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CIX Captivates Chicago with Impressive Stages & Talents
CIX, the multitalented five-member K-Pop group, ignited the evening of May 22 for their return to Chicago presenting their third world tour <0 or 1>. Debuting in 2019, the five-year-old boy group opened the show with high-energy performances of “Move My Body” and “Change Me” off their third EP HELLO Chapter 3. Gazing at the cheerful fans at the Copernicus Center, the members remarked how happy they were that everyone in the crowd was standing regardless of having seats, so they wanted to do their best in return despite their difficult choreography. The venue was overflowing with energetic fans buzzing with anticipation.
ONE PACT Returns With Long-Awaited Release, ‘PARADOXX’
South Korean boy group ONE PACT is back with their eagerly awaited first single, ‘PARADOXX’. This release marks their first since their debut mini-album, ‘Moment’, which launched in November 2023. Comprising of former Boys Planet contestants JONGWOO, SEONGMIN, TAG, YEDAM, and JAY CHANG, ONE PACT aims to captivate listeners with authentic stories and powerful messages through their new music.
cignature’s 5th EP ‘Sweetie but Saltie’ Evokes Summer Love
Summer has just begun and you’ll want to spend it with cignature as they’ll have you dancing all season long! The seven-member K-Pop girl group, currently promoting as six, made their comeback with their 5th EP Sweetie but Saltie on June 10, 2024. Although BELLE is absent during promotions due to her promotions in the project girl group UNIS, the remaining six members ensure that their fans, signfans, still have a fun and fresh experience with this new release. The EP includes four new songs perfect for summertime.
VERIVERY Brings Fun and Games to Chicago Fans
VERIVERY is a seven-member K-Pop boy group, drawing inspiration from the Latin word ‘veri’ meaning truth, and the English word ‘very’ to show their real selves and various talents. The group is on its third world tour with three members currently enlisted in the military or on a temporary hiatus. The four youngest members Gyehyeon, Yeonho, Yongseung, and Kangmin brought the GO ON tour to Chicago on June 16.
P1Harmony Closes ‘UTOP1A’ Tour with a Spectacular Sold-Out Show at Kia Forum
Closing out the final stop of their UTOP1A tour, P1Harmony fans, P1ECE, eagerly filled the sold-out Kia Forum for a night that was truly going to be one to remember. Debuting in 2020, P1Harmony is a South Korean boy band that has been captivating audiences worldwide with their unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop, in combination with powerful performances and relatable lyrics. Known for their top hits like “Do It Like This” and “JUMP,” the members — Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob — bring diverse talents and personalities that has earned them a dedicated global fanbase.
Interview: Dive Deeper into K-Pop Star Hanbyeol’s Artistry With This Exclusive Interview
South Korean singer-songwriter Hanbyeol released a new pop single last month, titled “몽환 (Wish).” The song is a resplendent rendition, echoing the vibrance of summer and spring. The lyrics focus on delivering a message of loving oneself and starting afresh. This song is Hanbyeol’s second release of 2024, the first one being “Sweet Dreamz” which was released in January.
GSoul Delivers a Soulful Evening to Chicago Soulmates
While currently in the throes of his Pretty Lil Thang tour, Kim Jihyun, known more commonly by his stage name GSoul, set foot in Chicago to deliver a sincere and heartfelt performance. The 35-year-old South Korean singer-songwriter held an intimate show for his fans, or ‘soulmates.’
PENTAGON’s Kino Channels an Eccentric & Youthful Vibe With His First Solo EP
PENTAGON member KINO has pursued several notable solo projects alongside his group activities. This past month, KINO made his official solo debut with the release of his fresh and exciting new EP. From the first concept photo, the vision of KINO’s solo debut EP was clear — it would be something unique, something new, and something quintessentially KINO.
MAMAMOO's Whee In Gives Houston Fans Butterflies
713 Music Hall was filled with butterflies as fans eagerly waited for Whee In to take the stage. Whee In, who debuted in 2014 as a member of K-Pop girl group MAMAMOO, stopped in Houston for the second of two Texas shows on her Whee In The Mood 1st World Tour. This tour marked the singer’s return to the US after MAMAMOO’s 2023 MY CON tour, and while she expressed doubts about being able to sell a performance without her members to help fill the stage, she proved herself more than capable of shining brightly on her own.
Indie Singer Hanbyeol Returns with “몽환 (Wish)” — a Bright Summery Song
Summer calls for dreamy song numbers to set the mood just right. While one may want to listen to some fresh new ballads, some go for R&B and maybe some pop jams too. Those who wish for a breezy summery track just got their wish granted by South Korean indie singer-songwriter Hanbyeol.
VERIVERY Shares Excitement For Upcoming 2024 US FAN-MEETING TOUR ‘GO ON’
K-Pop boy group, VERIVERY, are making their way back to the States this summer for their 2024 VERIVERY FAN-MEETING TOUR GO ON.
EPEX Delivers Anthems of Youth in New Album ‘Youth Chapter 1: YOUTH DAYS’
EPEX, the dynamic eight-member boy group under C9 Entertainment, is set to take over the music charts with their highly anticipated first full-length album, Youth Chapter 1: YOUTH DAYS. Released on April 9, 2024, this album marks a significant milestone for EPEX as they transition into adulthood and embark on a new musical journey centered around the theme of youth.
BANG YONGGUK Takes Houston on an Unforgettable Whirlwind at his ‘III’ US Tour
Fans in Houston, TX have been waiting to see BANG YONGGUK since his 2012 debut, and they were not left disappointed when he finally stopped in the city for his III US Tour. The Korean rapper and singer first debuted as the leader and main rapper of K-Pop group, B.A.P, before officially debuting as a soloist in 2019. This tour marks his second US tour as a soloist, though he skipped Houston on his last tour in favor of Austin and Dallas. With this performance, he showed Houston fans it was worth the wait.
ONEUS Gives Houston a Night They Won't Forget
Bayou Music Center was filled with every kind of ONEUS fan you could think of, from those who had seen the group just days prior on a different stop of their La Dolce Vita tour, to those who saw them at one of their previous Houston shows, to those who were seeing them for the very first time. Either way, To Moons, AKA ONEUS fans, were buzzing with excitement, waiting for the five-member K-Pop boy group — consisting of members Hwanwoong, Xion, Seoho, Leedo, and Keonhee — to hit the stage.
AleXa's Show-Stopping Finale in LA Marks the End of Her U.S. Tour
Concluding her [Sick of You] tour, K-Pop soloist AleXa brought her A-game to Los Angeles, delivering a performance that left fans eager for more. AleXa was first introduced to the K-Pop world with her debut single, "Bomb," which showcased her powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence. Known for her boundary-pushing music and fierce personality, AleXa has been carving out a niche for herself in the competitive world of K-Pop and later the Western audience as she won the hearts of Americans in NBC's American Song Contest back in 2022.
CIX Returns to North America for Their Third Tour ‘0 or 1’
Calling all FIX! CIX is coming back to North America for eight stops on their 0 or 1 world tour -- the same name of their latest single album that was released early this year in January.
Interview: AleXa’s American Debut Single ‘sick,’ Authentic Exploration of Her Music, and Reflection on Career
AleXa, the first singer to win NBC’s American Song Contest in the United States with her song “Wonderland” and the first solo Korean artist to perform at iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball in December, is now making another mark in the music scene with her highly anticipated single “sick.”
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Catch AleXa Live on the '[Sick of You]' Tour: Part 1 in the U.S.
K-Pop artist AleXa is set to return to the United States as she kicks off the first leg of her highly anticipated [Sick of You] tour starting March 29.
H1-KEY Continues Their H1-KEYnote Project with New Single, “Deeper”
SEOI, RIINA, HWISEO, and YEL, more commonly known as girl group H1-KEY, started their new project H1-KEYnote last month with the release of “Thinkin’ About You.” The aim of it has been to send comfort to everyone through the power of their music with no restrictions on their expressions. Through this project, they aim to share H1-KEY’s untold stories and messages with their fans, M1-KEY. “Thinkin’ About You” was received with nothing but love by M1-KEY and has so far garnered over 500k streams on Spotify and over 4M views on Youtube.
K-Pop Boy Group TAN Sends Their Song to Space
It is not every day that you hear that a little chunk of K-Pop music has found its place in outer space. K-Pop boy groups like SEVENTEEN and BTS have already made their mark outside of the Earth’s orbit with their music beyond the continuum. The latest group to join the ranks is TAN. TAN made their debut in 2022 and since then have slowly but steadily worked their way into the hearts of global K-Pop music lovers. TAN landed an opportunity to add a feather to their cap in late 2023 when one of their songs was selected to be sent into space.