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  • Booklist: K-pop (25 titles)
    • Balming Tiger play Koko

      One of the most vibrant and thrilling names to come out of South Korea, hip-hop collective Balming Tiger are doing things a little differently. Hailed by The Guardian for their ability to “harness the rough edges of heavy metal with a pop sheen and exuberantly rapped verses”, last year they followed acclaimed debut album ‘January … [Read More]

      Korean artists at Focus Wales

      Jacqui and Hypnosis Therapy will be warming up for The Great Escape by appearing at Focus Wales in Wrexham, 8-10 May. Jacqui (재키) Saturday May 10th, 2025 6:30 pm @ The Rockin’ Chair Room 1 Strutting onto the scene armed with a silken voice & a penchant for sass is KPOP’s latest initiate, Jacqui. Her … [Read More]

      Say Sue Me Spring tour

      Say Sue Me return to the UK for the first time since 2019, with a slew of dates and a new EP in tow. Surf-inspired indie rock band from Busan, South Korea. Members consist of Byungkyu Kim on lead guitar, Sumi Choi on vocals and guitar, Jaeyoung Kim on Bass and Sungwan Lim on Drums. In … [Read More]

      ARTMS: Lunar Theory tour, at the Troxy

      We rise together, back to the moon and beyond. ARTMS is composed of LOONA members HeeJin, HaSeul, Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry, who built one of the most creative lores in K-POP. In July 2023, ODD EYE CIRCLE, a unit of LOONA, released the album VERSION UP, marking the beginning of ARTMS. In October 2023, … [Read More]

      The Black Skirts: Songs to Bring You Home tour

      Korean rock band sensation The Black Skirts is taking their global acclaim to new heights with their first-ever European tour, the “Songs to Bring You Home” EU Tour 2025. With over 1.5 billion plays across their tracks, and the hit single “EVERYTHING” amassing well over 250 million streams alone, The Black Skirts has cemented their … [Read More]

      Lee YoungJi tour at the Clapham Grand

      Lee YoungJi’s First Solo European Tour. Europe, Are You Ready?! The one and only Lee YoungJi is coming to shake up Paris and London this January with her first-ever solo European tour! Get ready to witness the unstoppable energy and raw talent of Korea’s rap queen as she lights up the stage with her ‘All … [Read More]

      BM: ATAP special UK Concert

      BM, the lead rapper from 4-member co-ed K-pop group KARD, will be appearing at London’s Steel Yard on 4 February. This special performance is a continuation of his After the After Party 2024 tour in the US. The venue has been changed from the original planned venue, Heaven. This is an 18+ event, and the … [Read More]

      SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in London

      The SMTown 2025 world tour kicks off in Korea on 11-12 January at Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul, with performers including K-pop veterans Bada (S.E.S) Hwanhee (Fly to the Sky) and Tony An (H.O.T). Wouldn’t it be great if similar legends made it to the London show on 28 June? This is the roadshow’s first visit … [Read More]

      Taemin World Tour “Ephemeral Gaze” in London

      Taemin, from the popular K-pop group SHINee, will be embarking on his first solo world tour, the 2024-25 Taemin World Tour “Ephemeral Gaze” in London on March 9, 2025 at Troxy. His first world tour 2024-25 Taemin World Tour “Ephemeral Gaze” began in South Korea and has expanded worldwide to countries across Asia, North and … [Read More]

      Tomorrow X Together ACT:PROMISE Ep2 tour in London

      Catch Tomorrow X Together on their highly anticipated World Tour: “ACT: Promise – Ep. 2” in Europe, with thrilling stops across major cities including London at the O2, Barcelona, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam. Tomorrow X Together—consisting of Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai—established themselves as Gen Z Icons through the compelling soundtrack that represents the … [Read More]

      Kiss Of Life: 1st World Tour: Kiss Road

      Kiss Of Life 1st World Tour: Kiss Road is coming to indigo at The O2 on 6 March 2025. KISS OF LIFE is a multinational 4-member girl group managed by the South Korean S2 Entertainment agency. The group debuted on July 5, 2023 with their self-titled mini album. Their name symbolizes “artificial respiration,” representing their … [Read More]

      P1Harmony European tour in London

      South Korean boy group P1Harmony is ready to take Europe by storm with their P1Harmony LIVE TOUR [P1ustage H : UTOP1A] IN EUROPE. Known for their explosive performances and unique blend of genres, P1Harmony is set to bring an unforgettable experience to their European fans. The tour kicks off in early 2025 and will run … [Read More]