Category: TCC feature


  • “Who Are Dear Alice? Meet the UK’s Rising K-Pop-Inspired Boy Group”

    DearAlice is a 4 member British boy group formed through the television series “Made In Korea: The Kpop Experience”. The show followed the members as they travelled to Seoul, South Korea, where they underwent 100 days of intense training under SM Entertainment, one of K-pop’s leading entertainment companies. Throughout the programme, the members received rigorous…

  • Music Bank Heads to Barcelona: A New Chapter for K-Pop in Europe

    One of K-pop’s biggest touring music shows is making its way to Spain for the very first time, with Music Bank in Barcelona set to take over the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on 12 September 2026. Bringing together some of the industry’s biggest names alongside rising talent, the event is shaping up to be one…

  • The Algorithmic Flood of AI Music

    Inside China’s Battle Against AI-Generated Music The discussions around generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry have long been treated by the West as a looming and theoretical threat or even an improvement and profitable situation by certain Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). We can see some North American music labels file cautious lawsuits against…

  • The South Asian Crossover into Western Markets

    The New Global Rhythm: Deconstructing the Desi and Punjabi Pop Takeover The rhythmic pulse of South Asian music for generations was structurally encapsulated in its geographic roots. Punjabi pop and Desi music were used at local weddings to celebrate, to enhance cinematic subplots, or for highly specific cultural exports created for the vast South Asian…

  • Netflix’s K-POPS! Soundtrack Breakdown

    Cross-Cultural Masterclass: Anderson .Paak’s ‘K-POPS!’ Soundtrack Redefines Collaborations When multi-awardwinning artist Anderson .Paak announced his directorial debut with the movie K-POPS!, some corners of the media prepared for a standard and comedic fish-out-of-water film. The movie, which officially came out on Netflix, is driven by a heartwarming and goofy family narrative, however the real masterpiece…

  • Everything You Need to Know About ATEEZ’s BST Hyde Park Performance

    ATINYs across the UK are gearing up for K-pop powerhouse ATEEZ’s headline performance at BST Hyde Park on Sunday 28 June 2026. With less than a week to go until show day, anticipation is at an all-time high. Whether you’re travelling across the country or attending your first ATEEZ concert, here’s everything you need to…

  • The Digital Monsoon of T-Pop

    How Gen Z Turned T-Pop Into Southeast Asia’s Boldest Export The global blueprint for Asian pop music exports has always been dictated by the meticulous and industrialised precision of Seoul’s K-pop, however, as we move through 2026, a softer and hyper-visual is beginning to take over straight out of Bangkok. This demonstrates that the next…

  • Xdinary Heroes in the rise of Korea’s Band Scene

    Formed under JYP Entertainment, the six member band – consisting of Gunil, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon – debuted in 2021 and have since carved out a space that blends K-pop with rock-driven soundscapes. Positioned within a space that blends K-pop with rock influences, Xdinary Heroes occupy a sound that feels both structured and…

  • Fanomenon & The Big 4: Is K-pop Still Korean?

    BTS, under HYBE, standing in formation (Source: Rolling Stone)