K-Pop Spotlight

The people in the audience at Avant Gardner in Brooklyn could not have needed more to hear the words 'let there be light, hope we'll be alright' last night, the day after the presidential election sent shocks through our systems.

K-Pop superstars Seventeen brought their 'Right Here' world tour to UBS Arena in New York for two shows this past weekend, on Friday, October 25 and Sunday, October 27. Read our full review here!

Since their debut in 2017, the co-ed K-pop group KARD has been making waves in the industry with their unique sound and style. I had the opportunity to chat with KARD about their group's vision, how they've grown and changed since debut, the process of putting together the new album, and more.

NCT Dream brought their tour 'THE DREAM SHOW 3: DREAM()SCAPE' to UBS Arena this past weekend, filling the venue with their signature green light and boundless energy.

The KingDom, a seven-member K-pop boy group known for their unique concepts and powerful choreography, brought their UNVEIL tour to New York City's Webster Hall this weekend.

K-pop quartet B.D.U kicked off their 'Tour for Wishpool: Flash & Light' at Jersey City's White Eagle Hall on Friday night. This marks the project group's first-ever tour, which will hit 24 cities across the Americas and Europe. Read the full review here!

K-pop group B.D.U are headed to Jersey City's White Eagle Hall this weekend! The group, best known from Mnet's reality competition program Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival, on which they were formed, will perform on Friday, August 16.

K-pop superstars and unmatched performers ATEEZ weren't letting a little (or a lot of) rain stop them from putting on the show of a lifetime for ATINY at Citi Field in Queens, NY this past weekend.

K-Pop fans' favorite weekend of the year, KCON LA, returned this past weekend, marking the convention's most successful event since its inception in 2012. Check out my recap of KCON LA 2024.

If you ask me to recommend a K-pop group who can command a stage with powerful music and choreography, without needing any other bells and whistles on stage, I'd show you A.C.E! Read our review here!

Witnessing the rise of ITZY since their debut in 2019 has been a real treat, and it was remarkable to see just how much they've grown last night during the Newark stop of their 'Born to Be' US tour at Prudential Center. Read our review of ITZY's concert here!

Rising K-pop sensation RIIZE have released their first mini album today, June 17th called 'RIIZING', featuring the brand-new lead single “Boom Boom Bass”. Watch the music video here!

Wheein, the Korean singer known as a member of girl group Mamamoo, as well as a solo artist, just wrapped her first-ever solo tour with a final show at Brooklyn Paramount on June 4. Read our review of Whee In The Mood here!

K-pop's Gen Z icons and 4th Generation Leaders TOMORROW X TOGETHER packed the house for two consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden this past weekend, becoming the first ever K-pop act to achieve this milestone. Read our review of TXT's ACT : PROMISE Tour here!

Global superstars and K-pop icons ATEEZ have released their 10th EP, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1, which is now available from Sony Music Korea/RCA Records. The music video for the album's title track, 'WORK' is also out now!

South Korean singer and rapper BM brought the heat to New York City's Webster Hall for a stop on his first solo tour, After the After Party. Read our review here!

After bringing their sold-out FATE tour to the United States just last fall, K-pop powerhouse group Enhypen returned with the encore FATE PLUS tour, wrapping up the five-date American leg at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY this past weekend. Read our review here!

I.M, the artist known for being the youngest member of K-pop powerhouse group Monsta X, is back with his third solo EP, 'Off the Beat'. On the heels of the new album, I had the chance to chat with I.M about his writing process, inspiration behind his deeper lyrics, and more. Check out the full interview here!

SM's rookie boy group RIIZE has released their latest single 'Impossible', ahead of their first mini-album due out this summer. Watch the music video here!

I.M., member of the K-pop group MONSTA X, and now an accomplished soloist, has released his new E.P. 'Off The Beat.'  Listen to the new album here!

ONEUS are back in America on their second world tour, La Dolce Vita. The group talked about their growth this past year, what it's like to return to America, and future plans, as well as tease their next comeback. Read the full interview here!

Rising K-pop rookie group, xikers, are back with the release of their 3rd mini album 'HOUSE OF TRICKY: Trial And Error'. Listen to the album here and watch the music video for 'We Don't Stop'!

NCT WISH, the newest and final group under NCT, made their official debut today with their single, “WISH.” Listen to the song and watch the music video here for NCT WISH's song 'WISH'!

K-pop girl group sensation, Weeekly has released their latest digital single, titled, ‘Stranger', released today, January 25th, in both Korean and English. Listen to both versions of the song here!

SM's newest rookie boy group RIIZE is back again with a new single, 'Love 119'!  The song, described as an emotional pop track, features a catchy chanting chorus, coupled with piano riffs, rich, expressive vocals, and bright energy. Listen to the song and watch the music video here!