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BXB Talks About Their New Comeback & New Year Plans
BXB is a rookie K-Pop group that just debuted in 2023. Now, the group has begun the new year with new music for their fans. Their story started with the releases of Intro: Flight and a new beginning, followed by Chapter 1. Our Youth. The quartet is now back with Chapter 2. Wings, a comeback EP which consists of three tracks, namely “Black Cat Nero,” “Airplane,” and “Found You.”
Sweet & Smoky: Bubble Tea and Cigarettes at San Francisco’s Brick & Mortar
To finish off 2023, the LA-based bedroom pop duo Kat and Andi of Bubble Tea and Cigarettes held their last performance of the year at Brick & Mortar Music Hall in San Francisco. A large audience, comprised of many fans clad in black and leather, eagerly awaited the band’s appearance for a dreamy, cinematic, and melancholic night.
A Certified City Slicker: Ginger Root’s Last U.S. Show of 2023
The crowd exclaimed “oohs” and “awws” as they were teased with flickering TV screens displaying the name of the night’s performer: Ginger Root. Excitement stirred up within the audience as it was the last show of his Lil’ USA Tour at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco.
OMEGA X Lights up LA With an Unforgettable Show
OMEGA X, the 11-member group from IPQ Entertainment which is comprised of JAEHAN, HWICHAN, SEBIN, HANGYEOM, TAEDONG, XEN, JEHYUN, KEVIN, JUNGHOON, HYUK, and YECHAN, embarked on their second tour KEEP GOIN’ which started mid November in Jersey City and ended with a sold-out show at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.
A Night of Song and Stories: mxmtoon's Unforgettable Sold-Out LA Show
Eager with anticipation, fans of singer-songwriter, mxmtoon, waited patiently for her arrival at The Echo in Los Angeles, as part of her sold-out U.S. tour, the plum blossom (revisited) tour.
WOODZ Mesmerizes Houston Crowd With Impressive Vocals on his ‘OO-LI and’ World Tour
Within seconds of hearing WOODZ’s impressive vocal abilities, it was clear why there was such grand anticipation from fans, known as MOODZ, and casual listeners alike when the ‘OO-LI and’ tour was announced. WOODZ, the Korean soloist and former member of UNIQ and X1, made his Houston debut with the fourth U.S. stop on his ‘OO-LI and’ 2023 World Tour. The tour’s jam-packed setlist was driven by multiple genres and styles ranging from rock to hip-hop to pop, with each one of them executed perfectly.
ATARASHII GAKKO! Shakes Toronto with an Energetic Performance
ATARASHII GAKKO!, the trailblazing Japanese group comprised of Mizyu, Rin, Kanon, and Suzuka, is redefining their musical boundaries. The dynamic quartet brings a melting pot of genre-blending music paired with synchronized dance moves to their first North American tour, The SEISHUN Tour. ATARASHII GAKKO! arrived in Toronto, Canada for the first time on November 13 at The Axis Club.
Purple Kiss Blew Away the Audience at Their Sold-Out Show in Arizona!
Plorys — Purple Kiss’ fandom — began lining up hours before doors opened at the Herberger Theatre Center in Phoenix, Arizona, as they waited for idol girl group Purple Kiss to light up the stage. Purple Kiss’ first USA tour, The Festa Tour in USA, was soon coming to a close. Fans anxiously anticipated the arrival of the six-member girl group consisting of YUKI, GOEN, SWAN, CHAEIN, DOSIE, and IREH, while singing along to the music backtrack and chatting amongst each other.
Feeling ‘Like The First Time’ with Jimmy Brown and Rovv in Los Angeles
November 13 finally arrived. Fans eagerly waited in line outside of 1720 in Los Angeles for the much-anticipated Like The First Time North American Tour of Korean R&B artist Jimmy Brown with hip-hop artist Rovv.
Laufey ‘Bewitches’ Her Audience at The Observatory
With the U.S. leg of her ‘The Bewitched Tour ‘ coming to a close, fans began lining up for over four hours before doors opened at The Observatory in Santa Ana as they eagerly waited for Grammy-nominated singer Laufey to hit the stage.
BLACKSWAN Lights Up THE SOURCE OC with an Illuminating and Charismatic Performance
BLACKSWAN, the first non-Korean K-Pop group under D.R Music, is currently made up of four members: Fatou (Senegal/Belgium), NVee (United States), Gabi (Brazil), and Sriya (India). And with an ecstatic energy, they kicked off their US Debut Performance/Fan Meeting Tour in Los Angeles at The Source OC. The night was filled with excitement as LUMINA, their fans, eagerly waited up to 1.5 hours before the concert to meet their favorite K-Pop group in person.
ZHU ‘Graces’ Red Rocks With a Sonic Odyssey
The iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado hosted an unforgettable night of music on November 1 as the enigmatic artist ZHU took the stage on his GRACE Tour, all in anticipation of his new album, GRACE, set to release on January 19, 2024. This captivating performance left the audience in awe, solidifying his status as one of the most innovative and dynamic electronic music creators of our time.
The Rose - A Dawn to Dusk Symphony in Denver
Known for their soul-stirring music and captivating performances, The Rose took the stage in Denver, Colorado on October 15 for their Dawn to Dusk World Tour to promote their new album DUAL. The night was nothing short of a musical journey filled with emotion and passion.
JUNE Returns to the El Rey Theatre for ‘JUNEtober’ in LA
The El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. came alive on October 10 with a groovy and electrifying performance from JUNE (이준상), a Korean R&B singer-songwriter, composer, and producer. JUNE began his journey as a trainee under Big Hit Entertainment, contributing to the songwriting and composing for BTS and Suran, Eventually, he moved to Planetarium Records and became a part of PLT. Now, he has taken the leap into independence.
Rina Sawayama's Unparalleled Performance at The Observatory in Santa Ana
October 2, 2023, marked another mesmerizing chapter in the book of live performances. Rina Sawayama, the renowned artist, took to the stage of The Observatory in Santa Ana, California, and delivered an unforgettable show that still resonates in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to witness it.
TRENDZ Holds Their First-Ever Virtual Fan Meeting at Yale University
On October 9, 2023, Yale University's Race and Place in British New Wave, K-Pop, and Beyond class, conducted by Professor Grace Kao, had the experience of a lifetime as they were joined by K-Pop boy group TRENDZ for a virtual fan meeting. HALSUG had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of the event and experience what the group had in store for the class.
AJ Rafael Closes Out His West Coast Tour With a Bang!
After eight sold-out shows, AJ Rafael finishes the West Coast leg of his “Take Me Back” tour at The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA with another full house. AJ Rafael is a singer-songwriter and internet personality who rose to fame on YouTube in the early 2000s while posting original music and covers. Soon he became one of the first Asian creators on the platform and created a name for himself in the music industry.
Sheki's US Debut Leaves an Impressive Mark at the Legendary Whisky a Go-Go
The Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood, CA lit up with excitement as Sheki made her much anticipated US debut. Sheki is well-known for being the general leader and lead vocalist of the famed P-Pop group MNL48, the sister group of widely known and Guinness World Record holders AKB48, home to popular artists like Le Sserafim's Miyawaki Sakura and former I*ZONE member Hitomi Honda.
Soulful Serenade: Phum Viphurit Captivates Denver at Summit
The Mile High City was treated to a mesmerizing evening of music on September 9 as Phum Viphurit made his way to Denver on his North America Tour 2023. Summit, the quintessential Denver venue, hosted an eclectic blend of indie, pop, and soulful sounds that left the audience in euphoria.
SE SO NEON’s Sold Out Toronto Show Creates an Unforgettable Night
The Opera House in Toronto was sold out on September 6 for SE SO NEON’s second North American tour. SE SO NEON is an indie rock duo hailing from South Korea, consisting of bassist Hyun-jin and guitarist and vocalist So Yoon.