Korean entertainment conglomerate CJ ENM has revealed its second lineup of K-pop stars for this year’s KCON LA, which will take place July 26th through July 28th at the Crypto.com Arena, LA Convention Center and Gilbert Lindsay Plaza in Los Angeles.
Read MoreSouth Korea has a rich history with rock that dates back to the 1950s, and its deep and varied rock scene shouldn't be ignored. If you’re new to Korean rock, read on for 10 established and up-and-coming bands to add to your playlist.
Read MoreI got to contribute to Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Songs in the History of Korean Pop Music!
Read MoreFrom K-indie rock bands to K-pop silent discos, enjoy a slice of Korea without leaving NYC.
Read MoreWhat exactly is K-pop? Internationally — and especially in the West — the term has become synonymous with girl groups and boy bands (“idol groups” in K-pop lexicon). But some Korean music industry executives argue that the genre should have a broader definition.
Read MoreAespa is, quite literally, taking K-pop to the next level. The powerhouse girl group — whose name combines the words “avatar,” “experience” and “aspect” — is the first K-pop act to include both human and virtual members.
Read MoreK-pop idols like BTS and BLACKPINK may have taken over the world, but in South Korea, another kind of music has captured legions of listeners for decades: Korean indie rock.
Read MoreBand Nah’s “Spotlight” (from the hit K-drama Yumi’s Cells) is one of my favorite songs, but I couldn’t find a decent English translation of the lyrics online, so I came up with my own!
Read More“Envy None” exemplifies Chang’s subtle creativity, masterful wordplay and distinctive flow that have endeared him to many Koreans.
Read MoreCheck out my articles on BTS and the Korean Wave in Entertainment Weekly’s The Ultimate Guide to BTS, available on newsstands and on Amazon!
Read MoreThough rap and hip-hop have become infused in all of the country’s major pop from BTS to Big Bang to Blackpink, Epik High were genre pioneers when they formed in 2001, mixing high-speed vocal deliveries with seemingly disparate elements as punk and classical at a time when the sound was considered niche.
Read MoreIn South Korea right now, listeners are turning their attention to the oldest form of Korean popular music: “trot,” which derives its name from “foxtrot” and borrows from a wide range of genres, including blues, easy listening, swing, rock and roll and others.
Read MoreIf you ever thought it might be cool to compose music simply by playing a video game or by typing words on your computer, or if you ever wondered if that was even possible, then look no further than Tacit Group.
Read MoreIf you thought traditional Korean instruments could never go well together with electric guitars, think again.
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