Aleisha F., Author at K-Pop Concerts

[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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[RECAP] Hwasa Exemplifies Self-Love in Dazzling DC Stop of First Solo Tour

Aleisha F. — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:25:49 +0000

Washington, D.C. saw one of its first warm days of the year on March 25 as spring made its presence known on the East Coast. But the weather wasn’t the only thing getting hot in the city after a long winter. That night, Hwasa, one-fourth of the iconic girl group MAMAMOO, lit up the historic…

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[RECAP] Yugyeom Showcases His Reliable Charm for New York City Fans

Aleisha F. — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On March 21, GOT7 member and AOMG R&B soloist Yugyeom graced New York City for the second stop of the North and Latin American leg of his TRUSTY World Tour. The tour, which kicked off in October 2024 in Singapore, followed the release of TRUST ME, his first studio album. In between touring, Yugyeom has…

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[RECAP] AMPERS&ONE Takes Washington, D.C. Fans “Over The Moon”

Aleisha F. — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:38:28 +0000

On February 22, FNC Entertainment’s seven-piece boy group AMPERS&ONE (pronounced “ampersand one”) brought an evening of fun to Karma DC in Northeast Washington, D.C., as part of their first-ever North American tour. The tour, aptly titled 2025 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR My First_ in North America, sees members Kamden, Brian, Jiho, Siyun, Kyrell, Mackiah, and Seungmo…

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