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  • Booklist: K-pop (30 titles)
    • Sion “eigensinn” Tour in London

      Singer and producer Sion returns to Europe by the hand of Seoul Therapy to present his new project “eigensinn” with a stop in London, at The Lower Third. The tour also includes stops in Paris, Madrid, Cologne, Berlin and Frankfurt. Known for his ability to mix genres, Sion evolves towards a more hyper-pop and electronic … [Read More]

      2025 Kpop UK National Competition

      The KPOP UK National Competition is back – and you’re invited to one of the most exciting KPOP events in the country! Get ready for a day packed with high-energy performances, fierce competition, and standout KPOP talent from across the UK. Whether you’re a devoted KPOP fan or simply love unforgettable live entertainment, this is … [Read More]

      EVNNE “Set N Go” tour in London

      EVNNE (이븐), short for Evening’s Newest Étoiles, is a rising 7-member K-pop boy group under Jellyfish Entertainment. Formed in 2023, the group consists of Keita, Park Han-bin, Lee Jeong-hyeon, Yoo Seung-eon, Ji Yun-seo, Mun Jung-hyun, and Park Ji-hoo—talented performers who first gained attention as contestants on the hit survival show Boys Planet. Since their debut … [Read More]

      Cotoba European tour at The Lexington

      Portals Presents: Cotoba, Korea’s rising stars in the math/post-rock scene. Inspired by Japanese math-rock bands Toe, Mouse on the Keys, Tricot etc. Cotoba is the biggest South Korean band in the alternative/math-rock movement. The 4-piece band made their debut in 2019 with their EP Form Of Tongue. Consisting of bassist Hyerim, guitarist Dafne, drummer Minsuh … [Read More]

      ONEW THE LIVE : PERCENT (%) tour in London

      ONEW, leader of the K-pop group SHINee, is celebrated for his warm, emotive vocals that have shaped the group’s sound in hits like “Replay,” “View,” and “Sherlock.” He contributed to acclaimed works such as The Story of Light: Epilogue, featured in Billboard’s “25 Greatest K-Pop Albums of the 2010s.” As a solo artist, ONEW has built a unique … [Read More]

      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]

      K-Pop Demon Hunters starts streaming on Netflix

      A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters. Credits: Directors: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans Cast: Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, Ken Jeong, Lee Byung-hun, Daniel Dae Kim, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Kim Yunjin, Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy Writers: Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Maggie Kang, Chris … [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]