American girl group VCHA is on a mission to bring K-pop to the masses. As the first official group to win the reality competition A2K (America 2 Korea), their unique perspective on making music and the K-pop process sets them apart from the rest, and now they're ready to make their official debut.With a name that's inspired by the Korean phrase, "Shine a Light," the group's intention is wholly clear. "For me, the purpose of a light is to illuminate something, to shine on something. So we are her...

K-pop superstars SISTAR19 first made their debut back in 2011 and after an 11-year hiatus, the girl group is back with a bang. Reminiscing about the decision they made over a decade ago, the group tells us, "We received so much love and achieved a lot, but it also brought numerous challenges. It was a time when all members shared similar thoughts, leading us to prioritize personal growth and new challenges."As a result, members Bora and Hyolyn have had plenty of time to think about their new dir...

As always, the gift of good music is one that never gets old and it's safe to say that 2023 did not disappoint in that department. Alongside recurring hits from our favorite artists like SZA, Sexyy Red and Doja Cat, this year saw a slew of emerging artists take the limelight across the UK, US and beyond.Olivia Dean and flowerovlove, who recently featured in our Baewatch series, rose to new heights in 2023 with festival appearances and new singles, while newcomers like Caity Baser and Kenya Grace...

BLACKPINK fans are in luck this festive season, as the K-pop group are reliving their record-breaking Born Pink World Tour and at long last, you can too, through a new virtual concert experience. Dubbed BLACKPINK: A VR Encore, the forthcoming concert will immerse viewers in the captivating performance from Seoul, which took place at South Korea's Gocheok Sky Dome.The Diamond Bros-directed film runs for 70 minutes and is set to include major tracks like "Shut Down," "Pink Venom" and "How You Like...