Indonesian rock band Radja receives death threats in Malaysia
The police arrested two individuals for making the death threats and are looking for possible motives for the action.
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J-Hope to release single before military service
He took part in composing and writing the lyrics to the single giving the track a personal touch, interlaced with messages of hope and warmth.
BTS’ Jungkook hits 500 million Spotify streams in record time
The single was released in June and debuted on Spotify’s Global Daily Top Songs chart at No. 3.
The sound of our history
Zhao, the principal sanxian player in the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, has devoted his career to perfecting his skill and preserving this ancient art.
Blackpink expands tour yet again
The quartet’s ever-expanding international tour will now include a concert in Mexico City slated for April 26, and more.
CDs still hold sway in streaming era in Japan
CDs, records and other physical formats accounted for about 70 per cent of music revenue in Japan for 2021, having more than doubled compared to that of digital formats.
4th gen girl groups are making waves in K-pop
Their respective companies have been attempting different concepts to make their groups stand out the most.
Sci-fi inspired singer praises her roots
Within the frame of cyberpunk aesthetics, Zhu Jingxi is able to delve into a wide variety of topics both in the virtual world and reality.
DJ Maily inspiring women to express EDM creativity
Khun Vathanit, aka DJ Maily, is one of the minority who has shaken up the EDM music industry and set an example for other women.
Vietnam’s first pro K-pop training centre to be established early 2023
The first professional K-Pop training centre is expected to give opportunities to the Vietnamese youth to access to their favourite music genre.