Tag: Thechordchat
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RIIZE expand their Emotional-Pop Universe on ‘II’ RIIZE is back and they are officially refusing to play it safe. The group’s highly anticipated EP, II – The 2nd Mini Album, was released on 15 June 2026 and opens an exciting new evolution chapter for the six-member act. Managed under SM Entertainment and RCA Records, members…
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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…
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ILLIT in a promotion picture
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BTS, under HYBE, standing in formation (Source: Rolling Stone)
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Mark Lee leaves NCT and SM Entertainment (Source: The Korea Times)
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Written by Holly Craig and Emily Warry As ONE PACT prepares to meet fans in London, the Chord Chat sat down with the group to discuss the outshine tour, behind the scenes moments and British culture. This exclusive interview offers a closer look at the personalities and passion driving One Pact forward. The interview builds…
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In an industry often defined by high-energy performance and rigid “idol” archetypes, OnlyOneOf arrived in 2019 as a quiet, textured anomaly. Their debut wasn’t just a release; it was a manifesto for a new genre they dubbed “artpOp” — a blend of luxurious artistic freedom and pop-leaning sensibilities. While many 4th Gen boy groups were…
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I’ve always been drawn to artists who treat their music as a secondary element to a larger, more haunting story. To me, Christian Yu, also known as DPR IAN, isn’t just a musician, he’s a world-builder who happens to use sound to fill the spaces between his frames. When I first encountered his Moodswings In…
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Nexz released their new single album “Mmchk” on Monday, April 27th, 2026, marking the group’s first release of the year following their 2025 EP “Beat-Boxer.” This release delves deeper into their unique coded identity, with a less metaphor-heavy style than “Beat-Boxer.” It focuses strongly on themes of attitude, presence, and cultural fluency. Instead of trying…
