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11Sep
K-POP SUPERSTARS CRAVITY UNVEIL NEW SONG “CHEESE” NEW ALBUM SUN SEEKER OUT SEPTEMBER 11
Rising K-pop boy group CRAVITY unveil a new song and music video “Cheese;” listen/share HERE and watch/share the video HERE. The track—which illustrates the band’s idea of a fun and special day—will be featured on their much... Read More
11Sep
Japanese rock band I Don’t Like Mondays. and Korean creator DPR CREAM release collaboration single ‘conversation’
Japanese rock band I Don’t Like Mondays. released their new album ‘RUNWAYWednesday, September 6). The album features five brand new songs. One particular highlight is ‘conversation’, a collaboration with South Korean creator DPR... Read More
11Sep
2023 Everglow US Tour [All My Girls]
Everglow will be in concert at The Wiltern on November 22. Tickets on sale now. For more information Click Here #Everglow #EverglowUSTour #LosAngeles #kcrushnews#EverglowAllMyGirlsUSTour #kcrushamerica #TheWiltern #ticketsonsale... Read More
5Sep
Japanese singer-songwriter HIRAIDAI releases lyric video for ‘HONEY&MOON’, from his ‘SURF & TURF (Deluxe Edition)’ EP
Download & streaming links ‘HONEY&MOON’ lyric video Japanese singer-songwriter HIRAIDAI has released a lyric video for his song ‘HONEY&MOON’, which was published on August 30 as a YouTube Premiere release. The song... Read More
1Sep
The second season of the anime series ‘Kizuna no Allele’ hits screens on TV Tokyo, Tv Osaka and TV Aichi on Wednesday October 4th, 2023. The 3rd main graphic for the series has also been released!
I’m Going All In, to Become the Me I Want to Be New Information Revealed Hitting screens on October 4th on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka and TV Aichi! Coming to Animax on October 14th! The 3rd main graphic has also been unveiled! A marathon of the first... Read More
23Aug
Japanese 4-piece rock band – WENDY 1st Album” Don’t waste my YOUTH” & lead track”SCREAM” Music Video is released！ This album’s sound producer is Marc Whitmore！
WENDY is Japanese 4-piece rock band and average age of WENDY is 18 years. Their song has been added to 30 playlists on Spotify and north America’s and UK’s listener is increasing now. Finally, WENDY’s 1st Album, ”Don’t waste my... Read More
23Aug
Anime series ‘Baki Hanma’ opening and ending themes ‘Sarracenia -Anime Size-’ by SKY-HI and ‘Salvia -Anime Size-’ by BE:FIRST are now streaming! Opening/ending videos with credits removed also out now!
Coinciding with the August 24 release of the new season of father-son face-off anime series ‘Baki Hanma’, the opening theme song ‘Sarracenia -Anime Size-’ by SKY-HI and ending theme song ‘Salvia -Anime Size-’ by BE:FIRST have been... Read More
8Aug
Jeon Somi Game Plan EP Release
On August 7, 2023, Canadian-Dutch-Korean singer-songwriter, JEON SOMI, is back and better than ever, as she releases her brand-new EP entitled GAME PLAN along with the music video for the energetic and upbeat title track “Fast... Read More
8Aug
INTRODUCING K-POP SUPERSTARS CRAVITY PERFORMING AT NYC, LA, MEXICO CITY FESTIVALS THIS AUGUST FURTHER NEW MUSIC IMMINENT
photo credit: Starship Entertainment Introducing CRAVITY: the nine-member, K-pop boy group who are taking the world by storm. Debuting as a group in 2020 with Starship Entertainment, they have been rapidly growing in popularity and... Read MoreFeatured Interviews
7Aug
KCrush Interview With ChoCo 1&2
ChoCo1&2 is a Korean group under ChoCo Entertainment, consisting of members Jake(Ye-chan), Anpan, TJ(Taejo), who possess performance skills, instrumental play, producing, and DJing abilities. They are entitled as a “project-type... Read More
1Aug
[AUDIO] Episode 5 of Candid Conversations with KCrush: Corner Club
In the latest episode of Candid Conversations with KCrush, we are joined with Mike and Sav of the indie pop duo Corner Club. Their music can be summarized as smooth and chill. Corner Club has made Spotify’s Viral 50 in Thailand. Their... Read More
31Jul
KCrush Interview With Altoduo
When it comes to music I am always after a little bit of innovation, musicians who take creative risks and are in a way doing their own thing. I recently found such a music group in Altoduo. Based in Singapore, the duo combines chillhop,... Read More
17Jun
JIFF Interview with filmmaker Shin Dong-min
There aren’t many films where a mother is cast to play herself and versions of herself in her son’s films. And there’s certainly even less where she gets to play herself twice in roles that are both wish fulfillment, and homage to... Read More
5Jun
BISFF interview with filmmaker Hyun-min Cho – APOCALYPSE RUNNER: THE COMPLETE EDITION
What is the love of cinema if not a love for an art form that exposes the beauty and faults of humanity, is something I imagine the character of Park Dong-sik would say. Created by filmmaker and award-winning writer Hyun-min Cho, Dong-sik is a film... Read More
5Jun
KCrush Interview With Teen Top
Start Now! Hello. We are Teen Top, an emotional teen pop band. Teen Top captivates many people with their dazzling performances and powerful vocals, receiving love from fans both domestically and internationally through hit songs like... Read More
18May
BSIFF Interview with Johee and Hanee Oh for THE GOOD SAMARITAN Inbox
DISCLAIMER: This audio may contain portions with unclear or distorted sound quality. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please be aware that we have made efforts to improve the audio quality, but due to technical limitations or external... Read More
5May
KCRUSH INTERVIEW WITH BEYOND CLOSET
Korean designer Ko Tae Yong launched Beyond Closet in Seoul in 2008 and has since been active as the brand's CEO, continuing to be active in the domestic and international fashion... Read More
2May
KCRUSH EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – Festival Programmer Sébastien Simon Onsite At The 2023 Busan International Short Film Festival
Curating the programs for film festivals isn't as easy as you might think. It requires a discerning eye, the ability to be impartial, critical, discerning and most of the absolute love of film. During the Busan International Short Film Festival, I... Read More
20Jul
The Colors Of Bang Yong-guk Dallas Concert
“The Colors Of Bang Yong-guk” Is Bang’s first solo tour since with his group “B.A.P.” Starting his own label “Consent” in 2022, he put his heart into his 2 released albums. Songwriter, rapper, singer and producer Bang has always... Read More
19Jul
The Color Of Bang Yongguk Austin Concert
The Austin, Texas Concert was really hyped and full of life! He performed a song from the past, “I Remember,” along with songs from his current album. It was really a blast to be there and to see him perform again. The last time I saw... Read More
19Jun
Kdrama Filming Locations Outside South Korea
Filming locations determine the overall success and impact of dramas. They serve as backdrops against which a story unfolds thus enhancing the overall aesthetic, authenticity, and believability of dramas. despite advanced visual effects and... Read More
24May
Korean leg of the iKON “Take Off” World Tour
May 6th, 2023 is a day I will likely never forget, not because it was my second day in Seoul, South Korea, but because it was my first time seeing iKON live in person in Jangchung Arena for the Korean leg of their “Take Off’ world tour, their... Read More
4May
WeBRIDGE Makes a Positive Start in Las Vegas
On Friday, April 21, 2023, Infinite Prospects Entertainment launched its inaugural event, WeBRIDGE: Now. New. Next., at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exhibition and music festival focuses on the growing interest... Read More
1May
Mixed Race Celebrities with Asian Backgrounds: Part Six
We’re back with the sixth edition of our popular series! Thanks to your response, we have discovered many more celebrities to include in our database. Back in 2018, 2019, and earlier in 2022 , Kcrush published articles about biracial... Read More
29Apr
We Bridge Concert Night Two – The Heroes Of We Bridge
Day two of We Bridge turned out to be the most emotional of the three-day expo. The muralists have nearly completed their creations; the food vendors unsurprisingly run out of their wares early. (If there’s one thing people are going to do... Read More
26Apr
We Bridge Concert Night One – The Ladies Carried!
On the weekend of April 21, Infinite Prospects Entertainment presented their inaugural We Bridge convention, a three-day expo held at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay and MGM’s Michelob Ultra Arena. Molded in the same spirit of KCON, the We Bridge... Read More
26Apr
[2023 F/W Seoul Fashion Week On-site Sketch] Genderless sensibility and high perfection heralds the era of ‘K-Fashion’
The 2023 F/W Seoul Fashion Week took place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza from March 15 to 19. This year marked the event’s 22nd anniversary, with 31 brands, including 23 Seoul-based designer brands, seven up-and-coming designer brands, and one... 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
11Jun
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
5Jun
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
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
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
13Sep
The Rose HEAL Album Review
The Rose presents a unique blend of pop-rock, memorable ballads, and unique vocals. HEAL did not disappoint! Here’s my album breakdown. ~: 9/10 I love a good intro. “~” builds a dreamy soundscape that invites listeners into the world... Read More
13Sep
BOYNEXTDOOR Album Review: WHY…
This album was my first encounter with BOYNEXTDOOR, and perhaps yours, too! They debuted a few singles on a mini album in May 2023, and are relatively new as a group. ZICO helped produce this group, and the music’s aim is to be relatable to... Read More
23Jul
Is The Good Bad Mother Really That Good?
The Good Bad Mother has been causing a stir online since it hit Netflix. Heartfelt, drama-filled, and…action sequences? Yes, it truly does have it all. But is The Good Bad Mother really the best drama to hit Netflix this year? The hype... Read More
19Apr
Song Review: Bang Yong Guk’s “Green” Perfect for Spring
Following the announcement he would embark on his Colors of Bang Yong Guk Tour, Bang Yong Guk dropped his latest single “Green.” Featuring Soovi, “Green” shows a softer side to Yong Guk compared to his tracks “Up,” “Off” and... Read More
22Mar
Why Twenty Five Twenty One Was So Special
Twenty Five Twenty One was one of the biggest dramas of 2022. I had it on my list for some time, and finally got around to it. It started slow for me, and then around episode 5 it became a binge. This drama was addictive because it had a good... Read More
20Jan
Rating 2022’s Debuts: Girl Group Edition
2022 has ended, so it’s that time of the year where we (and everyone else) do their “year-in-review” segments. Kcrush kicks off our year-in-review segments by rating the debuts from 2022. It should be prefaced that many K-Pop songs in recent... Read More
3Dec
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
28Jun
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
16Mar
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 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
‘Snowdrop’ Actress Park Soo-ryun Passes Away
On June 11, 2023, 29-year-old actress Park Soo-ryun was declared brain-dead following a fall down a flight of stairs on a property in Jeju Island. Park was scheduled to perform at an... 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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