The cameras are flashing, and fans are more eager than ever, as Chinese global pop group A2O MAY releases their highly anticipated first full-length album, PAPARAZZI ARRIVE, a bold blend of global influences, covers, and original solo and duo tracks.
Following his own path has always been second nature to pH-1. The Korean singer-songwriter recently released his 15-track album WHAT HAVE WE DONE, a genre-blending collection that moves seamlessly from mellow introspection to high-energy anthems.
NMIXX’s adventure as six members has been a long and successful one, and they’ve now reached another huge milestone as a group with the release of their first-ever full-length album, Blue Valentine. The project dives into the complexity of human emotions with the group’s signature MIXX-core sound.
Korean artist WOODZ is a well-rounded and versatile artist who moves fluidly through genres such as K-pop, K-rock, Korean R&B, and many more he wishes to explore. He dove straight back into full creative mode following his military discharge, releasing his digital single I’ll Never Love Again.
As their new chapter begins, Korean boy group CIX, their second comeback as a quartet, has released their dreamlike new album, GO Chapter 1: GO Together.
IDID, Starship’s newest boy group, has officially made their mark by debuting with their first album, I did it, and they did so with a track full of bangers. The project features eight strong tracks that showcase both their talent and excitement to perform.
“Rock has always been in my blood,” says New York-based musician and meditation practitioner ShiShi. “I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses… but as a shy, introverted kid who moved countries every few years, I found my voice in solitude. Making beats on my laptop felt safe.”
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.
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.
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.