gu-won Jung, a demon who lost his ability overnight. He can be described as a warm iced coffee-like man who is superior to humans in every way,…
K-pop’s concept-shattering girl group, Dreamcatcher, is coming to the US with their REASON: MAKES DREAMCATCHER 2023 after a successful tour in the US in 9 cities and following a new Digital Single release. The girls are ready to take on nine cities in the U.S., with stops in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., New York, Reading, Chicago, Denver, Irving, Oakland and Los Angeles. The Europe tour kicks off starting in Atlanta on February 28 and continues on through seven more cities before reaching the last stop in Los Angeles on March 20. K-pop girl group Dreamcatcher has received love from K-pop…
Leadership is all about inclusiveness, integrity, and insight. It is not about power, rank, or privilege, but responsibility and vision. There are and have been many leaders amongst the K-Pop sphere, but the following individuals have raised the bar when it comes to leading their groups. 1. RM (BTS) Rap Monster (RM) is K-Pop’s most influential and respected leader. RM has led BTS for the last 10 years since their debut throughout their journey to stardom. Right from the start and despite his young age then, RM has been the big brother that the members need. The best…
The “till death do us part” road down the aisle is a dream for many people, including K-Pop idols. K-Pop idols are increasingly shying away from officially making commitments to their other halves in fear of uproar from fans as it used to be some time ago. The last year, 2022, saw many K-Pop stars tie the knot for a lifetime journey with their partners. Below are some of the K-Pop artists who wedded in 2022. 1. Kim Eunjung (former Jewelry) The former Jewelry member, Kim Eunjung tied the knot with her lover and talented music producer, Kei…
Program Title: Find Homes! (Where is my house) Channel: MBC Air Date & Time: Sunday, 10:45 pm Viewer rating 3.4% (Nielsen Korea 2023.01.15.(Sun)) Related spin-off “Change Homes!” Starring Kim Sook, Park Na-rae, Boom, Yang Se-hyung, Jang Dong-min, Yang Se-chan, Park Myung-jin, special guests Episode 186th (Jan.15) Customized real estate brokerage entertainment ‘Find Homes!’ will celebrate its 3rd year with the first pilot airing in February 2019. It is real estate entertainment tailored to the client and a pioneer in ‘home room’ entertainment. It is fun to check the properties found by the production team based on the requests and…
On the 17th, a press conference for the music talk show ‘The Seasons – Jay Park’s Drive’ was held at KBS New Building in Yeouido, Seoul. On this day, the production presentation was attended by main performers such as Jay Park, band master Dong-hwan Jeong (Melomance), CP Jo Jun-hee, PD Seok-hyung Park and Chang-soo Lee, who will be MCs, and MC Bae’s pre-host ‘The Seasons – Jay Park’s Drive’. It unfolded as a time to share various behind-the-scenes stories and thoughts related to the broadcast. ‘The Seasons’ is KBS’s new music talk show following ‘Yoo Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook’, which finished…
Following Blockberry Creative (BBC) expelling Chuu from LOONA, nine members (Kim Lip, Heejin, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Haesul, Yeojin, Gowon, and Olivia Hye) filed to have their exclusive contracts suspended. Initially, BBC claimed these reports were not true and even started teasing LOONA’s comeback as an 11-member group this January before postponing the comeback. On January 13, 2023, Seoul Northern District Court Civil Division 1 determined members Kim Lip, Heejin, Jinsoul, and Choerry won their lawsuits against BBC. Due to the win, their contracts with BBC have been terminated. In response to the four members’ win, BBC said, “We are…
Jimin, a member of BTS, is about to make his solo debut. On the 16th, a source from Big Hit Music, the agency of BTS, announced, “The schedule of Jimin’s solo debut will be announced once it is finalized.” Previously, Donga reported on the morning of the same day that Jimin is preparing to release a solo album aiming for February. Jimin is the main dancer and lead vocalist of BTS and is greatly loved by global music fans for his excellent performance and unrivaled tone. Last summer, Jimin appeared on BTOB Radio and announcing that he was working on…
Global superstars TAEYANG (of BIGBANG fame) and Jimin of BTS came together January 13, 2023, for one of the most anticipated and unexpected K-Pop releases of the 2020s. Listen to “VIBE (feat. Jimin of BTS)” HERE via THEBLACKLABEL/Interscope Records. The magnitude of the collaboration cannot be understated. Not only is it a cross-generational release uniting superstars of different eras, it also connects two artists from the biggest boy bands of all time. If anyone can live up to that hype, it’s TAEYANG. The BIGBANG legend and lead singer has inspired generations of K-Pop artists. It’s impossible to talk about K-Pop’s global ascent without discussing BIGBANG, one of the most influential and…
The craze for K-pop is expected to continue this year as well. The music industry has been experiencing a comeback rush since the New Year. Rookie New Jeans heated up the K-pop market from the beginning of the New Year with their new song ‘OMG’, followed by Legendary group Big Bang’s Taeyang and BTS’ Jimin to release a new song. Taeyang’s new digital single ‘VIBE’, released on the 13th, attracted the world’s attention at once. The fact that K-pop legends Big Bang and BTS held hands became a hot topic. The music video surpassed 20 million views on YouTube…
We are excited to bring you the news that the powerful and heartwarming new movie BROKER starring Song Kang-ho and Ji-eun Lee (IU) will be in theatres across Canada starting this Friday Jan 13th. Check your local listings for showtimes (and check Cineplex https://www.cineplex.com/movie/broker-korean-west). Click here https://www.instagram.com/p/CnF-Vi8plIk to enter an amazing contest running with Sarah & Tom’s to win free tickets to the film and a gift basket of IU CD’s and posters!! Watch the full trailer here: https://youtu.be/p6xpZ2aEmJY KPOP CLUB NIGHT ——————— UPCOMING EVENTS WITH DJ YUKA K: (and sometimes Host MC triple-threat Poison Aivy). OTTAWA 01/12 Hyde & Seek TORONTO 01/20…
In Theatres Across Canada January 13th Directed by: Hirokazu Kore-eda Starring: Song Kang-ho, Dong won-Gang, Ji-eun Lee, Doona Bae, Joo-young Lee Five years after winning the Palme d’Or for Shoplifters, Academy award nominated filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda returns with Broker, starring Cannes Best actor winner Song Kang Ho (Parasite) and Korean pop music superstar Ji-Eun Lee (IU). The film follows two brokers who sell orphaned infants, circumventing the bureaucracy of legal adoption, to affluent couples who can’t have children of their own. After an infant’s mother surprises the duo by returning to ensure her child finds a good home, the three embark…
Style commerce platform Ably announced this year’s shopping trend, ‘A.T.T.E.N.T.I.O.N (Attention)’ on the 12th. This year, it is expected that the ‘Y2K (fashion that was popular from the late 1990s to the early 2000s)’ style will evolve amid the ‘Newtro (New + Retro)’ craze that reinterprets retro products. ‘Attention’ came from ▲Glamorous and cheerful Airy style ▲Consumption for yourself during recession (Treat yourself) ▲Tech accessories are part of fashion ▲Evolution of Y2K trend ▲Fashion without boundaries of gender and season (Neutral Fashion) ▲Increase in the linked purchases between fashion and beauty (TPO Makeup) ▲Inner beauty, self-beauty trend ▲Outdoor fashion…
‘2023 SM Global Audition’ will be held in Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon, starting with Seoul, Korea on the 28th. It will be held in 6 cities in Japan in March, and the host country will be released sequentially. ‘SM Global Audition’ is SM’s large-scale global audition that started in 2006 and covers all of Asia and the Americas. The artists who debuted through this audition include Red Velvet Wendy and Joy, Johnny, Yuta, Ten, Mark, Renjun, Lucas, Kun and Yangyang of NCT. Above all, this ‘2023 SM Global Audition’ is meaningful in that it is a large-scale on-site…