Author: Denise Coley
INTERSECTION member Kaz has released a music video for ‘Summer is Over’, the closing track on his debut solo EP ‘CODE LOVE’, which was released in September. Kaz – ‘Summer is Over’ music video: https://youtu.be/Rpyi7JK87n8 This gospel-inflected ballad features guest vocalist Mai Anna, Kaz’s schoolmate at Harvard University. The song was produced by the two artists together, and is about a passionate relationship that blossoms in the mournful final days of summer. Kaz commented, “The song has a gentle melody that evokes the end of summer, with a warmth and touch that feels like touching someone’s skin.” The music…
AKINA, member of Japanese Girl Group FAKY, has released a new single “FUTURE”. She is a Half American and half Japanese singer-songwriter who stands out in the J-POP world because she has cultivated a unique musical sense that touches various cultures due to her experience moving around the world ever since her childhood. Her singing voice, which is both delicate and powerful was highly praised and her cover of “Amazing Grace” was also used as a special song for the movie “A Morning of Farewell” starring Sayuri Yoshinaga. As a newcomer, she has achieved an exceptional achievement. AKINA is…
Fashion is a common language that gets the attention of everyone around the world. This is because everyone loves to be fashionable and make a style statement of their own. Korean general fashion statement is often regarded as one of the best in the world. With a mixture of accessories, cutesy designs, layers, and an overall sleek look—Korean fashion is becoming more popular as days go by. It is indubitably one of the most prominent players in fashion, entertainment, music, and many other aspects of consumer culture. Korea, a thriving hub of creative innovation, has repeatedly demonstrated its global…
The Korean female entertainment industry is increasingly creating the wave in the Asian peninsula and globally as well. The freedom to undertake solo careers even while under other active groups has offered artists the platform to showcase their hidden and unique talent that is rather overwhelmed in a group on its mission to maintain a preferred theme. Here are some of the female artists who have debuted as soloists in 2021. 1. Roseʹ The Korean-Australian idol debuted as BLACKPINK’s member in June 2016 with the Square One digital single album under YG Entertainment. Roseʹ has worked on…
Seugli is a legend who has become a household name in the collaboration world. Six years down her debut lane under the Red Velvet girl group, Seugli has stood out as a highly skilled vocalist endowed with dynamic discography abilities making her a powerhouse performer. Her collaborations with artists in Korea and beyond, including the large number of potential notable artists hoping to team up with her in a project, demonstrates Seugli’s capabilities and aptitude. Here are some of Seugli’s distinguished collaborations of all time. Selfish (Moonbyul ft. Seugli) The collabo queen, Seugli, helped skyrocket Moonbyul’s solo career…
The legendary BTS boy band has sacrificed and put in immense work to ensure a constant delivery of creative, authentic, and catchy lyrical pieces as well as unique and hugely talked about chorography. As such, BTS has earned solid respect on a global scale and gained a massive following that has subsequently credited the group numerous honors. Apart from the earning of 23 Guinness World Records so far; including for having the most Twitter engagements, and countless nominations; such as for the Grammy Award, BTS has won over 390 awards over its career course. Below is a rundown of…
South Korea’s most prominent rock bands Crying Nut, Dickpunks, HarryBigButton, JAMBINAI, Walking After U, Bluepaprika, Animal Divers, Rock N Roll Radio, Oh Chill and Duoxini have teamed up for a new studio live album, and is now available. Wumuji Studio Live Vol.1 contains 11 tracks performed live by 11 bands selected by the audience and the #saveourstages campaign team among the 67 teams that participated in the campaign performance. Wumuji is an abbreviation for Protect Our Stage, in Korean. These indie bands came together in hope to bring awareness of the hardships the artists are currently going…
The Asian community has been quite lacking in terms of red carpet appearances for the longest time. The rather conservative peninsula has slowly been opening up to the world while using the opportunity to share its intricate cultures. 2021 has seen the biggest number of artists with Asian roots take the Met Gala’s red carpet by storm. The term artist, in this case, generally refers to one who creates art by use of creative imagination or conscious skill. Below are some of the Asian artists who showed up for the 2021 Met Gala’s red carpet. 1. CL The…
BTS members are widely known for their influential and hypnotizing lyrical pieces. However, these 7 beings have a life beyond music and its accompanying spotlight. It is through these outside-music ventures that the band members freely express their true self, vent out their emotions, showcase their authenticity and creativeness, relieve stress, and recharge to thrive in their demanding entertainment careers among others. Here are some of the interests by BTS members’ outside music. 1. V Regarded as the most artistic BTS member, V expresses himself through various art mediums which he shares with his ever growing fan…
CAELAN from Japanese-American mixed-culture boyband INTERSECTION will released his first solo single ‘Forever With You’ on October 8, 2021. CAELAN’s popularity has exploded across Asia since his appearance in February 2021 on ‘CHUANG2021’, the massively successful Chinese version of hit audition show ‘PRODUCE 101’, where viewers were mesmerized by his world-class performance ability and unique personality. The show generated some 5 billion views, and CAELAN’s account on Chinese social media platform Weibo reached 1.77 million followers. CALEAN has since become a major celebrity in China, where he has appeared in commercials for national brands, graced the covers of high-fashion…
South Korea is one of the countries living the “rags to riches’ story, which is aimed to uphold. Upon triumphing the previous decades of hardships, the lessons ignited numerous inventions as one way of ensuring sustainable progression. The hallyu wave; which revolves around Korean cultural aspects such as music and dramas, are two of the inventions. The wave has aggravated South Korea’s global eminence thus amplifying its sustainable thriving mission. Below are some of Hallyu theme restaurants in the world. 1. SSam Korean Food Bar (Denmark) Located in, Copenhagen, Denmark, SSam offers a collection of homey Korean…
South Korea prides itself in having among the world’s most dynamic economies with a fairly regular flow of employment opportunities. The positive economic progression and globalization have immensely contributed to the rise of numerous employment agencies aimed at countering the need for skilled professionals and employment. Each agency strives to provide value where necessary by offering customized solutions and bridging the gap between the vast pool of employers and qualified employees. Below are some of the reputable employment agencies in Korea. 1. Reed The recruitment agency works with leading employers throughout South Korea and delights in possessing…
Coldplay and BTS collaboration single “My Universe” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart at No. 1. This makes Coldplay’s second Hot 100 No. 1 since “Viva La Vida” ruled the chart in June 2008, and BTS’ sixth Hot 100 chart-topper since September 2020, among other achievements. “My Universe” is made history by being No. 1 on six other charts: #1 Rock Streaming Songs, #1 Digital Song Sales, #1 Hot Alternative Songs, #1 Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, #1 Billboard Global 200, #1 Billboard Exclusive US. Released on September 24, “My Universe,” which is sung in English and…
The need to achieve new, vibrant, and more appealing looks has caused people to be more accepting of fashion styles with different origins. People’s taste in fashion can be impacted by what is in vogue, their beliefs, what their favorite celebrity is wearing, how they will feel about themselves, or a combination of all these factors. Of these factors, Asian fashion is one of the most prevalent in this age. It has proven to be more than just eye-catching delicate traditional or religious pieces of clothing dedicated to a particular group of people. But it has made its way…
Rapping was originally perceived as a male’s fraternity owing to the gender’s domination in this field. When Korea started embracing the rather initially socially criticized genre, rapping was majorly associated with males. However, with the global rise of female rappers and globalization effect; which has turned the world into a village thus aggravating the proliferation of values a cultures, South Korea and Asia at large has increasingly appreciated female rappers. Below are some of the best female rappers in the K-Pop industry. 1. CL (Former 2NE1) This is by far the most talented K-Pop female rapper…
The Korean Entertainment sphere is often bombarded with overwhelming numbers of newly formed bands even as others dwindle away and get disbanded; losing ground in the memory of fans with time. Some resolved bands have however, found their way back on their feet and re-debuted with various modifications including member and label changes. Here are some of the K-Pop bands which have undergone re-debut. 1. MAP6 This is the group that has undergone the most re-debuts throughout its existence owing to various concerns including members leaving while others join in numerous instances. The group originally debuted as TAKEN…
The seven rock goddesses of K-pop, Dreamcatcher, are back for their fourth online concert HALLOWEEN MIDNIGHT CIRCUS: DREAMCATCHER ONLINE CONCERT 2021 happening on October 30th at 3PM KST. A group like no other, Dreamcatcher continues their journey to the top with endless hits. Their latest release in July with the special mini album Summer Holiday surpassed their previous personal record for highest first-day sales, raising the bar with each comeback. They’ve landed themselves on multiple charts, with hit tunes on Billboard’s Next Big Sound Chart, World Albums Chart and the World Digital Song Sales Chart. They’re a force to be…
KiRiSaMe UNDERTAKER has just started a project covering the theme songs of SUNRISE’s anime works! Their first cover is ‘COLORS’, which is the opening theme song of “Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion”. SUNRISE Music.INC. ※This press release can only be published after 18:00 (JAPAN TIME) on October 1st (Friday) 2021. The project of covering the theme songs of SUNRISE’s anime works by “KiRiSaMe UNDERTAKER” has started. KiRiSaMe UNDERTAKER is a 5 member band who belong to the SUNRISE Music Label. The label, SUNRISE Music has been producing a lot of music for popular TV animes, including the “GUNDAM”…
BLANC & ECLARE, a fashion brand founded in 2014 by Korean-American singer and actress Jessica Jung – formerly of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation – is currently embroiled in a lawsuit for defaulting on a loan. On September 28, Tyler Kwon, who is the CEO of Jessica’s agency and her boyfriend, clarified the news reports by several Hong Kong media outlets that BLANC & ECLARE has been sued by Joy King Enterprises over an unpaid debt of $6.5 million. Tyler Kwon explained that the situation was “unfair” and that it had arisen due to the loan being transferred to…
It is no news that the movie and music industries have a huge impact on what is or isn’t considered fashionable. The rise and fall of certain designs of clothes, shoes, beauty products, accessories, etc., can sometimes be traced to these industries. KPop and KDrama are key influencers of how people dress. When it comes to combining high-end brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton with street brands to give a seamless look, KPop and KDrama stars excel in this domain. They understand how to blend bold colors, adapt their looks to suit the occasion’s unique and eye-catchy outfits. Fans…