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In Conversation With The New Gen Z K-Pop Group On The Block, ‘POW’

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My journey into the industry of K-pop began in 2015, by a chance encounter with a music video. Since then, my playlist has been filled with diverse K-pop artists. Among the latest sensations is POW, a boy band from GRID Entertainment. Meet POW POW comprises Yorch , a former child actor from Thailand, along with Dongyeon , Hyunbin , Hong , and Jungbin . Together, they bring a blend of vocal talent and stage presence. POW's Debut and Musical Journey POW debuted officially in October 2023 with their self-titled EP, following the release of "Favorite" in September the previous year. Their latest track, "Valentine," captures youthful love perfectly. In Conversation with ELLE Concept behind "Valentine" In a chat with ELLE, POW explained that "Valentine" portrays the excitement of young love and the rush to seize the moment. Life after Debut Since their debut, POW has been learning and growing, fueled by a desire for excellence and a hunger to expl...

Get to Know the Amazing Mentors of R U Next?

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You probably couldn’t contain your excitement when R U Next? made its grand entrance on June 22, 2023. This newfound talent show is shaking things up in the K-pop universe, and we’re here to spill the tea on amazing mentors who are sure to make waves results in the project Meet the Superstar Mentors Aiki: From the Streets to the Stage Aiki's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Having started out as a contestant on Street Woman Fighter, she is now a professional choreographer.  Her rise from the streets to stardom makes her the perfect mentor for budding K-pop artists venturing into a competitive career. Lee Hyun The HYBE Trailblazer You can’t talk about HYBE without mentioning their lead artist, Lee Hyun . He is like the OG of the K-pop world, offering valuable guidance to up-and-coming talent based on his own journey. Park Gyuri A KARA Legend Park Gyuri is an absolute legend, known for her time with the popular band KARA. With years of experience under her belt, she is a true ...