Author: Denise Coley
Ever since their formation in April 2018, Japanese dance and vocal group BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE have had their sights set on global activity. The group is made up of seven extremely talented members who perform physically demanding acrobatic dance routines while singing into handheld mics. Several of the members are bilingual, and they have appeared on stages outside of Japan and around Southeast Asia, thanks to their performance skills that could rival any top-tier global artist. Their fourth single ‘SUM BABY’ (pronounced “Summer Baby”) will be released on Wednesday, August 4. As a sneak peek, one of…
DONGKIZ 5th Single Album [CHASR EPISODE 1. GGUM] Story of the boys who are working hard to fulfill their dreams Try being naughty on a frustrating day, like a kid! Voice refusing a boring day Naughty boys’ attractiveness that would blow up the summer heat DONGKIZ who has been loved since debut in April 2019, with its own style of Music and various concepts has back in summer with pleasantness following the freshness in Spring. The theme of the Album is ‘CHASE’ which will be starting as a Series of Episodes, it comprises of 3 stories about boys developing.…
Boba has made a serious step into the spotlight the past few years. Originally a milk tea with tapioca balls, boba has expanded greatly to include coffee, fruity drinks, smoothies, and even “bursting bubble drinks.” This phenomenon has made boba shops the new coffee shop. Friends, blind dates, even work meetings now take place over boba. How did it get to this point of popularity and why? Boba tea originated in Taiwan and started becoming popular in the 1980s. The term “boba” refers to the large tapioca balls immersed in the drink. Sometimes it is called bubble tea because…
Artwork by: Kushgraphic The single will be available on all U.S. music platforms on June 28, 2021, 12:00 a.m. CST. If you would like to get a head start, This link will notify you when the single is available for downloading on Spotify only! Keep up with Lee Michelle on her new YouTube channel, “What Is She Doing,” with new episodes uploaded every Saturday! #LeeMichelle #Kpop #Kindie #KRnB #WontTalkWithYou #summer #Koreanmusic #Asianmusic #Kpopidol #digitalsingle #spotify #applemusic #itunes #soulful
K-Pop artists have through the years shaped such mindboggling standards in the entertainment sphere making the K-Pop industry worthy of its global eminence. In addition to the exceptional lyrical, choreography and discography skills, K-Pop artists have mastered the art of enticing fans worldwide through appealing fashion statements and styles. The diverse flairness embraced by the K-Pop idols; through their clothing, makeup and hair among others, represents their individuality, personalities and fashion sense as a whole. Behind the exquisite and flashy looks is a group of individuals who work relentlessly to ensure that the idols stand out in every appearance…
We were introduced to B.I.G through an interview several years ago and have enjoyed their successes since that time. “Say Annyeounghaseyo” was their first single, which was a breath of fresh air, thus the reason for our interview. Join this great group for their two-day 7th Debut celebration, July 10 or 11, 2021. Tickets go on sale June 24, 2021, just select the day. #BIG DEBUT 7th ANNIVERSARY ONLINE LIVE&TALK EVENT 💟2021.7.10 (SAT)/11(SUN) 🕖19:00-KST 🎟️TICKET SALES OPEN: 6.24 (THU) 12:00📍 1. bit.ly/BIG_7/10 2. bit.ly/BIG_7/11
Recap of Joy Ruckus Club’s K-POP SUPERFEST 2021 – Virtual Event Live From YES24 This past weekend on June 19, 2021, Sessions and Joy Ruckus Club joined forces to host the biggest Asian music festival in the world. This was actually the first time Sessions worked to promote an all K-pop event. Joy Ruckus Club which currently boasts of being the largest Asian virtual music festival in the world, was founded by Asian-Americans in in order to cater Asian pop music and culture to the rest of the world. The K-pop SuperFest 2021 was streamed live to…
Monsta X is known for bringing their A-game. They’re edgier, have some serious bops under their belt, and have a solid fan base. This album was anticipated to say the least. Let’s break down the tunes and what they offer. GAMBLER 8/10 Right out the gate, this song is three minutes of smooth, hardcore vibes (which is totally on brand!). I can imagine this song playing in a club at full blast or on a nighttime excursion driving down the freeway. It had solid rap and vocals, too. The lyrics are sensual and romantic. Like in a poker…
Mitchell Kazuma of Japanese-American mixed-culture boyband INTERSECTION has released a new single as a solo artist, performing under the name Kaz. The single ‘White Stallion’ was released on June 21. Kazuma recently appeared on ‘CHUANG2021’, the hugely popular Chinese version of hit music audition show ‘PRODUCE 101’, which has been broadcast throughout Asia since February this year and exceeded 5 billion total views. His amazing singing voice and smoldering good looks instantly captured the hearts of fans in China and across Asia, and Kazuma soon gained more than 1.85 million followers on Chinese social media platform Weibo. Kazuma has released…
The South Korean boy band continuously defying all the stereotypes of the kpop scene, A.C.E, are coming back with their second online concert in July. They resume their exploration of the fantasy world with a dive into the mysteries of the sea as they respond to the SIREN’S CALL on July 10th at 1PMKST. Ticket information: https://mmt.fans/MO4X As a group that developed a strong relationship with fans through their busking performances since debut, A.C.E is gearing up for not just a comeback, but a meeting with their fans through the online concert that follows the same concept as their…
KPOP returns to Latin America with the powerful female trio 3YE, who will provide a show on the Argentine streaming + VIVO platform on July 31. 3YE is a girl group with 3 members: YUJI, YURIM, and HAEUN under the agency GH Entertainment. 3YE debuted in 2019 with the digital single DMT. 3YE goes beyond the stereotypes of existing KPOP girl groups. It shows a different color on stage and a very human side in the backstage, to the point that they make us feel at home. 3YE’s other works are OOMM in September 2019, QUEEN in February 2020…
El KPOP regresa a América Latina de la mano del potente grupo femenino 3YE, quienes brindarán un show en la plataforma argentina de streaming +vivo el 31 de julio. 3YE es un grupo de chicas formado por 3 integrantes: YUJI, YURIM Y HAEUN, bajo la agencia GH Entertainment. 3YE debutó en el 2019 con el single digital DMT. 3YE va más allá de los estereotipos de los grupos de chicas de KPOP ya existentes. Muestra un color diferente en escena y un lado bien humano en el backstage, a tal punto que nos hacen sentir como en casa. Otros…
The South Korean music industry has immensely grown over the past decade extending its impact as far as the American billboard chart. The trend was however, built on archaic musical icons and groups, which also contributed to the conception of the influential Hallyu wave. The second generation entertainment bands created a stepping stone for the modern-era upcoming artists to further sore K-pop higher geared by their flamboyant fashion statements. The 2008 to 2012 era was colored by the rise of various boy bands who took Korea by storm and are still a hit in the 2020’s. 1. BTS …
HYBE Corporation (Formerly BigHit Entertainment), the top South Korean entertainment company for K-pop band BTS now has a market valuation at $8.95 billion, since the K-pop super band’s latest hit “Butter” succeeded in topping music charts and breaking records around the world. The company’s market valuation went on to rise 2.48 percent to 289,000 won at close. Foreign ownership of the Korean entertainment agency also jumped to 11.25 percent, and international investors held 3.62 percent in total since its market debut. When HYBE went public last year in October 2020, with the share price closing at 258,000 won on…
TOMORROW X TOGETHER has kept their momentum. This new album brings some serious game and has quite deep themes as well. The loss of love, the confusion of life, and trying not to fall for someone–TXT gives it all to us in The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE. 1. Anti-Romantic 10/10 This song is a great opener to the album. It’s rare to hear a song about not wanting to fall in love. “Anti-Romantic” is all about straying from the feels and staying level headed. Check out some of these lyrics: I don’t know who loves me And I don’t…
(Photo Credit: Rock Records) NekoJam is a female electronic music group with four members hailing from Taiwan. “Neko” means cat in Japanese, and “Jam” refers to instrumental experimentation and improv. NekoJam members have been good friends for over a decade, and have been making music together for years. Since releasing their EP I Feel So Good in 2017, NekoJam has set a new standard for Taiwanese electronic pop music. We thank the NekoJam members for this great interview and we wish them all the best in everything they do! Hello. Thank you for your precious time. Introduce yourselves…
I thought green was the unwearable hair color until K-pop idols did it again, this time glamming in yellow. And not just a deep blonde or a faze and pinch of “yellow,” the literal basic yellow to neon yellow shade. The hair shade factor has gradually become a fashion statement oozing out an individual’s personality, uniqueness, style, and occasional moods portrayed to the ever eagerly awaiting fans. As a statement piece, the hair shades bestow an identity to the idols’ personal brand further promoting their musical creations. Sophistication and exceeding normality with every fashion piece makes idols stand out despite…
JYP Entertainment has posted a statement regarding the school bullying allegations made against ITZY’s Lia. In February, JYP Entertainment officially denied the school bullying allegations made by Lia’s middle school classmate, who posted a statement online that she was a victim of school violence perpetrated by ITZY member, Lia. The statement had been circulating online since 2018 under multiple nicknames. A statement was posted with the title, “Victim of school violence perpetrated by a famous female idol born in 2000.” And it went on to claim that she was classmates with the female idol in middle school who borrowed…
Singing Cosplayer Hikari has been actively promoting Japanese culture by singing cover songs and cosplaying characters from Anime and Vocaloid. Hikari is releasing the cover song ‘Aitai/ I want to meet you’ by Gumi to the world through both music and video distribution. This song is a Vocaloid song which was released on Nico Nico Douga in August 2010. This song is composed by Dios/Signal P and the lyrics were made by Deadman. Singing Cosplayer Hikari released a music video for the cover song ‘Aitai /I want to meet you’ on the 30th of March this year. She wore…
TENGGER is a traveling musical family, consisting of itta, Marquido and their son, RAAI who create music through the use of harmonium, voice, toy instruments and analogue synths. TENGGER refers to “unlimited expanse of the sky” in Mongolian and also means “huge sea” in Hungarian. We would like to thank the members of TENGGER for taking the time out for this interview, and we hope they achieve all their hopes and plans ahead. *Thank you for your precious time. Please briefly introduce yourselves to our readers. itta: I’m playing my voice and Indian harmonium in TENGGER. Marqido: I…