North Korean defectors aim to shine in the K-pop world, dream of performing in their homeland
North Korean defectors Yu Hyuk and Kim Seok are making their way into the K-pop industry as members of 1Verse. Despite their ...
K-pop boy group TWS makes NME's 100 emerging artists list
K-pop group TWS has been selected as one of the must-listen-to artists in the global music scene this year. British music ...
An essential playlist: charting the rise of Korean indie music
Seoul's western districts have seen a bloom in South Korean indie unseen since the 1990s, spearheaded by acts like Parannoul, Zyr Della, and Asian Glow.
How a North Korean went from begging to K-pop
Yu Hyuk was just nine years old when he started begging on the streets of North Hamgyong, one of the poorest provinces in ...
From NewJeans To NJZ: K-Pop Stars Announce ‘New Group Name,’ Music And More
NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein look to the future with new music, headlining ComplexCon Hong Kong, ...
2025 Korean Music Awards Announces This Year's Nominees
Korean Music Awards has announced this year’s nominees! In contrast to many other South Korean music awards, which typically ...
Minnesota's first K-pop convention to take place in September
The just-announced KPOP MINNECON will take place Saturday, Sept. 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton near the Mall of America, ...
Show Picks: Cloud 9 music festival, concerts by Zhang Yuan and Yiruma
The Cloud 9 music festival will feature South Korean rapper B.I and Canadian singer-songwriter Elijah Woods. Read more at ...