Aleisha F., Author at K-Pop Concerts

[RECAP] Governors Ball 2026 Goes Global with Stray Kids, JENNIE, and KATSEYE

Aleisha F. — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:53:10 +0000

The iconic Governors Ball Music Festival (known colloquially as Gov Ball) returned to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York from June 5 to 7. The festival has always been a celebration of everything that makes New York City a hotspot for culture, from the diverse array of cuisines at food booths, creative pop-up…

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[INTERVIEW] JACOB Talks Solo Debut and Carving Out His Own Path

Aleisha F. — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:47:28 +0000

For the past nine years, JACOB has been best known as a member of THE BOYZ. The boy group has become well-loved for their theatrical performances, synchronized choreography, and team bond. Despite twists and turns throughout their career, THE BOYZ have maintained steady musical releases and a loyal fanbase known as “The B” (often referred…

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[RECAP] KINO Delivers Liberation and Acceptance at ‘FREE KINO’ Tour in NYC

Aleisha F. — Wed, 13 May 2026 22:17:19 +0000

On April 19, soloist KINO kicked off the U.S. leg of the FREE KINO World Tour in New York City. The show marked his return to the States after last year’s I think I think too much tour. FREE KINO has served to support his sophomore EP, EVERYONE’S GUILTY, BUT NO ONE’S TO BLAME, which…

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[INTERVIEW] KINO Gets Real About Touring, Authenticity, and Getting Honest Through Music

Aleisha F. — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0000

For seven years, KINO was riding the wave of the idol life as a member of PENTAGON. When his contract ended in 2023, he set off on his solo career. He founded his one-man label, NAKED, with the ultimate goal of connecting with audiences and creating music where he could truly express himself. These themes…

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KINO Confronts The Twenty-something Experience on New EP ‘EVERYBODY’S GUILTY, BUT NO ONE’S TO BLAME’

Aleisha F. — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:36:46 +0000

When KINO established his one-man label NAKED in 2023, he stated that his goal was to “get close to music audiences by being truthful and being himself.” Founding a company was an ambitious new step for someone who had been fitting squarely into the traditional K-Pop mold for over a decade. The now 27-year-old artist…

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[RECAP] ONE PACT Rides Their “New Wave” to Jersey City

Aleisha F. — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:56:34 +0000

On September 28, boy group ONE PACT touched down at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey, for the second stop of their 2025 North America Tour: THE NEW WAVE. The nine-stop tour across Canada and the United States was hotly anticipated by &Heart (pronounced “and heart”), the group’s fans, after a knockout European…

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[INTERVIEW] ONE PACT Gets Candid on Their First North American Tour, Artistry, and What Keeps Them Going

Aleisha F. — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Since their debut in 2023, ONE PACT has been on the come-up. In an industry that is often pigeonholed for its strict regimens, external songwriters, and fanservice-based personas, members Jongwoo, Seongmin, Jay Chang, TAG, and Yedam are breathing fresh air into what it means to be a K-Pop group. The group has a hand in…

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GroovyRoom and GEMINI to Perform at Head in the Clouds New York’s ‘Party Under the K Bridge’

Aleisha F. — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:11:34 +0000

88rising’s Head in the Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival is returning for 2025 in a brand new way. The internationally-renowned festival’s New York iteration previously enjoyed two years as a traditional two-day music festival at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. But on September 20, Head in the Clouds New York will bring some…

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Pop-Up Exhibition Showcasing Jimin’s Solo Musical Journey Opens in New York City

Aleisha F. — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:47:54 +0000

Ever wondered what goes on in your favorite artist’s mind when they write a hit? Through June 29, a limited-run exhibition is offering ARMY just that through The Truth Untold: 전하지 못한 진심. Previously hosted in Los Angeles at the end of 2024 and now located in New York City’s Financial District, the pop-up offers…

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SEVENTEEN Partners with Airbnb to Host 10th Anniversary Experience in Seoul for CARATs

Aleisha F. — Thu, 15 May 2025 03:23:07 +0000

Ever wanted to spend a day in your ult K-Pop group’s life? Well, globally-recognized group SEVENTEEN is offering just that for 60 lucky fans in partnership with Airbnb to commemorate their 10th anniversary as a group. The event is part of Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release, which includes fan experiences hosted by artists and celebrities like…

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