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  • Booklist: K-pop (25 titles)
    • from20 x Hello Gloom — All Eyes on Me tour in London

      K-R&B connoisseurs, take note: South Korea’s rising indie stars from20 (ex-BIGSTAR) and HELLO GLOOM (formerly of IMFACT) bring their genre-defying flair to London for the first time. These former idol group members have reinvented themselves through their creative label WAY BETTER, cultivating bold sonic identities rooted in alt-pop melancholy, neo-soul textures, and glitchy visual aesthetics. … [Read More]

      BAEKHYUN world tour Reverie in London

      EXO member and solo artist BAEKHYUN will be embarking on his first solo world tour since debut. ‘Reverie’ marks BAEKHYUN’s first solo world tour since his debut 13 years ago. As the name suggests, the tour embodies his aspiration to present fans with a dreamlike journey and lasting memories. Significantly, it follows approximately 11 months … [Read More]

      Tengger 2025 UK Tour

      TENGGER (formerly ’10’) is an electronic psychedelic musical duo based in Japan and South Korea that has toured extensively in Asia, Europe, and the USA. It is a traveling musical family, made up of Pan-Asian couple, itta and Marqido, who create their brand of psychedelic New-Age drone magic through the use of harmonium, voice, and … [Read More]

      Japanese Breakfast UK tour

      American indie-pop band Japanese Breakfast, fronted by Korean American author singer and songwriter Michelle Zauner (Crying in H Mart) embark on tour for their fourth album For Melancholy Brunettes. They are supported by Minhwi Lee, is a South Korean contemporary folk singer-songwriter and composer. After a decade making the most of improvised recording spaces set … [Read More]

      TRENDZ Glow tour in London

      TRENDZ has established itself since 2022 as one of the most prolific and promising boy bands in the industry. Under Interpark Music Plus, the group currently consists of seven members: Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan. They’re now promoting their latest release, Chameleon, across Europe on a 13-date tour. One of the stops … [Read More]

      [Oxford] Discussion: K-Pop, AI, and the Future of Global Music

      How is artificial intelligence reshaping the sound of tomorrow – and what does it mean for the future of K-Pop in an increasingly digital world? Join us for a special event featuring one of Korea’s most influential composers and music producers, Professor Hyung-Suk Kim (Academic Visitor at Kellogg College), in conversation with Professor Jieun Kiaer … [Read More]

      Big Ocean play the Underworld

      BIG OCEAN: The World’s First K-Pop Group Redefining Sound and Accessibility BIG OCEAN isn’t just another K-pop sensation—they’re a groundbreaking trio proving that music has no barriers. As the world’s first hearing-disabled K-pop group, they sing, dance, and captivate audiences just like any other top-tier idols—but with an inspiring twist. They redefine what it means … [Read More]

      Antoine Boyer (guitar) & Yeore Kim (harmonica) play the Bull’s Head

      Antoine Boyer draws inspiration from the most authentic sources of gypsy jazz guitar, having studied under masters such as Mandino Reinhardt and FrancisAlfred Moerman. He has toured extensively, gracing stages at numerous gypsy jazz festivals across Europe and the US, and has shared the stage with guitarists like Stochelo Rosenberg, Angelo Debarre, Raphael Fays, and … [Read More]

      The Rose – Once Upon A WRLD Tour

      The Rose (더 로즈) is a Korean alt-pop indie band made up of four talented members: vocalist and guitarist Woosung, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Dojoon, bassist Jaehyeong, and drummer Hajoon. Their upcoming album, WRLD, promises to blend familiar early sounds with fresh sonic landscapes and genres. Fans can look forward to country-inspired melodies and themes of reflection and … [Read More]