Go Away With … B.I

June 6, 2023November 12, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

A rapper, singer, songwriter and producer, Kim Han-bin has been known professionally as B.I since his 2015 debut with the South Korean group iKON. The multi-hyphenate musician is a solo artist now and is promoting his latest album, “To Die For.” That title along with the promotional poster’s YOLO message – dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today – may lead people to speculate that the 26-year-old musician’s own mortality was on his mind when he composed his songs.

On Being Reprimanded for Writing About More Than 1 Korean “Boy Band”

April 11, 2023April 25, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

To many misguided editors, one Asian is enough. Two Asians is overkill. Three Asians will get you called in to the office to be reprimanded. And also… Epik High is not a boy band. But they wouldn’t know that, would they?

Go Away With … OMEGA X

October 4, 2022November 12, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

“I’m still in awe of the great passion and amazing support by Latin American fans,” said Jehyun, one of OMEGA X’s 11 members. “I’m truly thankful for them enjoying our concerts as passionately as we do!”

“Hello, My Twenties!” (청춘시대): Season 2

September 15, 2022November 20, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

This second season of “Hello, My Twenties!” is entertaining, but suffers a bit from too-much-going-on syndrome, as well as the recasting of a central character.

Go Away With … AleXa

May 10, 2022November 12, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

At the time of our Zoom interview, AleXa had no idea that she would win NBC’s “American Song Contest.” “I’m just grateful for this experience,” she said. “I performed for a huge American network in front of a live audience. Hopefully, I can take this positive energy and move forward with it.”

The 54 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021

December 17, 2021April 25, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

Teen Vogue asked 54 music writers to pick their favorite K-pop songs of 2021. I chose Monsta X’s “One Day,” which features gorgeous harmonies, along with heartbreaking lyrics that may make the listener sob in commiseration. Radio really dropped the ball on this song.

BURDOCK Magazine Cover Story: BTS

July 8, 2021January 29, 2024 Jae-Ha Kim

BTS approaches their music as art, because that’s what they want to create – something beautiful and meaningful that withstands the test of time.

CRAVITY Talks to KOCOWA About K-Dramas

January 26, 2021April 25, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

K-pop’s CRAVITY sat down to chat about K-dramas, “Running Man” and … Lee Dong-Wook! Read our exclusive interview with the young idols right here on KOCOWA!

Go Away With … CRAVITY

January 14, 2021April 25, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

“For me, traveling is like healing,” said CRAVITY’s Hyeongjun. “I think it allows me to get rid of (fatigue) and hardships that I experienced. I love listening to my favorite songs, eating delicious food and making new memories while I’m traveling.” Meet all nine members of the K-pop group.

KOCOWA’s Exclusive Interview With P1Harmony

January 3, 2021June 1, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

P1Harmony recently made their K-pop debut with a single, EP and a film! Meet the boys in the band in a KOCOWA exclusive interview.