Author: Denise Coley
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…
On June 11, 2023, 29-year-old actress Park Soo-ryun was declared brain-dead following a fall down a flight of stairs on a property in Jeju Island. Park was scheduled to perform at an event on Jeju Island. Park, primarily a musical actress, made her TV acting debut in Snowdrop (2021), which aired on Disney+. She debuted in 2018 in the musical Il Tenore, and appeared in the musicals Finding Kim Jong Wook, Passing Through Love, Siddhartha, and The Day We Loved. Following her fall, authorities immediately rushed Park to the hospital, where life-saving measures ultimately failed. Park’s family opted to…
What is the love of cinema if not a love for an art form that exposes the beauty and faults of humanity, is something I imagine the character of Park Dong-sik would say. Created by filmmaker and award-winning writer Hyun-min Cho, Dong-sik is a film critic whose love of cinema has consumed him to the point he’s become incapable of separating reality from fiction in the 2018 multi-genre short film Apocalypse Runner: The Complete Edition. Platformed in Sébastien Simon’s The Death of Cinema(s) program by of the 2023 Busan International Short Film Festival, Apocalypse Runner: The Complete Edition is a film that I found…
Start Now! Hello. We are Teen Top, an emotional teen pop band. Teen Top captivates many people with their dazzling performances and powerful vocals, receiving love from fans both domestically and internationally through hit songs like “Rocking,” “No More Perfume On You,” and “Crazy.” They are a four-member (Chunji, Niel, Ricky, Changjo) boy group under the T.O.P Media agency that debuted on July 10, 2010. At the time of their debut, the average age of the members was only 16.3 years old, earning them the title of the youngest boy group. As of 2023, they are a 14-year active…
Photo Credit: ChoCo Entertainment / Sole9 Media WATCH ‘ChoCo in Hollywood’ EP3 WATCH ChoCo1’s ’85 IN’ Official MV The special memories that ChoCo1 made in Hollywood are revealed for all to see in episode 3 of the reality show “ChoCo In Hollywood”. “ChoCo In Hollywood” is an Mnet M2 reality show produced by Sole9 Media (known for “Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)”) that follows the artistic journey of K-Pop trainees from ChoCo Entertainment – Jake, TJ, Sean, and Anpan as they prepare to stand on the global stage as complete artists. From a detailed demonstration of ChoCo Entertainment’s unique training curriculum to the male trainee team ChoCo1…
Download & streaming links Japanese boyband Da-iCE released their new album ‘SCENE’ on May 24. As Da-iCE celebrate their 12th anniversary, the new album was produced with the overall theme of “building upon everything we’ve accomplished so far”. Da-iCE are a highly talented five-piece boyband whose two main vocalists have an incredible four-octave singing range. The group formed on January 17, 2011, consisting of vocalists Yudai Ohno and Sota Hanamura, and performers Taiki Kudo, Toru Iwaoka and Hayate Wada. Da-iCE have released numerous hits, including anime series ‘ONE PIECE’ theme song ‘DREAMIN’ ON’, ‘The Way of the Househusband’…
May 6th, 2023 is a day I will likely never forget, not because it was my second day in Seoul, South Korea, but because it was my first time seeing iKON live in person in Jangchung Arena for the Korean leg of their “Take Off’ world tour, their first comeback since 2022. Officially debuting in 2015, iKON is a Korean male band composed of vocalists and rappers that have made a name for themselves as a group that has stayed true to their performance roots while being adventurous by mixing genres and singing songs not commonly done by K-pop groups.…
LISTEN TO “RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES” HERE WATCH VISUALIZER HERE Elephante continues his collaborative journey with AAPI creatives, this time releasing “Right Before Our Eyes,” with DJ duo BEAUZ and singer Mark Tuan; now available on all streaming platforms releasing on Fabled Records / Astralwerks. Mark’s smooth and steady vocals laid over Elephante’s signature melodic house sounds, alongside BEAUZ’s big room beats with clean embellishments, is set to give their fans a bittersweet anthem on love lost. The progressive chords and intricate combo of bass tones and high notes keep the track buoyant while the lyrics recount past mistakes…