• Japan - Reviews/Recaps - South Korea

    KCON: Convention & Concert for K-Music, Beauty, and Culture

    Once again, in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, KCON commanded the spotlight; drawing K-pop aficionados from every corner of the globe. KCON serves as an ode to the multifaceted realm of Hallyu, encompassing music, dance, cuisine, fashion, and beyond. This year’s event transcended the boundaries of a typical music festival. It formed connections, nurtured cultural admiration, and sparked fervent…

  • Interviews - Singapore

    [INTERVIEW] Artist You Should Know: IZPZ

    IZPZ is a singer-songwriter who has recently released his debut single, “In Sight” on the 4th of August! The artist is here to discuss his music, his debut single as well as why he switched from his law background. IZPZ is HypnoticAsia’s recommended artist you know due to his great music style and sound. Find out more about the new…

  • Concerts

    KINGDOM Embark On Their Grand America Tour

    South Korean boy group, KINGDOM are embarking on their Grand America Tour with Studio PAV. GF Entertainment’s 7-member group are visiting many countries on their upcoming tour. They’ll be making many stops in Vancouver, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Jersey City, Atlanta, Forth Worth, Santiago, Bogota, San Paulo, Mexico City and ending in Los Angeles. The members are getting ready to…

  • Reviews/Recaps

    The Magic, Music, & Culture at HITC LA 2023

    88rising’s Head In The Clouds Los Angeles 2023 took place on August 5th and 6th, in Pasadena, California! The annual festival took over the Brookside at the Rose Bowl once again for their 5th year anniversary. With artists coming from around the world, the festival brought in thousands of people who explored the music, culture, and of course, the magic,…

  • Interviews

    [HITC 2023 INTERVIEW] Spence Lee: The Art & Growth

    Spence Lee, a  Mike Will Made It, Eardrummers, and 88rising signee, chats with HypnoticAsia about his music, his art, and growth as an artist and recent festival participation. The New Jersey rapper and songwriter formally went by the name Shotta Spence. Now, he embraces his birth name as a Chinese Vietnamese American rapper. These past couple of years have been the highlight of…

  • Reviews/Recaps - South Korea

    [RECAP] KARD Turn Up The Heat In LA

    4-Member co-ed group from DSP Media, KARD, return to Los Angeles, California with their Playground Tour! BM, J.Seph, Somin and Jiwoo return to the stage in LA for their fourth solo tour, this time at the Orpheum Theatre. The event took place on August 2nd, 2023 in the historic venue. Upon entering the venue, one thing of note was that…

  • Reviews/Recaps

    SB19 Pave The Way For Fellow Artists!

    On Saturday, July 29th, 2023, Filipino boy group, SB19 performed at the venue, the City National Grove of Anaheim. Marking this as their “Los Angeles” stop on the PAGTATAG tour, the boys were greeted with a full house of fans of all ages! Just two days before, the talented and popular boy group held their San Francisco stop where they…

  • Interviews - South Korea

    [INTERVIEW] Milky Day Says, “I’d love for listeners to feel the raw emotion of the music.”

    Milky Day is a Korean-New Zealander singer-songwriter, who just unveiled his raw and emotional pre-release single “Losing My Grip”. Milky Day, the talented singer-songwriter and producer known for his unique blend of R&B and soulful melodies, has captivated audiences once again with his latest pre-release single, “Losing My Grip”. This heartfelt track serves as a glimpse into his upcoming EP,…