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ENHYPEN Connects with Chicago ENGENE
ENHYPEN is the first boy band created by the South Korean label BELIFT LAB and consists of members Jungwon, Heesung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and NI-KI. According to BELIFT, “The name ENHYPEN is inspired by the ‘hyphen(-)’ that connects one word to another. ENHYPEN means that seven different boys connect to discover one another and grow together.”
SiM’s Electrifying Feat on ‘PLAYDEAD’ Tour in Denver
On April 29, Japanese alternative metal band SiM (Silence iz Mine) took to the Summit stage in Denver, CO as part of their PLAYDEAD World Tour to promote their newest album PLAYDEAD. While SiM is described as a Japanese-reggae-punk-rock band and is known for their metal songs such as “Devil in Your Heart,” “SiCK,” and “EXiSTENCE,” they have also gained a following due to their collaboration with the famous anime, ‘Attack on Titan’. Having their song “The Rumbling” featured as the anime’s final season’s opening theme song and “Under the Tree” as the season’s ending theme song SiM has gained an additional fan demographic. Anime fans and metal fans alike flocked to see SiM for their first time headlining a North American tour.
Catch The Young Express More Youth and Adventure in 2nd Mini-Album, ‘Catch The Young : Fragments of Odyssey’
The five-member South Korean alternative pop-rock band Catch The Young hopped onto a Zoom roundtable interview in April to share about their second mini-album Catch The Young : Fragments of Odyessy. The band debuted on November 1, 2023, with their mini-album Catch The Young : Fragments of Youth, which is directly connected to this second mini-album that was released on April 3.
VERIVERY Shares Excitement For Upcoming 2024 US FAN-MEETING TOUR ‘GO ON’
K-Pop boy group, VERIVERY, are making their way back to the States this summer for their 2024 VERIVERY FAN-MEETING TOUR GO ON.
Elyanna Mesmerizes Crowd at Her LA Concert
On April 27, Palestinian songstress Elyanna graced The Wiltern in Los Angeles for her much-anticipated solo concert. Having made history as the first Arabic-speaking artist to perform at Coachella last year, she has become one of the most celebrated Arabic singers, bringing the beauty of Arabic music to global audiences.
Christian Kuria Plays a Sold-Out Show in Houston
Taped to White Oak Music Hall’s box office window was a sheet of paper that read “Christian Kuria. Sold Out,” and once the show started, it was easy to see why. The California-based R&B singer stopped in Houston for one of the many sold out dates on his first US tour. Fans couldn’t be more excited to welcome him to the city, lining up for hours outside the venue and packing up tightly in front of the stage once doors opened.
Bang Yongguk Brought The Heat to Arizona
Embarking on his second US tour BANG YONGGUK ‘III’ THE US TOUR 2024, K-Pop soloist Bang Yongguk enters the stage on his fifth stop in Phoenix, AZ, halfway through the 11-city tour. With his first stop in Brooklyn, NY and his last in Los Angeles, CA, the former leader of the K-Pop boy group B.A.P is determined to leave a memorable impression on each of the cities.
Bang Yongguk Takes Houston on an Unforgettable Whirlwind at his ‘III’ US Tour
Fans in Houston, TX have been waiting to see Bang Yongguk since his 2012 debut, and they were not left disappointed when he finally stopped in the city for his III US Tour. The Korean rapper and singer first debuted as the leader and main rapper of K-Pop group, B.A.P, before officially debuting as a soloist in 2019. This tour marks his second US tour as a soloist, though he skipped Houston on his last tour in favor of Austin and Dallas. With this performance, he showed Houston fans it was worth the wait.
YOASOBI Leaves Audience in Awe for Their First Solo Concert in America
As YOASOBI heads into weekend two of Coachella, the Japanese pop music duo, in partnership with Crunchyroll, decided to make a pit stop at the iconic Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on April 18 for their first solo concert in America. Composed of producer, Ayase, and singer-songwriter, LIlas Ikuta, YOASOBI released their debut track “Yoru ni Kakeru” in 2019 and have been gaining traction ever since — their song “IDOL” became the first Japanese song to be placed in the top 10 of Billboard’s U.S. and Global 200 Charts.
First Celebrates His Birthday With Dallas Fans
On April 9th, fans from all across Texas met up at Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie to celebrate First’s 26th birthday with him on his First in the USA Fanmeet 2024. First, whose full name is Chalongrat Novsamrong, is a Thai BL actor best known for his roles in Be Mine Superstar and Don’t Say No. This year, he decided to visit Dallas for the second of two fanmeets in the US. The New York show centered around fans’ “first date” with him, while the Dallas show had fans throwing a birthday party for him, which was called Happy First’s Day.
ONEUS Gives Houston a Night They Won't Forget
Bayou Music Center was filled with every kind of ONEUS fan you could think of, from those who had seen the group just days prior on a different stop of their La Dolce Vita tour, to those who saw them at one of their previous Houston shows, to those who were seeing them for the very first time. Either way, To Moons, AKA ONEUS fans, were buzzing with excitement, waiting for the five-member K-Pop boy group — consisting of members Hwanwoong, Xion, Seoho, Leedo, and Keonhee — to hit the stage.
AleXa's Show-Stopping Finale in LA Marks the End of Her U.S. Tour
Concluding her [Sick of You] tour, K-Pop soloist AleXa brought her A-game to Los Angeles, delivering a performance that left fans eager for more. AleXa was first introduced to the K-Pop world with her debut single, "Bomb," which showcased her powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence. Known for her boundary-pushing music and fierce personality, AleXa has been carving out a niche for herself in the competitive world of K-Pop and later the Western audience as she won the hearts of Americans in NBC's American Song Contest back in 2022.
BoyWithUke Lights Up Anaheim House of Blues with an Unforgettable Performance
Opening up his U.S. leg of his LUCID DREAMS tour at the legendary House of Blues in Anaheim, California, singer-songwriter BoyWithUke was sure to leave a memorable impression on his sold-out crowd. Rising to fame in 2021 on TikTok with his song “Toxic,” BoyWithUke has only been making waves in the music industry as one of the most popular faceless (former) artists on social media, amassing over 8 million followers on TikTok and Instagram.
Kodie Shane Has Texas Roaring for More
Hours before Kodie Shane was set to hit the stage, Houston’s White Oak Music Hall was filled with dancing fans eagerly anticipating her performance. The Atlanta-based singer and rapper spent a third of her Young, Hot, and Vulnerable Tour in Texas, with Houston being the final Texas show after a stop in Austin and Dallas.
Destin Conrad Proceeds to Mesmerize Fans on His Debut Orange County Stop
Destin Conrad rides on the momentum of his SUBMISSIVE Tour as he makes his first stop in Southern California at The Observatory in Orange County. Filled with excitement and anticipation, fans filled the venue, making sure they could see the artist in perfect view. With his sultry R&B music, Destin Conrad first started out working with artists like Kehlani before releasing his debut project, COLORWAY, in 2021. And with his first headlining tour ending, with only three stops left, fans were ecstatic to hear his music live.
JUST B Concludes Their Debut North & South American Tour in LA with a Show Stopper
With their Just Be With You tour coming to a close, fans eagerly waited for the fourth generation K-Pop idols JUST B to hit the stage at the Vermont Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. JUST B, composed of members LIM JIMIN, GEONU, BAIN, JM, DY, and SANGWOO, started the night strong with performances of their songs, “Get Away” and “Make It New.”
H1-KEY Talks All Things “Deeper” and Delves Into the H1-KEYnote Project
South Korean girl group H1-KEY debuted in January 2022 with their first ever single “ATHLETIC GIRL.” Managed under the Grandline Group, they consist of members: SEOI, RIINA, HWISEO, and YEL, who in January 2024 began the H1-KEYnote project. Sharing H1-KEY's untold stories and messages with their fans, M1-KEY, the K-Pop quartet aims to send comfort and sentiment to listeners through the power of their music -- with no restrictions to their expressions. So far, they have released two digital singles: “Thinkin’ About You” and “Deeper.”
ONEUS Heats Up Chicago During a Blizzard
The morning of Friday the 22nd saw fans huddled in a line outside the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. As Chicago was experiencing a snowstorm, these fans were diligently waiting to see the five-member K-Pop boy group ONEUS on their La Dolce Vita World Tour.
The Crowd Goes Wild as Ari Abdul Sets Foot in Denver for the ‘God’s Watching’ Tour
It’s safe to say Ari Abdul will always be welcomed in Denver. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter grew up with Ecuadorian, Costa Rican, and Palestinian parents who shared their passion for Latin and classic rock music and brothers who adored hip-hop and metal music. And now? Influenced by the greats in music and encouraged by family and friends, Ari made her debut single in February 2022 and developed a large following of listeners thanks to TikTok.
A Sultry Night In Denver With Destin Conrad
More than halfway through his US tour Submissive, 24-year-old singer-songwriter Destin Conrad lit up Denver, Colorado at The Marquis Theater on March 15th. Hailing from Tampa, Florida, the now R&B singer originally grew an audience from Vine, garnering over 1 million followers.