The Head In The Clouds festival has been around since 2018 to showcase the demand for Asian artists around the world, particularly in North America. While mainly held in California, …
Read More »[Event] IVE bust out the sub-units and adapt well to Texas on their ‘Show What I Have World Tour’
IVE’s Wonyoung excitedly gushed about how much she loved Texas barbeque. The crowd erupted in applause as state pride flooded the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. This was IVE’s …
Read More »[Interview] NEMOPHILA talk their unique sound, fighting stereotypes, overseas fandom, industry changes, and more
NEMOPHILA caught my attention years ago as an upcoming metalcore band that put their own yurufuwa twist on things, and the five women have only continued to impress since then, …
Read More »[Interview] Weeekly talk industry changes, virtual idols, survival show friendships, pandemic debut challenges, Western advancement, more
In case you hadn’t heard by now, Weeekly are returning later today on January 25th with a single named “Stranger” that’ll be released in both Korean and English, marking the …
Read More »[Event] Jay Park makes a splash with successful launch party in LA for Won Soju
Jay Park spared no expense in launching his popular liquor, Won Soju, in LA on September 10th. It was a balmy Sunday night with a slick black carpet for celebs, …
Read More »[Event] Loossemble bring the joy of a classic fanmeeting to LA on their US Debut Ceremony tour
As with many groups who’ve been through the ringer, we’ve pretty much decided that Loossemble are to be protected at all costs. These young women deserve the support of their …
Read More »[Event] Let’s (finally) talk KCON LA 2023: The highs, the lows, the hygiene advice
Nearly a month after KCON 2023 LA, I’ve decided to finally put words to my feelings of the events that transpired. Let’s clear the air a bit. KCON has become …
Read More »[Event] 2023 Head In The Clouds Festival with Rina Sawayama, DPR, Jackson Wang, XG, YOASOBI, Tiger JK & Yoon Mirae, more
After a far-too-long time away, event coverage is back at Asian Junkie, starting from 2023 Head in the Clouds Festival in Los Angeles, which went off with a bang with …
Read More »[Event] The ballad of KAMP LA 2022: Arrests, rain, technical mess, artists shading organizers, and … fun?
Because I had to get this off my chest, this is a retelling of the infamous doomed festival KAMP LA 2022, told from the perspective of an actual attendee. I’ve …
Read More »[Event] 2022 Head In The Clouds sets the festival bar high – Day 1 (Chungha, Jay Park, Joji, Keshi, more)
If you’re a festival bunny, you know what it’s like. We risk it all for a hot look, good music, delicious food, and a fantastic time with friends. Now imagine …
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