Latest Updates — The Kraze

It’s Finally Here: The Return of ZICO

It’s been a long two years since we’ve heard from ZICO, but at long last he’s back, along with five new tracks.

New ReleaseMeighan PetersJuly 29, 2022Zico, K-hiphop/R&BComment

IST Entertainment’s ATBO Makes Their Debut

With the culmination of the survival show, the seven-member group ATBO was born.

DebutsSaquib SyedJuly 29, 2022ATBO, Boy GroupsComment

ToppDogg Revives a 200-Year-Old Rivalry in “TOPDOG”

In their constant experimentation with musical genres and historical influences, ToppDogg decided to take on classical music for the self-titled track “TOPDOG.”

Artist HighlightDominique J.July 29, 2022Topp Dogg, Boy GroupsComment

YOUNITE is Ready To Take Off in “AVIATOR”

With an energetic new music video, YOUNITE is ready to soar to new heights.

New ReleaseSaquib SyedJuly 27, 2022YOUNITE, Brand New Music, Boy GroupsComment

Ultimate Cool Girl: Yerin Baek

We often hear the phrase "Your favorite’s fave," and that's exactly who Yerin Baek is.

Fashion & BeautyNicole N.July 27, 2022Baek Yerin, FashionComment

Golden Child Dazzles in First U.S. Tour

Though the group has been stateside before thanks to KCON, the GOLDEN CHILD Meet & Live Tour In USA marked the first multiple-stop tour for the group in America.

EventsKelly SipkoJuly 27, 2022Golden Child, Woolim Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

AleXa, Golden Child, and Brave Girls Light Up New York SummerStage’s KOREA GAYOJE

With American Song Contest winner AleXa, popular boy group Golden Child, and viral girl group Brave Girls, no amount of heat could deter fans, many waiting as early as 5am for a prime spot at this free concert.

EventsJean LibertJuly 26, 2022Alexa, Golden Child, Brave GirlsComment

Hot Girl Summer Anthems

For this week's Ladies Corner, let's channel our energy into six new hits that empower us to become our best selves!

Ladies CornerSofia GomezJuly 26, 2022ITZY, Kang Soyeon, XG, Hyolyn, HEIZE, aespa, Girl GroupsComment

Best of July B-Sides

July 2022 has brought us more K-Pop releases, from comebacks and debuts to new and exciting sub-units from veteran groups.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisJuly 25, 2022SF9, CHOBOM, P1Harmony, Kim ChunghaComment

History of K-Pop: Chungha

Potentially one of the most successful solo artists in the Korean music scene, Chungha is one of the former I.O.I members that managed to take her success in the group and continue to grow into her solo career.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonJuly 24, 2022Kim Chungha, SoloistsComment

K-Drama Review: A Gentleman’s Dignity

After last month's review of Boys Over Flowers sparked a debate on whether or not it aged well, this month I decided to go back to a less controversial, fun drama that focuses on an older generation.

K-DramasSara LayneJuly 23, 2022Kang Haneul, K-DramaComment

Hello, Xdinary Heroes!

Xdinary Heroes has made their long-awaited and highly anticipated comeback, a long seven months after the release of their addictive debut single “Happy Death Day” in December.

New ReleaseCourtney WillisJuly 22, 2022Xdinary Heroes, JYP Entertainment, BandsComment

BLITZERS Returns with the Energetic “Hit The Bass”

BLITZERS continues to blaze the trail through the K-Pop world with their third mini-album WIN-DOW and title track “Hit The Bass!”

New ReleaseRoxanne WilsonJuly 22, 2022BLITZERS, Boy GroupsComment

T-ARA Becomes John Travolta Wannabes for “Roly Poly”

Bubbling up as the girl group with addictive, dance-along singles, T-ARA solidified themselves as hit-making K-Pop princesses with the career-defining “Roly Poly.”

Artist HighlightDominique J.July 22, 2022T-ara, Girl GroupsComment

STAYC Returns to Summer with “BEAUTIFUL MONSTER”

STAYC is back with their third single album WE NEED LOVE, an album consisting of three tracks that delve into different types of love.

New ReleaseNicole N.July 21, 2022STAYC, Girl GroupsComment

Summer with K-R&B

For this week's Throwback Thursday we will be taking a look at some songs that will relax you and bring you into the feel of a warm summer’s day.

Throwback ThursdayEmily BJuly 21, 2022Loco, Crush, Jackson Wang, DPR Live, K-hiphop/R&BComment

Hyolyn Keeps Cool in iCE

It’s certainly been a hot summer. Thankfully Hyolyn is here to cool us down with iCE, her third mini-album featuring her latest title track, “NO THANKS.”

ReviewSofia GomezJuly 20, 2022Hyolyn, SoloistsComment

HallyuPopFest London 2022

Four years after its launch in Singapore in 2018, July 9-10, 2022 saw HallyuPopFest make its triumphant debut in the UK, bringing some of K-Pop’s most iconic and up-and-coming acts to London’s OVO Arena Wembley.