During the beautiful spring of May—fittingly, as “May(美)” means beauty in Chinese—we interviewed A2O May following their debut under A2O Entertainment, the new label founded by legendary K-pop producer Lee Soo Man. The interview took place in Los Angeles after their first-ever live festival performance at the iconic iHeartRadio Wango Tango.
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ablume’s Debut Track “Echo” Amplifies a Long-Unheard Message [EXCLUSIVE]
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.
“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.
Exclusive Interview: Alexis Nikki on Her Genre Evolution, Production Process, and “Can’t Get Enough”
From the underground bass scene to the sweaty house floors, Salt Lake City’s Alexis Nikki has been craftily reinventing herself without missing a beat.
This week’s roundup features some of the most requested IDs in the DJ circuit right now, including fresh new cuts from Azzecca, Samm, DJ Sneak, MARZI, and more.
Inside Xdinary Heroes’ Beautiful Mind EP Ahead of Their Anticipated World Tour and Lollapalooza Performance
Xdinary Heroes have once again demonstrated their boundary-breaking creativity and distinctive sonic identity with their latest release, Beautiful Mind. The seven-track EP delves into a more rock-opera-inspired sound, further evolving their already rich sound.