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Where Are They Now? – PLAYBACK

August 25, 2025 | 4731 Visits

25Aug

Where Are They Now? – PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK (ķ”Œė ˆģ“ė°±) debuted in 2015 with the single ā€œPlaybackā€. Ā Despite strong talent and fan support, the group went inactive by 2018 and unofficially disbanded soon after. Since then, the members have branched into acting, solo music,... Read More
25Aug

Fantasia IFF 2025 – KCrush Interview with ‘Haunted Mountain: The Yellow Taboo’ with Director Tsai Chia Ying and Producer Ivan Chen

We know the five stages of grief to be denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, but what if there’s a sixth unnamed emotion? Regret. Written by Zou Wan-Zhen (Women in Taipei), and directed by Tsai Chai-ying (The Remains), the new... Read More
20Aug

Where Are They Now? – VIXX

From their mythological vampire beginnings to powerful sci-fi imagery, VIXX have always told stories. Today, even as their group activities have slowed, each member continues to build their own narrative—on stage, screen, and beyond. Ken (Lee Jae... Read More
19Aug

FOLLOWING DEMON HUNTERS SUCCESS, SINGER-SONGWRITER VINCE RETURNS WITH “CHA CHA CHA FEAT. G-DRAGON”

THEBLACKLABEL’s Vince releases his new single “ģ°Øģ°Øģ°Ø (CHA CHA CHA) (feat. G-DRAGON)”, a perfect summer smash following his success on the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack. G-DRAGON’s first feature in 8 years arrives on his... Read More
18Aug

Sipping Through Seoul (Again!): 2025 Seoul Wine & Spirits Expo

The Seoul International Wines & Spirits Expo (SIWSE) returned to COEX Exhibition Center June 26-28, 2025 and Kcrush was able to gather amongst professionals and enthusiasts and enjoy an easier-to-navigate experience once again. The annual event... Read More
18Aug

Beyond K-Pop – Korea’s Growing Partnership with Africa

Beyond K-Pop and KDramas, Korea is shaping global development by building strong ties with Africa. Over the years, Korea has worked alongside several African countries to offer a lending hand is various sectors including health. Below are some of... Read More
16Aug

A2O MAY, HISTORY MAKING GLOBAL GIRL GROUP, DROPS BOLD NEW SINGLE “B.B.B (Bigger Badder Better) [feat. A2O LTG]”

(Credit: A2O Entertainment) Buy/Stream “B.B.B”:Ā https://orcd.co/biggerbadderbetter Watch “B.B.B”:Ā https://youtu.be/0kBL7n_Yxak The next-gen global girl group, A2O MAY, returns with “B.B.B”, a bold new single... Read More
13Aug

GALAXY CORPORATION, HOME TO G-DRAGON, ANNOUNCES U.S. AUDITIONS FOR VIRTUAL K-POP GROUP – ASPIRING ARTISTS INVITED TO AUDITION FOR A GROUNDBREAKING DEBUT IN FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT- THE FUTURE OF K-POP ARRIVES AS VIRTUAL AND REAL-WORLD ARTISTRY COLLIDE

GALAXY Corp. – GLOBAL VIRTUAL ARTIST AUDITION FORM Click the link above to apply to audition Home to K-Pop superstar G-DRAGON, AI Enter-tech company Galaxy Corporation, has officially announced the launch ofĀ 2025 GLOBAL VIRTUAL ARTIST... Read More
13Aug

Jeonju IFF 2025 -KCruch Interview with “Toe Tapping Tunes”, Filmmaker Lee Jung-hyun

During the 25th annual Jeonju International Film Festival, award-winning South Korean actress and singer, Lee Jung-hyun made her directorial debut with the dramatic short Toe-Tapping Tunes, alternatively titled Going to See the Flowers, in which... Read More
12Aug

JEON SOMI DROPS NEW SINGLE “CLOSER” OFF HER BRAND NEW EP “CHAOTIC & CONFUSED” OUT TODAY

WATCH HERE LISTEN HERE Photo Credit: THEBLACKLABEL THEBLACKLABEL’s flagship artist JEON SOMI unveils her powerful new single and music video for the title track ‘CLOSER,’ from her brand-new EP Chaotic & Confused, out today.... Read More
12Aug

Where Are They Now? Wonder Girls

Once reigning as one of K-pop’s first global girl groups, Wonder Girls captured hearts with their catchy hits like “Nobody”, “Tell Meā€, and “So Hot.” This iconic five-member girl group under JYP Entertainment, left... Read More
5Aug

Fantasia IFF 2025 KCrush Interview with ‘Noise’ Filmmaker Kim Soo-jin

When describing sound or music that evokes feelings of being uneasy, overwhelmed, confused, or scared we call it noise. Noise connotes something that’s undefined in a way that music and sound aren’t, and in his award winning feature Noise,... Read More
4Aug

5 Kdramas to Watch this August 2025

Looking for the perfect k-dramas to binge on this August? Whether you are craving heart-fluttering moments, rime-travel, riveting fantasy, or a unique twist of royalty, these 5 k-dramas will keep you hooked. 1. My Lovely Journey Launching in... Read More
29Jul

2025 Plus-Size Korean Fashion Trends

The rise of plus-size fashion in Korea isn’t just a fashion moment—it’s a cultural shift. While there’s still progress to be made in representation, 2025 shows potential for significant visibility to curvier bodies in a society long... Read More
29Jul

GLOBAL “IT” GIRL GROUP MEOVV FROM THEBLACKLABEL DROPS SUMMER ANTHEM “ME ME ME”

JAPAN 1ST DIGITAL SINGLE SELECTED AS THE THEME SONG FOR KAO’S LATEST PRODUCT LAUNCH–WITH MEOVV AS OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADORS LISTENĀ HEREĀ WATCHĀ HERE MEOVVĀ unveiled their highly anticipated EPĀ MYĀ EYESĀ OPENĀ VVIDEĀ last May, delivering... Read More
28Jul

Gone But Not Forgotten: Honoring K-Pop & K-Drama Stars Lost In Early 2025

The year 2025 has been marked by an overwhelming sense of grief in the Korean entertainment world. The sorrow began early with the heartbreaking deaths of veteran actor Lee Yoon Hee, beloved singer Song Dae Kwan, and actress Kim Sae Ron, whose... Read More
26Jul

The Rose ‘Once Upon a WRLD’ Tour Toronto, 2025 Performance by Carolyn Hinds

The lights go down. The auditorium hushes with a palpable low hum of anticipation. As the sound of ā€œģˆØ Breathā€ā€”the opening instrumental track on WRLD, the latest album from South Korean indie rock band The Rose begins to play— plays through... Read More
26Jul

Japanese Supergroup PSYCHIC FEVER Drops the Perfect Summer Anthems “Gelato (Remixes)”!

Free gelato pop-ups in collaboration with local shops across Los Angeles, New York, Houston, and Chicago Happening on Friday, August 1st! Listen to “Gelato (Remixes)”Ā Here Following the viral success of their 2024 release “Just... Read More
25Jul

K-POP POWERHOUSE JOSHUA OF SEVENTEEN REIMAGINES SLANDER’S CLASSIC DANCE MUSIC ANTHEM “LOVE IS GONE”

THE K-POP ICON DELIVERS A RAW, EMOTIVE TAKE ON THE TIMELESS MULTIPLATINUM HIT LISTEN TOĀ LOVE IS GONE (WITH JOSHUA OF SEVENTEEN)Ā HERE WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEOĀ HERE Following GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum electronic music icons... Read More
24Jul

PENOMECO Ushers In a New Era with Bold and Genre-Bending EP RNSSNC TAPE

LISTENĀ HEREĀ | WATCH THE MVĀ HERE Credit: EGO GROUP Acclaimed Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer PENOMECO returns withĀ RNSSNC TAPE, out now via EGO GROUP and Kakao Entertainment — listenĀ HEREĀ and watch the music videoĀ HERE. The... Read More
24Jul

K-pop Girl Group STAYC Heats Up Summer with Empowering Special Single Album I WANT IT

LISTENĀ HEREĀ | WATCH THE MVĀ HERE Credit: High Up Entertainment Breakout K-pop girl group STAYC makes a sizzling return with their Special Single AlbumĀ I WANT IT, out now on all major streaming platforms via High Up Entertainment and Kakao... Read More

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