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· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: Monsta X’s I.M announces first solo world tour
Rapper and vocalist I.M of the K-pop group Monsta X will be embarking on his first-ever solo headlining world tour following the release of his third EP “Off the Beat.” After the success of his previous EP releases, “Duality” and “Overdrive,” I.M adds six new tracks to his…
· 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…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop star Kwon Eun-bi returns with new single album ‘The Flash’
Korean solo artist and former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eun-bi released her latest single album “The Flash,” accompanied by a title track of the same name, on Wednesday. About the album: This marks the 27-year-old K-pop star’s first release in 2023 following her successful mini-album…
· Daniel Anderson
Rain, IVE’s Wonyoung and Stray Kids’ Bang Chan unveiled as MCs for KCON LA 2023
The MCs for all three nights of KCON LA this year have been announced. MC duties: Headlining the opening night’s concert on Aug. 18 will be Wonyoung from K-pop girl group IVE. Veteran performer Rain will be hosting Saturday’s performances, and Bang Chan from the boy group Stray…
· Daniel Anderson
MONSTA X debut first subunit with members Shownu and Hyungwon
K-pop boy group MONSTA X have launched their first subunit with the debut of Shownu x Hyungwon. About the duo: On Tuesday, group members Shownu, 31, and Hyungwon, 29, released their first-ever mini-album, “The Unseen.”
· Ryan General
KCON LA under fire for ad listing looking for Asian and white staff
KCON LA took to Instagram on Wednesday to address the issue, denying that they neither authorized nor endorsed the listing
· Daniel Anderson
CRAVITY rounds out lineup for inaugural Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in NYC
K-pop boy group CRAVITY are the last act to be added to the lineup of the inaugural Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in New York City. The lineup: The Krazy K-Pop Super Concert, which takes place on August 26 at the UBS Arena, will feature previously announced headliners girl group IVE…
· Daniel Anderson
Taemin, ITZY, Stray Kids and IVE among star-studded lineup for KCON LA 2023
KCON LA 2023 has unveiled its complete all-star lineup of artists who will be taking the stage at the Crypto.com Arena this August. About KCON: Created by South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM in 2012, KCON is a popular music and culture festival. Over 90,000 fans attended…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group fromis_9 backs out of We Bridge Music Festival in Vegas
Pledis Entertainment, the label representing K-pop girl group fromis_9, announced via Twitter today that the band will not be making an appearance at the upcoming We Bridge Music Festival in Las Vegas. Pledis cited “internal schedule adjustments” as the reason for fromis_9…
· Daniel Anderson
BamBam releases debut album, joins WeBridge K-pop festival lineup
Thai K-pop idol BamBam has made his first full-length album debut with “Sour & Sweet,” coupled with a music video for the lead single of the same name. The album features eight tracks, seven of which were written by the GOT7 member: “Feather,” “Take It Easy,” “Ghost,” “Sour &…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group IVE takes it up to ‘Eleven’ with Columbia Records, Kakao partnership
Kakao Entertainment America has formed a partnership with American record label Columbia Records to co-manage K-pop girl group IVE and expand their presence in the North American market. The collaboration will commence with the distribution, marketing and promotion of IVE‘s…
· Daniel Anderson
Monsta X, Jessi added to lineup for inaugural We Bridge Music Festival in Las Vegas
We Bridge Music Festival and Expo has announced boy group Monsta X and Korean American rapper Jessi as part of its inaugural lineup. The Las Vegas festival will see both Jessi and Monsta X as Day 1 performers, with the latter headlining on April 21. They will both participate in…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop Weekly: Queen BoA returns, NMIXX gets glittery, BTS’s RM reveals album tracklist and featured artists
Happy holidays! This week was a bit lighter on music, but there were still a handful of noteworthy releases, starting with the long-awaited return of K-pop queen BoA and her album “Forgive Me.” KANGDANIEL released a repackage album titled “The Story : RETOLD,” and NMIXX got the…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop Weekly: Jin’s ‘The Astronaut’ arrives, soloists stand out and BTS, BLACKPINK land noms as award show season in full swing
Soloists dominated this week, with new music released from the likes of BTS’ Jin, BIBI, Jo Yu-ri, Monsta X’s Ki-hyun and more. With that came a flurry of nominations for K-pop acts from People’s Choice, MAMA and Billboard. Music Releases Oct. 23 Soloist BIBI gave fans a double…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop festival KAMP LA 2022 announces CHUNG HA to final lineup
On Wednesday, K-pop festival KAMP LA 2022 announced the last artist to join their lineup: CHUNG HA. Previously announced performers include Monsta X, Somi, Taeyeon, Aespa, iKON, Super Junior, BamBam, Zion.T and Lapillus. Held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Oct. 15…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group Lapillus release new comeback album ‘GIRL’s ROUND Part. 1’
K-pop girl group Lapillus dropped their first comeback album “GIRL's ROUND Part. 1” on Thursday. The album is led by the title track “GRATATA” and includes other songs such as “Burn With Love,” “Queendom” and their debut single “HIT YA!” Lapillus debuted in June with members…
· Daniel Anderson
South Korean singer Zion. T creates new company for creators
South Korean hip-hop and R&B singer Zion. T announced his new company, Standard Friends, on Monday. According to the artist’s recent Instagram post, the company “is founded to make and present diverse form[s] of exciting art to the world.” “I hope that the creators that this…
· Daniel Anderson
Taeyeon, Epik High and Momoland among headliners newly announced for K-pop festival KAMP LA 2022
On Friday, upcoming K-pop festival KAMP LA 2022 announced its second set of headliners, including Girls’ Generation leader Taeyeon, girl group Momoland, hip-hop trio Epik High and boy groups P1Harmony and T1419. Last week, KAMP LA 2022 announced that acts such as Monsta X, Somi,…
· Daniel Anderson
New US K-pop festival KAMP LA 2022 to feature Monsta X, Somi, Kai, Super Junior, IKON and more
A new K-pop festival called KAMP LA 2022 was announced on Tuesday. The event will feature artists such as Monsta X, Somi, Kai, Super Junior, IKON, BamBam and Zion. T. Held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, the two-day festival is spearheaded by…
· Daniel Anderson
Monsta X members, minus I.M, renew contracts with Starship Entertainment
Every member of K-pop boy group Monsta X except for I.M renewed their exclusive contracts with Starship Entertainment. I.M will reportedly continue to participate in the group’s activities. Members Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun and Hyungwon were the first to renew back in May. The…