K-Pop Spotlight

After bringing their sold-out FATE tour to the United States just last fall, K-pop powerhouse group Enhypen returned with the encore FATE PLUS tour, wrapping up the five-date American leg at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY this past weekend. Read our review here!

I.M, the artist known for being the youngest member of K-pop powerhouse group Monsta X, is back with his third solo EP, 'Off the Beat'. On the heels of the new album, I had the chance to chat with I.M about his writing process, inspiration behind his deeper lyrics, and more. Check out the full interview here!

SM's rookie boy group RIIZE has released their latest single 'Impossible', ahead of their first mini-album due out this summer. Watch the music video here!

I.M., member of the K-pop group MONSTA X, and now an accomplished soloist, has released his new E.P. 'Off The Beat.'  Listen to the new album here!

ONEUS are back in America on their second world tour, La Dolce Vita. The group talked about their growth this past year, what it's like to return to America, and future plans, as well as tease their next comeback. Read the full interview here!

Rising K-pop rookie group, xikers, are back with the release of their 3rd mini album 'HOUSE OF TRICKY: Trial And Error'. Listen to the album here and watch the music video for 'We Don't Stop'!

NCT WISH, the newest and final group under NCT, made their official debut today with their single, “WISH.” Listen to the song and watch the music video here for NCT WISH's song 'WISH'!

K-pop girl group sensation, Weeekly has released their latest digital single, titled, ‘Stranger', released today, January 25th, in both Korean and English. Listen to both versions of the song here!

SM's newest rookie boy group RIIZE is back again with a new single, 'Love 119'!  The song, described as an emotional pop track, features a catchy chanting chorus, coupled with piano riffs, rich, expressive vocals, and bright energy. Listen to the song and watch the music video here!

Korean soloist WOODZ wrapped the American leg of his world tour 'OO-LI And' in Brooklyn, New York last night at the Kings Theatre. Read our review of the concert here!

AMPERS&ONE, the new boy group from FNC Entertainment, officially made their debut last month! I had a chance to chat with some of the members about their debut album, career aspirations, survival show experiences, and more. Read the full interview here!

A fresh, new, K-Pop boy group is bursting onto the scene from FNC Entertainment! The seven-member AMPERS&ONE has debuted today with their highly anticipated debut album 'AMPERSAND ONE', which is now available on all streaming platforms! Listen to the album here and check out the music video for title track 'On And On'!

Everglow are back on tour in the U.S. for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic prematurely shut down their tour in 2020. Coming off of performing at KCON LA this past summer, the powerhouse performance girl group is now back in the states and hitting the road on their All My Girls tour. Read our review of the New York City tour stop here!

RIIZE, SM's rookie boy group taking the world by storm, have released their new single 'Talk Saxy', available now! Watch the music video and stream the song on Spotify here!

I had the pleasure of sitting down with the group last week to chat with them about their career thus far, the ever-present lore that ties their concept together, and their dreams and aspirations for the future.

Enhypen brought their vampire-infused energy to the first of two shows in Newark on their Fate World Tour. Read our review and recap of Enhypen's concert here on K-Pop Spotlight!

K-pop boy group CRAVITY has released their latest mini album 'SUN SEEKER', featuring title track 'Ready or Not', which comes after previously released song 'Cheese'!

RIIZE, the new K-Pop boy group from SM Entertainment, has made their official debut with single album 'Get a Guitar'! The title track was released alongside pre-debut single 'Memories'. Listen to RIIZE's new song here!

The Krazy K-Pop Super Concert was held at UBS Arena on August 26, 2023. Find out what our K-pop correspondent thought of the event!

KCON LA, the annual K-Pop convention bringing superfans together from all around the world, took place this past weekend, spanning three days, from August 18-20, 2023. I'm here to bring you my Top 10 highlights of KCON LA 2023!

NMIXX brought their 'big wave' to the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn last night, May 16, for the final U.S. stop on their Nice to MIXX You Showcase Tour. The girls brought their charm and unique musical style to the U.S. for the first time since debuting in 2022, and they did not disappoint!

K-pop quintet CIX opened the U.S. leg of their Save Me, Kill Me tour in New York City at Terminal 5 on Friday, March 10. The group, which is made up of Jinyoung, BX, Seunghun, Hyunsuk and Yonghee, brought the house down with style and professionalism despite a few minor technical difficulties.

The Theater at Madison Square Garden (formerly Hulu Theater) was nearly unrecognizable as k-pop girl group Dreamcatcher turned the venue into their own personal rave on Saturday night. The seven-member group, made up of JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami and Gahyeon, brought their unique blend of rock- and EDM-infused k-pop hits, and proved why they deserve a spot among the top Korean groups of this generation.

THE BOYZ are back with their 8th mini album 'BE AWAKE' featuring the dark title track 'ROAR'.

KEY, one of the members of K-Pop supergroup SHINEee, has released 'Killer', the repackaged version of his second full-length album, 'Gasoline'. Listen to the full album, watch the music video, and more!