Author: Denise Coley
BTS’ J-Hope will become the second BTS member to enlist in the military. While his official enlistment date hasn’t been announced, it is expected that he will enter army basic training April 18. Earlier in the week, while in a Weverse livestream with V and Jungkook, J-Hope appeared sported his short hair, fueling the expectation that his enlistment will be in the coming week. During the livestream, J-Hope said, “Everyone, I’m not going tomorrow. I’ll come to see you this week through live streaming. My ARMYs, don’t have a hard time. Love you, ARMYs.” While April 18…
There is sad news to report as 26-year-old South Korean actress Jung Chae-yul has been found dead in her apartment. Her body was discovered April 11, 2023. Management S Team, Jung’s agency, confirmed the Zombie Detective actress’ passing in a statement. “Today, we are relaying sorrowful and heartbreaking news. Actress Jung Chae-yul left our side on April 11, 2023. In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family who must have been in greater sadness than anyone else, the funeral will be held quietly in private. Please wish for Jung Chae-yul, who had always been earnest in her pursuit…
Spitting in flow and rhythm is a skill that CALI MELLOW well understands. This free-spirited artist is making waves in and beyond the Japanese entertainment industry through his op-point content-filled pieces that he delivers. KCrush America Magazine had a one-on-one conversation with the talented CALI MELLOW to get to know him better.
LISTEN HERE! https://mwam.lnk.to/P5bwzgWN OPENING THEME FROM THE NEW SEASON OF THE HIT ANIME SERIES DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -SWORDSMITH VILLAGE ARC- THE PAIR ALSO COLLABORATE FOR SERIES ENDING THEME ‘KOI KOGARE’ WRITTEN BY YUKI KAJIURA OUT APRIL 17TH MAN WITH A MISSION WOLVES ON PARADE TOUR HITS UK & EUROPE IN JUNE 2023 MAN WITH A MISSION and milet have collaborated on the brand new single ‘Kizuna No Kiseki’ out now via Milan Records/Sony Music. The song is of the opener of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –Swordsmith Village Arc- and is a powerful pop…
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Coachella, 88rising & THEBLACKLABEL WATCH THE “PANIC” VIDEO HERE UPCOMING PERFORMANCE AT COACHELLA APRIL 16th April 7, 2023 (Los Angeles, CA) – LØREN is giving fans another stunning visual with the music video for “Panic.” The track is featured on his debut EP, Put Up a Fight, which released March 24 to acclaim from Billboard, Variety, Associated Press, StyleCaster, and more. Watch the “Panic” music video HERE. Along with the video release, LØREN has announced that he will be performing a set at Coachella on Sunday, April 16. “Panic” is the second music video…
After intense legal battles with Blockberry Creative (BBC), Chuu has found a new home with the startup agency ATRP! ATRP is a new agency started by CEO Kim Jin Mi. Kim was formerly the general director at WM Entertainment, the company behind B1A4 and Oh My Girl. “We are very happy to welcome Chuu as our agency’s first artist,” an ATRP representative said. “We will give full support so that Chuu, who has unlimited potential, can fully display her talent as an artist and continue her activities enjoyably and happily. Please show lots of support and interest for Chuu…
Actor and singer Lee Seung Gi is now a married man! On February 7, Lee Seung Gi married actress Lee Da-in an intimate-but-lavish affair at Seoul’s The Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas. The wedding boasted several big names in attendance including Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Soo Geun, and Son Ji Chang. Lee Juk had the opportunity to sing the congratulatory song. Lee Seung Gi announced his marriage back in February following months of turmoil between him and his former company, Hook Entertainment. While the marriage news should have been a happy occasion, the news was greeted icily by Netizens who do…
Daesung’s finally landed a new agency after leaving YG Entertainment in December 2022. On April 3, Daesung, as well as his manager who’s worked with him for 10 years, signed an exclusive contract with R&D Company. R&D Company confirmed the news, stating, “Through D-LABLE, a dedicated team for Daesung, we promise to provide generous support in order to show off his talents in various fields including music.” R&D Company’s expected to not only handle Daesung’s music endeavors, but any potential acting, musical, and television and radio broadcasts as well. Even though Daesung left YG Entertainment, he did not leave…
Actor and singer Ji Chang Wook’s found a new home! On April 7, the Backstreet Rookie and The Sound of Magic star signed with Spring Company, a new agency formed by his former manager. Ji departed his former agency, Glorious Entertainment, earlier this year. We’re delighted to work with Ji Chang Wook, an actor receiving a lot of love from the public because of his trustworthy acting talent and ability to take on any genre,” a Spring Company representative said. “As he’s an actor who’s influential in our country and abroad, we’ll do our best to support Ji Chang…
Park Yoon-soo, a first-generation fashion designer in Korea, has been in the industry for the past 40 years and has created over 66 collections, setting a record. He is best known for his fashion brand, BIG PARK, which he launched in 2011 and has gained a reputation for his unique and innovative designs.
Taking the bull by its horns is a model that QM (큐엠) is known to live by. The rapper is making such a statement not only for his musical skills but the guts to address issues that other artists shy away from. QM’s vocal and honest storytelling has given him more footing, especially with the new issues in the societal fabric. Join KCrush America Magazine as we engage in a candid conversation with QM and get to know him more. What would be the best description for QM as an artist? I write lyrics that are closest to…
K-dramas have become a global phenomenon harmonizing individuals from around the world for the common cause of bingeing on Korean literal works. Globalization and advances in technology have further spread the wave thus solidifying K-drama’s footing in the global entertainment industry. Most Korean dramas have their parental guidance age set at 15 years. Nonetheless, with the 20th century generation used to using technology from an early age, the need for parental guidance at the age of 15 has been outdated. Unlike most dramas that have a specific age of viewers, k-dramas have surpassed the limits and have viewers of…
Lipnine is a hip-hop artist who made his debut in 2020 with “탓해” (feat. Pullik). He has since released two EP albums, “Sketch: Footprint” (2020) and “Medley” (2021), as well as three single albums, “Gotta Be Love” (2021), “아무것도” (feat. 찬현) (2022), and his most recent release, “왜 넌 나를” (feat. 한요한) (2023). Please introduce yourself to KCrush readers. Hello, I am LIPNINE, a musician from INHOUSE Music Group. Nice to meet you, KCrush readers! While K-pop is hugely popular all over the world, K-hiphop is still largely unknown. Please introduce the charm of Korean hip-hop. In…
In 2021, the Japanese vocal group WITHDOM released a cover of the track “Gunjo” by YOASOBI, the most popular Japanese artist outside of Japan. The track has garnered praise online and was reported on by media throughout the world for its chilled-out vibes and unique arrangement, boasting a superb R&B finish owing to the quality of the vocal work. They continue to release music that can be described as unique Japanese R&B, achieving a wide pool of listeners at home and abroad through services like Apple Music & Spotify, as well as being selected for official playlists on these…
“FEMM’s” signature song “Fxxk Boyz Get Money” went viral as a strong girls anthem among American teens. Word quickly spread to Europe, South America, and Asia, and was picked up by “FEMM’s” Agents (FEMM’s fans) including some worldwide influencers. This is how “FEMM” opened up a new decade. “FEMM” is well-versed in Internet culture, and quickly focused on the “Revival” trend, which is a huge wave right now all over the world. Their cover album “80’s – 90’s J-POP REVIVAL” was created in the genre of Japanese City Pop, which is also a huge trend right now. This album clearly…
Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, 71, died March 28, 2023. The eclectic Japanese composer known for the scores for Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence and The Last Emperor passed away following a long battle with cancer. His passing was announced April 2. In addition to “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence”—which he worked on with David Bowie— and the Golden Globe, Grammy, and Oscar-winning “The Last Emperor,” Sakamoto also worked on the score for The Revenant. While Sakamoto’s best known for his compositions, he was also part of the electronic group Yellow Magic Orchestra, which he helped form in 1978. The Yellow Magic…
March is Women’s History Month, and like last year, we’re celebrating some of the women who made waves! Anna May Wong Anna May Wong (Wong Liu Tsong, 1905-1961) was one of Hollywood’s leading ladies during her career, though her career was subject to racism and stereotypes. During Wong’s career, Hollywood was subject to Hays Code (1930-1968), a code that prohibited sexual and romantic encounters between people of different races in addition to prohibiting “profanity, suggestive nudity, graphic or realistic violence, sexual persuasions, and rape.” As Hollywood’s first Asian-American silent film star, Wong was often offered roles as “stereotypical and…
Lim Woo-jun is a Korean fashion designer who is the founder and creative director of the fashion brand Iryuk. He debuted his brand in 2018, and since then, Iryuk has gained recognition for its unique designs and has been featured in various fashion events and shows
차콜 (Charcoal)은 대한민국의 싱어송라이터이다. 2017년 6월 Sleek Jeezy와 함께한 첫 디지털 앨범 EP [20`s]을 시작으로 RnB를 기반으로 한 음악들을 발매하였으며 최근 Sleek Jeezy 의 신보 [City Of Nocturnes]에 프로듀싱, 연주로 참여하는 등 꾸준한 음악 활동을 이어나가고 있다. “Charcoal” is a singer-songwriter from South Korea. Starting with the digital EP [20’s] released in June 2017 with Sleek Jeezy, he has released music based on RnB. He continues to be active in music, producing and playing including Sleek Jeezy’s recent album [City Of Nocturnes]. Charcoal님에 대해 우리 독자들에게 간단히 소개 말씀 부탁 드립니다. Charcoal이라는 이름으로 활동하시게 된 이유도 궁금합니다. Please…
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