HYPNOTICASIA: Introduce yourself to the readers of HypnoticAsia! My name is Jennifer Chung & I’m a singer-songwriter, actor, & cofounder of WATS Media! HYPNOTICASIA: In 2007, you uploaded your first cover on YouTube; what made you decide to start your YouTube channel? Back in 2007, YouTube wasn’t what it is today. I was just a…
KCON announced today the creation of KCON:TACT 2020 SUMMER, a first of its kind event delivering its unique experience virtually to living rooms across the planet. A marathon stream of live and pre-taped content will air seven full days in a row combining a mix of live performances from K-pop’s biggest artists, meet and greet…
International phenomenon and China’s top pop idol LAY (Lay Zhang) releases his new single Jade by Zhang Yixing Studio. The song is co-written by Dante Leon, Adam Halliday, and LAY himself who also co-produced the song with Murda Beatz. The hit-making team integrated familiar Chinese instruments and cultural metaphors with the soul of “Western music”…
DJ Raiden has released his new collaboration with EXO’s Chanyeol, LeeHi and Changmo. The stars feature in the new song while Chanyeol and DJ Raiden are seen in the music video. The new track features a powerful message in this time of uncertainty around the world. It’s a song that tells you not to forget…
The 2020 South Korean drama “Hyena” is best described as a legal drama with a hint of romance and comedy. Revolving around two very competent but completely opposite lawyers, “Hyena” addresses issues of abuse (physical and mental), societal pressures, social class discrepancies, misuse of authority/abuse of power, etc. While the topics in the drama are…
Aya Safiya is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter from Berkeley, California. She is now in New York playing at venues and clubs. Her voice is described as, “smokiness that elicits a nostalgia of old world folk and blues and a refreshing sweetness that pays homage to today’s pop.” She is known to captivate her listeners with her…
HypnoticAsia had the honor of interviewing the Singaporean director, actress, and singer-songwriter, Annette Lee. She is best known for her work with the popular Singapore-based humor platform SGAG /Nubbad TV. Last month, she released “Song For The Underdog” which is “Annette’s anthem for the kid who was never cool or smart enough.” This is the…
The 18th Annual Korea Times Music Festival (KTMF) will take place at the Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl on April 25, 2020. Approximately 12+ artists from the K-POP industry are included in the star-studded lineup. From idols, trot artists, to hip-hop/ballad artists and legends. Anyone and everyone can be a part of the show by buying…
Korean-American hip-hop artist brings the golden hour energy with the premiere of latest track Singer/songwriter, Kevin Shin, releases his new single, “We Ride.” The track is full of dynamic instrumentals and simple snappy lyrics fit for a joyride into the sunset. With a shadow of nostalgia to 90s hip-hop, Shin never fails to bring his…
Stray Kids return to the US a year later for their new tour District 9: Unlock and end in Los Angeles, California at the Microsoft Theater on February 16, 2020. This JYP Entertainment boy group definitely came back stronger than ever. Not only was the group ready for a bigger and better tour but the…
