Author: Denise Coley
On January 3, Korean K-pop boy band UP10TION held an online showcase to mark the release of their 10th mini album titled “Novella” – the group’s first comeback in six months. Novella includes six tracks “Crazy About You,” “Give Love,” “PANDORA,” “INCREDIBLE,” “FALL,” and “SAD ENDING.” KUHN: One, two, three. UP10TION: Tension up! Hello, We’re UP10TION. Q. How do you feel about making a comeback after 6 months? KUHN: We’re back in 6 months. I think I was a little more immersed in working on the album because I wanted to show you a little more musical…
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 without looking up the lyrics. ATEEZ has a way of portraying their emotions so well in their voices. If you’re looking for a heartfelt opener, with all the members contributing, “Turbulence” is it! Not only is the melody fantastic, but the lyrics are deep. Look at a few of the lines: By the rough wind By…
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 “One Day” is a song that I have absolutely loved from Monsta X. It had been previously released and I’m so glad it made it onto the album. Not only is the melody catchy and calming, but the lyrics are relatable too. Check out a few lines from the chorus: They say hindsight’s 20/20 Maybe I’ll, maybe I’ll see…
Singer and songwriter, Zion.T wanted to give his fans a present for the holidays in the form of a new song entitled “A Gift!” which is a jazzy, soulful, soft-pop ballad with touching lyrics. “A Gift!” provides warm comfort and sympathy to soothe a lonely heart to end the year and establish itself as a Christmas love song. (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/ctAmUvoDkXE Zion.T reconnected with long-time producers, PEEJAY, JUNU PARK, and Seokcheol Yun who he has previously worked with to reunite on “A Gift!”. Zion.T also participated in writing and composing the song himself, adding his sincerity to the music. “A Gift!”…
The musical is available today worldwide for fans this holiday season Premium streaming platform LIVENow announces a new musical, Meissa’s Song, streaming exclusively this holiday season. The show will feature the biggest K-Pop stars to commemorate the 30th anniversary of South Korea joining the United Nations, and will begin airing on December 21st. It will also be available to stream on-demand for two months and cost $15.00 USD. LIVENow has become a leading platform for watching live events such as sport, concerts, theatrical performances, comedy shows and lifestyle classes. Korean-based musical performances such as Meissa’s Song are the latest…
Japanese rock band tricot released their third major-label album ‘Jodeki’, December 15. The band have released a string of singles throughout 2021. They kicked off the year with ‘BAKURO’, followed by Japanese TV series theme song ‘INAI’, as well as ‘WALKING’ (produced by NUMBER GIRL member Kentaro Nakao), all of which are included on ‘Jodeki’. The album also features a new recording of ‘Super Summer’, which was originally included on a 2013 compilation album released by revered Japanese label Pizza of Death Records; ‘Tissue’, a song that has a comforting feeling of weakness; and the title track ‘Jodeki’, which…
– 10th mini album [Novella] will be released on January 3rd. – The teaser content scheduler, including track list, concept photos, and teasers, will be released. The group UP10TION confirmed its comeback for January 3, 2022. UP10TION released the comeback scheduler image of “10th MINI ALBUM [Novella]” on its official SNS channel on the 14th, announcing the schedule of teasers content along with the album release date. According to the released comeback scheduler, UP10TION will release Concept Photo I, II in groups and individuals, starting with the new album Track List on the 16th, and release various teasers, including…
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 highly anticipated and is a great listen! OOO: 9/10 What a great start to the album. This upbeat tune is just what I would expect from a good Gaho tune. Plenty of great melodic lines, unique instrumentals, and fantastic vocals. His style is unmatched and “OOO” shows he didn’t come here to play. This tune perfectly…
2020 and 2021 have been years of rough times, yet many have made the best of them while others, not so much. During the Holidays we may have feelings of uncertainty and sometimes sorrow from lost loved ones or dealing with hard times. We at KCrush America want to offer suggestions of using hotlines or consultations with professionals if life becomes overwhelming. Our fans, friends, neighbors, loved ones as well as our idol biases, we say to you, take a breath, be kind to yourself and never give in to any self-harming ideas. Keep seeking help because your life…
Kalen Anzai released a brand new single “Genjitsu Camera” (featured on Laguna Illumination TVC) on December 15h. This song co-produced with Charlie XCX carries essences of the recent trend such as Vaporwave and City Pop, yet is packaged to be fresh sounding NEWTRO music. The lyrics written by Kalen herself, is based on the theme “Genjitsu Camera” a brand new retronym. Retronym refers to a phenomenon in which, for example, how the word “land-line phone” which formerly was simply called a “phone” was created upon the invention of “mobile phones”. A term that is created from an advent of…
Korea’s Popular Rhythm-Based Gaming App Adds K-Pop Group to Platform SuperStar Series, the global music gaming app which allows fans to play games that are themed on the latest and hottest chart-topping songs, is announcing the launch of a version featuring music from award-winning K-pop boy group THE BOYZ. Starting today, they will have their music featured in the app. The rhythm-based game series recently collaborated with P NATION and ATEEZ’s KQ Entertainment earlier this year. The SuperStar App has already had successful launches in South Korea and the United States. You can download the SuperStar app for free on…
– MCND, On December 18th, “2021 FANMEETING [MERRY MEET]” will be held!! – ‘Dreams ★ come true’ MCND, It’s going to be the first offline fan meeting since our fans since our debut!! The group MCND will hold an online and offline solo fan meeting and spend a special Christmas with fans for the first time since its debut. MCND released a poster announcing the hosting of its first offline fan meeting 2021 FANMEETING [MERRY MEET] (hereinafter referred to as “MERRY MEET”) through its official SNS account on the 24th. ‘MERRY MEET’, which will be broadcast online and offline…
Ticket sales starts tomorrow! An introduction playlist of the event and spot movie with scenes of the live performances unveiled! Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. Sony Music Labels Inc. “Sony Music AnimeSongs ONLINE 2022”, which is an online live performance event in the style of a festival with 14 gorgeous music artists who belong to Sony Music Labels, will be streamed live on the 8th and 9th of January 2022 on Stagecrowd. The tickets will be on sale tomorrow, at noon on the 10th of December (JST). An introduction playlist of the event has been released in advance…
Choi Ran is a notable Korean screenwriter who began her career as a broadcasting writer at KBS, where she wrote for various TV programs for 15 years. Winning the Joongang Ilbo Scenario Competition and the SBS TV Literary Award launched Choi Ran’s drama screenwriting career. Choi Ran’s works include, “Iljimae”, “God’s Gift : 14 Days” and “Mouse”. We would like to express our appreciation to Ms. Choi Ran for this insightful interview and we anticipate to see what she has in store for her drama fans in the future. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Nice to meet…
Brave Girls with Brave Entertainment will be hosting a long awaited concert at Olympic Hall in S. Korea on January 15th and 16th, 2022. Pre-order and general tickets will be available soon. ⏰ 2022.01.15 – 2022.01.16 📍 Olympic Hall 🎟 Pre-Orders (선예매) 2021.12.13 8PM 🎟 General (일반예매) 2021.12.15 8PM More information will be available soon. Also, for as long as they last, you can now purchase the official Brave Girls’ “Light Stick” starting today, the 8th of December at the following link they provided: (Buy) 구매하기 🔗 https://bit.ly/3y8pTTV #BraveGirls #BraveEntertainment #concert #kpop #kpopgirlgroup #kpopidols #kpopgroup #OlympicHall #Januaryconcert #tickets #BraveGirlsconcerttickets #danceperformance…
International phenomenon and China’s top pop idol LAY (Lay Zhang) releases his new single Bee With You today by Zhang Yixing Studio on all streaming platforms. LAY personally took part in writing the lyrics and composition hoping to convey his emotions and feelings to his fans. The hit-maker is known for integrating familiar Chinese instruments and cultural metaphors with the soul of “Western music” plus top-notch modern production techniques, mixing English and Mandarin. LISTEN TO “BEE WITH YOU” BY LAY VISUALIZER TO “BEE WITH YOU” BY LAY The single instantly grabs your attention with opening dynamic instrumentals…
Known to many for their hit, “Teardrop,” SF9 is back with an amazing mini album. This is full of their classic EDM but also mixes in some R&B and calming ballads. Trauma: 8/10 SF9 opens this album strong! “Trauma” has a great beat, deep lyrics, and a showcase of each member’s vocals/rap. This song has EDM as well as R&B vibes, and focuses on a love that is struggling to stay alive. Check out the lyrics to the first verse: Love, once hot, shatters Cold as ice Pushing me away Tangled like spiderwebs Our connection reaches the end,…
Rollers are the newest beauty and accessory trend overwhelming the South Korean peninsula and is increasingly creeping its way through the global fashion fabric. Fundamentally, these plastic cylinders are just but hair tools meant to bring out hair curls of diverse sizes and volume depending on the usage. Creating curls especially for one’s hanging bangs is quiet understandable given that the hair can be discomforting when it blows allover on one’s face all day. Curling the bangs is also associated with complementing one’s overall facial outlook by giving a flattering head shape overloaded with cuteness. PRISTIN’s Zhou Jieqiong…
Powerful vocal Korean soloist, Lee Michelle has returned with what some are calling a “Groovy R&B” sound with her digital single, “Lost In You,” released in the U.S. and worldwide on December 2, 2021. Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes at this posting with many other music platforms coming onboard within days. Do not forget Lee Michelle’s heart felt album, “Day By Day” released in 2020, can also be heard on Spotify and other platforms. #LeeMichelle #KoreanSingerLeeMichelle #LostInYou #DayByDay #pop #kpop #krandb #kindie #digitalsingle #newrelease #LeeMichellenewrelease #spotify #applemusic #itunes #koreanartist #koreansinger #koreanidol #LeeMichelleWithoutYou