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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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[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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[INTERVIEW] 2Z on Creating A Bold New Era with ‘Highness’

Nathalie U. — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Korean Rock band 2Z, consisting of BumJun, HoJin, JungHyun, and ZuNon, have released their ninth EP, Highness, marking another bold step in their ever-evolving sound. The project, unveiled under GOGO2020, sees the band team up with acclaimed DJ and producer plomo to blend their rock-driven foundation with refined electronic textures. Across five tracks, including the…

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[INTERVIEW] from20 and HELLO GLOOM Talk KCON LA 2025, Running Their Own Label, and Future Plans

KPC Team — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:42:06 +0000

“Hot people listen to WAY BETTER.” Once a cheeky comment turned into a slogan – and at KCON LA 2025 Presented by Olive Young, solo artists from20 and HELLO GLOOM made sure to deliver on it. To KCON veteran attendees, the duo’s faces may be familiar – both participated as panelists at last year’s event,…

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[GALLERY] KickFlip Digicam Diaries

Caitlin F. — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000

On August 2, rookie boy group KickFlip kicked off the excitement on Lollapalooza’s Bud Light stage for their first U.S. performance and festival debut. The fresh-faced seven-member group consisting of Kyehoon, Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju, and Donghyeon tore up the stage with performances of their top hits such as “Umm Great,” “Mama Said,” and…

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[INTERVIEW] ARrC Spreads Hope with Third Mini Album

Amaya G. — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:30:41 +0000

In the past year since their debut, multinational K-Pop group ARrC has shown their fans, ARrCer, how music can form true connections. HYUNMIN, KIEN, CHOI HAN, ANDY, RIOTO, DOHA, and JIBEEN hail from various countries worldwide, including South Korea, Japan, America, Vietnam, and Brazil. Through the changes and experiences they have had in their short…

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[INTERVIEW] Xdinary Heroes on Bringing The Fire to Debut Lollapalooza Performance

Caitlin F. — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:41:12 +0000

Xdinary Heroes are no strangers to lighting a fire on stage with their performances, but the Korean rock band brought the heat to Lollapalooza in Chicago, closing out the Grove stage on July 31. Since debuting in 2021, the band, consisting of Gun-il, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon, has made their mark on…

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[INTERVIEW] 82MAJOR Reflects on Touring North America, Making Music as A Team, and What’s Next

KPC Team — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:11:21 +0000

Less than a day after wrapping the final 82 SYNDROME North America tour in Los Angeles, rising K-Pop group 82MAJOR gave their fans, 82DE, one more unforgettable moment to close out the weekend. The six-member group–Seong Il, Ye Chan, Seong Mo, Seong Bin, Seok Joon, and Do Gyun–traded microphones for staff t-shirts and name tags…

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[INTERVIEW] AHOF Express The Joy In The Journey with Debut EP “WHO WE ARE”

Caitlin F. — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:05:25 +0000

In January 2025, nine talented trainees on the SBS survival show Universe League came together in victory to hold the prized Prism Cup in their hands, securing their spot to debut through their hard work and determination. Now, AHOF (short for “All-Time Hall of Famer”) is ready to make their mark in their highly anticipated…

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Exclusive BLACKPINK Sportswear Collab Lands at LA Pop‑Up Before U.S. Tour

KPC Team — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:24:25 +0000

In celebration of BLACKPINK’s long-awaited comeback and the kickoff of the U.S. leg of their DEADLINE World Tour, Fanatics and Complex have partnered on a groundbreaking fashion collaboration: the ‘BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA‘ League Collection. This first-of-its-kind drop fuses BLACKPINK elements with the iconic heritage of MLB and NBA franchises, marking a major cultural intersection…

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