NCT 127 has joined the PUMA family as Asia Pacific ambassador! Global sports brand PUMA have announced that NCT 127 will become PUMA’s ambassador in fifteen different Asian and Oceanian countries. The selection of NCT 127 as a representative of the brand is a significant move, especially with the Korean group’s growing popularity. A PUMA official said, “NCT 127 is a renowned K-Pop boy group that has gained great popularity with younger generation across APAC, including Japan, China, Singapore, and Thailand. NCT 127 was selected as the ambassador in consideration of the rapidly emerging status ..read more

Fresh from their second appearance at Coachella and 28 sold-out shows on their North American tour, South Korean hip-hop veterans EPIK HIGH landed in Melbourne for the first of their Australian shows after three long years. At their 2019 show, held at Melbourne’s iconic 170 Russell, the group promised to come back “to a much larger venue”. Deservedly, EPIK HIGH kept true to their commitment. This time, hundreds of excited fans were lined up around the corner of Hosier Lane, waiting for the doors to open to the historic The Forum. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ..read more

Yakikami draws on the expertise of Emily and Roy Yu, paired with a sophisticated take on traditional Japanese barbecue; produce of pristine province is cooked to flavoursome perfection over hot charcoal Josper grills.  Sleek, sophisticated and moody restaurant interiors that simultaneously channel restraint and opulence, Yakikami seats 70 guests in total. Patrons can select their own choices a la carte or leave their gastronomical journey to the experienced Chef’s selections. Yakikami menus have been created by Michelin star Chef Hirokazu Sasaki. As expert sleuths of sourcing only the fi ..read more

Crunchyroll has announced it will re-release the critically-acclaimed classic Princess Mononoke in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand from 14 July 2022 to celebrate the iconic film’s 25th anniversary. A beautifully realised tale of civilisation versus nature set in Japan’s wild past, Princess Mononoke is a true epic by Japan’s master animator Hayao Miyazaki, and remains to this day, one of Studio Ghibli’s most popular and enduring films. Set in the 14th century as the harmony that humans, animals and gods have enjoyed begins to crumble, Princess Mononoke tells the story o ..read more

K-Pop music festival, HallyuPopFest, will be making its highly anticipated debut to Australian audiences this August! The best of Korean music and lifestyle will converge at the electrifying K-pop extravaganza across the 13th and 14th of August at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena.  The festival will feature a stellar line-up of Korean Pop idols, including P1Harmony, ASTRO, SF9, and ONEUS, EVERGLOW and OH MY GIRL, along with solo artists, CHUNG HA, Kep1er, and EXO‘s Kai and Chen. The first HallyuPopFest in Australia is going to be a weekend to remember, giving K-Pop fans an opportunity to immer ..read more

With an impressive international cult following and mega queues outside its Lonsdale Street location, Sulbing Dessert Café is continuing to grow its presence in Melbourne! An Insta-worthy destination for foodies, influencers, and tourists, Sulbing offers a modern and oh-so delicious iteration of the traditional Korean Bingsu, delicate snowflake shavings of ice cream topped high with decorative and delightful toppings.   Excitingly, the new venue is takeaway focused and offers a range of delectable Korean desserts and drinks on the run, including new items such as&nbs ..read more

South Korean alternative hip hop veterans, EPIK HIGH are proud to announce their first Australian shows for three years, as part of the electric trio’s Asia Pacific Tour 2022.  Fresh from their fiery second appearance at Coachella and 28 sold-out shows on their North American tour, the band is back on familiar shores. Fans in Australia can rejoice at the chance to catch them at both The Forum in Melbourne on Monday, 11th July 2022 and at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Tuesday, 12th July 2022.  No strangers to Australia, the guys last performed here in 2019. This new tour celebrates ..read more

Grand Lafayette is making an even grander return to its much-adored Prahran venue!  After 8 long months, the south-side Japanese eatery is finally re-opening its doors with an enticing new menu of gastronomical delights filled with boundless regional and seasonal dishes.  ‘New and improved’ is the motto! While all-you-can-eat is no more, Grand Lafayette plans to blow minds (and tastebuds) with its new menu, new chefs, and new mindset!  With Chef Jonny Wu at the helm, Grand Lafayette’s new menu is steeped in traditional Japanese technique and perfectly unites old world Lafayette ..read more

Not one to ever shy away from digging into dark topics, Australian-based musician and producer Yeo is earnest, remarkably introspective, and wilfully self-deprecating, offering a uniquely subversive take on the personal battles we all face. His first single of 2022, ‘NEVER MISS’ is no exception; the track explores Yeo’s growth as a person and a musician.  Following the release of this single, we had the opportunity to hear directly from Yeo about his creative process and his upcoming EP TIRED, NO MORE. Tell us more about yourself! For people who may not have listened ..read more

Throughout May, Kata Kita will be serving up a delicious menu steeped in Indonesian flare! Guests can indulge their tastebuds in a bottomless Nasi Goreng feast paired with free flowing fruity cocktails, mocktails, and Asian beers and authentic desserts to top it all off! For the sweet price of $60 per head, reserve your table to skip the queue and sip, eat and enjoy sensational Indonesian cuisine in Kata Kita’s leafy and airy dining room.  While the Kata Kita menu boasts Indonesian delicacies and authentic flavours, Kata Kita are proud to support local and seasonal produce, with som ..read more