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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 More
24Feb
R&B SENSATION DEAN MAKES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED U.S. COMEBACK JOINING THE ‘WE BRIDGE 2024’ LINEUP
WE BRIDGE Music Festival & Expo Inspires DEAN Back to the U.S. Stage for an Exclusive Performance for His Devoted American Fans Event Lineup Features CRAVITY, DYNAMICDUO, HWASA, JESSI, NMIXX and More! Tickets for events at Mandalay Bay... Read More
24Feb
BTS will release a 12-inch single analog version of their original Japanese song “FOR YOU” worldwide on June 19 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut in Japan!
BTS has become a big international artist beyond the framework of K-POP. It has been announced that they will release their analog album worldwide on June 19, 2024, exactly 10 years after their debut in Japan in June 2014. The title is... Read More
24Feb
Producer, Songwriter Shinsadong Tiger Dead at 41
K-pop lost a successful producer and songwriter on February 23, 2024. Shinsadong Tiger (Lee Ho-yang) was found dead in his studio. Initial reports said an acquaintance found the 41-year-old in his home. “It is correct that Shinsadong... Read More
5Feb
Japan’s LIL LEAGUE release ‘Lollipop’, lead track from upcoming album ‘TRICKSTER’, along with music video!
Download and Streaming links https://lilleague.lnk.to/Lollipop Music Video https://youtu.be/cCP1vluMi1Y Japanese dance/vocal/rap group LIL LEAGUE have released their new single ‘Lollipop’, the lead track from their upcoming first... Read MoreFeatured Interviews
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
7Feb
KCrush Interview With “Brief History of a Family” Filmmaker Jianjie Lin – Sundance 2024
Premiering at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Brief History of a Family, is first time feature writer and director Jianjie Lin’s tense, methodically paced, and layered examination of the effects of China’s infamous political strategy... Read More
30Jan
Sundance 2024 Red Carpet Interview with Dìdi 弟弟 Filmmaker Sean Wang and Cast
For his first feature film Dìdi (弟弟) – the Mandarin word for little brother – writer and director Sean Wang, chose to look to his past, 2008 to be specific, for inspiration in order to look forward. 2008 is a time where the... Read More
27Jan
KCrush Interview with AGENT OF HAPPINESS Directors – Sundance 2024
Since 2008 the government and monarchy of Bhutan have made it a political and cultural policy to promote happiness to foster stability of the country itself. By implementing the Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, an equation that mathematically... 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
8Mar
Himalayan Haven: Exploring the Charms of Himachal Pradesh
The Himalayas are majestic mountains known around the world for their awe-inspiring beauty. You can find Himachal Pradesh nestled away in Northeast India among the Himalayas. It’s filled with peaceful valleys, breathtaking views, and a colorful... Read More
5Mar
2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week: A New Horizon Through Change and Expansion
The 2024 Autumn/Winter Seoul Fashion Week, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, unfolded from the 1st to the 5th at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and E-Factory. This event, under the banner of “Change, Expansion, and Diversity,”... Read More
23Feb
Immigration and visas in Korea
Come and stay a while! Korea is such a wonderful, dynamic, and exciting country. From K-pop and K-beauty to traditional palaces and Confucian academies. Wouldn’t it be great to come to Korea for a long-term stay? Luckily, Korea offers a... Read More
12Feb
Bhutan: World’s Happiest Country
Bhutan has been ranked as one of the happiest countries in Asia and the world. Despite being less corporate and industrialized, Bhutan has proven that happiness comes from a mindset, not belongings. This Himalayan kingdom, which was once... Read More
12Feb
The Most Popular K-Dramas of 2023
2023 was an amazing year for K-Dramas. From undercover cops to pig farms, here are some of the most popular dramas of the year! The Good Bad Mother (Netflix) The Good Bad Mother, available on Netflix, centers around a grown man and his... Read More
9Feb
If You Know, You.Will.Knovv Houston Concert
Blue. It’s the first vision one gets when they walk into Houston’s White Oak Music Hall lower level on a Tuesday night in late January. The stage is bathed in it. The mood is set right away. (If you know, you.will.knovv.) The air is... Read More
9Feb
Tongyeong City: The Creative and Historic City
Tongyeong is a coastal city situated in the southern part of Korea with international recognition for its deep maritime history and contribution to arts, music, and culture. In Hansado Island, Tongyeong, the legendary Admiral Yu Sin Si led... Read More
5Feb
The Master of Urban Forests: Akira Miyawaki
Have you ever seen an urban forest? It’s a space of densely compacted greenery right in the middle of a city. Oftentimes, these are planted using the Miyawaki method of forestation. Essentially, this method brings the forest to a small plot... 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
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
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 More
13Nov
Jung Kook’s GOLDEN Debut Album Review
The Golden Maknae has released his debut solo album. With an all English tracklist, and plenty of features, I was curious how GOLDEN would display who BTS fans already know to be an unstoppable force. Jung Kook is a treasure, but I was... Read More
16Oct