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  • Tech and History: How the UK is Celebrating South Korean Art 

    Tech and History: How the UK is Celebrating South Korean Art 

    The article explores South Korea’s art scene in the UK, highlighting exhibits like Delight, 1883, Halmang, and Double Poser that showcase history and culture. Read more

  • [Event Review] Take a trip to Queens Street and the brilliant mind of Ins Choi at Park Theatre London

    [Event Review] Take a trip to Queens Street and the brilliant mind of Ins Choi at Park Theatre London

    “Kim’s Convenience” evolves from Netflix to a stage play, with Ins Choi taking on the lead as Mr. Kim. While retaining the show’s humor, the play prioritizes family dynamics over side narratives. The 80-minute production effectively connects with the audience, though some Korean lines lack translation. Overall, it offers a comical and inspired performance, appealing… Read more

  • 18Fevers find new found meaning in “Nothing Helps” MV

    18Fevers find new found meaning in “Nothing Helps” MV

    The EP’s third Music Video and second track on the album “Nothing Helps.” Sees the band reflect upon their success and time in the UK, saying on their official Social Media, ‘The video shows that music can be a way to move on and heal emotionally.’ Finding a new sense of meaning and solace amongst… Read more

  • Lacuna search the galaxies in their latest release “Summer Cosmos”

    Lacuna search the galaxies in their latest release “Summer Cosmos”

    2022 saw the emergence of what had previously been seen as an underrepresented genre K-band (Korean band music). With already established bands such as N.Flying, FTIsland and most recognisably DAY6, making waves signing for renowned K-pop entertainment companies. The genre saw a big boost through the show Great Seoul Invasion in July and two seasons of Superband in 2019 and 2021.  The Read more

  • KANG New says “Here Is The Thing” with their latest.

    KANG New says “Here Is The Thing” with their latest.

    2023 has seen the start of a new beginning here at K–pop bangsong. Branching out from our humble K-pop-focused beginnings, being introduced to a new wide range of genres from Korean rock, Punk and Indie, we have had the opportunity to cover some incredible artists across Korea’s lesser-known genres. Today, we will investigate Korea’s Electronica Read more

  • HarryBigButton celebrate 12 years strong with the release of cinematic masterpiece “Big Fish.”

    HarryBigButton celebrate 12 years strong with the release of cinematic masterpiece “Big Fish.”

    Debuting in 2011, Korean band HarryBigButton formed as a three-piece band, combining forces and bringing their unique style and musical ability after each achieving individual success in the Korean music industry. The band have continued this success, now 12 years strong as a group of 2023. Releasing their EP album Hard ‘N’ Loud that year they received Read more