Heejin, known for he activities with LOONA and Odd Eye Circle, has released her first solo EP ‘<K>‘. With a fresh start under a new agency, she is ready to take the stage, marking seven years since her last solo release. What makes this release even more intriguing is her active participation in its production. Let’s dive into this highly ...
A decade ago, I stumbled upon the captivating world of K-Drama when I watched an episode of ‘Gentleman’s Dignity’ in 2012. Its unique storytelling, aesthetic appeal, and memorable OST immediately drew me in. While foreign shows were not unfamiliar to me, this particular production sparked a deep fascination with Korean entertainment. Since then, I’ve proudly worn the badge of a ...
We’re back with a new K-drama review and this time we’ve watched ‘Behind Your Touch’. This 2023 JTBC drama has a killer OST and a killer plot, let’s dive in! Behind Your Touch The K-drama was directed by Kim Suk-Yoon who was also responsible for some of my favorite dramas like ‘Law School’ and ‘My Liberation Notes’. The drama was ...
JYP Entertainment’s girl group NiziU has ignited excitement as they make their highly anticipated Korean debut. Following their formation through the survival Nizi Project in 2020 and successful debut in Japan with ‘Step by Step,’ NiziU has been garnering a devoted international fan base. Consisting of Nina, Mako, Ayaka, Miihi, Rima, Maya, Mayuka, Rio, and Riku, this debut album showcases ...
The icon Taemin is back with his fourth mini-album ‘Guilty’. We are beyond stoked, so let’s take a closer look! Guilty We start off with the title track ‘Guilty’. This is such a superb title track. The 30 member string orchestra mixed with the explosive vocals by Taemin are such a fantastic combo. The motif of the song is so ...
We’re back with another Hip-Hop and R&B DisKovery, and October has showered us with impressive newcomers and enticing comebacks. These indie artists have left an indelible mark with their unique sounds and concepts, offering diversity in sound and vibes. Let’s dive right in. October commenced with LEON‘s album ‘GROWN UP!’. He has been around since 2018, and LEON’s latest offering ...
In this edition of Rapper In The Spotlight, we’re shining a light on a rising star who continues to surprise us with each new release. Today we are talking about LONELEE. Lee Jaehong (aka. LONELEE) is a multifaceted artist, serving as a producer, singer-songwriter, and rapper. He officially made his debut under Good Project in 2022. LONELEE’s music defies easy ...
Singer-songwriter OOHYO is back with a new EP [OOHYO Returns], celebrating her 9th anniversary of debut. [OOHYO Returns] is an archive of the songs released since 2014. The new EP includes ‘Teddy Bear Returns’, ‘Perhaps Maybe Returns’ and ‘Reggae Returns’, which is the band versions of OOHYO’s favorite tracks – ‘Teddy Bear’, ‘Perhaps Maybe’ and ‘REGGAE’. The newly arranged versions were first performed at Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival this summer. ...
We’re back with our monthly Korean Indie DisKovery and because we’re nearing the end of October, we’re sharing our favorite releases of each week. Let’s dive in! Week 1 Yang Jain came out with ‘You’ve changed’. Find it here. Leeheesang released his new mini-album ‘Childhood’. Find it here. Han Grin came out with ‘Neighbourhood’. Find it here. Week 2 Ahreum ...
We’re back with our Weekly K-Indie Report. Let’s take a closer look at which new releases our favorite indie artists came out with. Sunday Jungwoo came out with ‘Cumulus’. Find it here. Shin Yujin released ‘Deep in the sea’. Find it here. Monday MeariNam Band released ‘Lean on’. Find it here. A Ryun came out with ‘soothing’. Find it here. Barshy came out with ‘Blossom’. Find it here. Purple ...