Mika Chen

aespa – ‘Lemonade’ review: harder and faster, but not always better or stronger
Five years deep and undeniably massive, aespa's second studio album proves their biggest competition remains themselves

ARTMS on hard times, healing and hopeful reunions: “There was a moment when our wings were broken quite publicly”
After what can only be described as a rough patch for the quintet, ARTMS open up to NME about providing light for their fans, being a testament to perseverance, and using it to fuel their new EP, 'Club Icarus'

tripleS Visionary Vision on the group’s future: “We’re trying to break the perception of what we can do as girls”
Following tripleS’ much-awaited debut with all 24 members, the group’s Visionary Vision sub-unit tell NME about taking on new challenges in the pursuit of growth, their one-of-a-kind relationship with fans and sharing their hopes for the future

ILLIT – ‘I’ll Like You’ review: melodic, manic and almost as magnetic
The breakout K-pop rookies continue to lay their path, albeit with materials that sing an all too familiar tune

13 best spooky K-pop songs for Halloween
From VIXX in their element to a campy, brassy sequel from Red Velvet, revel in Halloween spirit with the best from K-pop

‘Seoul Busters’ review: slapstick crime-comedy revels in chaos
While not particularly inventive, this endearing series slowly but surely wins you over one chuckle at a time

KATSEYE – ‘SIS (Soft Is Strong)’ review: short but oh so sweet
The highly anticipated girl group shine bright in their debut EP with songs that leave you wanting just a little more