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VIVIZ Return With Their 5th Mini Album 'VOYAGE'
OMEGA X Captures the Feeling of Youth in ‘Cool My Head’
Getting trapped in the mundanity of life is something that everyone can identify with, and it’s exactly what 11-member K-Pop group OMEGA X speaks about in their latest Japanese pre-release, “Cool My Head.” Unlike other groups, OMEGA X consists entirely of members that have appeared on various survival shows or have previously debuted in past groups, giving them a unique background and perspective on life's challenges.
Huh Displays His Unique and Versatile Vocals in Latest EP ‘Voice tool tip.txt’
Since his debut in 2019, South Korean rapper Huh has steadily built a career within the K-Rap and K-hip-hop scene. With his versatile vocals, unique, husky tone, and strong flow, Huh has mastered various hip-hop styles, capturing the attention of both his music peers and the K-hip-hop community alike.
Dynamicduo Continue To Explore Their Past With ‘2 Kids On The Block – Part.2’
2023 seems to be a year of past reflection for the South Korean hip-hop double act Dynamicduo. Not only is their 2014 hit “AEAO” with DJ Premier currently going viral across social media, but their latest and tenth album release, 2 Kids On The Block, dives into the duo’s journey, chronologically reflecting moments from members Gaeko and Choiza’s past to present day, through a three-part series.
Fans Say “Yes” to Six Years With The Rose
Six years after their debut, The Rose finds itself performing to thousands of fans in Chicago, Illinois at the renowned music festival Lollapalooza. They followed up their anniversary performance with a more intimate aftershow the following night at The Vic Theater. Fans of the band, referred to as ‘Black Rose,’ left Lollapalooza immediately after The Rose finished their show on the 3rd, to get in line and secure their spots for the late-night concert the following evening, August 4th.
cignature To Release 4th EP Album, ‘Us in the Summer’
Debuting back in 2020 with their single “Nun Nu Nan Na,” cignature is a seven-member girl group consisting of Chaesol, Jeewon, Seline, Chloe, Belle, Semi, and Dohee. The group will be making their return after seven long months with their fourth EP album titled Us in the Summer.
Review: SHOWNU X HYUNGWON Explore ‘THE UNSEEN’ in MONSTA X’s First Sub-Unit Debut
For the first time in MONSTA X’s eight-year career, an official sub-unit has emerged in the form of two of the group’s members - leader and main dancer SHOWNU and lead dancer and visual HYUNGWON. Simply named SHOWNU X HYUNGWON, the duo have released their first mini-album titled THE UNSEEN.
Interview: Discover New Music With the Click of This kursor
On May 29, 2023, BIXIZ XOUND artist, kursor, released his latest single, “Our Painted Night.” Straying away from the sounds of modern pop music, the song is a beautifully composed ballad that dives into a body of nostalgia.
Finding the Answer with Padi’s Latest Single Album
On May 24, 2023, Amoeba Culture producer Padi released his new single album, Answer Answer. While only consisting of two tracks, Answer Answer contains collaborations from some of the finest talent within the K-Hip-Hop and K-R&B world — LeeHi, THAMA, and YDG.
THAMA Adopts a New Sound with His Latest Single “Andrea’s Song” featuring Lil Cherry
THAMA opened the month of May with his new single and latest collaboration, “Andrea’s Song,” featuring South Korean rapper Lil Cherry.
All You Need to Know About the Korean Music Genre, Trot
Trot, called Teuroteu in Korean, often referred to as Ppongjjak because of its peculiar background rhythm, is a popular genre of Korean music. It uses a repetitive rhythm and simple melody that makes it easy for almost anyone to sing along to.
Interview: Get to Know BIXIZ XOUND’s Rising R&B Star - TE.O
From a young age, TE.O has always loved music, but “[I] never thought of it as a profession,” he revealed to HALSUG. “As time went by, I came to a point where I started to wonder, 'what should I be doing with my life?' and I decided to pursue music, which I really enjoy.”
GEMINI Leaves Fans With a “Rollercoaster” of Emotions in Atlanta
Atlanta was finally able to welcome South Korean rapper and producer GEMINI, who began the night with “Love is Banned.” As always, fans did not disappoint as they cheered on while GEMINI made his way around the stage with interactions throughout the night.
NYC Wants “More & More” of GEMINI
On Friday, March 18th, South Korean artist GEMINI took the stage at (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York City. This is the second tour stop on the Still Blue Tour, the artist’s first in North America.
Review: “NEW DAYZ” and New Music from K-Pop Group TRENDZ
On March 15, the group released their second single album BLUE SET Chapter. [NEW DAYZ], consisting of three tracks: “Nightmare,” “NEW DAYZ,” and “Fantasy,” bringing their ‘BLUE SET’ saga to an end. Although still quite new to the industry, TRENDZ have already proven their capabilities and talents through each of their releases, making them a definite name to support and remember within the K-Pop world, with the songs of BLUE SET Chapter. [NEW DAYZ] further highlighting this.
Best Spotify Playlists to Keep an Eye on in 2023
We have compiled a list of Korean playlists we think you should watch out for this year that will introduce you to some of Korea’s trendiest and lesser-known artists that you definitely will not want to miss.
Review: Dive into the Serene Sounds of oceanfromtheblue’s First Full-Length Album
Since making his debut in March 2018, with his EP album Luv-fi, singer-songwriter oceanfromtheblue has become a staple name within the K-R&B music scene. From starting out as an independent artist, sharing music on SoundCloud, to now being part of the Warner Music Korea family (signed to their subsidiary label Nostalgia Music), oceanfromtheblue has seen his musical craft go from strength to strength, with strong poetic lyricism and harmonious vocals making him one of the most diverse acts of Korean R&B.
‘ABOUT DAMN TIME’ pH-1 Performs in Atlanta
On Monday, January 30th, Korean-American rapper pH-1 embarked on his fifth show, performing at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, for his highly anticipated ABOUT DAMN TIME world tour. His debut world tour kicks off in North America before moving on to Asia and Europe at later dates. HALSUG had the chance to experience pH-1’s phenomenal live performance!
Review: Jimmy Brown, Rovv, And Sweet The Kid Turn Up The Heat On ‘The Good Days Boys Playlist 2’
R&B trio Jimmy Brown, Rovv, and Sweet The Kid, collectively known as The Good Days Boys, dropped their sophomore album titled “The Good Days Boys Playlist 2.” The 10-track album is jam-packed with hits that have fans and new listeners raving.
An Extensive List Of 15 Korean R&B Artists To Add To Your Playlist This Year
When it comes to Korean music and artists, you may instantly think of K-pop, which we are becoming more familiar with due to its ever-growing popularity. However, a whole wave of Korean music exists outside of K-pop, with unique and talented artists bringing their music to life. Korean R&B is a notable example, with many underrated artists curating the perfect songs to enjoy and add to your playlist!