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Indie Singer Hanbyeol Returns with “몽환 (Wish)” — a Bright Summery Song
Summer calls for dreamy song numbers to set the mood just right. While one may want to listen to some fresh new ballads, some go for R&B and maybe some pop jams too. Those who wish for a breezy summery track just got their wish granted by South Korean indie singer-songwriter Hanbyeol.
OMEGA X Shines in 'Jazz for Two' BL Drama OST
The highly anticipated original soundtrack for the acclaimed BL Korean drama Jazz for Two has officially hit the streaming platforms. Various members — Hangyeom Song, Hogeun Jee, Jinkwon Kim, and Jungha Kim — of the K-Pop group OMEGA X have lent their voices to the drama OST.
EPEX Delivers Anthems of Youth in New Album ‘Youth Chapter 1: YOUTH DAYS’
EPEX, the dynamic eight-member boy group under C9 Entertainment, is set to take over the music charts with their highly anticipated first full-length album, Youth Chapter 1: YOUTH DAYS. Released on April 9, 2024, this album marks a significant milestone for EPEX as they transition into adulthood and embark on a new musical journey centered around the theme of youth.
Ambition Musik to Hold its First-Ever Concert ‘Bition Boyz’ in Taiwan
Ambition Musik, founded in September 2016 by South Korean rappers Dok2 and The Quiett, is one of the most popular hip-hop music labels of recent times. Home to prominent musicians like Ash Island and Changmo, among others, the label is all set to organize its first-ever concert ‘Bition Boyz’ in Taiwan this May!
CIX Returns to North America for Their Third Tour ‘0 or 1’
Calling all FIX! CIX is coming back to North America for eight stops on their 0 or 1 world tour -- the same name of their latest single album that was released early this year in January.
Gen Z Icon TOMORROW X TOGETHER Releases 6th Mini Album “minisode 3: TOMORROW”
TOMORROW X TOGETHER, most commonly known as TXT, have released their long-anticipated 6th mini album: minisode 3: TOMORROW. The K-Pop boy group, consisting of members: Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai, debuted back in March 2019 and over time have cemented themselves as a voice for this generation. TXT’s soundtrack shares the common thoughts, feelings, and experiences shared by today’s generation, having debuted only a year before the COVID pandemic started; a lot of their fans have grown together with the group in a very unique way.
Dynamic Duo Cement Their Legendary Status With the Release of their 10th Album, ‘2 Kids On The Block - Part.3’
South Korean rappers, Gaeko and Choiza, more commonly known as Dynamic Duo first arrived on the hip-hop scene back in 2004 with their debut album release: Taxi Driver. Throughout the past two decades, Dynamic Duo has earned charting hits such as “Ring My Bell,” “BAAM,” “Guilty” and “nosedive” which featured EXO’s Chen and went on to win ‘Best Collaboration’ at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
DAY6 Welcomes Listeners to Their Show With Latest Comeback ‘Fourever’
Three long years later, South Korea's superband, DAY6, finally returned to the stage on March 18 to welcome everyone to a brand new chapter in their musical journey. Their latest comeback, Fourever, is a seven-track mini album that marks the pop-rock band's first venture into a new storyline away from their The Book of Us series. Featuring their captivating signature sound, the title track “Welcome to the Show” joins a mix of pop-rock anthems and upbeat grunge-rock choruses to deliver a project that is the band's eighth mini-album.
NACE Ventures and Favor Entertainment Collaborate to Propel W24's North American Journey
NACE Ventures, the U.S.-based entertainment company renowned for championing emerging talent and fostering diversity, has announced that its boundaries are expanding into South Korean talent with a partnership with Favor Entertainment. This calls for a completely new focus on the future of W24, the South Korean rock band that will now be looking for its North American reflector for their upcoming album and latest single, “Our Season.”
Catch AleXa Live on the '[Sick of You]' Tour: Part 1 in the U.S.
K-Pop artist AleXa is set to return to the United States as she kicks off the first leg of her highly anticipated [Sick of You] tour starting March 29.
“Easy”: A Gentle Pop Track by SHAUN, a Reflection on Heartbreak
As you head deep into the night on a midnight drive or lay on your bed pondering on the past, the lonely yet yearning voice of SHAUN breezes through the air. Captivating listeners through an easy-going pop track, on February 29, the noteworthy K-R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ SHAUN released “Easy,” opening doors to new music in 2024.
H1-KEY Continues Their H1-KEYnote Project with New Single, “Deeper”
SEOI, RIINA, HWISEO, and YEL, more commonly known as girl group H1-KEY, started their new project H1-KEYnote last month with the release of “Thinkin’ About You.” The aim of it has been to send comfort to everyone through the power of their music with no restrictions on their expressions. Through this project, they aim to share H1-KEY’s untold stories and messages with their fans, M1-KEY. “Thinkin’ About You” was received with nothing but love by M1-KEY and has so far garnered over 500k streams on Spotify and over 4M views on Youtube.
Rolling Stone ‘Future of Music’ 4-Night Austin Showcase Line-Up
Clear up your calendars for Rolling Stone’s second-annual four-night concert, Future of Music Showcase, taking place at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas. Presented by StockX and recognized as a marquee showcase of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®).
K-Pop Boy Group TAN Sends Their Song to Space
It is not every day that you hear that a little chunk of K-Pop music has found its place in outer space. K-Pop boy groups like SEVENTEEN and BTS have already made their mark outside of the Earth’s orbit with their music beyond the continuum. The latest group to join the ranks is TAN. TAN made their debut in 2022 and since then have slowly but steadily worked their way into the hearts of global K-Pop music lovers. TAN landed an opportunity to add a feather to their cap in late 2023 when one of their songs was selected to be sent into space.
A Lesson in Love Alchemy: Rakiyah’s Korean Comeback With “Ready or Not”
The love alchemist of R&B music, Rakiyah, has returned with her latest single “Ready or Not” released on Thursday, February 15. This supernatural single highlights our R&B scientist’s desperation for truth, desire, and clarity. “Ready or Not” is filled with a sense of nostalgia and mysticism, with an added touch of intoxicating lyricism through an addictive Korean verse.
oceanfromtheblue Collaborates with COLORSxSTUDIOS for a New Single
On February 6, worldwide music curation platform COLORSxSTUDIOS collaborated with R&B/Soul singer-songwriter oceanfromtheblue and released “25 - A COLORS SHOW.”
Singer-Songwriter Sofia Gillani Opens Up the New Year with “LEVELS” Release
London-raised singer-songwriter Sofia Gillani got involved with music at quite a young age. It started with a love for musical theater, which as years went by, developed into a passion for singing. That passion, hard work, and dedication led to her first-ever single release “Ain’t a Game” in 2020, and now, four years later, Sofia is back with her tenth release, “LEVELS.”
P1Harmony Enters A Brand-New Era: A Deep Dive Into Their First Full-Length Album
Three and a half years and two mini-album series (DISHARMONY and HARMONY) later, K-Pop boy group P1Harmony presented their first full-length album Killin’ It to the world on February 5, 2024. The 10-track album consists of various songs that all members were heavily involved in the production process of, particularly member JONGSEOB, who is credited for lyrics on all ten tracks.
Thirteen Years in the Making, K-R&B Idol Jooyoung Releases Full-Length Album ‘Sphere’
After years of careful preparation and emerging from a six-year hiatus, singer-songwriter and producer Jooyoung showcases his journey as an artist, unique artistry, and newfound beginnings with his latest first full-length album Sphere.
Sohyang Unveils Heavenly Collaboration: “BLESSING” Digital Single Featuring YDG
Dubbed the “Korean Mariah Carey,” Sohyang has once again come to bless our ears with the track “BLESSING” ft. YDG. The song, released on January 28, 2024, is inspired by the scene in the American movie Amadeus where Mozart creates the Requiem.