K-Pop Spotlight

A fresh, new, K-Pop boy group is bursting onto the scene from FNC Entertainment! The seven-member AMPERS&ONE has debuted today with their highly anticipated debut album 'AMPERSAND ONE', which is now available on all streaming platforms! Listen to the album here and check out the music video for title track 'On And On'!

Everglow are back on tour in the U.S. for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic prematurely shut down their tour in 2020. Coming off of performing at KCON LA this past summer, the powerhouse performance girl group is now back in the states and hitting the road on their All My Girls tour. Read our review of the New York City tour stop here!

RIIZE, SM's rookie boy group taking the world by storm, have released their new single 'Talk Saxy', available now! Watch the music video and stream the song on Spotify here!

I had the pleasure of sitting down with the group last week to chat with them about their career thus far, the ever-present lore that ties their concept together, and their dreams and aspirations for the future.

Enhypen brought their vampire-infused energy to the first of two shows in Newark on their Fate World Tour. Read our review and recap of Enhypen's concert here on K-Pop Spotlight!

K-pop boy group CRAVITY has released their latest mini album 'SUN SEEKER', featuring title track 'Ready or Not', which comes after previously released song 'Cheese'!

RIIZE, the new K-Pop boy group from SM Entertainment, has made their official debut with single album 'Get a Guitar'! The title track was released alongside pre-debut single 'Memories'. Listen to RIIZE's new song here!

The Krazy K-Pop Super Concert was held at UBS Arena on August 26, 2023. Find out what our K-pop correspondent thought of the event!

KCON LA, the annual K-Pop convention bringing superfans together from all around the world, took place this past weekend, spanning three days, from August 18-20, 2023. I'm here to bring you my Top 10 highlights of KCON LA 2023!

NMIXX brought their 'big wave' to the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn last night, May 16, for the final U.S. stop on their Nice to MIXX You Showcase Tour. The girls brought their charm and unique musical style to the U.S. for the first time since debuting in 2022, and they did not disappoint!

K-pop quintet CIX opened the U.S. leg of their Save Me, Kill Me tour in New York City at Terminal 5 on Friday, March 10. The group, which is made up of Jinyoung, BX, Seunghun, Hyunsuk and Yonghee, brought the house down with style and professionalism despite a few minor technical difficulties.

The Theater at Madison Square Garden (formerly Hulu Theater) was nearly unrecognizable as k-pop girl group Dreamcatcher turned the venue into their own personal rave on Saturday night. The seven-member group, made up of JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami and Gahyeon, brought their unique blend of rock- and EDM-infused k-pop hits, and proved why they deserve a spot among the top Korean groups of this generation.

THE BOYZ are back with their 8th mini album 'BE AWAKE' featuring the dark title track 'ROAR'.

KEY, one of the members of K-Pop supergroup SHINEee, has released 'Killer', the repackaged version of his second full-length album, 'Gasoline'. Listen to the full album, watch the music video, and more!

An all new K-Pop festival is headed to Vegas, headlined by 4th generation superstar boy group ENHYPEN!

K-pop powerhouse performers ONEUS launch their first world tour on January 12, in New York City. Ahead of the tour's first stop, I had the pleasure to sit down with the group's five members - Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong, and Xion, to discuss everything from the tour, their impressive four-year career, and what they still would like to accomplish!

K-pop's pirate kings ATEEZ, have recently released a new EP ‘SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS’ to close out 2022. 

NCT sub-group WayV has released their fourth mini album, Phantom, via SM Entertainment.Watch the video for the title track “Phantom” here!

VERNON, a member of the K-pop powerhouse act SEVENTEEN, released his first solo mixtape “Black Eye” today. 

Itzy wrapped the North American leg of their Checkmate World Tour in New York City at the Hulu Theater on November 13, where they were met with a sold-out theater brimming with over 5,000 MIDZYs. The five-member girl group under JYP Entertainment consists of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna, who all showed off their individual charms, as well as their solid group dynamic.

The Rose, the four-piece Korean rock band consisting of Woosung, Dojoon, Jaehyeong, and Hajoon, are embarking on their first tour as a group since returning from their mandatory military service in South Korea.

BLACKPINK is back with their latest release 'Shut Down' from their second full album 'Born Pink'. The song is a clapback at haters, boldly stating 'Praying for my downfall, many have tried, baby / Catch me when you hear my Lamborghini go vroom.'

NCT 127 is back with their latest high-energy comeback, '2 Baddies' from their 4th full album of the same name. The song features the group's signature sound and a punchy chorus.

ONEUS is back with their latest album 'MALUS', featuring the refreshing title track 'Same Scent.' The song is being described as akin to the group's 2020 single 'A Song Written Easily', taking on a softer sound to their recent title tracks like 'Bring It On.'

Fresh off of their encore concert in Seoul for their recent tour, The B-Zone, The Boyz have released a music video for their latest single, 'Timeless', ahead of their upcoming 7th mini album 'Be Aware', due out on August 16. The song features lyrics written by members Sangyeon, Hyunjae, New, Q, and Sunwoo.