ARTMS: Moonshot 2024 World Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, November 14th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Following a string of dates across America and Europe, K-Pop girl group ARTMS (pronounced Artemis) touched down…
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MIKU EXPO 2024 New Zealand & Australia, John Cain Arena, Melbourne, November 22nd 2024 – Live Review
Hatsune Miku is as much a character, a J-Pop idol, and a cultural icon, as she is…
Jimmy Brown: Love II Tour 2024 In Australia, The Night Cat, Melbourne, November 7th 2024 – Live Review
Just shy of a full year after taking the stage at St Kilda’s Prince Bandroom, Korean R&B…
HANABIE.: 2024 Australian Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, November 12th 2024 – Live Review
HANABIE. are no strangers to Australia. Having previously visited our shores last year as part of the…
Eric Chou: Odyssey~Journey RETURNS Tour, John Cain Arena, Melbourne, November 8th 2024 – Live Review
One thing I didn’t expect was Eric Chou’s return to Australian shores after his world tour last…
Yugyeom: 2024 TRUSTY Tour, Roundhouse, Sydney, November 1st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
GOT7’s Yugyeom is currently touring globally as part of his 2024 TRUSTY Tour, proudly presented by AOMG,…
(G)I-DLE: 2024 WORLD TOUR: i-DOL, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, October 31st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua, collectively known as (G)I-DLE, are currently on their 2024 WORLD TOUR:…
Woosung: B4 WE DIE WORLD TOUR, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, October 24th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Woosung, better known as the lead vocalist from Korean alternative-rock band The Rose, recently performed his solo B4…
Stray Kids: DominATE World Tour, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, October 19th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N., otherwise known collectively as Stray Kids,…
The 10 (G)I-DLE Songs You Must Know Before Seeing Them In Concert This Year – K-Pop Article
Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua, known together as 4th generation K-Pop queens (G)I-DLE, are on their…
Aespa: Synk: Parallel Line 2024 Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, September 2nd 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
My first exposure to K-Pop was through SM Entertainment’s 1st generation artists when I was growing up….
Rolling Quartz: Stand Up Australia Tour 2024 – Crown Melbourne Therapy, Melbourne, September 6th 2024 – Live Review
There’s K-Pop, K-Hip-Hop and K-R&B, but K-Rock isn’t something that South Korea is actually known for. However,…
Gareth.T (湯令山): T-Time, Melbourne, Corner Hotel, September 4th 2024 – Live Review
Returning to Melbourne for his debut sold-out solo tour T-Time, Gareth.T treated Melbourne fans to a wonderfully…
Epik High: The Pump Tour 2024, Melbourne, Ciel the Venue, August 15th 2024 – Live Review
Blurring and redefining the lines between K-Pop and K-Hip-Hop, all while maintaining their signature sound and identity,…
Jeon Somi: Ice Cream – K-Pop Release Review
Although I’m aware that Jeon Somi had unsuccessful beginnings in Mnet reality survival show Sixteen (which formed…
Hyolyn: Wait – K-Pop Release Review
Sistar summer queen and smiling assassin Hyolyn is back with her solo comeback and latest digital single,…
Our Top 8 AESPA Songs – K-Pop Article
Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning, otherwise known as AESPA are coming to Australia for the very first…
IVE: Show What I Have World Tour, Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena, July 25th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
With an abundance of confetti, catchy tunes and captivating choreography, Starship Entertainment’s IVE, consisting of members Yujin,…
Stray Kids: Ate – K-Pop Release Review
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N, collectively known as JYP Entertainment‘s Stray…
OnlyOneOf: dOpamine World Tour, Melbourne, 170 Russell, July 21st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
To promote their latest mini album ‘Things I Can’t Say Love’, K-Pop boy group OnlyOneOf touched down…
Our Top 6 IVE Songs – K-Pop Article
Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo, otherwise known as IVE are coming to Australia this month…
XG: Woke Up – Single Review
Following the September release of their debut EP New DNA, XG returns with the release of their…
EVERGLOW: Zombie – K-Pop Release Review
The most unexpected comeback in K-Pop this year thus far would be from K-Pop girl group, EVERGLOW….
Bang Yongguk: 2024 Australia Tour, Trak, Melbourne, March 15th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Bang Yongguk: a name that has been synonymous with the K-Pop music industry long before he joined…
ICE (杨长青): 1st World Tour, Crown Melbourne Therapy, Melbourne, March 8th 2024 – Live Review
I first heard about ICE (杨长青) in 2022 through Call Me By Fire Season 2 where I…
KARD: Playground Oceania Tour 2024, Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, March 8th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
After touching down in Melbourne for their exclusive fan concert back in November 2023, K-Pop group KARD…
Tia’s Top 10 KARD Songs – K-Pop Article
K-pop’s one and only co-ed group is about to land on Australian shores for their Playground Tour….
Stef’s Top 12 Itzy Songs – K-Pop Article
4th generation girl group Itzy are currently touring as part of their 2nd World Tour: Born To…
SOOJIN: FLOWERING 2024 FAN CONCERT, The Ciel, Melbourne, February 15th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Seo Soojin was my bias in (G)I-DLE. When she left the 4th generation girl group, I was…
GEMINI (제미나이): STILL BLUE TOUR 2024, Prince Bandroom, Melbourne, February 1st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
The exterior of The Prince Bandroom was trickled with fans who arrived early, patiently waiting in their…
tripleS EVOLution: Authentic 2023 World Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, December 20th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
Embarking on their first world tour, rookie girl group tripleS touched down in Melbourne to bring their…
Jimmy Brown: Between Your Thighs Australia and New Zealand 2023 Tour, Prince Bandroom, Melbourne, December 14th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
Despite not being a household name, Korean R’n’B singer Jimmy Brown (born Ji-won Lee) packed Melbourne’s Prince…
oceanfromtheblue: 2023 Way to Blue Tour, Crown Melbourne Therapy, Melbourne, December 8th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
In his first visit to our shores, Korean singer-songwriter and producer oceanfromtheblue performed in Australia for the…
KARD + Melbourne Fan Meeting & Concert, 170 Russell, Melbourne, November 12th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
KARD are no strangers to Australia. Returning to Australia after 5 years, KARD, consisting of members BM,…
Kim Sejeong (김세정): 2023 1st CONCERT TOUR: The 門, Festival Hall, Melbourne, November 17th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
It’s not often I attend a concert and leave thinking that the artist I just saw can…
Radwimps (ラッドウインプス): Australian Tour 2023, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, October 13th 2023 – J-Rock Live Review
It’s crazy to think that Radwimps didn’t realise their power in Australia until their arrival. Yojiro Noda,…
Giriboy: Groove Down Under Tour, Prince Bandroom, Melbourne, October 6th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
Prince Bandroom was packed with Giriboy fans, eagerly awaiting his arrival on stage. The enigmatic rapper and…
Wendy’s Top 10 Will Pan Songs – Music Article
I couldn’t contain my excitement when I heard that Will Pan is finally coming to our shores…
N.Flying: Once In A Blue Moon – K-Pop Release Review
N.Flying have grown over the years to become one of my favourite K-Pop artists. What I love…
Mayday 五月天: FLY TO 2023 World Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, May 12th 2023 – Live Review
Name me a better way to spend a day in May than seeing Mayday. The legendary Taiwanese…
Eric Chou 周興哲: Odyssey ~ Journey World Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, May 21st 2023 – Live Review
As someone who has followed Eric Chou (周興哲) since debut, all the way back in 2014, I…
Twice: Ready To Be World Tour – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, May 6th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
I never thought that I’d see Twice live in concert, let alone in Australia and in my…
MaSiWei 马思唯: 2023 World Tour, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, April 12th 2023 – Live Review
I was not prepared for the power of MaSiWei. Accompanied by DJ Black McQueen and a giant…
JJ Lin 林俊杰: JJ20 World Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, April 8th 2023 – Live Review
Without thinking about it, I’ve listened to JJ Lin (林俊杰) growing up and his music has been…
AleXa: Girls Gone Vogue Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, April 1st 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
There are very few artists that I see live and think that they could not be doing…
Stray Kids: MANIAC World Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, February 17th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
Global sensation and one of the most popular and successful K-Pop groups of the 4th generation, JYP…
Eric Nam: There And Back Again World Tour, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, September 7th 2022 – K-Pop Live Review
Three years ago, I had the honour of reviewing Eric Nam’s 2019 Melbourne show at 170 Russell….
BLACKPINK: Pink Venom – K-Pop Single Review
It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since BLACKPINK’s last album and comeback. No, seriously, their…
HallyuPopFest Sydney ’22, Qudos Bank Arena – K-Pop Event Review
On the 13th and 14th of August, Sydney played host to a bunch of talented K-Pop artists…
Epik High, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, July 11th, 2022 – Live Review
For some reason, for the past 19 years, Epik High has evaded me. While I grew up…