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· Isa Peralta
Lollapalooza lineup includes TXT, NewJeans, Beabadoobee and more
Lollapalooza recently revealed its full 2023 lineup, which features several artists of Asian descent. Joining the likes of headlining artists Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G and The 1975 are K-pop boy group Tomorrow X…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS J-Hope makes history with Lollapalooza headlining set
BTS member J-Hope gave a historic headlining performance at Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago, over the weekend, becoming the first South Korean artist to lead the festival. He reportedly performed 18 songs across 70 minutes, including hits from his recent solo album “Jack in…
· Daniel Anderson
J-Hope to become first Korean headliner for major US music festival main stage at Lollapalooza
BTS member J-Hope is set to make history as the first South Korean artist to headline the main stage of a major U.S. music festival at this year’s Lollapalooza. Lollapalooza Festival will take place in Chicago’s Grant Park from July 28-31, with J-Hope as a closing performer on…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I’m proud of you, b*tch’: Vietnamese American popstar Thuy is just what we need
Pursuing music was a secret passion for Thuy — one that she had kept hidden from her parents. Born Thuy Thi Thu Tran, the now-independent singer-songwriter graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a degree in biopsychology. Thuy had intentionally landed…
· Bryan Ke
Seventeen releases first compilation album, drops ‘Maestro’ MV
K-pop group Seventeen released their first compilation album, filled with their greatest hits, and a new music video for its single on the same day. Key points:
· Daniel Anderson
Meet hello82, a K-pop entertainment brand connecting idols and their fans
With over 140,000 fervent K-pop enthusiasts gathering at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, KCON LA 2023 proved to be one of the grandest K-pop celebrations worldwide. A single-day convention ticket was $30, granting fans entry to the…
· Ryan General
NewJeans become 1st Asian girl group to chart 3 songs at same time on Billboard Hot 100
The feat puts the South Korean girl group in an exclusive club of female groups that consist of The Shangri-Las, En Vogue and The Pussycat Dolls
· Daniel Anderson
NIKI announces 2023 world tour, releases first-ever live album
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI recently announced her upcoming world tour, “Nicole World Tour.” On Monday, NIKI posted on her social media accounts, including Instagram and Twitter, about the tour.
· Daniel Anderson
Rina Sawayama announces dates, venues for her North American tour
Japanese British artist Rina Sawayama has announced her upcoming “Hold The Girl Reloaded” tour, consisting of 12 shows across North America, including festival performances and headlining concerts. Her tour will begin on June 9 in Massachusetts and end October 9 in New Orleans.…
· Daniel Anderson
J-Hope and his ‘idol’ J. Cole meet ‘on the street’ in new solo single
BTS rapper J-Hope has fulfilled one of his dream collaborations with his new single “on the street,” featuring North Carolina rapper J. Cole. Filmed in the streets of New York City, the title of the lo-fi number is a nod to J-Hope’s background as a street dancer with the Gwangju…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ J-Hope starts military enlistment process, announces new solo single
BTS’ J-Hope has started his mandatory military enlistment process. The news was confirmed over the weekend by BTS’ label Big Hit Music, which released a statement on the group’s fan community on Weverse.
· Daniel Anderson
Eric Nam, Raveena to headline The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art centennial celebration
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced that singer-songwriters Eric Nam and Raveena will perform at its upcoming main-stage centennial celebration. The performances will take place on the museum’s stage in the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building and…
· Daniel Anderson
Documentary about BTS’ J-Hope gets official Disney Plus release date
The official release date of “J-Hope in the Box,” a documentary about BTS’ J-Hope, has recently been announced. The upcoming documentary will center around J-Hope’s journey as a soloist and cover key moments, from a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his debut solo album…
· Iris Jung
BTS’s J-Hope makes viral appearance at airport on his way to NYC for New Year’s Eve solo performance
Before you read: BTS’ J-Hope joins lineup of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ in Times Square Before leaving for New York City to perform on New Year’s Eve, BTS’ J-Hope’s adorable greetings to fans (ARMY) went viral on Twitter.
· Editorial Staff
BTS’ J-Hope joins lineup of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ in Times Square
BTS’ J-Hope is set to light up the stage like dynamite in Times Square this New Year’s Eve. The K-pop star is one of several artists who have been selected to perform during this year’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” The annual TV special, which has been primarily…
· William Yuk
Raveena Aurora reveals she was sexually assaulted on tour
Singer-songwriter Raveena Aurora revealed that she was recently sexually assaulted while on tour. In a Twitter post, the R&B artist wrote that the incident occurred “a few days ago” and that it was one of “the most devastating and heartbreaking times I’ve had in a really long…
· Daniel Anderson
South Korean R&B artist Crush drops new single ‘Rush Hour’ with BTS’ J-Hope
South Korean R&B artist Crush released “Rush Hour,” his new single featuring BTS’ J-Hope, on Thursday. This is Crush’s first music release since he was discharged from the military in August. His last album was the 2020 EP “with HER” which featured artists such as Girls’…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ RM and Balming Tiger drop new collaboration single ‘Sexy Nukim’
BTS leader RM and South Korean musical collective Balming Tiger released their collaboration single "Sexy Nukim" on Thursday. This marks RM’s first solo endeavor following BTS’ announcement of a temporary group break in June. Balming Tiger, a self-described “multi-national…
· Daniel Anderson
Busan mayor floats alternative to military service for K-pop mega group BTS
Park Heong-joon, mayor of Busan, South Korea, has issued a formal proposal to the president’s office asking for K-pop superstars BTS to be granted an alternative to their upcoming mandatory military service. He proposed BTS become public relations (PR) ambassadors for Busan in…
· Daniel Anderson
Benny Blanco collaborates with BTS and Snoop Dogg in new single ‘Bad Decisions’
Producer Benny Blanco dropped his new collaborative track “Bad Decisions” with BTS and Snoop Dogg on Friday. The song features BTS members Jungkook, Jimin, V and Jin, and the music video centers around Blanco ecstatically preparing for a BTS concert. Blanco is a well-documented…