When the passion for music and a newfound voice outweighs the fear of producing, a new story is born—and that’s exactly what K-pop girl group ablume has done.
Emma Salehi
Emma Salehi
Emma Salehi is a Music and Entertainment Journalist with a diverse portfolio of coverage, primarily focused on the Asian diaspora. She is passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and bringing fresh, culturally rich perspectives to the forefront of media.
K-Pop’s Biggest Names Unite in LA for SMTOWN’s 30th Anniversary
SMTOWN, one of Korea’s most iconic music festivals hosted by SM Entertainment — home to legendary K-pop groups like aespa, EXO, NCT, and Red Velvet — returned to Los Angeles for the first time in 13 years for the second time ever.
Wango Tango 2025: Where K-Pop, C-Pop, and Global Icons Intertwined Shore and Stage
With our feet planted in the sand and some of the best weather Los Angeles has seen all year, iHeartRadio’s iconic 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango Festival, presented by Fiji Airways, arrived just in time.
“DUH!” P1Harmony Knows They’re Cool—And They’re Not Afraid to Show It [VIDEO]
The 4th Generation G.O.A.T.s of K-pop, P1Harmony, Return with Their 8th Mini Album DUH! — and It Was Worth the Wait.
K-Pop Girl Group FIFTY FIFTY Returns With Dual Charm in ‘Day & Night’ (VIDEO)
K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY is back with their third mini album Day & Night, delivering bubblegum charm and mellow maturity in a release full of duality.
Spilling the ‘TEA’ on VVS: The Diamond-Debut of K-Pop’s Newest Powerhouse Girl Group
K-pop girl group VVS is ‘stirring the pot’ with their powerful debut, delivering a bold one-two punch with the songs “TEA” and “FACT$.” These tracks bring completely different vibes—both sonically and visually—and were preceded by cinematic and animated trailers that introduced the five members as fierce, unforgettable forces making their way onto the K-pop scene.
cosmosy: Global Girl Group with Debut Track “Lucky=One” Redefining Concepts and Nostalgia
Combine your 2000s and early ’90s aesthetic into one and create an idol girl group composed entirely of Japanese members—with a global twist. Performing songs in both English and Korean, you get cosmosy. You’re a “Lucky One.”
A New Era Written in the Stars: EVAN Reinvents Himself with “Star Below” (ft. pH-1)
Korean artist EVAN is no stranger to transformation. Formerly known as PLUMA, he’s officially stepping into a new era—both in name and in sound.
JO1 in the U.S. | Tour Highlights, Funny Stories & Emoji Games [Video]
The Knockturnal sat down with dynamic, globally captivating J-Pop group JO1 following their U.S. stops in Los Angeles and New York on their Wherever We Are tour to talk about their new album BE:CLASSIC, celebrate their fifth anniversary, and play a JO1-themed emoji game!
“My First___” Tour Finale in Los Angeles and AMPERS&ONE’s Upcoming Mini Album
K-pop group AMPERS&ONE wrapped up their first-ever tour, “My First ___”, with an incredible final stop in Los Angeles that “Crazy Stupid Fun” (ironically, the name of one their songs).