2015 has seen some incredible talent debut thus far from some of the biggest agencies in Korea, as well as long-awaited comebacks from top artists. However, there is a trend emerging this year – the rise of some major label contenders that house equally talented, if not more […]
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Ever wonder what many screaming Korean fans and the thud of the bass in big speakers sound like together? Well that’s more or less the sound we heard on December 18th when we attended the first ever Canadian concert from South Korean hip-hop…
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but rest assured today’s post comes in great timing as a lot is changing in terms of what is considered popular music in Korea, what with the instability and volatility of the KPOP machine and a renaissance in Korean hip-hop, […]
Hello readers! So as I’m sure you all aware, I love talking about the Korean survival audition programs that are so popular these days. Finally, I now have the chance to talk about one that has been getting a lot of attention this season, and it’s one of […]
Ever wonder how long some of your favourite KPOP stars have been performing for? Some have devoted their whole life to performing in some manner, and some have even gained fan bases prior to their major debut. In the case of a certain few, some jump started their […]
Hello readers! There was very good response to one of my previous posts about Canadians that are active in the Korean music industry! Each year, there seems to be at least two more people joining those ranks. To properly showcase all the artists that are in Korea that […]
Hello readers! Welcome to another concert feature for the blog. This time around, it’s an extra special edition, as the City of Toronto welcomes back for the 2nd time – the members of K-pop boy band TEEN TOP. On the last stop of their North American tour “HIGH […]
Collaborations between artists in K-POP is nothing new. From duets between the best singers, to interesting and sometimes surprising collaborations between artists of different kinds, collaborations help show the versatility of Korea’s finest musical talents. This year, however, has shown the growth of one particular trend in collaborations […]
2014 is turning out to be a big year for KPOP artists and fans alike so far – catchy new tunes, new groups and big news in abundance! But the biggest announcements of all, stemming from the end of last year, are the upcoming debuts of new groups […]
Hello hello! In previous posts, I’ve mentioned that singing programs are all the rage in Korea these days. Aside from audition shows and shows like I Am a Singer and Immortal Song, there is one program that showcases the talent of singers who sound like well-known household names […]
Hey guys! Been a while, but I decided to share an interview that I recently did for my own personal blog, rhythm.connection, with Korean-American indie artist Lola Fair, who is better known to KPOP fans by her real name – Yumi Cha! She used to be a 1st […]
By now, you probably know of at least one singer or member of a group that made their debut through an audition program. Don’t know what this is? Allow me to explain! An audition program is a televised program featuring a survival singing audition with many contestants applying […]
Let me guess. You’re wondering what this post has to do Korean culture and Korea-Canada relations. All will be answered in good time. Now then, let us begin! I had the esteemed pleasure of attending a much anticipated concert in Toronto at the legendary El Mocambo Tavern in […]
Hello readers! First of all, my sincerest apologies for not blogging in a while! I’ve been really busy moving and getting settled in Toronto, and now with school going on, not as much time to blog. However, I really wanted to blog again, and recently one of KPOP’s […]
Greetings readers! This week’s edition of “Style High” is focusing on one of the world’s most well-known high-end jewelry and accessories design collectives, the Korean power-couple out of Tokyo, Yoon and Verbal, more commonly known as AMBUSH DESIGN. Started back in 2002, AMBUSH DESIGN has grown into a […]
Hi folks! So today, I thought I’d start by apologizing for not posting last week…it was a really busy week for me! But that being said, let me move on and introduce a new blogging segment called “Style High”. Each Style High post will focus on a particular […]
This week marks the beginning of a week-long celebration of Korea-Canada diplomatic relations and exchanges between the two countries. Known as “Korea Week”, the City of Ottawa has officially declared a time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of relations between our two countries in a sign of friendship. […]
KPOP has become a major musical force in the world, for its catchy tracks, flashy videos, and sometimes outlandish stylings. Nonetheless, it’s brought a newfound sense of pride for some Koreans around the world. But another sub-culture of music from Korea is also making a big come back: […]
With so many singers and groups debuting in Korea these days, it’s hard to keep track of those who have international connections and such. These days, it’s common place for groups to have an English-speaking member who either grew up or spent time abroad. There are also rookie […]
KPOP has been on a steady rise over the last few years alone. Multitudes of artists are now releasing music and more money and time is being put into epic promotion material for the artists to help them stand out. But one trend that has slowly become a […]
