Can JUSTB Change K-Pop?
When BAIN came out as gay onstage in LA in April, JUSTB’s members found themselves with something they’d never received before: Industry attention. But is the K-Pop industry ready to accept a group as outspoken as this one?
In-depth profiles about leading independent Asian musicians.
the roookies
Minh Is Just Beginning to Find His Potential
For the past four months, Minh’s music has made gains on streaming services. In his first interview, he reflects on his new EP’s momentum and why he became a self-made musician.
Meet West of Eden, A Giant Group Much Larger Than It’s Four Artists
The Seattle-based group succeeds because of their strong friendship and an extremely creative team of designers, producers, videographers, photographers and artists.
Yel Is Turning Her Best Memories Into Works of Art
The California-based singer-songwriter makes dreamy, romantic music that is becoming a smash hit on streaming services.
Hikaru Utada’s Science Fiction retrospective, reviewed
As one of the only Black idols in K-Pop, BLACKSWAN’s NVee sees the group as revolutionary. But she’s only recently considered the power of her own story. Now, she is ready to share it.
Essays from the frontlines of K-Pop and beyond.
critically speaking
From Rain to Kai, San and from20: How Male Sexuality Has Evolved in K-Pop
A new generation of male idols are embracing a fluid view of sexuality. It’s a major course correction from years’ past.
NewJeans Was the Future of K-Pop. Can KATSEYE Revolutionize That Vision?
A year ago, HYBE’s flagship girl group NewJeans declared war on the company. Now, a new girl group is looking to conceptualize HYBE’s vision for K-Pop without the “K”.
BoA in Japan: Soft Powers and Teenage Dreams
In 2001, BoA was the first of her kind: a K-Pop star landing number one’s in Japan. Her success transformed K-Pop into a global super power.
Essential reading from the API music scene
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INTERVIEW: The Artistry of SUNMI
With the “GOOD GIRL GONE MAD TOUR”, SUNMI is eager to share a side she’s been mining since her debut: Her artistry.
INTERVIEW: Jay Chang’s Imaginative, Musical World
As he prepares to debut under FM Entertainment, Jay Chang both experiments and returns to his musical roots.
INTERVIEW: Beomhan Wants to be the Biggest K-Pop Idol in the World
In this exclusive interview, FM Entertainment trainee Beomhan shares stories from his childhood on Coney Island and his drive to succeed at all costs.
MUSTB Returns with a Mature Image in “La Señorita”
For their third single album, MUSTB are eager to display a sexier image.
JUNNY Brings Cathartic Intimacy to the BLANC Tour
On the heels of his debut album, JUNNY brings emotional catharsis to his first tour.
The Visionary Work of f(x)’s ‘4 Walls’
Often overlooked in favor of ‘Pink Tape’, f(x)’s ‘4 Walls’ is a visionary work of art.
Taeyeon in the Sky
After fifteen years in the industry, Taeyeon is not afraid to speak up for herself, and her music has never soared higher.
How DKB Arrived At Their First Music Show Nomination
After two years of hard work, DKB landed their first music show nomination with “24/7”. Now the group is tasked with building on their gradual momentum.
How Soobin and Arin Raised the Bar at ‘Music Bank’
Soobin and Arin were only MCs at Music Bank for a year and a half. But they remade the show in their image.
Call Her Jin-ri
For many of us, Sulli is an enigma. But her last EP “Goblin” provide clues to wha a deep-thinking, introspective pop star she was.
Kim Woojin’s Dream Is Meeting CUBS
Kim Woojin reflects on his first European tour and how special it was to meet CUBS for the first time.
What OMEGA X Teach Us About Never Giving Up
OMEGA X pulls together eleven veteran idols from disbanded groups for a new kind of supergroup: one built on second chances. This fall you can meet them on their first US tour.
Sunmi Leans Into the Wild and the Weird
WIth “Heart Burn”, SUNMI explores a woman driven to madness by the summer heat — and love.
With ‘blanc’, JUNNY Wants To Show You His Artistic Colors
In an exclusive interview with Bias Wrecker, JUNNY talks his inspirations, new music, and what gives him hope.
Girls Generation Is Forever
Girls Generation returns fifteen years after their debut for an album that honors and furthers their legacy as the leaders of K-Pop.
ATEEZ Will Lead You to the Light
ATEEZ’s latest album offers an encouragement to Atiny to embrace who they are and to be loud about it.
Tomorrow x Together Write Their Own History at Lollapalooza
Tomorrow x Together’s triumphant set at Lollapalooza writes them into the cannon of K-Pop history.
JUNNY, In Full Color
JUNNY moved to Korea at 21 to pursue a career in music. Now he’s touring North America for the first time.
“We Lit Up the Stage”: Brave Girls meet FEARLESS on first US Tour
Only one year ago Brave Girls were close to disbanding. Now they are touring the United States in a career renaissance.
Wendy, In the Eye of Her Storm
In 2019 Wendy suffered several injuries after a fall. Two years later she returned with an album that transformed her pain into a hope for laughter.