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K-Pop Spotlight: RIIZE Release First Mini Album 'RIIZING' and Lead Single 'Boom Boom Bass'
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2024
Rising K-pop sensation RIIZE have released their first mini album today, June 17th called 'RIIZING', featuring the brand-new lead single “Boom Boom Bass”. Watch the music video here!
Toronto's K-Pop Rising Artist Sydney <3 Explores Social Anxiety in 'Anywhere But Here'
by Josh Sharpe - June 12, 2024
Social anxiety has been an inspiration for the talented K-Pop artist, infusing “Anywhere But Here” with raw emotion. The song, already available in three different versions - Bilingüal, Korean and English - will surely resonate with listeners who suffer from this. Listen to the new song now!
Concert Review: Wheein Wraps First Solo Tour 'WHEE IN THE MOOD [BEYOND]' With a Multi-Faceted Show at the Brooklyn Paramount
by Stephi Wild - June 05, 2024
Wheein, the Korean singer known as a member of girl group Mamamoo, as well as a solo artist, just wrapped her first-ever solo tour with a final show at Brooklyn Paramount on June 4. Read our review of Whee In The Mood here!
K-Pop Spotlight: ATEEZ Return With Powerful 10th EP 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1'
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
Global superstars and K-pop icons ATEEZ have released their 10th EP, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1, which is now available from Sony Music Korea/RCA Records. The music video for the album's title track, 'WORK' is also out now!
Jeonghan & Wonwoo of SEVENTEEN to Release First Single Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024
SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN and WONWOO are coming together to release their first-ever single album THIS MAN, slated to debut on June 17. Widely recognized as the creative powerhouse of K-pop, SEVENTEEN has consistently reaffirmed their musical diversity through clever interplay of units among the 13 members.
ENHYPEN Drop Dark Moon Special Album 'Memorabilia,' Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024
Produced as a limited edition, MEMORABILIA marks a significant milestone as the very first physical album released based on HYBE’s Original Story. ENHYPEN’s collaboration with the DARK MOON series, a webtoon featuring characters inspired by the members that accumulated more than 180 million views globally, reaffirms the band’s position as trailblazers paving the path for the next form of entertainment. Listen to the album now!
K-Pop Girl Group tripleS Share Debut Album ASSEMBLE24
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024
tripleS brings together all 24 members for their debut album ASSEMBLE24, out now. Formed under Jaden Jeong and Joseph Baek's MODHAUS (모드 하우스) label and entertainment agency, tripleS won Best New Female Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, and secured the top newcomer spot at the 31st Hanteo Music Awards 2023, establishing themselves as K-pop's biggest girl group not only in size, but also in trajectory. Listen to the album now!
Musical BENJAMIN BUTTON Will Premiere In Korea
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2024
The Korean original musical BENJAMIN BUTTON, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, is set to premiere at the Sejong M Theater on May 11, 2024. This anticipated adaptation offers a unique perspective on life and time, through the unique journey of its protagonist.
SEVENTEEN's Best Album '17 Is Right Here' Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024
Whimsically based on the group’s signature sound ‘SEVENTEEN RIGHT HERE,’ Best Album 17 IS RIGHT HERE is a proud testament to SEVENTEEN’s current dominance and a vow for the future. Composed of 2 CDs, the album presents 4 new tracks, Korean versions of 8 previously-released Japanese lead singles, 20 lead singles from past Korean releases, and a digital-only instrumental version of the group’s debut single, “Adore U.”
K-Pop Spotlight: RIIZE Releases New Single 'Impossible' Ahead of Mini Album This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2024
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!
Video: Watch New Clip 'Spicy' From aespa: WORLD TOUR
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024
Get ready for a cinematic experience! Global hitmakers aespa's first concert movie is heading to cinemas worldwide on April 24 and 27. Watch aespa perform their addictive track 'Spicy' in a brand new clip from aespa: WORLD TOUR in cinemas. Get an exciting glimpse into their debut concert film, with futuristic stage visuals, high-energy choreography, and captivating vocals, all captured from their electrifying show at London's O2 Arena - their first-ever UK show.
K-Pop Spotlight: I.M of MONSTA X Releases New EP 'Off the Beat' With Title Track 'LURE'
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2024
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!
SEVENTEEN Will Return With New Album '17 Is Right Here' This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2024
Following their groundbreaking past year, K-pop icon SEVENTEEN is making their return on April 29 with the best album 17 IS RIGHT HERE.
Video: Watch the aespa: WORLD TOUR Film Trailer
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2024
Get ready for a cinematic experience! Global hitmakers aespa's first concert movie is heading to cinemas worldwide on April 24 and 27. Don't miss the WORLD TOUR. From February to September 2023 the group's first world tour, aespa LIVE TOUR 2023 SYNK : HYPER LINE, visited 21 venues across four continents. Watch the video trailer now!
aespa: WORLD TOUR Coming to Cinemas in April
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024
aespa: WORLD TOUR in cinemas will be coming to the big screen worldwide across two nights on April 24 & 27. For their debut concert film, audiences will witness the unparalleled energy of aespa’s live performance, captured from their electrifying show at London's O2 Arena, their first-ever UK show.
K-Pop Superstars TWICE Achieve First No. 1 On Billboard 200 With 'With YOU-th'
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2024
This placement marks a major milestone for the group, as it is TWICE's first No. 1 album since their debut in 2015 and extends their own record for the most top-10 albums on the Billboard 200 for a female K-Pop act, now totaling five. With YOU-th also solidifies TWICE as achieving the most pure album sales of all K-Pop girl groups.
NCT's Taeyong Releases Second Solo EP 'Tap'
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2024
Not only did TAEYONG write all of the songs in his latest project, but he also led the overall production, having a hand in composing and producing each of the songs. As he continues to play a larger role in his own album production, TAEYONG's latest solo project demonstrates a deepened sense of maturity in his music.
LE SSERAFIM Releases Third Mini-Album 'Easy'
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024
Shot in Los Angeles and directed by Director and Choreographer Nina McNeely, who has worked with global artists like Doja Cat and The Weeknd, the music video for “EASY'' skillfully captures not only the powerful stage presence of the group, but also the individuality of each member. Watch the music video and listen to the album now!
aespa's NINGNING Appointed As Versace's Newest Global Ambassador
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2024
NINGNING, recognized for her outstanding ability to embody concepts, stylish visuals, and unique energy as a member of aespa, has been appointed as an ambassador for Versace. She is expected to play an active role as a global fashion icon.
MAX Drops New Single 'Stupid in Love' Featuring Huh Yunjin of LE SSERAFIM
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2024
MAX has released a new single titled 'Stupid in Love' featuring Huh Yunjin of Le Sserafim. Check out the song now! “STUPID IN LOVE” continues MAX's recent string of collaborations with K-Pop superstars. Most notably, he co-wrote BTS' single “Yet To Come” and teamed up with SUGA of BTS on “Blueberry Eyes” as well as Agust D on the mixtape D-2. 
TWICE Release First Single From New Album 'With YOU-th'
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
“I GOT YOU” is the group's third English single, following the massive successes of their previous full English-language singles “The Feels” – which marked the K-Pop powerhouses' first career entry on The Billboard Hot 100 (#83) and earned the group their first U.S. gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
K-Pop Sensation Weeekly Will Release Highly Anticipated Single 'Stranger' In Korean And English
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2024
K-pop girl group sensation, Weeekly announced their latest digital single, titled, 'Stranger,' is being released on January 25th in both Korean and English. The song comes as the chart-topping group continues to increase its fanbase with over one million listeners on Spotify and an equally large Instagram following.
Interview: Breaking Limits, Genres, and Borders - Ji Woo Jung Talks About Pursuing an Artistic Career in America as A South Korean National
by Da Young Leem - January 11, 2024
As a South Korean theatregoer living in South Korea, I have always been interested in artists of Asian nationalities pursuing their artistic careers on Broadway. Whenever I heard more and more stories of artists of foreign nationalities who had already coursed amazing paths with their professional careers, I felt more connected to Broadway and American culture in general, even though I have been living in Korea for most of my life.
Photos: Jay Park, Chung Ha, and More Ring in the New Year at SEOULCon
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2024
Seoul Business Agency brought technology and entertainment to the heart of Seoul on New Year’s weekend ringing in 2024. The event featured performances by Jay Park and CHUNG HA, and attendance by celebrities such as League of Legends’ World Champions T1 team, at the sold-out event at the DDP Oullim Square.
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Will Perform NEW ERA With Jaap van Zweden This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2024
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform New Era with Jaap van Zweden this month. The concert will feature Jaap van Zweden, conductor and Yunchan Lim, piano. The performance is on Thursday 25th January, 2024 at 8PM at the Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center.

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