Concert Reviews

September 5, 2026 — WAMU Theater, Seattle, Washington Words and Photos by Tim L (@capture_lyy) There was something strangely fitting about watching more than 4,500 people gather inside Seattle’s WAMU Theater to hear a band whose music has always felt like it was meant to be heard in a much smaller room. At 8:20 p.m., the lights dimmed and wave to earth walked onto a stage that looked less like a traditional concert setup and more like someone’s beautifully curated living room

KCON LA 2026 opened its doors on August 14, welcoming global fans into a weekend built around the idea of “Walk in SOUL CITY.” Across the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, the three-day festival brought together the many different sides of Korean entertainment, from K-pop performances and artist interactions to K-Beauty, K-Food, K-Story, dance, fan activities, and the countless conversations and exchanges that naturally happen when thousands of fans gather i

For K-Pop communities, finding a space where fans of multiple groups can come together isn't always easy. Fandoms can often exist within their own circles, making events centered around the broader culture of K-Pop especially valuable. The founders of K-Pop Mini Con recognized that gap and created an event designed to give fans in Atlanta and surrounding areas a collective space to celebrate the artists they love, while also giving creatives an opportunity to showcase their c

Los Angeles welcomed iNKODE's boy group, KEYVITUP, ahead of their highly anticipated appearance at KCON LA 2026, giving fans several opportunities to meet the five-member rookie group as they began their first promotional activities in the United States. From a special Polaroid event at hello82 LA to their 1st FANNECT fan meet, the group spent time connecting with KEYPER from around the world before bringing their debut music to the KCON stage. For a group only four months in

The streets leading to the Coca-Cola Roxy on August 4th were buzzing with a much heavier flow of people than a normal Tuesday. With the Braves playing a home game at Truist Park and hosting their well-known pre-game show at The Battery, the venue area was also welcoming a completely different kind of crowd. Fans from all over the world showed up to celebrate WOODZ’s birthday at the Atlanta stop of his Archive. 1 tour, carrying far more than just lightsticks and freebies. This

For #SoundLovers, festivals like Head in the Clouds always feel like home, giving music enthusiasts and fans alike the opportunity to cheer on some of their favorite artists while discovering new artists and sounds they can vibe with. Under the California sun, Rose Bowl Stadium became the setting for a day filled with music, fandom, and discovery as the festival brought its lineup to Pasadena. With performances taking place across multiple stages throughout a single packed da

For most artists, performing in a new country represents the beginning of building a connection with a new audience. For WOLF HOWL HARMONY, their first performance in Brazil carried a much deeper meaning. For member GHEE, the stage at Anime Friends 2026 was not simply an overseas debut, but a long-awaited return to a place that was once part of his own story. Photo Courtesy of AMC Int'l & BD Since their debut on August 23, 2023, WOLF HOWL HARMONY has continued establishing t

Written and Photographed by Dora C. JUNHEE flooded Vancouver with uncontainable energy as he kicked off the Canadian leg of his INTO THE OCEAN tour, delivering a night filled with nostalgia, emotion, and a glimpse into his growing identity as a solo artist. For many fans in attendance, the evening carried even greater significance as it marked the first time in eight years that an A.C.E member had returned to Vancouver. Since making his solo debut, anticipation had steadily g

Dream Asia Festival 2026 in Virginia opened on Friday, June 12 with an atmosphere charged with anticipation, curiosity, and a sense of shared community that was already visible long before the first scheduled activity began. Attendees began arriving early in the day, moving through the festival grounds with a kind of excited urgency as they explored everything the space had to offer. Food vendors quickly became one of the first major gathering points, with long lines forming

Atlanta came ready for the heat, -- a kind other than what the scorching Saturday afternoon brought, -- and the artists of WAY BETTER delivered just that at Knock Music Hall on May 2, 2026. the group's 'Global Warming' tour stop brought together from20, HELLO GLOOM, and Kang Yuchan for a night that felt intimate, explosive, and impossible to ignore. From the moment fans began lining up outside the venue, the energy was already building into something that felt bigger than a

AMPERS&ONE, the 7-member K-pop group, have kicked off their second US tour. The sold out crowd were on hand to witness the second of seventeen stops, at the nearly 50 year old Gerald. W. Lynch Theater, located on the border of the Upper West Side and Hell’s Kitchen in New York City. ANDEAR, as their fans are affectionately called, were at the venue early, some as early as 3am, to get up close to Kamden, Brian, Jiho, Siyun, Mackiah, Kyrell and Seungmo. At 7:03pm, AMPERS&ONE

The energy of a BTS concert is unlike any other, especially during the ARIRANG Tour. Day 2 in Tampa brought fans together for an unforgettable experience filled with powerful performances, heartfelt moments, and a deep connection to the world of kpop. For those who love BTS and kpop, this day offered a perfect blend of music, culture, and community. A mesmerizing view of a stadium filled with purple lights, creating an enchanting atmosphere during BTS Tour The Atmosphere at T

On April 28, ONE OR EIGHT brought their GATHER tour stop to Center Stage in Atlanta, marking a major milestone for fans as the group’s U.S. debut tour. Debuting on August 16, 2024 under Avex, the eight-member group — MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, YUGA, and SOUMA— has quickly become known for their high-energy performances, flawless choreography, and razor-sharp precision. With this tour serving as their first official run for U.S. audiences, the Atlanta stop carr

Atlanta showed up in a way that felt personal. As the workday faded and the sky settled into that warm evening glow, fans gathered along the Midtown sidewalk outside The Loft with the kind of excitement that starts before the doors even open. There was a quiet buzz in the air as people compared merch, adjusted outfits, and checked their phones for set times, but mostly, they just soaked it in. It was the feeling of knowing you were about to share a night with a room full of

Throughout the past 8 years, JUNHEE has evolved as an artist from being the leader of A.C.E, to completing his military enlistment, starting his own company, H&P Entertainment, and debuting as a soloist. Though he has been to the United States before as a part of A.C.E, this is his first time on a solo tour, which he admitted made him nervous. In collaboration with KorUS Entertainment and Oppang Kpop store based in North Carolina, they brought JUNHEE stateside to meet CC, h

By the time Orlando Family Stage doors swung open on February 27, the parking lot had transformed into a full-blown pre-party—lightsticks cutting through afternoon sun, fans trading custom banner designs and passing out freebies to newly made friends. VVS & B-OURS 1st U.S. Stage pulled in stans from across Florida and beyond, all buzzing about the double bill that promised straight rookie fire from two of K-Pop's freshest acts under Wannabe Entertainment.

As a TWICE fan who has been following the girls since 2017, the moment they announced Philadelphia as one of the stops for the This Is For Tour, I knew I had to get a ticket. Photo by Jesse Faatz TWICE is currently on their This Is For Tour with 78 stops across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. On February 24, 2026, they made their long-awaited stop in Philadelphia, marking their first time ever performing in the city. The show took place at Xfinity Mobile Arena, p

TWICE brought their fourth world tour, THIS IS FOR, to Dallas on January 31 for night one, and the arena pulsed from the moment fans poured in. Snow fell outside, but inside, the cold could not touch the heat of a crowd decked out in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show-inspired fits, lightsticks glowing, and chants already rolling. JYP’s pre-show artist showcase screens had everyone clapping along, building that electric buzz before the lights dropped. Even for someone who thought

Paris did not wait for the lights to go down to understand that this night would matter. Long before KINO stepped onto the stage of La Bellevilloise , the room was already charged with something dense and restless, the kind of anticipation that comes from knowing you are about to witness a first. This was not just another stop on a tour itinerary. February 6, 2026 marked KINO’s first solo performance in France, and more broadly, his first solo tour across Europe. That weight

New Year, New Artist, More Energy felt less like a theme and more like a promise that kept cashing out all night long, and the fans were the heartbeat that made every moment hit harder. The second you stepped into RENDEVOUZ in Duluth on January 3, 2026, you could feel it in the way people rushed to find their friends, compared outfits, and clutched lightsticks and cameras like they were gearing up for a once-in-a-year celebration that refused to end at midnight. The hosts, Ha