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WONHO Leaves Fans Breathless After Houston Fanmeet
Fans lined up for hours in the pouring rain outside Warehouse Live Midtown in anticipation of WONHO’s first U.S. fanmeet. The K-Pop idol who made his solo debut in August of 2020 decided to celebrate his return from the Korean military by embarking on a six stop tour across the United States, starting in Houston. While WONHO is not a stranger to the city, having stopped in Houston during two of his former boyband MONSTA X’s tours, this was his first time back since 2019, and fans were excited to finally see him perform live as a solo artist.
Spreading Light and Positivity Through Music: A Deep-Dive into Jin of BTS’s Debut Album ‘Happy’
K-Pop superstar Jin—an embodiment of the words “happiness” and “ray of sunshine”—delivers exactly what these words entail through his debut album Happy. Released on November 15, the six-track album features the multi-faceted singer-songwriter in his element, exploring a spectrum of colors within the rock and pop genres. Apart from the four tracks Jin co-wrote, the project also features prominent names in the music industry, including WENDY from Red Velvet, British icon Gary Barlow and ONE OK ROCK members Taka and Toru.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER Revisits Their Debut Era with ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’
K-Pop icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER released their latest installment to their The Chapter series The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY on November 4. Marking their 7th mini-album, the members YEONJUN, SOOBIN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN and HUENINGKAI introduce the listeners to a blissful storyline through the exploration of romance in a subtle, yet passionate and youthful perspective. The overarching theme of the six-track album depicts the members in the honeymoon phase of a relationship, from the sweet melodies of “Heaven” and “Forty One Winks” to the more intense and feisty tracks such as “Danger” and “Resist (Not Gonna Run Away).” The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY also features the members revisiting a promise made to a lover in their debut project “Nap of a Star” about a reunion under a starlit sky. The album’s concepts “KNIGHT,” “SAVIOUR,” “LOVER,” AND “ANGEL,” all depict love in various worlds. For instance, the members take on the role of the knight-in-shining armor alongside motorcycles in the “KNIGHT” version, thus giving a modern twist to the old-age romantic trope of a prince on a white horse. On the other hand, the “SAVIOUR” concept includes visually striking images inspired by the works of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen.
OMEGA X Captures the Feeling of Youth in ‘Cool My Head’
Getting trapped in the mundanity of life is something that everyone can identify with, and it’s exactly what 11-member K-Pop group OMEGA X speaks about in their latest Japanese pre-release, “Cool My Head.” Unlike other groups, OMEGA X consists entirely of members that have appeared on various survival shows or have previously debuted in past groups, giving them a unique background and perspective on life's challenges.
From the Desert to Mawazine — A Reflection on ATEEZ's Six-Year Rise
Headlining an international festival with 2.5 million viewers after starting out at a company that had only 20 employees sounds like a heartwarming movie plot — but for ATEEZ, an eight-member group from KQ Entertainment, it’s reality.
While the group has amassed many accolades and praise in the recent past, they started out not knowing if they were even going to make it to releasing their second album. In 2017, the K-Pop scene was starting to gain immense traction in the West due to its online presence, and groups from small companies were just on the cusp of being able to create a footing for themselves. ATEEZ was one of the groups vying for a chance to show their talents to a global audience.
SEVENTEEN Gears Up for Their 12th Mini Album ‘SPILL THE FEELS’
Global K-Pop sensation SEVENTEEN is set to return with their highly anticipated 12th mini album SPILL THE FEELS on October 14. Filled with anticipation and excitement, the group teased their fanbase, CARATs, with a series of cryptic clues, hinting at a profound and emotional journey to come.
P1Harmony Brings the Party to Life with Latest EP ‘SAD SONG’
What do you get when you combine the words “vibrant” and “fierce” in the form of music? You get P1Harmony’s latest project SAD SONG. On September 20, South Korean boy group P1Harmony under FNC Entertainment, released their highly-anticipated seventh mini-album with seven new tracks that accentuate the group's well-established vocal dynamics and rapping skills through a variety of genres. Following the immense success of their first full-length album Killin’ It earlier this year (which earned them their first Korean music show win), the six members KEEHO, THEO, JIUNG, INTAK, SOUL and JONGSEOB bring in themes of overcoming the feeling of loneliness during one's youth, which many can resonate with.
ENHYPEN Premieres Comedy-Thriller-Inspired Music Video for “Brought The Heat Back”
South Korean K-Pop group ENHYPEN is back for an encore with a fiery music video for their second promotional single “Brough The Heat Back” from their recent studio album ROMANCE : UNTOLD.” Released on August 1, the quirky visuals for the funk and dance-pop track showcase the members Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-Ki repeatedly being caught in a game of cat and mouse. This time around, the seven vampires are battling each other for the possession of a cat hidden in a coffin-shaped box. The song's lyrics share the sentiments of the members grappling with feelings of jealousy as they encounter a stranger trying to charm their significant other.
ZEROBASEONE to Make Historic Appearance at GRAMMY Museum’s Global Spin Live
On July 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM PDT, you can catch K-Pop’s fifth generation icon ZEROBASEONE at the GRAMMY Museum’s Global Spin Live. The GRAMMY team expressed their excitement, stating, “We are glad to have ZEROBASEONE from Korea'' and highlighted that the nine-member boy group will delve into their career journey, new music, and creative process. This insight has generated significant buzz and anticipation among ZEROSE and the music community.
ENHYPEN Explores a World of Romance With Second Full-Length Album ‘ROMANCE : UNTOLD’
On July 12, K-Pop boy group ENHYPEN made a momentous return with an enticing array of songs with the release of their much-anticipated second full-length album ROMANCE : UNTOLD. The album itself sets the stage for a different artistic direction from their previous BLOOD and DIMENSION series, unfolding a world of romance as seven vampires who find themselves battling for survival amongst mortals while protecting their one true love. The members JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO and NI-KI participated throughout the album-making process from producing to songwriting, including their first-ever fan song “Highway 1009.” Before release day, the album had garnered a record-breaking 2.2 million pre-orders, making them the fastest 4th generation K-Pop group to achieve this feat since their debut in 2020.
KARD’S BM Has a Steamy Night With Chicago’s Hidden KARD
Soloist and K-Pop group KARD member BM’s After The After Party tour is a unique, 21+ event created by Konnect’d Entertainment. They describe it as, “an escape from the typical K-Pop concert scene”’ and “tailored to an adult crowd.” Along with the event being exclusively 21+, this is also an unprecedented no photos allowed event. Upon entering, everyone’s phones were zip-tied into a durable bag that allowed texting and communication but blocked photo taking. However, no phones were needed as the lenses would have fogged up from BM’s hot and steamy performances.
KARD’S Heartthrob BM Dances His Way Into Dallas’ Heart
Not even heavy rain nor loud thunder could keep BM from his Dallas fans. BM, the soloist and main rapper of the co-ed K-Pop group KARD, stopped in Dallas for the second of three sold-out shows on his six-stop After The After Party tour to a full house of fans ready to party with him.
WOODZ Mesmerizes Houston Crowd With Impressive Vocals on his ‘OO-LI and’ World Tour
Within seconds of hearing WOODZ’s impressive vocal abilities, it was clear why there was such grand anticipation from fans, known as MOODZ, and casual listeners alike when the ‘OO-LI and’ tour was announced. WOODZ, the Korean soloist and former member of UNIQ and X1, made his Houston debut with the fourth U.S. stop on his ‘OO-LI and’ 2023 World Tour. The tour’s jam-packed setlist was driven by multiple genres and styles ranging from rock to hip-hop to pop, with each one of them executed perfectly.