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Big Hit Confirms Jin’s Upcoming Enlistment Via Statement
Jin (Kim Seok-jin) will become the first BTS member to enlist in the army. While Jin’s enlistment date has been speculated for several weeks, Big Hit Entertainment confirmed his enlistment will be soon via a statement. In a Weverse... Read More
TEEN TOP CHUNJI’s first solo album, CHUNJI 1st Single [Too late] Scheduler! He’ll be back as a solo artist!
– TEEN TOP CHUNJI’s first solo debut… start one’s activities in earnest TEEN TOP CHUNJI’s first solo album, CHUNJI 1st Single Scheduler! He’ll be back as a solo artist! – TEEN TOP CHUNJI’s... Read More
Japanese singer/dancer INTO1 SANTA follows massive success in China by co-writing ambitious new single, ‘I’m from…’!
Following his soaring popularity on the mega-hit Chinese show ‘CHUANG2021’, where he formed the boyband INTO1, Japanese artist INTO1 SANTA has released new single ‘I’m from…’ on November 25. INTO1 SANTA / ‘I’m from…’... Read More
HyunA and Dawn End 6-Year Relationship
K-Pop Power Couple HyunA and Dawn have ended their relationship after six years. “We broke up,” HyunA wrote in an Instagram post. “We decided to remain as good friends and colleagues from now on. Thank you always for your support and... Read More
Kris Wu Receives 13-Year Prison Sentence
TW: Article discusses sexual assault and rape. Former EXO member Kris Wu (Wu Yifan) has been sentenced to a total of 13 years in prison after the Beijing court sentence found him guilty of raping three women in his Beijing home. He was also... Read More
Blockberry Creative Expels Chuu from LOONA; Nine Members Rumored to Have Filed for Contract Suspension
It’s been a whirlwind weekend for Blockberry Creative’s (BBC) girl group LOONA as it was announced that Chuu was expelled from the group. Following the announcement, fans, staff, and advertisers came to Chuu’s defense. Allegedly, nine... Read More
Producer Hiroyuki SAWANO’s new group NAQT VANE release inspiring second digital single ‘VANE’!
Led by producer/composer Hiroyuki SAWANO, who has provided music for movies, anime, TV shows and artists, the new team music project NAQT VANE released their second digital single, ‘VANE’, on November 2, 2022. The song shares the same... Read More
J-POP SUPERSTAR DUO YOASOBI TO RELEASE NEW ENGLISH LANGUAGE EP E-SIDE 2 ON NOVEMBER 18
One of Japan’s fastest rising J-Pop acts YOASOBI confirm they’ll be releasing a new English language EP, E-Side 2, the follow up to last year’s acclaimed E-Side. Pre-order/pre-save HERE. In celebration of the announcement, the duo... Read More
Yamato – Essentials EP
Yamato Releases Defining ‘Essentials’ EP on Japanese-Based Label Avex Japan-based DJ/producer Yamato is dropping his biggest release of 2022 in Essentials EP. Having worked for Pioneer as a technical developer of Pioneer CDJ series, he has an... Read MoreFeatured Interviews
KCrush Interview with Travis Yee
Travis Yee Haw is breaking barriers with his country music vibe. The reputable “Asian country singer” Tiktoker and “The Cowboy” from Fox TV’s “I Can See Your Voice – Season 1” is making quite a statement in the entertainment... Read More
[VIDEO] KCrush Interview with Travis Yee
Travis Yee Haw is breaking barriers with his country music vibe. The reputable “Asian country singer” Tiktoker and “The Cowboy” from Fox TV’s “I Can See Your Voice – Season 1” is making quite a statement in the entertainment... Read More
[Audio] Candid Conversations with KCrush Ep. 4: Alex Wong
Alexander Wong (IG @slackkeyalex) is a slack-key guitarist who was born and raised in O‘ahu, Hawaii. He plays traditional Hawiian slack-key guitar music that is infused with acoustic styling, all integrated into ultra modern compositions and... Read More
KCrush Interview with VeriVery
VERIVERY a seven member group debuted on January 9, 2019, with Jellyfish Entertainment. This group’s pre-debut song, titled “Super Special,” became an instant hit and was the OST of their first reality show. The members consist of... Read More
KCrush Interview with Designer Lee Chung-Chung of Lie
Would you please briefly introduce yourself to our readers? am Lee Chung-chung, a fashion designer who I graduated from Central Saint Martin in the U.K. After majoring in menswear, I made my debut at London Fashion Week in 2010 and began my career... Read More
KCrush Interview with Fashion Designer Won Jeon of Painters
WSeoul Mode Fashion Institute (2012 - 2014) and Womenswear at London College of Fashion (2014-2018). He worked at two designer labels, ZeQuun in Seoul and Faustine Steinmetz in London before starting his own label... Read More
KCrush Interview with Designer Hyunjeong Kim of Vimun Studio
We are curious about how you got into the fashion business initially. It felt inevitable. I got a lot of attention for being unusually tall and thin since I was young, so that might have been why I enjoyed dressing up. But then I became... Read More
KCrush Interview with designer Younghoo Kim of Saint Ego
Please introduce yourself to our readers, please. Hello, I am a Korean designer Younghoo Kim, who is in charge of a brand named SAINT... Read More
KCRUSH Interview with LOUDI
We’d like to thank LOUDI and his team for this interview, and we wish them all the best in all his upcoming ventures. Hello, thank you for sitting down for an interview with us. Please introduce yourself to our readers! Hi, everyone,... Read More
What’s Going on with Omega X? Abuse Claims Provide Another Ding in K-Pop’s Legacy
TW: Article discusses physical, verbal, sexual abuse, and suicide. Reader discretion advised. Spire Entertainment’s male idol group Omega X is another victim to the abuses running rampantly through the K-Pop industry and the overall... Read More
K-Pop Groups We Lost in 2022
Note: This is a dynamic list and will be updated if more disbandments are announced. CW/TW: Article mentions suicide. Sporting one the strongest debut classes in recent years, it’s no secret that 2022 has been one of the best years debut-wise for... Read More
Asian Pride
National Coming Out Day: LGBTQA+ Celebrities Representation matters! As many cultures fight for their rights to be seen and represented, the Asian community is still under-represented in the celebrity world, especially in the Western world. In both... Read More
Mixed Race Celebrities with Asian Backgrounds: Part Five
We’re back with the fifth addition of our popular series! Thanks to your response, we have discovered many more celebrities to include into our database. Back in 2018, 2019, and earlier in 2022, Kcrush published articles about biracial... Read More
GreatGuys released their fourth mini album + Title song ‘Blind Love” Do Not Sleep On This One!
Go back and re-listen to this one! The mini-album with the title song, “Blind Love” along with the fashion and dance talent within their music video are worth seeing over and over again. GreatGuys (멋진녀석들) is a South Korean... Read More
Wanderlust Wednesday: Five K-Drama K-Pop MV Filming Locations You Can Visit
From warehouses to computerized realms, K-Pop MVs have an ability to transport us to different worlds. Meanwhile, some of those same settings can instill feelings of longing, romance, and joy when featured in some of our favorite K-Dramas. But, what... Read More
Seventeen’s “Be The Sun” tour
Covid stopped the flow of K-pop artists from going on tour for nearly 2 years. But 2022 was flooded with tours from artists waiting to perform once again. Back-to-back from January to some being announced to the end of this year. So,... Read More
Mixed Race Celebrities with Asian Backgrounds: Part Four
Back in 2018, 2019, and earlier in 2022, Kcrush published two articles about biracial celebrities with Asian backgrounds. We’re revisiting those articles and including more celebrities that have Asian backgrounds. Of course, we encourage our... Read More
Wanderlust Wednesday: Park-Hopping Asia’s Theme Parks (Part 1)
Visiting theme parks is a fun hobby for many thrill seekers. Asia has plenty of theme parks beyond Disney parks to offer globetrotters. If you’ve been bitten by the travel bug, take the time to check out these parks on your adventures! LEGOLAND... Read More
Say Yes – Where Are They Now?
Say Yes was a 5-member boy band debuted in July 2013 under Music Factory Entertainment agency with the hit single “Feel Good”. The band lived up to its “optimistic ambiance” meaning behind its title by sweeping fans of their feet with... Read More
Where Are They Now?
Growing, dominating and existing for the longest time possible in the entertainment industry is every celebrity’s dream. The K-Pop industry is known for its robust debut of K-Pop artists through hit songs characterized by top notch vocals,... Read More
Where Are They Now? – K-Pop Idols Who Left Their Groups or Had Their Groups Resolved
K-Pop icons stars have the pleasure of enjoying the benefits that come with their stardom including a massive following for being in the spotlight, privacy, and countless endorsement opportunities among others. The pleasures and fame are... Read More
Where Are They Now – Male K-Pop Groups Edition
When K-Pop idols debut, there are a wide range of variables that can affect the future of their careers. Some K-Pop groups might last a decade or more, while others seem to fizzle within a year or two of their debut. And, with that being... Read More
Heartfelt Harmony For Honey Lee 2020
Photo from her instagram @honey_lee32 The raising of a star Being as her mother is a Doctor of Korean Music History at a prestigious university and her father a senior officer in the National Intelligence Service, Lee Ha Nui, also known as... Read More
GUSHING FOR GIRLS GENERATION 2019
Everybody who loves K-Pop knows who Girls’ Generation are – they are called the Nation’s Girlgroup for a reason. Legendary hit singles such as, “Into The New World”, “Gee” – according to Melon, it’s considered as the “Song... Read More
Raving For Ravi 2019
If you’ve by any chance clicked on this article without knowing who Ravi is, fear not and let me introduce you to this Kpop star! Best known by his stage name Ravi, Kim Won-sik is the main rapper, lead dancer, lyrics writer and composer for... Read More
Soaring with Psy in 2019
A photo of Psy from his Instagram account @42psy42. Crazy about music, dancing & performing Park Jae-sang, better known under his stage name Psy, stormed into the international music charts in 2012 with his worldwide hit single ‘Gangnam... Read More
No More Tears with Kwon Sang Woo In 2019
A still of Kwon Sang Woo from the 2018 Kdrama ‘Queen of Mystery 2’. Riding the Hallyu wave Best known across Asia for his lead role in the Kdrama ‘Stairway to Heaven’, South Korean actor Kwon Sang Woo first started out as a... Read More
Read yourself into the K-pop Trainee World with Help from Jessica Jung
Have you ever wanted to explore the world of k-pop trainees? But more than just research, you wanted to walk a day in the kicks of an idol in training? Now you have your chance thanks to Jessica Jung, an inside source in the industry. Jessica Jung... Read More
Tell Her She’s Lovely – An Anthology By Dhara Singh
Dhara Singh is a New Jersey based South Asian author and financial journalist. She holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Tell Her She’s Lovely, an Anthology is her first book. When... Read More
The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success
The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success is out. Translation rights have been sold in 17 regions, and this US release comes on the heels of a triumphant debut in the UK and France. What is nunchi? To find out, read... Read More
While you were sleeping
While You Were Sleeping is about a woman who sees through her dreams of terrible things that will happen to people in the future and a prosecutor who tries to prevent them from happening. Nam Hong Joo Has the ability to dream about... Read More
Boys Over Flowers
Boys Over Flowers is a 2009 Korean drama based on Japanese shōjo manga Hana Yori Dango, created by Yoko Kamio. It is also... Read More
Indigo: A Review of RM’s First Full-Length Solo Album
I cannot fully describe the level of excitement I had for this album. I am a huge fan of RM’s Mono, a mixtape that has stood the test of time and four years later is still one of my favorites. How does Indigo fair? Here’s my review.... Read More
Ambitious Sound of Magic a Conversation Starter with Some Holes
Spoiler Warning: Review talks about key moments in the drama Trigger Warning: Review mentions self-harm, suicide, and abuse As one 2022’s most buzzworthy dramas, The Sound of Magic has plenty of promise. Based on the webtoon The Sound of... Read More
Relatable ‘Turning Red’ Fun, Nostalgia-Filled Imperfection
Post contains spoilers Turning Red, a film about a 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian girl Meilin Lee (Rosalie Chiang), is a groundbreaking film on many levels. It’s the first time a woman solo-directed a film in Pixar’s history woman (Domee... Read More
There And Back Again: A Review of Eric Nam’s Reflective Album
Eric Nam just keeps getting better and better! His latest album, There And Back Again, is a lovely culmination of Eric’s sheer talent and musical expertise. He is no stranger to the pop world but is especially making waves as he is... Read More
Woosung’s Incredible First Full-Length Album “Genre”
As one of the lead singers for The Rose, Woosung is an incredible vocalist. With a unique and recognizable sound, he has made waves with his first solo full-length album. I first encountered him on the Itaewon Class OST for his track, “You... Read More
The Silent Sea is Worth The Hype
Following the huge popularity of Squid Game, I thought this might be the next big thing. Though Single’s Inferno (a reality dating show) seemed to take the cake, The Silent Sea was still a great watch and here’s why (spoilers ahead).... Read More
ATEEZ ZERO:FEVER EPILOGUE Album Review
One thing I know about ATEEZ is that they deliver. ZERO: FEVER EPILOGUE gives listeners an album full of the classic ATEEZ sound. They really only continue to get better and better. Turbulence: 8/10 This song is one you can easily feel... Read More
Monsta X The Dreaming Album Review
This all-English album is full of groovy tunes, amazing vocals, and memorable melodies. With some retro bops, Monsta X prove their musical abilities and how quickly they can get me dancing! Here’s how the album ranked. One Day: 10/10... Read More
Gaho “Fireworks” Album Review
Gaho is an incredible Korean soloist. He is well-known for his work on Korean Drama OSTs, such as Itaewon Class and Start-Up. His vocal range is out of this world, as well as his songwriting abilities. This debut full-length album has been... Read MoreWho said what on wednesday
KCRUSH [Color Code] Red Velvet – Feel The Rhythm
This Wednesday only series will provide KCRUSH Red Velvet - Feel The Rhythm. We hope you will... Read MoreIn remembrance
Former ‘Produce 101, Season 2’ Contestant A Tragedy’s Cause Continues to be Investigated
Trigger Warning: Article contains video shared from Itaewon that night. Viewer discretion advised. Two days following the deadly Itaewon Halloween celebration, we’re learning more... Read MoreThrowback Thursdays
TBT: SM Throwback
For this week's #TBT playlist, enjoy SM Entertainment artists' songs from the 1990s, 2000s, and early 2010s. What was your favorite SM Entertainment era? Share below! A playlist celebrating SM... Read More
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