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The First Hard of Hearing K-pop Group Big Ocean Want to Be Known As Singers With Sexy Hands [Q&A]
October 18, 2026
After the release of their song “Love Sign,” we chatted with the members in Los Angeles about the new song, incorporating sign language and technology into their performance, and what their fans, PADO (meaning “wave” in Korean), can look forward to.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
ONE OR EIGHT’s Debut EP, “EN-GÏNE,” Captures Who They Are Right Now [Q&A]
October 9, 2026
We caught up with members MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA via email to chat ahead of the release of EN-GÏNE about the new tracks and what they wanted to share about ONE OR EIGHT with the world.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
CLOSE YOUR EYES On Finding Their Own Color Through Jazz-Infused 4th Mini Album “256th Note” [Q&A]
October 2, 2026
Ahead of the release of their new mini album, we chatted with CLOSE YOUR EYES via email about establishing their own color through the creative process for 256th Note, their upcoming North American tour, and their eternal love for their fans, CLOSERs.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
ATARASHII GAKKO! Talk Grabbing Hearts and Sharing Love from Tokyo [Q&A]
September 30, 2026
Through a mix of Japanese and English, we chatted with members SUZUKA, MIZYU, KANON, and RIN in Los Angeles about their upcoming plans, live performances versus solo concerts, and their most recent album, From Tokyo with Love.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
chandol's Mercurial Mini Tour Documentary Captures His Most Authentic Self [Premiere + Q&A]
September 25, 2026
We chatted with chandol ahead of the premiere about why he wanted to capture the Mercurial tour in this way, what being intentional in this stage of his life looks like, and what’s to come.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
Tiffany Day’s HALO TOUR Is Everything We Ever Wanted: Concert Review
September 19, 2026
From covering her on our blog in 2020, interviewing her in 2021, and naming her one of OnesToWatch’s “Top 30 Artists to Watch in 2026,” Tiffany Day proved that exactly where she’s meant to be, and that everyone should be watching.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
Mrs. GREEN APPLE on Sharing Their Passion for Music with The Next Generation and Wanting Listeners to Feel “Brand New” [Q&A]
September 10, 2026
Donned in coordinating red and blue outfits to promote their new song “Brand New” from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, they were eager to chat with us about the track, what this current wave of J-Pop means to them, and what JAM’S can expect from “Phase 3.”
Author:
Nicole Oshima
KIHYUN of MONSTA X Talks Trusting Himself and Capturing Authenticity In Sophomore EP “BORDERLINE” [Q&A]
September 4, 2026
We caught up with KIHYUN over email to talk about the new EP, the songwriting process, and what advice he’d give to his fans who see part of their journey in his.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
Watch Out World, Here Comes cosmosy [Q&A]
September 3, 2026
Following their inaugural KCON LA performance, we spoke to members a'mei, kamión, himesha and de_hana about their global concept, IShowSpeed, and their love for their fans, eye=sy.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
DAYOUNG and Jay Park Get “FLIRTY” in Latest Single [Q&A]
August 13, 2026
Through a blend of contemporary pop, R&B, and reggaeton, “FLIRTY” explores the moments of tension before people fall for each other, or if they even want to fall at all.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
wave to earth Chat “heaven and hell” And What To Expect From Their New Era [Q&A]
May 20, 2026
Ahead of their forthcoming album and newly-announced 30-date "the pieces tour," we sat down with lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Kim, drummer Dong Q, and bassist John Cha to chat about their latest single and the chapter ahead.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
LEE CHAE YEON Proves Everyone Should Know About Her with 4th Mini Album "Till I Die"
May 1, 2026
It plays like a coming of age movie, each track an exploration of her musical identity that exhibits her growth as an artist since her last comeback.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
RIIZE Makes History as the First K-Pop Group to Play Austin City Limits [Q&A]
October 17, 2025
Following the release of their first album ODYSSEY, RIIZE made history as the first K-pop group to perform at Austin City Limits Music Festival [ACL].
Author:
Nicole Oshima
RIIZE Makes History as the First K-Pop Group to Play Austin City Limits [Q&A]
October 17, 2025
Following the release of their first album ODYSSEY, RIIZE made history as the first K-pop group to perform at Austin City Limits Music Festival [ACL].
Author:
Nicole Oshima
LEE CHAE YEON Proves Everyone Should Know About Her with 4th Mini Album "Till I Die"
May 1, 2026
It plays like a coming of age movie, each track an exploration of her musical identity that exhibits her growth as an artist since her last comeback.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
wave to earth Chat “heaven and hell” And What To Expect From Their New Era [Q&A]
May 20, 2026
Ahead of their forthcoming album and newly-announced 30-date "the pieces tour," we sat down with lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Kim, drummer Dong Q, and bassist John Cha to chat about their latest single and the chapter ahead.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
DAYOUNG and Jay Park Get “FLIRTY” in Latest Single [Q&A]
August 13, 2026
Through a blend of contemporary pop, R&B, and reggaeton, “FLIRTY” explores the moments of tension before people fall for each other, or if they even want to fall at all.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
Watch Out World, Here Comes cosmosy [Q&A]
September 3, 2026
Following their inaugural KCON LA performance, we spoke to members a'mei, kamión, himesha and de_hana about their global concept, IShowSpeed, and their love for their fans, eye=sy.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
KIHYUN of MONSTA X Talks Trusting Himself and Capturing Authenticity In Sophomore EP “BORDERLINE” [Q&A]
September 4, 2026
We caught up with KIHYUN over email to talk about the new EP, the songwriting process, and what advice he’d give to his fans who see part of their journey in his.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
Mrs. GREEN APPLE on Sharing Their Passion for Music with The Next Generation and Wanting Listeners to Feel “Brand New” [Q&A]
September 10, 2026
Donned in coordinating red and blue outfits to promote their new song “Brand New” from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, they were eager to chat with us about the track, what this current wave of J-Pop means to them, and what JAM’S can expect from “Phase 3.”
Author:
Nicole Oshima
Tiffany Day’s HALO TOUR Is Everything We Ever Wanted: Concert Review
September 19, 2026
From covering her on our blog in 2020, interviewing her in 2021, and naming her one of OnesToWatch’s “Top 30 Artists to Watch in 2026,” Tiffany Day proved that exactly where she’s meant to be, and that everyone should be watching.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
chandol's Mercurial Mini Tour Documentary Captures His Most Authentic Self [Premiere + Q&A]
September 25, 2026
We chatted with chandol ahead of the premiere about why he wanted to capture the Mercurial tour in this way, what being intentional in this stage of his life looks like, and what’s to come.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
ATARASHII GAKKO! Talk Grabbing Hearts and Sharing Love from Tokyo [Q&A]
September 30, 2026
Through a mix of Japanese and English, we chatted with members SUZUKA, MIZYU, KANON, and RIN in Los Angeles about their upcoming plans, live performances versus solo concerts, and their most recent album, From Tokyo with Love.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
CLOSE YOUR EYES On Finding Their Own Color Through Jazz-Infused 4th Mini Album “256th Note” [Q&A]
October 2, 2026
Ahead of the release of their new mini album, we chatted with CLOSE YOUR EYES via email about establishing their own color through the creative process for 256th Note, their upcoming North American tour, and their eternal love for their fans, CLOSERs.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
ONE OR EIGHT’s Debut EP, “EN-GÏNE,” Captures Who They Are Right Now [Q&A]
October 9, 2026
We caught up with members MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA via email to chat ahead of the release of EN-GÏNE about the new tracks and what they wanted to share about ONE OR EIGHT with the world.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
The First Hard of Hearing K-pop Group Big Ocean Want to Be Known As Singers With Sexy Hands [Q&A]
October 18, 2026
After the release of their song “Love Sign,” we chatted with the members in Los Angeles about the new song, incorporating sign language and technology into their performance, and what their fans, PADO (meaning “wave” in Korean), can look forward to.
Author:
Nicole Oshima