K-pop isn’t all massive companies and concepts. There’s a side of K-pop that is uniquely endearing and strong. A side that shows the power of independence runs deeper than that …
Read More »[Video Interview] James Lee & Kevin Woo talk about life as soloists, friendship, and the first time they met
During the LA stop of the Kevin Woo x James Lee Tour, Asian Junkie got to sit down and have a quick conversation with the two soloists about all kinds …
Read More »[Event] KCON LA expo recap includes more hits than misses with beauty, food, and music
Throughout the years KCON LA has featured various aspects of Korean culture, but perhaps none so cut and dry as it did this year. The KCON LA 2019 expo set-up …
Read More »[Event] Miyavi shows off new style at No Sleep Till Tokyo tour stop in LA + AJ gets an invitation into his pre-show routine
Hello Asian Junkie readers! I know it’s been a while, but I needed to take a little hiatus to deal with some health stuff. But I’m back with some high …
Read More »[Interview] An inside look at drugs in Korea from a former drug dealer
With the recent influx of drug-related scandals hitting Korean entertainment, interest in how the drug trade works in the country is at an all-time high, and I see constant questions …
Read More »[Event] Sik-K quenches all the thirst (and collects all the bras) during his FLIP World Tour
Sik-K knows who his fans are. He’s not only fully aware of who they are, but he encourages their rambunctious thirst on every level. He’s here for it. And frankly, …
Read More »SXSW 2019: MKIT RAIN made sure the crowd was hyped with Loopy, Nafla, Niahn starring on stage
MKIT RAIN showed up and showed out at SXSW this year as they performed exactly one show at the festival, that show being the ERR;OR showcase with other artists like …
Read More »SXSW 2019: ASTERISM talk about their battle metal sound, inspirations & influences, goals
When I initially checked the rosters for SXSW 2019, ASTERISM was a name I knew nothing about. What I ended up finding were three young, extremely talented ass-kicking rockers who …
Read More »SXSW 2019: XXX, Jambinai, Hitchhiker, Kirara lead the rest of KOCCA’s Korea Spotlight
This year’s SXSW showed a boost in growth as the now-famed KOCCA event Korea Spotlight has been moved from their previous venue to the much larger, famous Austin City Limits …
Read More »SXSW 2019: Interview with KOCCA’s VP about artist selection, purpose, and growth
Asian Junkie was invited to sit down with the Vice President and COO of Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), Kim Yung Duk, at SXSW 2019. Don’t ask me how these …
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