iKON took the opportunity of their first US performance as a way to let everyone know exactly what they’re all about. All it took was the guys stepping out on …
Read More »SXSW 2019: Chungha steals the show at KOCCA’s Korea Spotlight
Chungha has proven to be one of the rare women in K-pop who absolutely own being a soloist. Not only are her singing skills strong enough to garner attention and …
Read More »SXSW 2019: XXX talk problems with the Korean music scene, their influences, and artists needing support in interview
On March 13, XXX was one the six highly diverse artists who performed at KOCCA‘s Korea Spotlight at SXSW. The very next day, they opened day two of an already …
Read More »[Event] KNK successfully kick-off Lonely Night Tour in Los Angeles
When most of us think of KNK, we think about long legs and fresh incredibly attractive faces. Their rather odd concept revolves around a lot of talk of their height …
Read More »[Event] EXO’s Baekhyun makes appearance at Privé Alliance Launch Party in Los Angeles
Industry brand launch parties are fun, liquor and food filled events that foster networking and celebration of a new product or service being offered. Unless it’s tied to a K-pop …
Read More »[Event] AOMG dominate the Los Angeles stop of their Above Ordinary Tour 2019
AOMG is one of the most influential hip-hop labels in South Korea, and they sure as hell proved that point at our first concert to kick off 2019! The Belasco …
Read More »[Event] Day6 rocks Jae’s homecoming in Los Angeles on their ‘Youth’ tour
Very rarely do we see a mainstream band who diverges from the established J-rock type of sound when it comes to the rock genre in Korea. Fortunately, K-pop has been …
Read More »[Event] DPR LIVE & Dream Perfect Regime put on show during ‘CTYL Tour’ for sold out LA crowd
When I heard that Dream Perfect Regime was coming to LA, I damn near threw a shoe out of excitement. After seeing DPR LIVE’s brief set at SXSW this year, …
Read More »[Event] Los Angeles Korean Festival celebrates 45 years with DEAN, KSHMR, and guests
I love cultural festivals because the quality ones provide an opportunity to spend a day or two just lavishing in the beauty and richness of a culture from a different …
Read More »[Event] 88Rising’s ‘Head In The Clouds’ festival gets hype with Keith Ape, Joji, Miyavi, Rich Brian
Last we left off, we were half way through 88Rising‘s ‘Head In The Clouds‘ festival in Chinatown LA. The entire park was packed and the crowd was frothing at the …
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