After months of anticipation and a series of electrifying pre-releases, LISA is back with her highly-anticipated first full-length album, Alter Ego. We’ve already been treated to jaw-dropping collaborations like “Born Again” with Doja Cat and RAYE, the bold “Rockstar”, the hypnotic “New Woman” featuring ROSALÍA, and the dreamy “Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me)”. With these previews setting the bar sky-high, it’s ...
We’re back with a new Actor Spotlight and this time we wanted to take a closer look at the brilliant Jeon Do-yeon. Jeon mixed modeling and acting at the beginning of her career in 1990. Her first few roles were in ‘Our Heaven’ (1992) and ‘Scent of Love’ in 1994. Her breakthrough came in 1997 with her role in the ...
We’re back with a new Indie Pick and this time we picked the duo Choco and Vanilla. Let’s take a closer look! Choco and Vanilla This duo consists of producer Kunyo and vocalist Jeong Hyunjin. Jeon is the second vocalist of the group and joined in 2018. They originally debuted with a different singer. Choco and Vanilla debuted in 2016 ...
There’s a new boy group in town with NouerA and their debut EP ‘New is Now’. We’re super curious about this group consisting of Gihyeon, Junpyo, Hyunjun, Yuseop, Lin, Fan, and Miraku. Let’s dive right in! New is Now We start off with ‘Sparkle’. This is a cute pop track that starts the album on a fun and playful note. There are some interesting layers to ...
For this edition of our Music Video Recommendation, we’re diving into HEYOON’s debut R&B single, ‘Pivot’, featuring the dynamic Armani White. While many may recognise HEYOON as a former member of the global co-ed group NOW UNITED, she is now stepping into the R&B scene with a track that is sensual, vibey, and effortlessly smooth. Her delicate yet trendy vocals ...
After seven years, G-DRAGON is finally back with a solo release, marking one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in K-pop history. Fans have eagerly awaited this moment, and with Übermensch, Kwon Ji-yong reaffirms his status as a true icon in the industry. Übermensch The album opens with the pre-release singles ‘HOME SWEET HOME’, featuring TAEYANG and DAESUNG, and ‘POWER’—both ...
‘Revolver’ (2024) is a sleek and stylish South Korean action-crime thriller that, despite its promising premise, struggles with pacing and underutilized characters. Directed by Oh Seung-uk, the film stars Jeon Do-yeon, Ji Chang-wook, and Lim Ji-yeon, all of whom deliver solid performances, but the script doesn’t allow them to fully explore their potential. The plot follows Soo-young (Jeon Do-yeon), a ...
SM Entertainment’s highly anticipated new girl group, Hearts2Hearts, has officially debuted with their first single album, The Chase. Consisting of Jiwoo, Carmen, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on, this eight-member group is ready to captivate audiences with their charms, talent, and undeniable potential. Let’s dive into the music! Produced by KENZIE, The Chase delivers a rich synth-driven sound infused ...
ZEROBASEONE is back with their highly anticipated 5th mini-album, BLUE PARADISE, continuing their PARADISE series with a collection of tracks that showcase their signature warmth and versatility. From the pre-release hit ‘Doctor! Doctor!’ to the breathtaking title track, this album has us completely hooked. Let’s dive in! BLUE PARADISE Opening the album, the title song BLUE delivers breathtaking instrumentals, soothing ...
For this edition of Rapper in the Spotlight, we’re diving into the music of an indie rapper we recently discovered—Radio 939. With a sound that blends alternative influences, smooth instrumentals, and rhythmic rapping, he’s an artist you’ll want to keep on your radar. Debut & Early Releases Radio 939 made his debut in 2020 with the album ‘Cheer Up, Mr. ...