Author: Denise Coley
Guinness World Records revealed that BLACKPINK has five titles with their latest music video “How You Like That” which was released on June 26. The group has been rewarded for Guinness World Records as the “Most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours” as well as the “Most viewed music video on YouTube in 24 hours,” and “Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a K-pop group.” BLACKPINK’s 24-hour view count for their latest single was 86.3 million by YouTube. The first mentioned three achievements were set by BTS with their music video “Boy With Luv,” which has…
The latest “State of World Population 2020” report by the UN Population Fund shows that an average North Korean is expected to live 72 years, which puts the nation at 118th position in terms of life expectancy in the world. This is 11 years shorter than the life expectancy of South Korea. South Korea is currently 9th among 198 countries with an average life expectancy of 83 years. North Korea which has a population of 25.8 million – also has a low birth rate – with the average number of children per female estimated at 1.9 this year. …
Please briefly introduce yourselves to our readers please. Hyunduk: Hello, I am Hyunduk and I am the vocalist from TRISS. Youngkwon: Hello, I am Shin Youngkwon, the drummer of TRISS. Daisy: I am Daisy and I play the synthesizer. Minkyu: I am Kim Minkyu and I am the bassist of TRISS. Please explain about what kind of music TRISS offers. Hyungduk: TRISS’ music is based on 80’s Synth music. We select a concept when we get inspiration from a scene or a picture. For example, we think of a scene – a 80’s racing animation, a tennis court…
Clips of the true kings of the stage BTS, J-Hope and GOT7 Jackson Wang! About K-Crush We are a contemporary urban lifestyle digital and printed publication dedicated to keeping you updated on the latest entertainment news and events in Asia. Over the past four years we have been working tirelessly behind the scenes, to ensure that you receive the latest scoops and those exclusive interviews on your favorite Asian artists and celebrities. Our mission is to bring you a more in depth insight into Asian culture and the Asian entertainment scene uniting both Asian and American cultures through collaborations that…
KPop Social Night (KPSN) and parent company, MACG Productions, will host their first-ever online festival, #KPSNPODCASTFEST! Slated for the weekend of July 18, 2020, KPSNPODCASTFEST is an online event curated to showcase the diverse voices in the Hallyu fan community. Due to the current global health crisis, most conventional festivals either canceled or postponed their schedules. Fortunately for Hallyu fans, KPSN is continuing the Hallyu experience in new and exciting ways. By providing a space for fans to converse with each other while being safe in their homes, KPSN shows support to Hallyu fans. KPSNPODCASTFEST will help fans worldwide break up the…
That simple act of making a cup of tea has somewhat ritualistic, relaxing, and healing effect. Whether you prefer black tea, herbal tea, or tea with milk, we always prepare our current favorite picks whenever we start our day. While the global tea market is facing rapid changes of consumer demands and preferences, emerging power of Asian tea brands is highly noticeable. The Asian region has their unique, long-standing culture of enjoying tea; even predating written history. The act of pouring tea has been elevated into the level of art, with years of training. Its sophisticated tea culture and different…
After successfully captivating audiences all over the world in 2019, DREAMCATCHER is determined to stay connected with their fans through their very first online concert titled DREAMCATCHER CONCERT GLOBAL STREAMING INTO THENIGHT & DYSTOPIA. DREAMCATCHER’s first online concert was made possible by a technology forward platform, MyMusicTaste, that not only allows fans to request physical concerts of their favorite artists in their cities, but also provides the newly added feature of online streaming, which allows artists and fans to stay connected in the pandemic age. This show comes after DREAMCATCHER’s successful completion of their North American, European and Latin…
News of yet another death of a young K-Pop star has reached us. Kim Jeong-hwan, better known as his stage name of Yohan, has passed away at the age of 28. He was a member of Top Secret (TST), a boy band formed by JSL Company and making its debut in 2017 with Time’s Up. The agency has confirmed Yohan’s death, the cause of which is to be kept private, because of the wishes of his family to be discreet. Many of such cases tend to be suicides, although a few recent deaths of persons in the public eye…
E.O.S is a 3-member South Korean group. E.O.S debuted through the album <E.O.S First Album> in 1993. They regrouped in 2018 with two new members. We would like to thank the members for this great interview and wish them all the success in the future! Would you please introduce yourselves to our readers? Kim Hyung-joong: Nice to meet you all. This is singer Kim Hyung-joong. Bae Young-joon: I am so happy to be featured on KCrush American Magazine. I am Bae Young-joon the producer and bassist. Cho Sam-hee: Hello, this is Cho Sam-hee on the guitar. How…
Max Changmin of the male duo TVXQ will be marrying his girlfriend this September, his management revealed. “Max Changmin will tie the knot with his girlfriend on September 5,” stated SM Entertainment. “He will continue to present excellent performance as a TVXQ member and an artist. We wish for (fans’) blessings for our singer who is about to enter a new phase in his life.” Details of the wedding – the venue and time – will not be made known to the public. Max Changmin also posted a hand-written letter addressing the news. “I have kept a precious relationship (with…
Korean Actor Seung-bum is currently planning to marry his girlfriend of three years, who is Slovakian and ten years younger than the actor. She resides in France and is an artist. She is presently pregnant with the couple’s first child. Ryu Seung-bum’s agency, S.A.M. Company, confirmed the reports. “Ryu Seung Bum is planning to marry his non-Korean girlfriend, who is currently living in France. She is pregnant and will soon give birth. The couple had planned to hold a wedding with their acquaintances, but because of COVID-19, the ceremony would be held after the birth.” —-J. Chung
Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. Hello. I am Youngjae – I debuted as a member of a group called B.A.P and currently pursuing acting. How are you doing during the coronavirus outbreak. What are you doing during the lockdown? I spend time wearing a mask these days. I spent more time at home and usually watch TV, movies, and YouTube. What kind of acting roles do you wish to play for acting? Well, I want to play a character that has deep emotions. Who do you respect the most in the world? My father.…
BTS and Big Hit Entertainment have donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter – the fund was transferred to the organization this week. BTS have issued a statement on their official Twitter account: “We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence. You, I and we all have the right to be respected. We will stand together. #BlackLivesMatter.” K-pop fans have worked to flood the hashtag with K-pop memes, footages and other content to fight anti-Black Lives Matter and racist posts. —-J. Chung
Song Ryunjin is a pole sports athlete in Korea. We’d like to thank her for her precious time and wish her a lot of success in her future endeavors. Could you introduce yourself to our readers? Hello. I am Ryunjin from Korea. I am a pole sports athlete. How did you start pole dancing? I gained some weight and I was unhappy. I was looking for a fun activity for my weight loss. Then, I found pole dancing. Tell us about pole dance – how does it benefit the body and health overall? First of all,…
The 56th Grand Bell Awards (a.k.a the Daejong Film Awards) is organized by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea. This year’s event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Parasite” grabbed five awards at the ceremony, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress. Here are the full list of winners: Best Film: “Parasite” Best Director: Bong Joon-ho (“Parasite”) Best Actor: Lee Byung-hun (“Ashfall”) Best Actress: Jung Yu-mi (“Kim Ji-young: Born 1982”) Best Supporting Actor: Jin Seon-kyu (“Extreme Job”) Best Supporting Actress: Lee Jung-eun (“Parasite”) Best New Actor: Jung Hae-in (“Tune In for Love”) Best New Actress: Jeon…
KCrush Interview With Lemon Podcast Hosts On The Subjects of Culture, Racism and Much More – thank you to Cwamne Howard for conducting the interview
For this article, we’ve interviewed HarryBigButton, which is a rock band from Seoul, Korea. We’d like to thank Mr. Lee for providing an insightful interview into the band and wish the band all the best in their future endeavors! Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, I am Sungsoo Lee, the leader, vocalist and guitarist of the rock band HarryBigButton. It’s nice to meet you all. Tell us about your music and the new album. HarryBigButton is a Post-Hard rock band that pursues both vintage and modern sound. The new album “Dirty Harry” is an album made…
Migyo is a Korean ballad singer, who was also a former member of the girl groups Bob Girls and LoveUs until their disbandment. She made her official solo debut on January 19, 2018 with the single “You & I”. We would like to thank Migyo for this great interview, and wish her all the best in the future. Would you like to introduce yourself to our readers please? Hello, I am Migyo the K-Ballader who is currently promoting Love Like Crazy the single. How did the name Migyo come about? My real name is Jun Da-hye which…
Big Hit Entertainment announced details for “BANG BANG CON The Live.” “BANG BANG CON The Live” is taking place at 6 p.m. KST on June 14th, a day after BTS celebrates their 7th debut anniversary on June 13th. Please check the notice below. Hello, this is Big Hit Entertainment. Big Hit Entertainment is pleased to provide information on “BANG BANG CON The Live.” [What is “BANG BANG CON The Live”?] “BANG BANG CON The Live” is an online live concert that will let BTS and ARMY continue to nurture their special connection together while keeping everyone safe and healthy!…
Surfing Fun in Korea – Where to go? Surfing is all about catching the right time. You need to read waves with all your senses, and seize the moment to take off and enjoy the pitch. Looking for surfing spots in Korea just like California ‘Sam Mateo’ or ‘Maui’ Beach in Hawaii? If you got the right time, you can find surfing points with decent waves from three sides of Korea. The South Coast: best summer surfing spots Just like skiers and snowboarders caring the quality of snow, surfers should be picky with the quality of wave. Good…