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17Apr
Ayumi Hamasaki releases new single ‘BYE-BYE’ on 26th anniversary of her debut! Explosive music video features ayu in school uniform!
Download & streaming links Music video As she celebrates the 26th anniversary of her debut, Japanese pop superstar Ayumi Hamasaki has released the brand new single ‘BYE-BYE’. ‘BYE-BYE’ was written for the... Read More
12Apr
Eric Nam Announced as Avatar Lead
Exciting news came in this week for Eric Nam and Avatar fans. Eric announced that he will be voicing an adult Aang in an upcoming animated film! Another big name that will star beside him is Dave Bautista, who is known for his role in... Read More
12Apr
K-Pop Star Park Boram Announced Dead
30-year-old K-pop star Park Boram died on Thursday, April 11th. The police report notes that on Thursday evening, Park Boram was having a private night with friends, which included drinking. She reportedly went into the home’s bathroom... Read More
3Apr
I.M RELEASES ONE-OF-A-KIND THIRD SOLO EP OFF THE BEAT
Showcasing his unique colors, the ‘unconventional’ solo artist unveils new track ‘LURE’ Listen to 3rd EP ‘Off The Beat’ Watch LURE Music Video Here MONSTA X’s I.M continues his ambitious solo artist... Read More
11Mar
[Update] We Bridge Cancelled For 2024
Due to unforeseen production challenges, we have made the difficult decision to not return this April 2024 for WE BRIDGE. Our team is dedicated to providing a high standard for all the wonderful fans who travel far and wide to see their... Read More
8Mar
J-pop group GENIC’s members show their songwriting skills on new album, ‘N_G’
Japanese group GENIC have released their third album, ‘N_G’, on March 6, 2024. GENIC third album ‘N_G’ Released March 6, 2024 Download and streaming links: https://genic.lnk.to/N_G GENIC / ‘N_G’... Read More
7Mar
Japanese Studio ‘Cocone’ Launches AlterEgo City on iOS and Android
As one of Cocone’s most ambitious projects yet, AlterEgo City seeks to redefine digital social interaction with deep levels of player choice and customization Cocone, a leading Japanese immersive entertainment studio at the forefront of... Read More
3Mar
Japanese boyband LIL LEAGUE release first album ‘TRICKSTER’, with all tracks streaming now!
Japanese boyband LIL LEAGUE have released their first full album, ‘TRICKSTER’, with all tracks available on download and streaming services now. The album ‘TRICKSTER’ includes the song ‘Lollipop’, which... Read More
1Mar
Insight Into MBC’s “Wonderful World” K-drama – Disney+ – Hulu
Written by Kim Ji-eun (Lie After Lie, Enemies from the Past), and directed by Lee Seung-young (Tracer, Voice 2), Wonderful World is the newest MBC produced Korean drama starring Cha Eun-woo, Kim Nam-joo, Kim Kang-woo, and Lim Si-mi.... Read MoreFeatured Interviews
17Apr
KCrush Interview with GREEN KIDS
From the streets of Iwata City, Shizuoka to the world, GREEN KIDS takes the cultural stereotypes bull by its horns. This 6-member hip-hop group has become a voice of the people in its journey of pioneering a fresh and holistic perspective on... Read More
9Apr
Episode 6 of Candid Conversations with KCrush: Alice Chun
Welcome back to Candid Conversations, in this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Alice Chun. She is the founder and CEO of Solight Design, the inventor of the SolarPuff lantern and the co-author of “Ground Rules in Humanitarian Design.”... Read More
7Apr
KCRUSH INTERVIEW With WhySoCerealz’s Designer Steve Lee
Do you have a philosophy or story behind your brand name, because it seems to evoke interest and possibly have a hidden story behind it, right ? There was a period of time when I used to be very edgy and “way too serious”. This was actually the... Read More
29Mar
SXSW 2024 ‘Seven Sisters’ Interview with Artist Rainbow Chan and Director Anne Berry
In the thematic music video for her song ‘Seven Sisters’, singer, lyricist, composer, and producer Chun Yun Rainbow Chan looks into her ancestry to the ways of the Weitou people and the ‘bridal lament’ of the women yearning to be... Read More
20Mar
SXSW 2024 ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ Interview with Filmmaker Shuchi Talati
The phrase “Girls will be girls”, shouldn’t seem like a revelation, but if you pause and think about it…it is. Award-winning writer and director Suchi Talati takes the well-known adage “Boys will be boys”, and recontextualizes it to... Read More
1Mar
KCrush Interview with LIL LEAGUE
LIL LEAGUE is a dance, vocal, and rap group that has shown its worth in less than 2 years after its official debut. This Japanese six member boy band is indeed lining up to its name and causing ripples in the entertainment world with... Read More
1Mar
KCrush Interview With Silica Gel
“Brave New Sound,” band Silica Gel The band ‘Silica Gel’ is comprised of four members: Kim Hanjoo (keyboard/vocal), Kim Chunchu (guitar/vocal), Kim Geonjay (drums), and Choi Woonghee (bass). Their unique blend of... Read More
26Feb
KCrush Interview with TravelingWill
“All the Shows are Memorable for Me!” Kcrush America Interview with TravellingWill Have you ever dreamed of being a DJ and traveling the world sharing your musical creations with fans? Enter TravellingWill, a DJ and Ph.D candidate (yes,... Read More
14Feb
Sundance 2024 Interview with ’14 Paintings’ Filmmaker Dongnan Chen
In her latest documentary short film 14 Paintings, which premiered in the Documentary Short Films Program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, award-winning director Dongnan Chen (The Trail From Xinjian 2013, Singing in the Wilderness 2022),... Read More
13Apr
BTS Wins – April 2024
BTS band is still a reigning champion despite the subsequent absence of some members on mandatory military service. Jin was the band’s first member to enlist in the military back in December 2022, and some other members have followed suit.... Read More
12Apr
5 Notable K-Pop Groups’ Comebacks in April 2024
April 2024 is a destiny-defining month as several K-pop acts make a grand entrance in a bid to solidify and expand their eminence grounds. Entertainment industries, from YG to SM entertainment, are on the lookout to amplify their project... Read More
9Apr
K-Pop & K-Drama Stars’ Pregnancy and Childbirth Announcements – April 2024
Over the last decade, fans have learned to accept that K-pop and K-drama stars are also human with desires for relationships and families. The celebrities have also been courageous enough to choose their spouses, including non-celebrities,... Read More
7Apr
Military Enlistments So Far – April 2024
From K-pop stars to K-Drama icons and notable bands like NCT to NU’EST, the compulsory military service has come knocking this year. The mandatory service, in honor of their country, is a rite that every man in Korea is deemed to go... Read More
5Apr
Oneus 2nd World Tour – La Dolce Vita
Oneus kept their promise, they kept their promise to return to Dallas and make more memories! It was my second time seeing them in Dallas before their first world tour and the boys only showed excitement for being back. “To Moons”,... Read More
4Apr
Sex, Sweat & Hypnosis Therapy
Electricity. That’s what comes to mind when I conjure the images left burned behind my eyelids after Jjangyou’s performance at SXSW. I don’t know what I expected from a Jjangyou performance, especially one so driven by techno and dub... Read More
2Apr
All You Need to Know about the Han So-hee and Ryu Joon-yeol Break Up
Two popular K-drama actors made waves recently for their romance. Han So-hee, known for acting in the drama Nevertheless, and Ryu Joon-yeol, known from Reply 1989, were a surprising pair to come onto the scene less than a month ago. They were... Read More
2Apr
5 K-Pop Acts Debuting in April 2024
Entertainment households, from SM to CUBE entertainment, are on a spree to strengthen their labels with new and fresh K-pop acts. With the number of independent entertainment labels rising daily and the global craze for K-pop entertainment,... Read More
25Mar
Jeonju City: The Taste City
Famous for its historical buildings, Korean traditional cuisine, and sporting activities, Jeonju is a one-of-a-kind beehive of activities city. Jeonju City, Jeollabuk province’s largest city, is a blend of urban and rural life intertwined... Read More
18Mar
NU’EST: Where Are They Now?
NU’EST was a five-member South Korean boy band that debuted on March 15, 2012, under Pledis Entertainment. This pop, R&B, and electronic music band gathered a massive following, especially with its “Face” debut single whose message on... Read More
28Dec
Shut Up: Flower Boy Band – Where Are They Now?
Shut Up: Flower Boy Band is a television series released in 2012 and is praised for its intriguing coming-of-age storyline. The series revolves around a high school Eye Candy rock band’s strive through friendship, romance, and rivalry.... Read More
27Sep
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
11Sep
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
2Aug
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
31Dec
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
9Dec
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
20Dec
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
19Aug
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
10Oct
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
27Jul
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
10Apr
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
15Apr
Mind Map: Crash Course in Romance
“Crash Course in Romance” is a rom-com drama series highlighting the complexities of love and success amidst criticism from society and jealousy from the most unexpected individuals. Nam Haeng Seon is a side dish shop owner who strives to... Read More
12Apr
Mind Map: Her Private Life
“Her Private Life” revolves around Sung Deok Mi and her struggles to balance her demanding double lives which she carries out with passion and perfection. By day, Sung Deok Mi is a talented museum chief curator, and by night a manager of... Read More
25Apr
What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim
What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim is a story about a competent secretary on the journey of ending her 9-year career in pursuit of achieving a lifelong goal of searching for a lost friend. The meticulous and self-centered boss cannot fathom... Read More
18Feb
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
2Feb
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
15Apr
HOPE ON THE STREET: Episodes 3 + 4 Review
Episode 3 continues with episode 2’s guest, Boogaloo Kin. This time the focus is on locking. There’s a great performance to RM’s song “Still Life” at the beginning of the episode. J-Hope exudes so much joy dancing with Boogaloo Kin... Read More
5Apr
Hope on the Street
HOPE ON THE STREET opens with J-Hope saying, “I’m about to start my military service, so this was a chance for me to look back on my life. What is it that made me who I am today? The answer I kept coming to was dance. If I didn’t have... Read More
20Feb
Alienoid: Return to the Future – Video Review
Starring Kim Tae-ri, Ryu Joon-yeol, Kim Woo-bin, and Lee Ha-nee, Alienoid: Return to the Future is the continuation of writer and director Choi Dong-hoon’s hit time jumping Sci-Fi adventure film Alienoid released in 2022. For... Read More
11Dec
ATEEZ’s Stunning THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL Album Review
ATEEZ is back with their second full-length album, THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL. This album has everything– hype tracks, ballads, hip-hop, rap, cinematic tracks, and dance grooves. ATEEZ only continues to thrive and show their talent with each... Read More
6Dec
Red Velvet Chill Kill Album Review
This third full-length album from Red Velvet is a sonic adventure that truly displays the group’s evolution as professional artists. The incredible soundscapes created show their explosive dynamic as a collective and the lyrics of some... Read More
5Dec
5 Christmas Movies with Asian Leads to Stream
Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to put away the turkey and bring out the Christmas films. There are always tons of choices, but when it comes to representation of the Asian community within Christmas movies, the choices are very... Read More
4Dec
Crush’s Wonderego Album Review
Wonderego is a well-crafted album with 19 tracks, each having Crush’s signature on them. He was heavily involved in this project, from the lyrics to production, and this proves he is successful at his craft on multiple levels. Here’s how... Read More
21Nov
Time to Listen to The Drive by Vince: A Standout Debut EP Review
This is my time learning of Vince, but it wasn’t my first time encountering his work. You likely have listened to some of the famous hits he has contributed to as well such as SUNMI’s “Gashina”, LISA’s “MONEY”, and BLACKPINK’s... Read More
20Nov
ROCK-STAR: Stray Kids Album Review
Stray Kids don’t miss! I had high hopes for their latest album drop, ROCK-STAR, and I have to say that I was not disappointed. Stray Kids brought their A-game and were as bold as ever! This group always has at least two or three hype... 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
K-Pop Star Park Boram Announced Dead
30-year-old K-pop star Park Boram died on Thursday, April 11th. The police report notes that on Thursday evening, Park Boram was having a private night with friends, which included... Read MoreThrowback Thursdays
#TBT: K-Pop 2013
One of the best K-Pop years was 10 years ago. Check out our playlist featuring some of 2013's K-Pop... Read More
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