Biti Sophia Soren, New Delhi “Celebrity” is a digital single by South Korean singer-songwriter Lee Ji-eun, more famously known as IU. It was released on 27 January 2021 as a pre-release single for her fifth full-length album called ‘Lilac’. It’s a cheerful pop sound with an energetic vibe. It’s a genre of music that IU…
Category: K-Pop
My Concert Experience: BLACKPINK Born Pink World Tour in Abu Dhabi
Jasmine Khan, Dubai My long-time wish to attend a BLACKPINK concert and witness Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa perform live on stage came true with their Born Pink World Tour announcement post their long-awaited album release titled, “Born Pink.” As soon as I got to know, Abu Dhabi, is one of the venue destinations, I…
WE ARE ONE EXO!!!
Preeti Patil, Mumbai, Maharashtra Debuted under SM Entertainment in 2012, a major turning point in the K-pop industry; EXO influenced and succoured fans all over the world. It was the first-ever group to introduce Chinese members in it. The group was initially of 12 members (SUHO, BAEKHYUN, Chanyeol, D.O., KAI, SEHUN, Kris Wu, LAY, Lu…
Korean Entertainment Company Cafeterias and Cafés
Abhilasha Rawat, Pune, Maharashtra Ever wondered what idols and trainees eat while signed by an entertainment company? Do they eat instant food, Korean food or continental food? In recent years many entertainment companies have opened their cafeteria and café! While many are exclusive to artists, trainees and staff, some are open to the public to…
SUPER JUNIOR: THE LAST MAN STANDING Documentary Review
Ashley Kumar, New Delhi Injuries. Accidents. Contract. Leaving Members. Hiatus. Do these terms sound familiar? Yep, anyone who loves K-pop would definitely know what they mean. And if we were to talk about these terms specifically, one group, in particular, comes to mind that endured it all. They are none other than the Hallyu Kings,…
Jackson Wang: The Magic Man
Nikita Punia, Mumbai, Maharashtra Imagine that you practised for this one sport so hard since the age of seven and went on to achieve international feats in it and at the end of it all decided you wanted to become a singer. That would mean leaving something you have been doing for years to venture…
K-Song Review: Beautiful Beautiful by ONF
Kaamaakshi Bhat, Zirakpur, Punjab “Beautiful Beautiful” is the title track of ONF’s first full album “ONF: My Name.” It was followed by the pre-release single, My Name Is. It’s written by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree) and Wyatt. It’s composed and arranged by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree). Beautiful Beautiful is a song with an 80’s synth-pop vibe. The…
R&B singer-songwriter oceanfromtheblue Releases His First Full-Length Album
Smriti Lakra, Indore, Madhya Pradesh K-R&B artist oceanfromtheblue released his first album on February 2nd. A well-made self-titled album that contains warm and introspective R&B tracks. The artist’s self-titled album goes beyond a simple full-length album as it opens up the intimate details of his life including his current status and mindset towards life. Credit:…
K-Album Review: TXT’s MINISODE 1: BLUE HOUR
Smiti Iyer, New Delhi TXT or TOMORROW X TOGETHER is a five-members boyband that debuted on 4th March 2019 under BigHit Music, which is now under the company HYBE Labels. The members, SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN and HUENINGKAI released Minisode 1: Blue Hour on October 26, 2020, right after their Dream Chapter series, which consist…
Nation’s Little Sister: Lee Ji-eun/IU
Anuja Vijayan, Kolkata, West Bengal “She doesn’t adapt to the energy in the room, she influences it.” Or shall I say, “She is just a queen building her empire.” The daring and bright Lee Soon-shin [You are the best!], The quirky and playful Kim Bo-tong [Bel Ami], The diva-like singer Cindy [The Producer], The optimistic…