Bayou Music Center was filled with every kind of ONEUS fan you could think of, from those who had seen the group just days prior on a different stop of their La Dolce Vita tour, to those who saw them at one of their previous Houston shows, to those who were seeing them for the very first time. Either way, To Moons, AKA ONEUS fans, were buzzing with excitement, waiting for the five-member K-Pop boy group — consisting of members Hwanwoong, Xion, Seoho, Leedo, and Keonhee — to hit the stage.  Photo Cr: Andy Cantu The group didn’t keep fans waiting for very long. Unlike the rest of the show ..read more

Photo Cr: Glenalyn Ann Concluding her [Sick of You] tour, K-Pop soloist AleXa brought her A-game to Los Angeles, delivering a performance that left fans eager for more. AleXa was first introduced to the K-Pop world with her debut single, "Bomb," which showcased her powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence. Known for her boundary-pushing music and fierce personality, AleXa has been carving out a niche for herself in the competitive world of K-Pop and later the Western audience as she won the hearts of Americans in NBC's American Song Contest back in 2022. From the moment she stepped onto ..read more

Ambition Musik, founded in September 2016 by South Korean rappers Dok2 and The Quiett, is one of the most popular hip-hop music labels of recent times. Home to prominent musicians like Ash Island and Changmo, among others, the label is all set to organize its first-ever concert Bition Boyz in Taiwan this May!  Ash Island, Keem Hyo-eun, Changmo, and Hash Swan, who also came together for the single album “Bition Boyz” back in 2019, will be gracing the stage with their electrifying individual performances. They will be joined by their labelmates Zene the Zilla, Don Malik, and Paul Blanco who ..read more

Photo Cr: Glenalyn Ann Opening up his U.S. leg of his LUCID DREAMS tour at the legendary House of Blues in Anaheim, California, singer-songwriter BoyWithUke was sure to leave a memorable impression on his sold-out crowd. Rising to fame in 2021 on TikTok with his song “Toxic,” BoyWithUke has only been making waves in the music industry as one of the most popular faceless (former) artists on social media, amassing over 8 million followers on TikTok and Instagram. The Korean American artist has also been able to work with artists like blackbear and be the tour opener for AJR’s OK Orchestra tour ..read more

Photo Courtesy of C9 Entertainment Calling all FIX! CIX is coming back to North America for eight stops on their 0 or 1 world tour -- the same name of their latest single album that was released early this year in January.  CIX is a five-member South Korean K-Pop boy group under C9 Entertainment. Their name stands for “Complete in X” and consists of the members BX, SEUNGHUN, BAE JINYOUNG, YONGHEE, and HYUNSUK. CIX debuted in 2019 with their EP ‘HELLO’ Chapter 1. Hello Stranger.  Photo Courtesy of C9 Entertainment The third-generation K-Pop idols will kick off their tour on May 12 i ..read more

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, most commonly known as TXT, have released their long-anticipated 6th mini album: minisode 3: TOMORROW. The K-Pop boy group, consisting of members: Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai, debuted back in March 2019 and over time have cemented themselves as a voice for this generation. TXT’s soundtrack shares the common thoughts, feelings, and experiences shared by today’s generation, having debuted only a year before the COVID pandemic started; a lot of their fans have grown together with the group in a very unique way.    Photo Courtesy of BIGHIT MUSI ..read more

Photo Cr: Glenalyn Ann Destin Conrad rides on the momentum of his SUBMISSIVE Tour as he makes his first stop in Southern California at The Observatory in Orange County. Filled with excitement and anticipation, fans filled the venue, making sure they could see the artist in perfect view. With his sultry R&B music, Destin Conrad first started out working with artists like Kehlani before releasing his debut project, COLORWAY, in 2021. And with his first headlining tour ending, with only three stops left, fans were ecstatic to hear his music live.  The night started with a mood-setting p ..read more

Photo Cr: Dakota Schlager & Design by Glenalyn Ann Every year in Austin, TX the SXSW music festival serves as a mosaic of diverse emerging talent from around the world. Amongst the multitude and abundance of acts gracing its stages, five artists especially stood out as rising talents, sure to create a strong impression in the music scene. From infectious melodies to reflective and insightful lyrics, these artists mesmerized their audiences with individually unique sounds and evident talent. We're excited to share our top picks for artists you should keep an eye on this year. 1. BÉBE YANA ..read more

Photo Cr: Glenalyn Ann Prior to the show, HALSUG was able to sit down with JUST B and have them answer a few questions: Preceding the last stop of their North and South American tour in Los Angeles, the South Korean K-Pop boy group JUST B reminisced over their favorite moments from the 2024 Just Be With You tour. As they mentioned how this tour heavily emphasized on creating a new, refreshed sound and experience for fans, the six-member team also shared insight into how they came up with their highly anticipated solo stages. Leader LIM JIMIN expressed that the group wanted their solo stages t ..read more

Photo Courtesy of Eye Charmers Photography & Suhas Anjeneya The South Indian film industry is known to produce banger tracks with almost every film. With the onset of viral reels on social media, the craze for these film scores has reached far and wide. After blockbuster hit films like KGF and Kantara, the Kannada film industry has slowly risen in the limelight. We had the chance to speak to one of the music composers from the Kannada music industry, Hemanth Jois. Since his journey starting in 2013, the composer has come a long way. So far, he has produced scores for Kannada movies like S ..read more