Author: Denise Coley
The k-pop industry has undergone a revolution over the years. Apart from its focus on single gender-oriented (female or male) groups and solo artists, the industry has seen a rise in collaborations which have gained immense reception and following. The collaborations are not only amongst solo artists, but also amongst members of different bands resulting in an explosion of hit lyrical content owing to a fusion diverse talents. Here are some of the most veteran collaborations amongst k-pop artists. EXO’s Chanyeol ft. Punch (Stay With Me) This is by far the most eminent collaboration that has swept…
The art of B-boying has, since its conception in the 60’s, become quite significant expanding beyond graffiti writing, Djing, rap and breakdancing. The dancing in B-boying, also known generally as breakdancing, is of diverse variations and mainly comprise of power moves, toprock, freezes and downrock. K-pop starts managed to successfully use B-boying; though initially of an African American vibe, into their Asian-made lyrics creating an explosive concoction of mesmerizing and appealing visual and audio content. Below are some of the most eminent K-Pop stars known for their love of B-boying. Jay Park (Former 2PM) Jay Park is an…
LGU+ has announced their collaboration XR concert with AOMG, the entertainment company that has become the definition of success in the hip-hop and R&B scene. The lineup of AOMG artists in the concert include Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY, Woo, LeeHi, and YUGYEOM. It is the first time that an online concert involving AR (augmented reality) will happen with a collaboration between a mobile carrier and a hip-hop label. The collaboration concert, AOMG ONLINE CONCERT : Above Ordinary 2021 will be held on August 28 at 7PM (KST). It will be broadcast domestically in Korea through ‘U+Idol Live’ and globally…
Korean actress and former AOA member Mina has regained consciousness after a few days of being hospitalized due to a suicide attempt – she took no time to post a message and photos on her Instagram. On July 30, Mina closed her Instagram account and returned to her Instagram account on August 3, stating that she is planning to take legal action against malicious commenters spreading untrue information against her. Mina posted this message on her Instagram. “I regained consciousness, saw Yoo’s (her ex-boyfriend) statement, and posted an explanation about his statement, but I am still the same old…
K-Pop icons stars have the pleasure of enjoying the benefits that come with their stardom including a massive following for being in the spotlight, privacy, and countless endorsement opportunities among others. The pleasures and fame are however, for a limited time, with the longest period for single contract being estimated at seven years upon completing the trainee session. Some idols and groups are lucky to have their contracts renewed while others either disband or cancel their contracts for various reasons. Leaving the spotlight exposes the idols to the real world and its accompanying hurdles, which has been the downfall…
On August 2, BALLISTIK BOYZ release new single ‘SUM BABY’, a breezy tune about finding love in the heat of summer. The release is accompanied by a music video. 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…
(Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 2) 3YE summoned more than 13 thousand fans for their first exclusive concert for Latin America on the + VIVO platform. The girl group gave a show of great visual impact and interacted live with their fans in the first transcontinental satellite broadcast in the history of streaming. On July 31 2021, at 9:00 p.m. (Argentine time) the concert of the Kpop group 3YE was held on the platform +VIVO. The event began with a broadcast from the +VIVO studios in Buenos Aires that was hosted by the korean influencer Jini from JiniChannel. The transmission…
Seoul, South Korea (August 1, 2021) – Chart-topping K-pop group, VERIVERY has announced their big comeback on August 23rd at 6PM KST with a mysterious video teaser and website. Known for their sharp moves to catchy beats that entrance audiences, VERIVERY announced their comeback with a sudden teaser at midnight on July 31st through their official social media accounts. The following day at midnight on August 1st, a website was opened as another teaser into the second installment to their latest series of musical releases with mystery dates for various reveals. From astounding audiences with their creativity in performances…
Mina, Korean actress and former member of K-pop girl group AOA, is currently hospitalized after being discovered bleeding excessively at her home, according to Korean news outlet Hankook Ilbo who first reported the news on July 29. Mina was taken to a hospital close by and received emergency surgery. An unnamed acquaintance who visited her home after being unable to contact the actress, is said to have first found the former girl grouper. Since Mina left a long message on her social media, it’s most plausible that it was a suicide attempt. Sources claim that Mina’s condition is currently…
DONGKIZ (동키즈) is a South Korean boy band signed under Dongyo Entertainment. The members consist of five members with the names Wondae, Kyoungyoon, Munik, Jaechan, and Jonghyeong. The band made their debut in April of 2019, and most recently released their fifth single album “Chase Episode 1. Ggum” on July 1, 2021. We express our thanks towards the members of DONGKIZ and their management for making this second Kcrush interview happen, and wish them much success in pursuing their dreams. Your browser does not support HTML video. Hello, everyone. This is actually our second interview with you.…
We have a brief interview with K-pop artist AleXa – formerly known to many as Alex Christine. AleXa is a Korean-American singer from Tulsa, Oklahoma and signed under ZB Label based in South Korea. You can also catch her via her personal Youtube channel to find out more about her. We would like to thank AleXa for making the time the do this interview with us again – we know how busy she is – and we send a lot of luck on her way with her new releases and ventures! Hello, thank you for your precious time.…
BTS lands No. 1 on the Billboard HOT 100 chart again with the summer hit “Butter” extending its eighth week at the top and tying for the chart’s longest chart reign of this year so far, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” from January until March. BTS’ latest release “Permission to Dance” is currently positioned at No. 7 having fallen after topping the chart last week for one week. The K-pop super group set another new record – the septet replaced itself at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with a brand new single “Permission to…
Apart from EXO, Winner, Monsta X, GOT 7, DAY 6, and Seventeen (svt), the 2010 to 2015 half-decade was overloaded with beautiful melodies from the rising K-Pop stars. The K-Pop entertainment industry was yet again swept by the overwhelming outstanding chorographical, vocal and lyrical explosion, especially by the then newly formed boy bands. Compared to their female counterparts, the boy groups dominated the industry further spreading the Hallyu wave beyond Asia. Here are the most artistic and versatile boy groups that were formed and rocked the K-Pop world between 2010 and 2015. BTS Over the years since…
Buenos Aires, Argentina (July 17, 2021) Before their live performance exclusively for Latin America, the girl group 3YE told us how they feel and anticipate this meeting with their Latin fans. How long did you rehearse together before debuting as 3YE? HAEUN: “I have always liked to dance and sing. When I was 12 years old, I joined the group and started practicing with my members. ” YURIM: “I was chosen by the agency in the second year of high school and I have been with my groupmates ever since.” YUJI: “I learned belly dancing in elementary school…
Buenos Aires, Argentina (July 16, 2021) Prior to the 3YE show, we also spoke with Eduardo Basagana, creator of EB Producciones and + VIVO, who tells us about his expectations regarding this concert and the future of face-to-face Kpop shows and virtual in Latin America. How did your interest in Asian culture start? “I always really liked Asian culture, I consume anime and I have always been attracted to its ancient history. But above all else, I deeply admire his resilience in the face of adversity. ” Which Kpop artists are you excited about? “Lately I have…
MAN WITH A MISSION, a band that has just released their latest single called, ‘INTO THE DEEP’ on the 9th of June, just announced more exciting news about a new song!! This new song called ‘Merry-Go-Round’ is featured as the new opening theme song for the TV Anime ‘My Hero Academia’ for the second term of season 5. ‘My Hero Academia’ has been broadcasted from Saturday the 26th of June in Japan. This popular TV Anime, which has avid fans from inside and outside Japan, is based on the Manga series of the same title. ‘My Hero Academia’…
Kris Wu (30), the Chinese-Canadian rapper and model who is best known for being a member of popular K-pop group Exo until his departure in 2014, is currently making headlines after being accused of raping a 19-year-old college student named Du Meizhu. Du strongly claims that she is not the only one – that there are more (sources claim up to 30) victims involved, two of them being underaged. Du Meizhu revealed in an interview on July 18 that she first visited Wu at his home when she was 17 years old, around two years prior. She says to…
We interviewed the owner of StyleupK, an online clothing store that ships Korean fashion items worldwide. All the listed fashion brands at StyleupK are produced and shipped from South Korea. We thank Chloe for the great interview and wish all the best for her business and endeavors. *Please introduce yourself and Styleupk for our readers. Hi, StyleupK is an online Korean fashion platform built for people living overseas. It is a place to shop for the trendy Korean fashion at the comfort of your home. *How and what inspired you to launch Styleupk? I launched StyleupK as…
(Photo credit: Lim Hyo-jin) HAEPAARY is an electronic group formed by Choi Hyewon and Park Minhee. The talented duo compose, write lyrics and produce their music using various instruments and vocals. We’d like to thank the members of HAEPAARY for providing us with an insightful interview, as we wish them the best in all their endeavors. Hello. Thank you for taking the time out for an interview with us. Introduce yourselves to our readers, please. Hyewon: I am Choi Hyewon. I make music based on MIDI and play percussion instruments. Minhee: I am a singer named Park Minhee.…
K-pop supergroup BTS made history again after reaching the No.1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart with new single “Permission to Dance” and dethroning their previous single “Butter.” This now marks the South Korean act’s fifth Hot 100 chart-topper. Jin, RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook beat their own previous record with single “Butter” from the top spot, which currently dropped to No. 7 after reigning at the top of the chart for 7 consecutive weeks. Since BTS’s previous No. 1s since 2020 , “Dynamite,” “Life Goes On,” “Butter” and “Permission to Dance” have all debuted…