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A Night of Song and Stories: mxmtoon's Unforgettable Sold-Out LA Show
Eager with anticipation, fans of singer-songwriter, mxmtoon, waited patiently for her arrival at The Echo in Los Angeles, as part of her sold-out U.S. tour, the plum blossom (revisited) tour.
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.
ONE PACT Seizes the ‘Moment’ with its Debut Mini Album
Five contenders of Mnet's popular reality competition, Boys Planet, came together to form the group ONE PACT. Consisting of members JONGWOO, JAY CHANG, SEONGMIN, TAG, and YEDAM, these K-Pop idols just debuted on November 30, 2023, with their mini album Moment.
ATARASHII GAKKO! Shakes Toronto with an Energetic Performance
ATARASHII GAKKO!, the trailblazing Japanese group comprised of Mizyu, Rin, Kanon, and Suzuka, is redefining their musical boundaries. The dynamic quartet brings a melting pot of genre-blending music paired with synchronized dance moves to their first North American tour, The SEISHUN Tour. ATARASHII GAKKO! arrived in Toronto, Canada for the first time on November 13 at The Axis Club.
K-Pop Boy Group 82Major Gets Candid About Their Debut
82MAJOR is one of the latest boy groups to debut in the second half of 2023. 82MAJOR is also Great M Entertainment’s first K-Pop boy group comprised of Nam Seong Mo, Park Seok Joon, Yoon Ye Chan, Cho Seong Il, Hwang Seong Bin and Kim Do Gyun.
Purple Kiss Blew Away the Audience at Their Sold-Out Show in Arizona!
Plorys — Purple Kiss’ fandom — began lining up hours before doors opened at the Herberger Theatre Center in Phoenix, Arizona, as they waited for idol girl group Purple Kiss to light up the stage. Purple Kiss’ first USA tour, The Festa Tour in USA, was soon coming to a close. Fans anxiously anticipated the arrival of the six-member girl group consisting of YUKI, GOEN, SWAN, CHAEIN, DOSIE, and IREH, while singing along to the music backtrack and chatting amongst each other.
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Interview: E’LAST Unveils a New Identity with ‘[iDENTIFICATION]’ and Gears Up for a Latin America Tour
In the ever-evolving world of K-Pop, E’LAST continues to carve their unique path, and their latest release, the 4th mini album [iDENTIFICATION], is a testament to their commitment to growth and exploration. HALSUG had the opportunity to interview the members, and they shared insights into the making of the album, memorable moments from the "Kiss me baby" music video shoot, and their excitement for the upcoming Latin America tour!
Feeling ‘Like The First Time’ with Jimmy Brown and Rovv in Los Angeles
November 13 finally arrived. Fans eagerly waited in line outside of 1720 in Los Angeles for the much-anticipated Like The First Time North American Tour of Korean R&B artist Jimmy Brown with hip-hop artist Rovv.
Laufey ‘Bewitches’ Her Audience at The Observatory
With the U.S. leg of her ‘The Bewitched Tour ‘ coming to a close, fans began lining up for over four hours before doors opened at The Observatory in Santa Ana as they eagerly waited for Grammy-nominated singer Laufey to hit the stage.
Interview: PURPLE KISS Takes Us Behind-The-Scenes of FESTA and US Tour
From “Sweet Juice” to their latest single, “7HEAVEN,” K-Pop group PURPLE KISS has made great strides in the industry since their debut in 2021.
THAMA comes back with a ‘WOOOF!’
If you’ve been looking for a good R&B album, then your search ends here. Notable K-R&B artist THAMA has made a much awaited comeback with his second album “WOOOF!.” The album marks the artist’s comeback two years after his first album DON’T DIE COLORS. THAMA collaborates with Ciscero for the track “Won’t You,” and with SUZANNE for the track “Kaffe.”
BLACKSWAN Lights Up THE SOURCE OC with an Illuminating and Charismatic Performance
BLACKSWAN, the first non-Korean K-Pop group under D.R Music, is currently made up of four members: Fatou (Senegal/Belgium), NVee (United States), Gabi (Brazil), and Sriya (India). And with an ecstatic energy, they kicked off their US Debut Performance/Fan Meeting Tour in Los Angeles at The Source OC. The night was filled with excitement as LUMINA, their fans, eagerly waited up to 1.5 hours before the concert to meet their favorite K-Pop group in person.
BANG YE-DAM Drops Pre-Release Single “Miss You” Ahead of Solo Debut Mini-Album
Former TREASURE member, Bang Ye-Dam has released his first solo single under new label GF Entertainment. On October 30 it was announced by his new company that the singer would be re-debuting with a solo album at the end of November,with a pre-release single titled “Miss You” to be released on November 10.
Continue the Adventure with Zior Park to Find Sasquatch in His Latest EP Release, ‘WHERE DOES SASQUATCH LIVE? Pt.2’
On November 2, K-Hip-Hop and R&B artist Zior Park invited listeners back into his whimsical world of adventure with his latest EP, WHERE DOES SASQUATCH LIVE? Pt.2.
ZHU ‘Graces’ Red Rocks With a Sonic Odyssey
The iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado hosted an unforgettable night of music on November 1 as the enigmatic artist ZHU took the stage on his GRACE Tour, all in anticipation of his new album, GRACE, set to release on January 19, 2024. This captivating performance left the audience in awe, solidifying his status as one of the most innovative and dynamic electronic music creators of our time.
ZEROBASEONE Melts Hearts With Their 2nd Mini Album ‘MELTING POINT’
Formed through Mnet's popular reality competition, Boys Planet, in 2023, ZEROBASEONE dropped their second mini album MELTING POINT on November 6, 2023. Abbreviated as ZB1, ZEROBASEONE debuted this year on July 10 with the EP “Youth in the Shade.” The group will remain active for over two and a half years.
Interview: From Big Hit Trainee to Independent Artist: The Musical Journey of JUNE
JUNE, the Korean R&B singer-songwriter, composer, and producer, has been working on songs with artists since 2016. Notably, as a former Big Hit Entertainment trainee, he worked closely with BTS, writing and composing songs like “Awake,” “Lost,” and “Not Today.” He worked with SURAN to create songs like “Wine,” and compose songs like “Love Story.”
P1Harmony Returns With "Fall In Love Again" and Is Set To Perform At Jingle Ball
On November 9, K-Pop sensation P1Harmony returned to the scene with their latest project, "Fall In Love Again," a pop English-Korean fusion track straying away from the sound and style of their most recent comeback, HARMONY : ALL IN. Showcasing a brighter and softer side to the group’s discography, they sing about giving love a second chance after enduring heartbreak from a previous relationship.
Interview: Meet New:ID, the Newest P-Pop Group in Town as They Gear Up for Debut
With the ever-growing popularity of Philippine Pop around the world over the past few years thanks to the likes of groups such as SB19 and MNL48, P-Pop is finally making its way into the global music landscape with refreshing concepts and artistry. Such is the case with the upcoming group New:ID.
mimiirose Reflects the Gen-Z Style of Love and Life With Their Second Single Album ‘LIVE’
mimiirose, a recently debuted K-Pop girl group, is one of the newest girl groups on the block. True to their unique group name, the girls showcase a unique artistry with their songs. mimiirose debuted on September 16, 2022, with the single album ‘Awesome’ and title track “Rose” and have returned with their second single album, ‘LIVE.’