AKMU is a k pop duo consisting of South Korean siblings Lee Su-hyun and Lee Chan-hyuk. The two of them, who debuted their first album “Play” back in 2014, are known for their folk pop and soul twist on the genre. “Play” hit number 1 on the Korean charts and number 2 in the U.S. Their two follow ups, “Winter”... read full bio
Having had their debut in 1997, Sechs Kies is considered one of the biggest pioneers of the k pop genre. While the band operated for three years, disbanding in 2000, the group hit a major second wind in 2016 when they reunited under the YG Entertainment banner. Now, the band consists of mostly the original members -- Eun Ji-won, Lee... read full bio
Seoul-based, K-pop boy band Winner has retained their title as the fastest Korean act to top the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. The band formed in 2013 by YG Entertainment. They have received various awards, such as the 2014 Golden Disk Award for New Rising Star, the 2015 Seoul Music Awards for Best New Male Artist and Album of... read full bio
Shinee, or SHINee, is a k pop group consisting of four very talented singers and performers: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Since 2008, SHINee has had back-to-back hits, starting with their debut “The Shinee World” and the most recent “Don’t Call Me”, which hit number one on the Korean charts and number 7 in both the U.S. and Japan. The... read full bio
Krunk, given that they’re a giant teddy bear, is one of the most recognizeable faces in the k pop gang. First making an appearance in Lee Hi’s “It’s Over” music video, Krunk quickly became a household name and huge hit. Krunk is known for music, advertising, broadcasting, fashion, and even video games in the world of k pop. Krunk is... read full bio
As the leader of the highly popular k pop group Sechs Kies, which got its big break in 1997, Eun Ji-won already had a ton of experience as a talented pop star. Following, the bands breakup in 2000, Eun pursued a solo career, dropping the 2001 single “A-Ha”. Eun is highly regarded as a pioneer in the k pop genre.... read full bio
The multi-talented Kang Seung-yoon is a singer, rapper, and actor signed under the South Korean label YG Entertainment. This k pop icon is also the lead singer of the boy band Winner, alongside Jinwoo, Seunghoon, and Mino. Seung-yoon released his first solo studio album “Page” in March of 2021 and it debuted number 3 on the Korean pop charts. Since... read full bio
Song Min-ho, who raps and sings under the name Mino, is a k pop icon who got his start on the Mnet survival program WIN: Who is Next, where he was immediately appointed as leader on his team and they ended up winning the competition. The winning team began operating under the appropriately named “Winner” and the group made their... read full bio
Ben Nicky is one of the biggest up and coming names in uplifting psy trance. His incredible performances as a DJ have led him to playing at huge festivals such as Tomorrowland, A State of Trance, and Nature One. He’s also played at famous venues like the Ministry of Sound and Godskitchen. In 2015, he released the album “Who’s Afraid... read full bio
Black Tiger Sex Machine (or BTSM) is a trio of Canadian DJ’s and electronic musicians who first made waves with their 2011 EP “Drama”. BTSM consists of the very talented Patrick Barry, Marc-André Chagnon, and Julien Maranda. The three of them are known for their LED light setup that syncs up with their music and, of course, those iconic cat... read full bio
Simon Green, also known under his stage name Bonobo, is a British musician, DJ, and producer who specializes in nu jazz trip hop. His first song was released in 1999, during a decade where trip hop bands like Portishead and Massive Attack were household names, and he held his own in comparison. The song was released on Tru Thoughts’ “When... read full bio
Block B has been elevating the k pop game since 2011. The band – consisting of Taeil, B-Bomb, Jaehyo, U-Kwon, Park Kyung, Zico, and P.O – released their first single “Do You Wanna B” in spring of 2011, which was followed by their debut EP “New Kids on the Block” which hit number 3 on the Korean chart. A year... read full bio
ONF (or On N Off) is a k pop boy band consisting of Hyojin, J-US, E-Tion, Wyatt, MK, and U. The members have trained with different companies like JYP Entertainment, Starship Entertainment, WM Entertainment, and Big Hit Entertainment. Their first EP – “ON/OFF” -- was released under WM Entertainment in the summer of 2017. Releasing almost yearly, each subsequent EP... read full bio
Astro is an all-male k pop band consisting of MJ, Jinjin, Cha Eun-woo, Moon Bin, Rocky, and Yoon San-ha. Their first single “Hide and Seek” was released in 2016 and it landed Astro on Billboard’s list of top k pop groups. The song also appeared on their first EP “Spring Up”. The EP hit number 6 on the Billboard World... read full bio
Apink first hit the k pop scene in 2011 when they released the songs “I Don’t Know”, “It Girl”, and “My My”. The songs were featured on their EP “Seven Springs of Apink” released that same year. The EP peaked at number 6 on the Korean charts. Apink released “Horn” in 2022, their most recent studio album. In total, they’ve... read full bio
Purple Kiss (or PURPLE K!SS) is a k pop girl group consisting of seven talented singers and dancers: Swan, Park Ji-eun, Na Go-eun, Dosie, Ireh, Yuki, and Chaein. They landed on the scene in 2020 with a big splash and made waves with their first release “My Heart Skips a Beat”, a song that was featured on their debut 2021... read full bio
When they got their start, they were called Woollim Rookies and W Project 4, but they’ve since adopted the name DRIPPIN. The seven-member all boy k pop group features Hyeop, Yunseong, Changuk, Dongyun, Minseo, Junho, and Alex. Their debut was in 2020, the EP “Boyager” which landed them in the spotlight. This mainstream fame led them to get fourteen award... read full bio
Oakley Neil H T Caesar-Su (also known as Central Cee) is a British rapper and singer-songwriter hailing from Shepherd's Bush, London. In 2020, he dropped "Day in the Life" and "Loading" which garnered him a lot of attention and success. Central Cee’s debut mixtape “Wild West” came out in the spring of 2021 and it was a huge hit. The... read full bio
Chase and Status (Saul Milton and Will Kennard) are an English electronic music duo who frequently tour alongside third member, drummer Andy Gangadeen. Chase and Status formed in 2003 when they met at the university in Manchester. It wasn’t long before Saul and Will were churning out fresh electronic, jungle, dubstep, drum and bass, and EDM songs. Currently, they have... read full bio
Attribute it to cultural isolation if you must, but much like famous Belgians, great Australian dance acts are few and far between. Sure, it has supplied a smorgasbord of gnarly rockers, but when it comes to visceral thrills, to joyous, discofied grooves, Oz's contribution has been negligible at best. Which makes Melbourne's The Avalanches that much more precious. A six-strong crew... read full bio
