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slchld’s Heartfelt Performance Brings Passion and Connection to LA
In the midst of his APOLOGY tour, slchld, pronounced as “Seoul Child,” performed in Los Angeles, California to give an intimate and passionate show. The Korean-Canadian, R&B, and alternative singer-songwriter slchld held a heartfelt set for his fans in LA.
mxmtoon Sets Up an Energizing Stage for AJR’s Denver Show
On July 19, Maia, professionally known as mxmtoon, kicked off the hot summer night with a fun and upbeat performance to ramp up the crowd for AJR’s highly anticipated The Maybe Man Tour stop at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. mxmtoon set the perfect tone for the evening ahead with her blend of indie-pop and folk sounds.
The Volunteers Stole the Hearts of Houston
Korean indie rock band The Volunteers stole fans' hearts on Saturday when they performed their first ever show in Houston, Texas. The three member group, made up of lead singer Yerin, guitarist Jonny, and drummer Chiheon, started their first North American tour in Seattle and stopped at the House of Blues in Houston for the tenth show out of twenty six stops. Yerin proudly announced that while she had previously performed in Houston during a solo tour, it was the band’s first time in Houston together and they were excited to meet their Texas fans.
The Volunteers Keeping a Hot Denver Cool This Summer
On a hot July 10th evening, the Korean rock band The Volunteers treated Denver fans to a cool night of music on one of their 2024 North American Tour stops. Fans eagerly waited inside Denver’s Summit Music Hall for the night to kick off. Band members Yerin, Johnny, and Chiheon accompanied by bass player Seungjin took to the stage firing up the crowd. The members greeted and waved to their fans as they entered their first chords of “Velvet Glove” followed by “Crap” which had fans immediately singing and dancing along mesmerized by Yerin’s vocals, Cheheon’s drum skills, and Johnny’s guitar playing.
CIX Captivates Chicago with Impressive Stages & Talents
CIX, the multitalented five-member K-Pop group, ignited the evening of May 22 for their return to Chicago presenting their third world tour <0 or 1>. Debuting in 2019, the five-year-old boy group opened the show with high-energy performances of “Move My Body” and “Change Me” off their third EP HELLO Chapter 3. Gazing at the cheerful fans at the Copernicus Center, the members remarked how happy they were that everyone in the crowd was standing regardless of having seats, so they wanted to do their best in return despite their difficult choreography. The venue was overflowing with energetic fans buzzing with anticipation.
Peach Tree Rascals Rile Up Denver on Hot Summer Night
On June 25, alternative indie pop group Peach Tree Rascals delighted Denver, CO fans to a lively performance at the intimate Marquis Theater on one of their For You tour stops. After gaining traction from their song “Mariposa,” which trended on TikTok, the group quickly became popular for their catchy and infectious blends of music. Being on their first North American tour, Peach Tree Rascals have already sold out a handful of their tour dates.
Touching Hearts: Jeff Bernat at San Diego’s Music Box
Continuing strong with his North America Tour, Filipino singer-songwriter Jeff Bernat was met with a large audience at the Music Box in San Diego. As the fog gathered up on the stage, many fans crowded by the barricade in anticipation for a memorable show.
VERIVERY Brings Fun and Games to Chicago Fans
VERIVERY is a seven-member K-Pop boy group, drawing inspiration from the Latin word ‘veri’ meaning truth, and the English word ‘very’ to show their real selves and various talents. The group is on its third world tour with three members currently enlisted in the military or on a temporary hiatus. The four youngest members Gyehyeon, Yeonho, Yongseung, and Kangmin brought the GO ON tour to Chicago on June 16.
K-R&B Sensation GSoul Soulfully Swoons Denver Fans
On June 18th, Korean music lovers were treated to a soulful performance in Denver, CO as K-R&B sensation GSoul captivated his fans with his silky vocals and wholesome stage presence on one of his stops from his Pretty Lil Thing 2024 North America Tour. The intimate venue was filled to the brim with fans buzzing excitedly for GSoul to be in Denver for the first time.
HOHYUN's Concert Debut: A Night of Core Memories for Artist & Fans
Fans eagerly waited for the show to start — it was clear that R&B soloist HOHYUN’s first headline show was going to be one to remember. Jason Hohyun Lee, widely known as HOHYUN, is a Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, who rose to popularity with his song, “SUNSET BOULEVARD” back in 2022 amassing over 10 million streams on Spotify. He has been making music for a little over four years, with the release of his first EP back in 2019 titled Stage Fright.
P1Harmony Closes ‘UTOP1A’ Tour with a Spectacular Sold-Out Show at Kia Forum
Closing out the final stop of their UTOP1A tour, P1Harmony fans, P1ECE, eagerly filled the sold-out Kia Forum for a night that was truly going to be one to remember. Debuting in 2020, P1Harmony is a South Korean boy band that has been captivating audiences worldwide with their unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop, in combination with powerful performances and relatable lyrics. Known for their top hits like “Do It Like This” and “JUMP,” the members — Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob — bring diverse talents and personalities that has earned them a dedicated global fanbase.
GSoul Delivers a Soulful Evening to Chicago Soulmates
While currently in the throes of his Pretty Lil Thang tour, Kim Jihyun, known more commonly by his stage name GSoul, set foot in Chicago to deliver a sincere and heartfelt performance. The 35-year-old South Korean singer-songwriter held an intimate show for his fans, or ‘soulmates.’
Gen Z Icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER Illustrate Nostalgic Coming of Age Tale
TOMORROW X TOGETHER, or TXT for short, are globally known as K-Pop’s visual storytellers. The five member boy group are embarking on their third world tour ACT: PROMISE. According to the group’s label BIGHIT, the concert follows “a meticulously crafted narrative, divided into five sections.”
Peach Tree Rascals Leaves Sold Out Crowd Wanting More in Santa Ana
Marking the fourth and first sold-out stop of their For You tour, the Peach Tree Rascals were ready to leave a memorable show at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Rising to fame with their song “Mariposa” in 2019, the music collective, Peach Tree Rascals, has become renowned for their genre-blending style. The group, composed of singer-rappers Issac Pech, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, Joseph and Jasper Barros, as well as producer and mixer Dominic “Dom” Pizano and creative director Jorge Olazaba, has carved a unique niche in the music industry by fusing elements of hip-hop, R&B, funk, pop, and alternative rock. Their collaborative spirit and refusal to be confined into a single genre have garnered them a dedicated fanbase and widespread acclaim from Billboard and MTV.
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.
MAMAMOO's Whee In Gives Houston Fans Butterflies
713 Music Hall was filled with butterflies as fans eagerly waited for Whee In to take the stage. Whee In, who debuted in 2014 as a member of K-Pop girl group MAMAMOO, stopped in Houston for the second of two Texas shows on her Whee In The Mood 1st World Tour. This tour marked the singer’s return to the US after MAMAMOO’s 2023 MY CON tour, and while she expressed doubts about being able to sell a performance without her members to help fill the stage, she proved herself more than capable of shining brightly on her own.
An Ethereal Night in Denver With Eyedress
On May 23, the Mile High City was treated to a mesmerizing evening as Eyedress graced the stage at the Summit, bringing his unique blend of ethereal sounds and magnetic stage presence. On the crisp spring night in Denver, CO fans from all kinds of demographics and walks of life gathered to be captivated by the finale of Eyedress’s handful of 2024 tour stops immersing themselves in the sonic music-scapes crafted by the Filipino artist.
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.