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The GOT7 idol built Team Wang into a nine-figure music-and-fashion empire and put Chinese pop on the Coachella stage — Asian artists architecting their own global platforms, not just guesting on Western ones.
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· Bryan Ke
Hennessy opens its first flagship store in Asia
Hennessy has launched a flagship store in Shanghai, its first in Asia. Where it is: The new flagship store is located at Taikoo Li Qiantan, a high-end retail spot in Shanghai. The business will serve to deepen the cognac maker’s dialogue with Chinese consumers, parent company…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: He auditioned for ‘America’s Got Talent’ for 9 years before finally making it on and wowing the judges
After spending almost a decade auditioning for “America’s Got Talent,” magician Kevin Li has finally achieved his dream of making it into one of the world’s biggest talent show franchises. A years-long process: In an Instagram post on Friday, the magician shared that he has…
· Daniel Anderson
S. Korean alt-rocker LØREN, Higher Brothers’ KnowKnow join Head in the Clouds LA lineup
Two more artists have been announced for 88rising’s Head in the Clouds (HITC) Los Angeles music festival next month. The announcement: On July 24, the HITC Instagram account shared that Loren (stylized LØREN) of The Black Label and KnowKnow, a member of Chinese hip hop group…
· Daniel Anderson
XG’s Juria, Chisa and Hinata release cover of TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’
XG members Juria, Chisa and Hinata dropped a medley of covers on YouTube including TLC’s iconic hit ‘No Scrubs’. ‘XG VOX’ no. 5: The video uploaded to YouTube on Sunday is the fifth installment of the act’s “XG VOX” series, which spotlights vocal covers from the trio. Past…
· Daniel Anderson
Interview: Stephanie Poetri on her new song’s edgier sound, artist she’s most excited to see perform
Indonesian American singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri challenges the notion of astrological influence on love and relationships in her latest single, “Astrologically Illogical.” Despite being a Taurus herself and living in the star-studded city of Los Angeles, Poetri approaches…
· Daniel Anderson
XG’s Maya and Harvey reference ‘John Wick,’ Super Saiyans in new cypher video ‘Two Tens’
Maya and Harvey of the Japanese girl group XG released a cypher video set to the beat of “Two Tens” by Cordae and Anderson .Paak. The release serves as a follow-up to their previous cypher tape releases and was first showcased during their U.S. music festival debut at Head in…
· Daniel Anderson
NIKI, XG, Rina Sawayama and Jackson Wang among Head In The Clouds LA 2023 headliners
88rising and Goldenvoice have announced the official lineup for the fifth Head in the Clouds Los Angeles music festival. Following the completion of the festival’s inaugural weekend in New York, the West Coast iteration will return to Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena,…
· Daniel Anderson
Listen to XG’s new remix of ‘Left Right’ featuring Jackson Wang and Ciara
Girl group XG has dropped a remix of their hit song “Left Right,” featuring GOT7 member Jackson Wang and Grammy award-winning singer Ciara. The original version of “Left Right” was released in January last year, alongside the lead single “Shooting Star.” At the time of writing,…
· Bryan Ke
Photos: 20 Asian celebrities whose gorgeous looks stunned at Met Gala 2023
Hundreds of people gathered at the Met Gala this week to celebrate one of the fashion industry’s most iconic designers, the late Karl Lagerfeld. Four hundred guests, including actors, musicians, designers and models, attended the annual gathering held at the Metropolitan Museum…
· Daniel Anderson
Jackson Wang teases new album, releases single ‘Cheetah’
Jackson Wang recently released his new single titled “Cheetah,” which appears to be a teaser for an upcoming album. In a Twitter post on Monday marking the release, Wang hinted at “Magic Man 2,” a likely sequel to his 2022 studio album “Magic Man.”
· Daniel Anderson
Video: Jackson Wang teams up with magician Kevin Li for Coachella illusion tricks
Magician Kevin Li made history during Jackson Wang’s Coachella set as the first person to perform magic tricks on stage at the music festival. Li taught Wang two tricks that utilize sleight of hand: one in which Wang seemingly pulls a wand out of the display screen behind him…
· Daniel Anderson
Jackson Wang surprises Coachella during historic performance by bringing out Ciara
Jackson Wang made history at Coachella by becoming the first Chinese solo artist to receive an invitation to perform his own set. Wang, who is also a member of the popular K-pop group GOT7, performed songs from his sophomore studio album “Magic Man” over the weekend.
· Daniel Anderson
Former NMIXX member Jinni signs with new agency 4 months after leaving JYP
Former NMIXX member Jinni has signed an exclusive contract with United Artist Production (UAP), according to a statement from Sublime Artist Agency. While UAP is not a subsidiary of Sublime, the two agencies have agreed to a management collaboration deal for Jinni. Sublime is…
· Daniel Anderson
S. Korean alt-rock artist LØREN joins Coachella lineup, releases ‘Panic’ music video
South Korean alternative rock artist LØREN will make his Coachella debut on Sunday. Coachella announced the news on social media on Friday, writing, “LØREN will hit the desert on Sunday, 4/16, special thanks to @88rising.”
· Daniel Anderson
Epik High drop EP ‘Strawberry’ featuring Jackson Wang, Hwasa
South Korean hip-hop trio Epik High are back with a new EP titled “Strawberry.” The EP, which shares its name with the lead track, features two collaborations: “On My Way,” featuring Jackson Wang, and “Catch,” featuring Hwasa. Meanwhile, B-sides “Down Bad Freestyle” and “God’s…
· William Yuk
Jackson Wang blasts media as anti-China ‘propaganda bullsh*t’ during London concert
Hong Kong-born singer and rapper Jackson Wang delivered an emotionally charged speech denouncing media as anti-China during the London leg of his Magic Man World Tour. Several videos of the GOT7 member’s speech on Jan. 12 have been shared by fans on Chinese social media, already…
· Editorial Staff
BLACKPINK set to make history as Coachella’s first K-pop headlining act
Coachella has recently announced its 2023 lineup and its three headlining acts, with one of them being K-pop girl group BLACKPINK. On Wednesday, organizers of the annual world-renowned music and arts festival, which takes place in Indio, California, made the announcement on…
· Bryan Ke
Jackson Wang says he’ll ask Instagram for help if he can’t find love by 35
Jackson Wang shared details about his love life in a recent interview. Speaking to TVB StarTalk while in Singapore last month, the 28-year-old artist admitted that although he ”really want[s] to date,” his busy work schedule does not allow him to do so.
· Bryan Ke
Jackson Wang opens up to Eric Nam about isolation, drinking until ‘I couldn’t breathe’
Jackson Wang, a member of K-pop group GOT7, opened up in an interview with Eric Nam during episode 5 of the “Daebak Show” Season 2. “What’s a worry that you have?” Nam, 34, asked the 28-year-old Chinese singer, to which he answered, “I don’t have enough time. I wish I could have…
· Daniel Anderson
‘I only write love songs’: 88rising’s Stephanie Poetri dishes on her love language and new single ‘Breakfast in Bed’
88rising singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri released her new single “Breakfast in Bed” with American rapper Gnash. The collaboration is the latest in her discography following her EP “oh to be in love” last March. Poetri spoke with NextShark ahead of the single’s drop and…
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