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…
With the return of Jacob, the members of VAV are back in the US for another tour! The first stop of the VAV Grand America Tour hosted by Studio PAV is San Francisco, California which was held at the Fort Mason Cowell Theater located right on the pier. The venue was a bit smaller than…
BTS is embarking on their tour in North America and will have a total of 15 shows with multiple shows in various cities. They will start on April 25th in Santa Clara and end in Chicago on June 6th. TOUR DATES: April 25, 2020 Santa Clara, CA Levi’s Stadium April 26, 2020 Santa Clara, CA…
