This week we’re sharing ‘Waterfall’ by Lee Seung Yoon as our music video recommendation of the week. I absolutely love the visual representations of the water and the way light dances on its surface. It’s superbly shot and edited. The way the transitions are placed are super interesting and make for a very dynamic video that will have you completely ...
For this week’s drama review, we delve into the viral sensation on Netflix, the 2024 production ‘Hierarchy’. Plot and Characters Written by Chu Hye-mi and directed by Bae Hyeon-Ji, ‘Hierarchy’ is a gripping Studio Dragon/Netflix production set in the elite world of Jooshin High School, where power, passion, friendships, and love collide amidst the offspring of South Korea’s most influential ...
In this edition of our Dance Palette, we highlight a performance that captivated us with its concept, movements, and fluidity. Let’s dive into DJ Sparrow’s single ‘FLOWER’ featuring Gist and VVON. Set against a nostalgic green backdrop, the video instantly draws viewers into a mesmerising dance performance characterised by perfect synchronisation and a blend of tutting and contemporary choreography. The ...
In this week’s Rapper In The Spotlight, we’re diving into the career of a female rapper who has captivated us with her unique style and flow. Let’s talk about Yeyebeen. Early Career and Debut Lim Ye-bin (known as Yeyebeen) made her independent debut in 2020 with the EP ‘Cotton!’, featuring the standout title track ‘JOSIM.’ This release showcased her distinctive ...
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. Krr is back with ‘nene’. Find it here. Piano Shoegazer released ‘Penguin’. Find it here. Roku released ‘A cold spring’. Find it here. Bahng dropped ‘GOTTA’. Find it here. E.HEH released ‘Eternal’. Find it here. HYANG came ...
We’re back with another exciting list of new singles released this week. This edition features a legendary comeback and a very unexpected collaboration. Let’s dive right in! Second-generation girl group legends, KARA, have made a triumphant return with their special digital single album ‘I Do I Do’. The title track, ‘I Do I Do’, is a delightful single filled with ...
Welcome back to another week in our Hip-Hop and R&B report. We had another week filled with indie music and amazing comebacks, let’s start. Saturday KIMU dropped the song ‘Flaw’. Find it here. DD7 came back with ‘ICE HOT’ featuring Hanhae. Check it here. Juvenil dropped the single album ‘Happy ending’. Listen to this release here. 1DAY and dnss released ...
In this edition of our K-Variety Taster, we are excited to spotlight a web-talk show that has rapidly gained popularity due to its charismatic host and intriguing guests. Let’s delve into ‘Jaejoong and His Friends’ (aka ‘Jae’s Friends’). ‘Jaejoong and His Friends’ is produced by INKODE and hosted by the illustrious Kim Jae-joong. Formerly the lead vocalist of TVXQ, Jae-joong ...
We’re back with a new Time Capsule and this time we’re travelling back to February 2010 with the release of the EP ‘Lupin’ by KARA. This was the first slightly darker themed concept of KARA. Before they went for cuter, more girly tracks like ‘Pretty Girl’ whereas here they went for full-blown femme fatale including fedoras and walking canes. This ...
We’re back with a new indie pick and this time we’re taking a look at the icon himself, Kim Kyung-ho. Considered the legend of rock, Kim has an insane career that we need to share with you. Kim Kyung-ho participated in a yearly KBS contest for talented youth in 1989 where he won the Bronze medal. His official debut was ...