When K-pop idols go solo, the outcome can swing in two directions. For DaYoung, best known as a powerhouse vocalist in WJSN (Cosmic Girls) and for her acting roles in dramas like True Beauty, the path is clear: she’s stepping into her own solo spotlight.
Kai, the Korean solo artist known as a member of SM Entertainment’s powerhouse group EXO, has officially proven he can own the stage all by himself. On his recent stop in Los Angeles for the KAION Tour, his first-ever U.S. solo concert, Kai showed that his prowess transcends both group and solo performances.
When I first heard of HITGS (short for Hip, Innocent, Teenager, Girls, and Story), I didn’t know what to expect, but the name speaks for itself. This rising K-pop group, made up of five talented young girls, debuted in late April 2025. Yet, by August, they had already released three songs and added more chapters to their “HITG-Story.”
Rarely, only “in fantasies,” does a K-pop group return to a stadium they’ve already performed at and deliver an even crazier, more intense, and better-received set. But ATEEZ, the KQ boy group, did just that, and more, in Los Angeles at BMO Stadium for two nights in a row, August 8–9, on their IN YOUR FANTASY tour.
Every year, KCON brings fans together to celebrate Korean culture, and this time, we joined the excitement in Los Angeles!
When you mix culture, K-pop, and community, you get the annual celebration of all things K: KCON. Over the past 13 years, this global festival has drawn nearly 5 million guests to Los Angeles, spreading the culture and genre.
K-pop continues to evolve, and with it, so do the artists at its core. OMEGA X, the dynamic 11-member boy group known for their explosive performances and strong fan connection, has taken a bold step forward by introducing their first sub-unit: OX:N, made up of members Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun, and Yechan.
New K-pop girl group sensation HITGS made their grand debut in April 2025 with the release of The 1st Single Album – Things we love: H, consisting of two songs and a music video introducing their talents and fun, cute, and carefree style to the world.
Last weekend, the sensational K-pop boy group Stray Kids did something quite unheard of in the industry by selling out two stadium shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, an experience we were delighted to be part of.