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OMEGA X Captures the Feeling of Youth in ‘Cool My Head’
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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.

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Dynamicduo Continue To Explore Their Past With ‘2 Kids On The Block – Part.2’
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Dynamicduo Continue To Explore Their Past With ‘2 Kids On The Block – Part.2’

2023 seems to be a year of past reflection for the South Korean hip-hop double act Dynamicduo. Not only is their 2014 hit “AEAO” with DJ Premier currently going viral across social media, but their latest and tenth album release, 2 Kids On The Block, dives into the duo’s journey, chronologically reflecting moments from members Gaeko and Choiza’s past to present day, through a three-part series.

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Fans Say “Yes” to Six Years With The Rose
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Fans Say “Yes” to Six Years With The Rose

Six years after their debut, The Rose finds itself performing to thousands of fans in Chicago, Illinois at the renowned music festival Lollapalooza. They followed up their anniversary performance with a more intimate aftershow the following night at The Vic Theater. Fans of the band, referred to as ‘Black Rose,’ left Lollapalooza immediately after The Rose finished their show on the 3rd, to get in line and secure their spots for the late-night concert the following evening, August 4th.

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cignature To Release 4th EP Album, ‘Us in the Summer’
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cignature To Release 4th EP Album, ‘Us in the Summer’

Debuting back in 2020 with their single “Nun Nu Nan Na,” cignature is a seven-member girl group consisting of Chaesol, Jeewon, Seline, Chloe, Belle, Semi, and Dohee. The group will be making their return after seven long months with their fourth EP album titled Us in the Summer.

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Finding the Answer with Padi’s Latest Single Album
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Finding the Answer with Padi’s Latest Single Album

On May 24, 2023, Amoeba Culture producer Padi released his new single album, Answer Answer. While only consisting of two tracks, Answer Answer contains collaborations from some of the finest talent within the K-Hip-Hop and K-R&B world — LeeHi, THAMA, and YDG.

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Review: “NEW DAYZ” and New Music from K-Pop Group TRENDZ
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Review: “NEW DAYZ” and New Music from K-Pop Group TRENDZ

On March 15, the group released their second single album BLUE SET Chapter. [NEW DAYZ], consisting of three tracks: “Nightmare,” “NEW DAYZ,” and “Fantasy,” bringing their ‘BLUE SET’ saga to an end. Although still quite new to the industry, TRENDZ have already proven their capabilities and talents through each of their releases, making them a definite name to support and remember within the K-Pop world, with the songs of BLUE SET Chapter. [NEW DAYZ] further highlighting this.

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Review: Dive into the Serene Sounds of oceanfromtheblue’s First Full-Length Album
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Review: Dive into the Serene Sounds of oceanfromtheblue’s First Full-Length Album

Since making his debut in March 2018, with his EP album Luv-fi, singer-songwriter oceanfromtheblue has become a staple name within the K-R&B music scene. From starting out as an independent artist, sharing music on SoundCloud, to now being part of the Warner Music Korea family (signed to their subsidiary label Nostalgia Music), oceanfromtheblue has seen his musical craft go from strength to strength, with strong poetic lyricism and harmonious vocals making him one of the most diverse acts of Korean R&B.

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‘ABOUT DAMN TIME’ pH-1 Performs in Atlanta 
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‘ABOUT DAMN TIME’ pH-1 Performs in Atlanta 

On Monday, January 30th, Korean-American rapper pH-1 embarked on his fifth show, performing at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, for his highly anticipated ABOUT DAMN TIME world tour. His debut world tour kicks off in North America before moving on to Asia and Europe at later dates. HALSUG had the chance to experience pH-1’s phenomenal live performance!

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An Extensive List Of 15 Korean R&B Artists To Add To Your Playlist This Year
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An Extensive List Of 15 Korean R&B Artists To Add To Your Playlist This Year

When it comes to Korean music and artists, you may instantly think of K-pop, which we are becoming more familiar with due to its ever-growing popularity. However, a whole wave of Korean music exists outside of K-pop, with unique and talented artists bringing their music to life. Korean R&B is a notable example, with many underrated artists curating the perfect songs to enjoy and add to your playlist!

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