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TXT, Seventeen, Loona & More: Here Are All The K-Pop Tours And Events You Can Catch This Summer

Whether you want to take a trip to Kwangya with aespa, visit the Loonaverse or just put your Head in the Clouds, plan out your summer with these K-pop events and tours in mind.

After two years of K-pop concert drought, it seems like 2022 is the year the genre returns to the stage. K-pop acts like BTS , TWICE , ATEEZ , Monsta X , ONEUS and more have already showered the United States with residencies and tours in the first half, setting the stage — literally — of what else is to come from other labels for the rest of the year.

Now that we're halfway through the year, Korean music and entertainment has continued to successfully confirm its global status by the amount of events already happening in North America. In the United States alone, more than a dozen events are scheduled throughout the summer starting in June. From showcases, to meet-and-greet concerts, conventions, festivals and full-on arena tours, K-pop isn't holding back and only building anticipation for both artists and fans alike. 

To ring in the summer, GRAMMY.com gathered all of the concerts and events happening in North America between mid-June and August so you can plan when to catch some of your favorite K-pop artists.

DKB: 2022 DKB MEET & LIVE U.S. TOUR, June 10-19

K-pop concert production company Studio PAV is bringing Brave Entertainment's nine-piece ensemble DKB to the U.S. for the first time with a six-date tour. Opening night kicks off at the Brooklyn Monarch in New York on June 10 followed by five stops that will eventually end at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, on June 19. 

DKB — short for "Dark Brown Eyes" — debuted in February 2020 with members E-Chan, D1, Teo, Lune, Heechan, Junseo, Yuku, and Harry Jun.

AB6IX: "AB_NEW AREA" Fanmeeting Tour, June 20 - July 1

The six-stop Fanmeeting Tour will consist of games and a concert — similar to Korean variety shows, but in real time, featuring members Woong, Donghyun, Woojin, and Daehwi. Starting off on June 20 at New York's Webster Hall, the tour then heads west to conclude at El Rey Theater in Los Angeles on July 1.

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KTOWN Night Market: Los Angeles, June 17 & 18

Ringing in its sixth year in the heart of Los Angeles' very own Koreatown, KTOWN Night Market offers pieces of the Korean diaspora through the forms of food, culture, fashion and, of course, music. Partnering with K-Pop Play Fest, K-pop star and 2NE1 member MINZY headlines the first night as Korean-American rapper Ted Park closes out on Sunday. You can also find the talents of Hyejin, FYKE and dance crews like LALARY and Team B.U.K. throughout the weekend.

Golden Child: Meet & Live Tour in USA, June 24 - July 11

Ten-member ensemble Golden Child brings their bass-heavy EDM sound and complex choreography to the States for a 10-city meet and greet and live concert tour will let fans get to know Daeyeol, Y, Jangjun, Tag, Seungmin, Jaehyun, Jibeom, Donghyun, Joochan, and Bomin through fan engagement opportunities on top of the fanmeeting concert.The Meet & Live kicks off in San Jose, Calif., on June 24 and concludes in Philadelphia, Penn., on July 11.

BROOKLYN: "I'M GONNA LOVE YOU" TOUR, June 25 - July 16

After sharing the stages with boy bands like A.C.E. and soloist Amber Liu, one of K-pop's modern rock stars, BROOKLYN, is set to make a second round of shows in the U.S. Opening night kicks off at Independence Park in Houston, Tex. on June 25, followed by stops in Orlando, Miami and San Diego.

aespa: aespa Showcase SYNK in LA, June 26 & 27

Following their U.S. performance debut at Coachella in April, Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning will hold their first showcase at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif., on June 26 and 27. (Initially scheduled for just June 26, a second day of the showcase was added after the first sold out in minutes.) SM Entertainment's youngest girl group is ready to show off their futuristic pop concepts through their music and a Q&A portion for fans. 

Dreamcatcher: "Apocalypse: Save Us" World Tour, June 28 - July 17

Marking their second tour in the US since late 2019, Dreamcatcher — JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami and Gahyeon — return to North America with their Apocalypse: Save Us World Tour. 

Fresh off their European festival debut at Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Dreamcatcher is ready to bring in the rock-heavy sounds to the stages in New York, Louisville, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The first night of the tour kicks off on June 28 at the Palladium Theater in the heart of New York's Times Square, and ends at The Wiltern in downtown Los Angeles.

Stray Kids: 2nd World Tour "MANIAC," June 28 - July 14

Just months after debuting at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 with their new EP, Ordinary , Stray Kids will return to the States for their third tour, titled after their recent hit single "Maniac."

Originally kicking off in Seoul back in April, Stray Kids made their way stateside after a two-night show in Tokyo in early June. The 12-stop sold out arena tour kicks off at Newark's Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and concludes in Anaheim, California on July 20. Following the U.S. leg, the group heads back to Tokyo, Japan for another two-night show in the Japanese capital.

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TXT: "ACT: LOVE SICK" World Tour, July 7-24

Leading K-pop's fourth generation, TXT (short for Tomorrow x Together) graces U.S. cities for the whole month of July with their eight-stop ACT: Lovesick Tour. The last time the monster group made its way stateside was in 2019 for their showcase tour. 

Now with three studio albums and five EPs under their belt, TXT — Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai — will likely perform hits like "Blue Hour," "Good Boy Gone Bad," and the viral hit "Anti-romantic." ACT: Lovesick starts in Chicago on July 7 and ends in Los Angeles on July 24.

Brave Girls: Brave Girls 1st US Tour, July 9-23

After their 2014 hit "ROLLIN'" resurfaced on the charts and went viral last year — on top of a successful run on reality competition show Queendom 2 — Brave Girls are set to go on their first-ever U.S. tour, starting July 9 in Philadelphia followed by eight more stops across the states.

Summerstage: Korea Gayoje, July 10

Sponsored by CitiBank in association with the Korean Cultural Center New York, Central Park will bring the K-pop party with KOREA GAYOJE on July 10. Celebrating Korean culture through food and entertainment, the day ends with a concert led by Brave Girls, Golden Child and AleXa. 

(G)I-DLE: "JUST ME ()I-DLE" World Tour, July 22 - Aug. 14

Originally set to have a tour in 2020, Cube Entertainment's leading girl group (G)I-DLE are reigniting their tour plans with their Just Me tour. Barging in the year with a wild and edgy image, their recent hit "TOMBOY" and "My Bag" have already set the tone on how much the group has transformed and matured since their last visit to the U.S. In 2019. Breezing through eight cities, — including a venue upgrade in New York — the quintet will also make stops in Mexico and Chile.

Otakon: K-Pop Night, July 29-31

Debuting their K-pop Concert Night with AleXa, Pixy and Rolling Quartz, those who are fans of Asian pop culture are able to get a listen of what the variety of sounds K-pop has to offer. NBC's 'American Song Contest' champion AleXa will bring in the futuristic pop with songs like "Wonderland," "Revolution" and "Xtra." Rising pop stars PIXY will showcase their whimsical performances, and rock band Rolling Quartz will provide some edge.

Lollapalooza: July 29-31

For the first time in Lollapalooza history, this year's festival will feature K-pop artists on its stages. Following the U.S. leg of their tour, TXT will make their music festival debut on Saturday, July 30, at the Solana x Perry's stage at 7:45 pm CT. Fellow HYBE artist and global icon j-hope of BTS closes out the Bud Light Seltzer stage at 9 p.m. CT on July 31.

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LOONA: 2022 LOONA "LOONATHEWORLD" 1st World Tour, Aug. 1-19

Perhaps one of the most-anticipated girl-group concerts of the year, LOONA is set to share a part of their Loonaverse with their fans (better known as Orbit). Since their last appearance at KCON LA in 2019, Hyunjin, Haseul, Yeojin, ViVi, Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye will touch down in eight new cities for the first time: San Francisco, Denver, Kansas City, Chicago, Louisville, Reading, Washington DC and New York. 

Unfortunately, due to schedule conflict, member Chuu will not be able to participate in the group's US leg of tour.

SEVENTEEN: "BE THE SUN" World Tour, Aug. 10 - Sept. 6

Considered to be the "HOT"-test concert of this K-pop summer, thirteen-member ensemble SEVENTEEN is about to set the stages ablaze in a 12-stop tour across North American with The Behind the Sun Tour. Carats in the U.S. will be able to catch S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino in the flesh as they perform hits like "Left & Right", "Darl+ing," "Rock With You" and many more.

Head In The Clouds: Pasadena, CA, Aug. 19-21

After 88rising made headlines with an abundant set of Asian talent at this year's Coachella, the music company's own Head in the Clouds festival will return to the Rose Bowl grounds in Pasadena, Calif. Advocating and showcasing Asian talent, it's a no-brainer for Korean musical acts to make this year's festival roster. This year, artists like Chung Ha and Jay Park make their HITC debut while we see the returns of eaJ, R&B songstress BIBI, rap legends Tiger JK and Yoon Mirae.

KCON: Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 19-21

Celebrating its 10th year, the "All Things Hallyu" convention is set to take place on Aug. 19 through Aug. 21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. Arguably the mecca of every K-pop and K-drama lover, KCON has provided a variety of ways for fans to see their favorites in person.

From fan signings, high touches and other forms of engagement — as well as a two-night concert in the evenings — KCON has become a must for all walks of life. Though the official lineup hasn't been announced, eager attendees are anticipating a superstar roster as the event commemorates its decade-long run.

MCND: MCND American Tour 2022, Aug. 22-31

Debuting in 2020 under TOP Entertainment with their single "Ice Age," Castle J, Bic, Minjae, Huijun, and Win — better known as MCND — will hold their first tour in North America. Starting off in Mexico City on August 22, the K-pop five-piece will hold four shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Chicago. The group will then conclude their North American tour with a stop in Toronto on August 31.

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Global Spin: AleXa Is "Sick" In Love In This Monochrome Performance Of Her Latest Single

K-pop star AleXa performs "sick," her first single that highlights her pop-punk influences — and, in turn, "the most authentic version of myself."

On "sick," K-pop star AleXa is so in love that she's almost physically ill.

"Boy, you make me sick/ You're too f—ing perfect/ I don't deserve it," she gushes in the chorus. "Losing my s—, and you make me sick/ Sick to my stomach/ I wanna vomit/ Kissing your lips."

In this episode of Global Spin , AleXa delivers a grungy performance of the track, tied together by her edgy fashion and a grayscale filter.

"Sick" is AleXa's first single of 2024, dropping on Feb. 23 via Interview Music and ZB Label. The vulnerable song also marks a new sonic era, leaving behind her pop hits like "Back in Vogue" and "Wonderland."

"This era of my career feels like the most authentic version of myself. 'Sick' is a departure from my previous releases, and I'm excited to share a side of me that is deeply connected to my pop-punk influences," she revealed in a press statement.

On March 29, AleXa will commence the Sick of You Tour in New York City. She'll hit six cities — including her hometown, Tulsa, Oklahoma — before ending April 7 in Los Angeles. 

Press play on the video above to watch AleXa's rocking performance of "sick," and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Global Spin.

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30 Must-Hear Albums Coming Out In 2024: Green Day, Usher, Tyla & More

Record releases in 2024 run the gamut, from debut albums to highly-anticipated sophomore efforts and a slew of promising comebacks. Read on for GRAMMY.com's guide to albums coming out in 2024, including releases from (G)I-dle, Kali Uchis and Dua Lipa.

The beginning of a new year is always a hopeful time. We wonder what awaits next, hope for better things to come, and trace goals to improve our lives. And through all these moments, music follows us as the soundtrack to a movie. 

2023 came with plenty of fantastic tunes, and 2024 is shaping up to be just as great. Right from the get-go in January, punk legends Green Day will release Saviors , while Kali Uchis will come forward with her second Spanish album, Orquídeas . Art-rock band The Smile will bring us  Wall of Eyes , and K-pop girl groups (G)I-dle and ITZY are also slated for new releases.

In February, Alabama Shakes ’s Brittany Howard and country darling Gabby Barrett will both release their sophomore LPs, What Now and Chapter & Verse , respectively. Later on, Usher will return to the stage with Coming Home , and J.Lo will finally drop This Is Me… Now , the sequel to 2002’s This Is Me… Then .

Starting March, we can expect Bleachers' eponymous new album, the debut LP of South African revelation Tyla , Lenny Kravitz ’s Blue Electric Light , and more — maybe even Dua Lipa ’s long-awaited third album?

As you gear up for the new year, below is a guide to 30 highly anticipated albums coming out in 2024 that will inspire you even more.

(G)I-dle - TBA

Release date: TBA

Although there’s barely any info out there, (G)I-dle’s label Cube Entertainment confirmed to news outlet Ilgan Sports that the K-pop quintet intends to release their second full album in January.

The new album follows a slate of 2022 releases: EPs I Love and I Feel , and their first studio album, I Never Die . Known for self-produced, challenging concepts, the group had a stellar 2023 with the success of "Queencard," which topped several Korean charts and was one of the year’s most influential K-pop songs .

ITZY - Born To Be

Release date: Jan. 8

K-pop girl group ITZY have been dropping teasers to their third studio album, Born To Be , like breadcrumbs. They first released an eponymous single on Dec. 18, which will then be followed by "Mr. Vampire" on Jan. 2, and finally by the lead track, "Untouchable," on Jan. 8.

With 10 tracks, Born To Be marks the first time ITZY will release solo songs by each member (including Lia, who is currently in a health-related hiatus), and the first time all members participated in writing and composition. To celebrate the release, the group will embark on a world tour, starting in Seoul on Feb. 24.

Kali Uchis - Orquídeas

Release date: Jan. 11

Less than a year after the release of Red Moon in Venus , Colombian American singer Kali Uchis is back — this time with Orquídeas , her second Spanish-language album (fourth in total), set to drop on Jan. 11.

"The orchid is the national flower of Colombia, and we have more species of orchid than anywhere on earth," Uchis said in a statement. "I always felt distinctly intrigued and magnetized by the flower. This album is inspired by the timeless, eerie, mystic, striking, graceful and sensual allure of the orchid. With this vast scope of fresh energy, I wish to redefine the way we look at Latinas in music."

To give a taste of how this redefinition will sound like, the singer has shared three singles so far: "Muñekita" with Dominican rapper El Alfa and JT from City Girls, "Te Mata," and "Labios Mordidos" with Karol G .

Kid Cudi - Insano

Release date: Jan. 12

Kid Cudi 's new album has been teased for most of 2023, ending up postponed for January. "I’m sorry for the delay everybody, but I’m a perfectionist. And things gotta be right," the rapper shared on X in September. But as the new year approaches, it looks like Insano will finally see the light of the day.

Carrying a stacked lineup of guest appearances — including Travis Scott , Pharrell Williams and A$AP Rocky — Insano will have more than 40 songs "between the main album and deluxe(s)," according to the rapper. "I wanted to make something undeniable and change my entire live experience. This album was made for tour next year. Get ready," he added.

Until then, you can listen to singles "Porsche Topless," "At The Party" with Travis Scott and Pharrell and "Ill What I Bleed."

Ana Tijoux - VIDA

Release date: Jan. 18

Chilean-French singer Ana Tijoux is set to release VIDA , her first album in nine years, next month. The record is her sixth studio effort, and follows 2014’s Vengo .

With the announcement, the hip-hop musician also shared reggaeton fusion single "Niñx," which was "born as a manifesto to the child we all have inside of us," she explained in a press release. "That living being that is capable of dreaming and building infinite castles of humanity and love."

In October came second single "Tania," which pays homage to her late sister. Both songs were produced by longtime collaborator Andrés Celis. Recently, Tijoux announced that she will go on her first U.S. tour since 2018, as well as a string of dates across Europe and a performance at Lollapalooza Chile.

Green Day - Saviors

Release date: Jan 19

According to a statement, " Saviors is an invitation into Green Day’s brain, their collective spirit as a band, and an understanding of friendship, culture and legacy of the last 30 plus years." The album is their 14th studio release, and follows 2020’s Father Of All Motherf—ers .

As of its contents, the pop-punk trio promises to approach "power pop, punk, rock, indie triumph" and varied themes like "disease, war, inequality, influencers, yoga retreats, alt right, dating apps, masks," and more. "It's raw and emotional. Funny and disturbing. It’s a laugh at the pain, weep in the happiness kind of record," they shared further.

Set to embark on a stadium tour starting May 2024, Green Day dropped three singles off the album to amp up the excitement: "The American Dream Is Killing Me," "Look Ma, No Brains!" and "Dilemma."

Neck Deep - Neck Deep

Release date: Jan. 19

"We’re so stoked to announce our new self-made, self-titled record," Neck Deep vocalist Ben Barlow shared in a statement. "With a return to roots approach, we made this record ourselves at our warehouse in North Wales, with Seb [Barlow, bass] at the helm, and the rest of us over his shoulder, like it was at the start."

This is the Welsh pop-punks’ fifth album, and sees the quintet "knowing ourselves and knowing our ability," explains Barlow. "It’s unapologetically us. We’re professional songwriters now and we’ve really honed in on what we’re good at — but it’s also about having fun and enjoying writing these tracks. And there are those little sonic signatures in the mix that even I can’t really put my finger on that just make it Neck Deep."

Out of 10 tracks, the band shared "Heartbreak of the Century," "Take Me With You," "It Won't Be Like This Forever," and "We Need More Bricks" as singles. One week after the album release, they will kick off a U.S. tour that runs throughout February.

Sleater-Kinney - Little Rope

How do you navigate grief? This is a question that rock duo Sleater-Kinney (formed by Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker ) attempts to explore in Little Rope , their 11th studio album.

In August 2022, Brownstein lost both her mother and stepfather in a car accident while they were vacationing in Italy. In the following months, she turned to her guitar to process the pain. "I don’t think I’ve played guitar that much since my teens or early twenties," she said in a press release. "Literally moving my fingers across the fretboard for hours on end to remind myself I was still capable of basic motor skills, of movement, of existing."

And so Little Rope slowly took shape — a record that "careens headfirst into flaw, into brokenness, a meditation on what living in a world of perpetual crisis has done to us, and what we do to the world in return."

Philip Glass - Philip Glass Solo

Release date: Jan 26

Legendary pianist and composer Philip Glass will release a new piano album in January, called Philip Glass Solo . The collection is described in a statement as "an intimate portrait" of the 84-year-old musician, where he "takes a new look at some of his most enduring and beloved piano works."

Recorded during 2020-2021 in New York, when he spent days at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Glass adds in the same statement that this album is "a document on my current thinking about the music" and that "the listener may hear the quiet hum of New York in the background or feel the influence of time and memory that this space affords."

The album features seven of his best, most renowned oeuvres, like the "Metamorphosis" series, the 1978 organ piece for the Dalai Lama "Mad Rush," and a reworked version of "Truman Sleeps" from the 1998 film The Truman Show .

The Smile - Wall of Eyes

Release date: Jan. 26

Comprising Radiohead members Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke with drummer Tom Skinner, The Smile received critical acclaim with their 2022 debut LP, A Light For Attracting Attention . On Jan. 26, they'll release sophomore album Wall of Eyes .

Wall of Eyes was recorded in Oxford and at the Abbey Road Studios, and produced and mixed by Sam Petts-Davies . A first single,  "Bending Hectic," was released in June featuring strings by the London Contemporary Orchestra, followed by the album’s title track in November. The trio will kick off an European tour in March 2024.

Brittany Howard - What Now

Release date: Feb 2

It’s been four years since the release of her soulful solo debut, Jaime , and Brittany Howard is finally ready to welcome us into her life’s new chapter. What Now is a 12-track collection recorded at the Sound Emporium and RCA Studio B in her hometown of Nashville.

The Alabama Shakes singer/songwriter also shared an eponymous lead single, which she described as "the truest and bluest of all the songs" in a statement. "It’s never my design to hurt anyone’s feelings, but I needed to say what was on my mind without editing myself. I like how it’s a song that makes you want to dance, but at the same time the lyrics are brutal."

In support of the album, Howard will embark on a U.S. tour with L'Rain and Becca Mancari starting February. She also shared second single "Red Flags" in November.

Gabby Barrett - Chapter & Verse

Chapter & Verse is the upcoming sophomore album by country star Gabby Barrett, due out Feb. 2. Written by Barrett and co-produced by Ross Copperman , the LP's 13 tracks document her journey as a singer, wife, and mother of (almost) three.

Barrett shared singles "Glory Days," "Cowboy Back," and most recently the ballad "Growin’ Up Raising You." On Instagram, she explained that the latter is "a very sensitive song for me," as it was written based on the experience of raising her firstborn, Baylah. "I’m only 23. I don’t have all the answers to everything. I have not got everything figured out. I am doing the best that I can while trying to raise other people to be the best people that they can be."

Zara Larsson - Venus

Release date: Feb. 9

According to a press release, Zara Larsson’s upcoming Venus is "a pop album fit for a goddess." It is said to find the Swedish singer "setting her own agenda – in part, by looking back on where she’s come from."

This is Larsson’s fourth studio album in total, and her third international one. In an interview with Billboard , she shared that Venus isn’t constricted to one single genre, and that "the real thread throughout the album is just my voice and me telling a story depending on what I’m feeling right now."

The album’s release is spearheaded by singles "Can't Tame Her," "End of Time" and "On My Love" with David Guetta . Larsson will also embark on a UK and European tour in February and March 2024.

Declan McKenna - What Happened to the Beach?

Release date: Feb 9

In his irreverent style, English singer Declan McKenna took it to Instagram to announce his upcoming work. "My third album What Happened To The Beach? is out 9th February," he wrote. My favorite third album yet. In my top three albums I’ve ever made of all time."

Following 2020’s Zeros , What Happened To The Beach? was primarily inspired by Unknown Mortal Orchestra and St. Vincent , and McKenna aimed to "distance himself from the soapboxing of his previous material," according to a press release. "Any time I tried to be too serious, the songs would get too heavy and the thing I was trying to get at, this idea of a release, was weighed down," McKenna said. "The songs sound a lot like the music I listen to."

To get a taste of his new style, McKenna shared singles "Sympathy" and "Nothing Works." In March 2024, he is set to tour the UK and Ireland.

Usher - Coming Home

Release date: Feb 11

Coinciding with his Super Bowl LVIII halftime show performance on Feb. 11, R&B star Usher will release his ninth studio album, Coming Home . This is his first solo effort since 2016’s Hard II Love , and marks his much-awaited return to the stages.

"We’ve put a lot of thought and creativity into this new album to tell a story that is open to interpretation and that will connect with people in different ways," Usher said in a statement. "I know this has been a long time coming for my fans and what I’ll say is that all good things come to those who wait. I hope you enjoy it once you hear it." 

The project is set to feature 20 tracks, including single "Good Good" with 21 Savage and Summer Walker .

Blackberry Smoke - Be Right Here

Release date: Feb. 16

With Be Right Here , southern rock band Blackberry Smoke wants us to enjoy the present. The album was produced by GRAMMY winner Dave Cobb , and recorded at the historic RCA Studio A and at Cobb’s Georgia Mae studio in Savannah, Georgia.

"We always track live together, but this time we had all our amps and drums and everything in the same room," said frontman Charlie Starr in a statement. "It’s just as natural and as real as possible. The last album was very raw too, but with this one I remember different times I would say, ‘I think we should redo that,’ and Dave [Cobb] was like, ‘No, leave it that way. That way it’s magical.’"

Following 2021’s You Hear Georgia , Be Right Here is the band’s eighth studio album. In support of the release, they announced a lengthy 2024 tour across the US, U.K. and Europe.

serpentwithfeet - GRIP

R&B musician Josiah Wise — best known as serpentwithfeet — is unafraid to experiment in music. For his upcoming third album, GRIP , he extends that investigation to the Black gay clubs he grew up in and the intimacies of physical touch. 

According to a press release, "from the project’s start to its end, moments of sweat, indulgence, and tension can be felt through upbeat high-energy records as well as songs that find their home in the steamy bedroom moments."

Out Feb. 16, GRIP follows up on 2021’s Deacon and will feature 10 tracks, led by single "Damn Gloves" with Yanga YaYa and Ty Dolla $ign . The album also soundtracks Heart of Brick , serpent’s debut theater production which ran across the U.S. in the past months.

Idles - TANGK

Release date: Feb 16

British rock band Idles said in a press release that the meaning behind TANGK — their upcoming studio album — is an onomatopoeia for the "lashing way" they imagined their guitars sounding. Described as their most "ambitious and striking" work yet, the band’s fifth album is set to drop on Feb.16.

" TANGK . I needed love. So I made it. I gave love out to the world and it feels like magic. This is our album of gratitude and power. All love songs. All is love," said frontman Joe Talbot , reinforcing that TANGK is, first and foremost, an album focused on that feeling. The first taste of this project can be heard on the single "Dancer," which features LCD Soundsystem ’s James Murphy and Nancy Whang.

Jennifer Lopez - This Is Me… Now

Twenty years after the release of her iconic This Is Me… Then album — which featured hits like "Jenny from the Block" — J.Lo is back in the spotlight again. After rekindling with actor Ben Affleck in 2021, she announced the sequel to her 2002 release, This Is Me… Now , and stated in an interview with Vogue that the album represents a "culmination" of who she is.

A press release also describes This Is Me… Now as an "emotional, spiritual and psychological journey" across all that Lopez has been through in the past decades. Fans can also expect more details on the new-and-improved Bennifer, as many of the titles among its 13 tracks suggest, especially "Dear Ben Pt. II."

After months of teasing, the singer finally revealed the release date to be Feb. 16 — with first single "Can’t Get Enough" coming out Jan. 10.

Les Amazones d'Afrique - Musow Dance

Formed in 2014 in Bamako, Mali, by three renowned music stars and social change activists (Mamani Keïta, Oumou Sangaré and Mariam Doumbia), the all-female supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique has since expanded to include several artists across Africa and the diaspora.

Blending a myriad of music styles with a pledge for gender equality and ending ancestral violence, they received critical acclaim with 2017’s République Amazone and 2020’s Amazones Power , and aim even bigger for their upcoming third record, Musow Dance .

For that, a press release states that the group worked with producer Jacknife Lee ( U2 , Modest Mouse , Taylor Swift ) to "embrace a powerful pop sound led by 808s and glitchy synths and drawing from contemporary hip-hop and trap influences," expanding their already rich sonic tapestry into something extraordinary.

Chromeo - Adult Contemporary

2024 marks 20 years since Chromeo arrived in the music scene with the flashy, funky She’s in Control . To celebrate this milestone and to prove that they still have more to give, the Montreal duo will release their sixth studio album, Adult Contemporary , on February 16.

Compared to the works of Steely Dan in a press release, the album is said to explore "what it means to be funky in your 30s and 40s," and features 14 songs written and produced by the duo. " Adult Contemporary is a meditation on modern, mature relationships, which means: If we gotta sing about curling irons, so be it," said vocalist Dave 1.

Chromeo released four singles off the project so far: "Personal Effects," "(I Don't Need a) New Girl," "Replacements" with La Roux and "Words with You."

MGMT - Loss of Life

Release date: Feb. 23

MGMT have announced their first album in six years since 2018’s Little Dark Age . Loss of Life features 10 tracks, including their first-ever album feature with French singer Christine and the Queens .

In a statement, the Connecticut duo said that they are "very proud of this album and the fact that it was a relatively painless birth after a lengthy gestation period." Over on Instagram, they added that Loss of Life is "an album that brandishes the power of love in the face of inevitable human death and decay, and hopes to encourage collective comfort in remembering the universe’s inextinguishable yet often brutal desire to find balance and harmony. Or something." Singles "Mother Nature" and "Bubblegum Dog" are out now.

Allie X - Girl With No Face

"It’s very hard to sum up a body of work you’ve spent thousands of hours on, but here’s an attempt," pop visionary Allie X said about her upcoming album, Girl With No Face , in a statement. "There is a death in this music, as well as the beginning of a rebirth. I needed to make something that came completely from me." 

Entirely self-produced, Girl With No Face is preceded by "Black Eye" and an eponymous single, and is slated to release on Feb.23. According to the Canadian singer/songwriter, its 11 tracks are "angry, stubborn, honest, dry, melodramatic, fast, and indulgent." 

Jacob Collier - Djesse Vol. 4

Release date: Feb. 29

Virtuoso Jacob Collier is also set to conclude his Djesse series in 2024 with the release of Djesse Vol. 4 .The album follows 2021’s GRAMMY-nominated Djesse Vol. 3 , and symbolizes the end of an era for the English artist.

"Five years ago, in the wake of a musical journey that had begun in solitude, I set out on an epic adventure with a big dream — a collaborative quadruple album," Collier said in a statement. "In many ways, Djesse Vol. 4 is an album that’s taken me 30 years to make. It is, to me, a celebration of humankind — the way that I see it and hear it, built with musicians from every corner of the world. To be culminating this collaborative experiment with a 100,000 voice audience-choir, a sound that permeates the heart of this album, feels like I’ve found the heart of it."

Even before release, Djesse Vol. 4 is already notable: 2022 standalone single "Never Gonna Be Alone," featuring Lizzy McAlpine and John Mayer , was nominated for a GRAMMY award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals, and later revealed to be included in the tracklist. Other singles comprise "Wellll," "Little Blue" with Brandi Carlile , "Wherever I Go" with Lawrence and Michael McDonald and "Witness Me" with Shawn Mendes , Stormzy, and Kirk Franklin .

Bleachers - Bleachers

Release date: March 8

Jack Antonoff is one of the most important hands shaping the sound of current pop. His songwriting and producing skills crafted hits for a slew of artists, from Taylor Swift to Lana del Rey , and earned him eight GRAMMYs so far (he is also nominated for the 2024 GRAMMYs in the Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical category alongside D'Mile , Metro Boomin , Hit-Boy and Daniel Nigro ). In addition to that, Antonoff also fronts rock band Bleachers, and is gearing up to release its eponymous fourth studio album.

Lead track "Modern Girl" and second offering "Alma Mater," featuring Lana del Rey, exemplify the press release description of the album as bittersweet "music for driving on the highway to, for crying to and for dancing to at weddings." Bleachers offers a "reassuringly touchable and concrete" sentiment, the release continued, to "exist in crazy times but remember what counts." Bleachers will tour the U.K. in March before heading to the U.S. with band Samia in May and June.

Tyla - Tyla

Release date: March 1

2023’s revelation Tyla is ready to dazzle the world even more with her eponymous debut LP. Coming out March 1, it will feature the viral hit and lead single "Water" — which is nominated for Best African Music Performance at the 2024 GRAMMYs alongside "Amapiano" by ASAKE & Olamide, Burna Boy's "City Boys," "UNAVAILABLE" from Davido feat. Musa Keys, and Arya Starr's "Rush" — as well as other tracks like "Truth or Dare," "Butterflies" and "On and On."

"I cannot wait for the world to experience an African Popstar," the singer shared on Instagram. "Everything that’s happening has surpassed anything I could have dreamt of. African music is going global and I’m so blessed to be one of the artists pushing the culture." 

Tyla will be touring Europe and the U.S. in spring.

Lenny Kravitz - Blue Electric Light

Release date: March 15

In October, Lenny Kravitz kicked off his return to music with the Star Wars-inspired "TK421" and its NSFW music video — in which the singer appears naked from behind in several scenes. The single spearheads his twelfth studio album and first double LP, Blue Electric Light , set to release on March 15.

Blue Electric Light is Kravitz’s first effort since 2018’s Raise Vibration . He recorded the album’s 12 tracks entirely in the Bahamas, and played most of the instruments himself, in collaboration with Craig Ross. Kravitz has recently announced a European tour in support of the album, starting in June.

Sheryl Crow - Evolution

Release date: March 29

After saying she wouldn’t make another album following 2018’s Threads , Sheryl Crow changed her mind — on March 29, her twelfth studio LP, Evolution , will be out. "I said I’d never make another record, though there was no point to it," she said in a statement. "But this music comes from my soul. And I hope whoever hears this record can feel that."

Talking about the creative process of the album, the nine-time GRAMMY winner shared: "I started off sending one song to [producer] Mike [Elizondo], which turned into four, and it was going to be an EP. But the songs just kept flowing out of me, four songs turned into nine and it was pretty obvious this was an album." With the announcement, Crow also shared lead single "Alarm Clock."

Bring Me the Horizon - Post Human: Nex Gen

Post Human: Nex Gen was first announced in June 2023, leaving Bring Me the Horizon fans excited for the follow-up to the band’s 2020 EP, Post Human: Survival Horror . However, in August, frontman Oliver Sykes shared on Instagram that due to "unforeseen circumstances," the band was "unable to complete the record to the standard we’d be happy with," postponing its original Sept. 15 release.

A new release date hasn’t been confirmed, but Sykes affirms that it is "close." The album is preceded by singles "LosT," "AmEN!" featuring rapper Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw, and "DArkSide." On Dec. 22, the band also announced that they have split ways with keyboardist Jordan Fish, but that their upcoming UK and Ireland tour in January will continue as expected.

Dua Lipa - TBA

The stunning Future Nostalgia brightened early pandemic days of 2020, and since then the world can’t get enough of Dua Lipa. In 2023, the superstar reached new heights with Barbie movie soundtrack "Dance The Night," earning two GRAMMY nominations. In the Song Of The Year category, the track is up against Lana del Rey's "A&W," Swift's "Anti-Hero," "Butterfly" by Jon Batiste, Miley Cyrus' "Flowers," SZA's "Kill Bill," Billie Eilish's "What Was I Made For?" and "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo. In the Best Song Written for Visual Media category, competitors are "Barbie World," "I'm Just Ken" and "What Was I Made For?" from Barbie The Album , and "Lift Me Up" from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . 

But she has even more in store for 2024. With the release of "Houdini" in November, the English-Albanian singer ushered in a new chapter — her third album, title and due date yet to be announced, is well on its way.

2023 In Review: 5 Trends That Defined Pop Music

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15 K-Pop Songs That Took 2023 By Storm: From Seventeen’s “Super (손오공)” to NewJeans' "Super Shy"

From global tours to viral TikTok hits, explore how acts like Seventeen, Fifty Fifty, and newcomers like NCT DOJAEJUNG shaped the evolution of K-pop with new song releases in 2023.

2023 was a busy year for K-pop. As the South Korean industry moves at lightning speed, new albums were released almost every day, and dozens of artists made their debuts. K-pop tours crossed the globe, and acts like TWICE and BLACKPINK filled out stadiums. Songs like Jung Kook ’s "Seven" featuring Latto, or Fifty Fifty’s "Cupid," were playing everywhere, from TikTok to Target stores.

Amidst so much content, what singles best defined this year? There’s mighty chart-toppers, such as NewJeans ’s "Super Shy" and AKMU’s "Love Lee," and sales monsters like Seventeen ’s "Super" and Jisoo’s "Flower." Of equal importance, there are also songs that entered our collective unconscious — whether for their flawless melodies, such as NCT DOJAEJUNG ’s "Perfume", or for their sassy irreverence, like (G)I-dle ’s "Queencard".

In terms of musical trends, retro sounds dominated the scene, taking inspiration from synth-pop, to disco, to Jersey club. There’s a few blustering tracks, too, proving K-pop’s versatility and reinvention powers in a style that has been often overused.

Years from now, when we look back to the sounds that shaped 2023, the 15 songs below — listed by order of release — will definitely be remembered:

Fifty Fifty - "Cupid"

Rookie girl group Fifty Fifty turned heads with their sublime debut EP , The Fifty , at the end of 2022. This year, they made their first comeback in February with the sweet "Cupid" and reached even further. The single went massively viral on TikTok, peaked at number 17 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, and reached no. 8 on the UK Singles Chart.

Fifty Fifty were poised to be 2023’s big breakouts — an impressive feat for a group coming from a small company like ATTRAKT. However, at the end of June, the quartet found themselves embroiled in a complex legal battle against the label. In October, ATTRAKT terminated the contracts of members Aran, Sio, and Saena, leaving Keena as the only active member of the group. For all those reasons, "Cupid" is a bittersweet listen. Its sugary synths and bubbly harmonies are still delightful, but its background story and the feeling of lost potential tinge every chord with sadness.

Jimin - "Like Crazy"

BTS’s Jimin had long proved his prowess as a soloist (seen in "Lie," his 2016 solo released under the group), but it wasn’t until this year that he put forward a proper solo debut album. Out in March, Face presented Jimin at his truest: he co-wrote five out of six songs, and helped conceptualize the record and the music video for title track "Like Crazy."

Inspired by the 2011 movie of the same name, "Like Crazy" is a dark synth-pop journey through desperation. In the lyrics, Jimin tries to hold together whatever is left of a crumbling relationship. "I'd rather be / Lost in the lights, lost in the lights / I'm outta my mind / Can you help me numb the pain?" he pleads. Delivered with stirring mastery, the song resonated with audiences across the globe, leading Jimin to become the first South Korean to top Billboard’s Hot 100 chart .

Jisoo - "Flower"

After Jennie’s "Solo," Rosé’s R and Lisa’s Lalisa , BLACKPINK fans couldn’t be more eager for the quartet’s final member, Jisoo , to make her solo debut. Luckily, her single album Me came out in March, featuring lead single "Flower" and b-side "All Eyes on Me." At the time of release, Jisoo became the first K-pop female solo artist to become a million-seller, with Me exceeding 1.31 million pre-orders .

"Flower" is elegant and delicate, with pop synths that swirl around trap beats and lots of space. Traditional Korean music elements enhance its royal feel, while Jisoo’s husky vocals lament the loss of a relationship. Here, Jisoo proves her potential as a soloist, and opens the doors for BLACKPINK to begin a new era.

IVE - "I Am"

Another promising girl group to emerge in 2022, IVE are hitmakers with an empowering edge. From the meaning of their name ("I have") to their self-penned lyrics, the sextet aims to give the public as much confidence as they display on stage.

"I Am" spearheaded their first full album release in April, I’ve IVE , and quickly topped music charts in South Korea. With a disco flair reminiscent of ABBA, the single is a momentous celebration that reminds us to live life to the fullest. As they sing in the chorus: "That's my life, it’s a beautiful galaxy / Be a writer, the genre is fantasy / A big, big stage will open for me tomorrow / So that is who I am."

NCT DOJAEJUNG - "Perfume"

SM Entertainment’s decision to unite three of the smoothest vocalists under NCT into a subunit was one of 2023’s best decisions. Formed by Doyoung, Jaehyun and Jungwoo — or DOJAEJUNG — the trio released the unexpected but impeccable EP Perfume in April.

The eponymous title track encapsulates their vocal talents in a sultry R&B jam, overflowing with ‘90s nostalgia and heavenly harmonies. "I'll fill your day with heavenly scents / To remind you of my name at every step," they sing. Like the best perfumes, its notes spread and linger, creating a mesmerizing effect. Few songs flow so effortlessly.

Seventeen - "Super (손오공)"

Since their debut in 2015, one of K-pop’s most beloved acts, Seventeen, shows no signs of slowing down. The 13-member group continues to grow their fanbase and break records every year — 2023’s proof being their tenth EP released in April, FML . According to their agency, Pledis Entertainment, the EP sold 6.2 million copies — the highest sales ever in K-pop — and recently won Album of the Year at the 2023 MAMA Awards.

FML came with two lead singles, "F*ck My Life" and "Super," but it’s the latter’s grandiosity that stood out the most. Inspired by Sun Wukong, the mythological Monkey King of classic Chinese novel Journey to the West , the boisterous track blends Jersey club and bass drums into a larger-than-life celebration. "I love my team, I love my crew / We already made it this far," they sing, acknowledging what brought them to where they are.

Le Sserafim - "Unforgiven"

When the legendary Nile Rodgers chooses your song to be his first foray into K-pop , you must be doing something right. That is the case of Le Sserafim, the fearless girl group under Source Music (a sub-label of HYBE), and their May single "Unforgiven."

Off their debut studio album, also named Unforgiven , the track samples Ennio Morricone ’s theme song from the 1966 film The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly , with Rodgers’ funky chords adding even more flair to a pop-country, hip-hop feast. "Never asked for forgiveness or anything / Gonna target taboos, watch me now," the quintet professes. Above all, "Unforgiven" is about freedom, and extends that concept to music creation as well.

aespa - "Spicy"

"Tell me what you see / When you look at me / ‘Cause I am a 10 out of 10, honestly," raps Giselle in the ultra-confident "Spicy." Off aespa’s third EP released in May, MY World , this gripping single provides the best of cheeky ‘90s pop mixed with rubbery synths and a revving pulse.

The SM Entertainment quartet gained attention upon their 2020 debut for incorporating avatars of themselves (æ-aespa) and an AI-inspired lore in their music. As their discography has grown, their concept and sound evolved to encompass new styles that reflect a bulletproof self-esteem. With "Spicy," aespa have proven to be more than just a hyper-tech fad, and entered main character territory.

(G)I-dle - "Queencard"

During a press conference for the release of their sixth EP in May, I Feel , the leader and producer of (G)I-dle, Soyeon, said that "the core message of 'Queencard' is that you can be a beautiful person if you adore yourself."   

If you aren’t there yet, "Queencard" might just be the antidote. Here, (G)I-dle employ their megawatt charisma to deliver an irreverent, unabashedly pop track with hints of rock and roll. Part satire, part girl power anthem, "Queencard, I’m hot / My boob and booty is hot," is one of the most iconic lines of 2023, and if that doesn’t boost your self-esteem just a little, you might be taking yourself too seriously.

ATEEZ - "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)"

ATEEZ are one of the most commanding boy groups in K-pop. Since debuting in 2018, they captivate the stage: their facial expressions, knife-sharp choreographies, and hard-hitting sounds make it impossible to do otherwise.

Cut to 2023 , when they made everyone "slow it down" and "make it bouncy," as goes the chorus of their June single "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)." Aside from the name reference, this has nothing to do with the Red Hot Chili Peppers — ATEEZ just wanted to show the world "A different kind of spicy, Cheongyang chili pepper vibe." It works. "Bouncy" is a tour de force in their discography, making a wild spectacle out of distorted, dystopian chaos.

NewJeans - "Super Shy"

2023’s definite hit of the summer came by the hands of NewJeans — the trailblazing girl group from HYBE’s sub-label ADOR. Their 2022 debut EP, New Jeans , took K-pop by storm, but this year proved they’re global stars to watch: the quintet was nominated Time's Next Generation Leaders , landed high fashion ambassadorships with brands like Gucci and YSL, performed at Lollapalooza in August, and released their sophomore EP in July, Get Up .

"Super Shy" is the album’s effervescent first single. "I'm super shy, super shy / But wait a minute while I / Make you mine, make you mine," they sing in flirtatious lilts, underpinned by UK garage and Jersey club beats. The result is a shot of pure pop serotonin.

NCT Dream - "ISTJ"

July’s "ISTJ" brings soaring harmonies and a propulsive melody to shape one of this year’s most enthusiastic hits. Off NCT Dream’s third studio album of the same name, it was inspired by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test, which is widely popular in South Korea. Individuals with the ISTJ personality type are said to be quiet and practical — nothing to do with the high-energy hip hop that NCT Dream portray in their song.

However, that’s because "ISTJ" is written from the point of view of their opposite type: ENFPs, who are usually the life of the party. Such a creative concept reinforces why NCT Dream keep on rising — from the teen sub-group made up of the youngest members from the collective NCT , they have now matured into charismatic leaders of their own.

AKMU - "Love Lee"

The first release in two years from sibling duo AKMU — formed by Lee Su-hyun and Lee Chan-hyuk — "Love Lee" is as lovely as it sounds. Out in August along b-side "Fry’s Dream," the track swept Korean charts since day one, and stayed atop the Circle Digital Chart (one of the biggest music charts in the country) for six non-consecutive weeks.

Initially unassuming, this jaunty ballad reveals its charms slowly, like honey dripping from a spoon. Su-hyun’s crystalline voice would be enough to steal the show, but here it is paired with sweet production quirks from Chan-hyuk, making the track a simple, yet memorable highlight of 2023.

RIIZE - "Get a Guitar"

For the past seven years, all male trainees under SM Entertainment eventually debuted in NCT — a larger group which holds several units like NCT 127 and NCT Dream. 2023 marked a change in that dynamic: in September, fresh-faced RIIZE launched their first single album, Get a Guitar .

The groovy title track is anchored by guitar plucks and retro synths, providing a feel-good introduction to their charms and a bright, light vibe to follow. Preceded by the wistful "Memories," Get a Guitar was a commercial success, receiving over 1 million pre-order sales — a new record for debut albums under SM. In 2024, these young men are sure to rise even higher, starting with an upcoming comeback on January 5.

Jung Kook - "Standing Next to You"

BTS’s youngest member Jung Kook took his time to officially launch a solo career. Since the band announced a break in group activities last year, he carefully directed his efforts to the Western market, releasing a series of collaborative singles like "Left and Right" with Charlie Puth , 2022 FIFA World Cup’s "Dreamers,"   "Seven" with rapper Latto and "3D" featuring Jack Harlow .

While all these songs are hits on their own, it turns out Jung Kook was saving the best for last. In November, he finally dropped his debut solo album, Golden , and title track "Standing Next to You." Inspired by the best of Michael Jackson, he moves through the song with conviction and poise, delivering a timeless hit for years to come.

2023 In Review: 5 Trends That Defined K-Pop

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K-pop aims to appease the biggest crowds possible, but it’s also unafraid of trying new ways of making music and building fan communities. Read on for five trends in K-pop that marked the industry in 2023, from globally-based acts to new sounds.

K-pop is a living, breathing organism. It’s way beyond just pop music from South Korea — more like a whole microcosm that includes culture, tech, fashion, other music genres, and even other countries. Its boundaries are increasingly blurry: there are K-pop groups releasing albums entirely in English and American groups being created under the K-pop business model. Where does it end, and where does it begin?

No one knows exactly. What we do know, though, is that the industry and all its adjacent productions remain one of the most experimental and innovative. K-pop aims to appease the biggest crowds possible, but it’s also unafraid to leap into new ways of making music and building fan communities.

These are some of the traits that make it so exciting — whether it’s a 24-member, NFT-based group like tripleS or a song about baggy jeans , you never know what awaits around the corner. As K-pop continues to expand and surprise, here are five trends that marked the industry in 2023.

Boy Groups To The Front

If 2022 was the year of girl groups in K-pop, 2023 saw a wave of boy groups rising up to the challenge. While female acts continue to thrive — with exciting names like Loossemble, Kiss of Life and tripleS joining the industry — it was this year’s male debuts that attested the beginning of a new era.

Monster rookies ZEROBASEONE broke all-time records by selling over 1 million copies of their first E P, July’s Youth In The Shade , on the first day of release. The nine-member group was formed through survival TV show "Boys Planet," and was marketed as the initiator of K-pop’s fifth generation. That statement is not as simple as it looks (many factors contribute to a change of generations in K-pop, not just debuts), but it pointed to a definite handing of the torch.

There were also fresh teams coming from some of the most well-established K-pop agencies this year. Xikers , the younger peers of ATEEZ at KQ Entertainment, debuted in March. In May, BoyNextDoor came forth from KOZ Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE ( BTS , TXT, and more) founded by the singer, producer and leader of Block B. In September, RIIZE met the world as SM Entertainment’s first non-NCT-related boy group since 2016.

Other promising newcomers include Xodiac, 8Turn, Evnne, TOZ, and Ampers&One — many of whom are former contestants of "Boys Planet" — and it becomes clear that 2023 set the bar for a new generation of boy bands to come.

Living In The Age Of TikTok

"The ideal recipe for a great K-pop song would be a catchy hook/chorus — which is usually in English so more people can sing it — and a danceable song that can bring on a choreography that is infectious enough so people want to learn them and make TikToks," manager and A&R consultant Marion Van der wees told GRAMMY.com earlier this year.  

Van der wees’ statement rings true. While TikTok and Instagram Reels have been popular in K-pop for a few years, they became the norm in 2023. From rookies like Lun8 to industry veterans like Red Velvet , every release now comes with an obligatory video "challenge" for those platforms, intended to be replicated ad infinitum by the artist, their peers, and their fans.

As K-pop becomes increasingly fandom-focused, these challenges also serve as one of the main forms of interaction between artists of different labels, styles, and levels of experience who wouldn’t normally engage with each other. It’s less a question of going viral, and more of cross-promoting, exposing themselves to new audiences, and gifting fans with unique content.

Besides all that, newer groups like RIIZE are tapping into Gen Z’s online habits and reveling in their spontaneity: they gained buzz for replying to fans’ comments and for posting relatable ( if a little unhinged ) videos, just like any teenager would.

AI Dreams (Or Nightmares?)

While AI music and virtual artists have been on exponential rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 was the year where K-pop truly embraced them. Virtual girl group MAVE: amassed over 26 million views on their debut single, January’s "Pandora," and virtual boy group PLAVE, who also debuted this year, became the first of their kind to perform at KCON LA in August.

In May, entertainment giant HYBE launched Midnatt, the alter ego of singer-songwriter Lee Hyun. Although Hyun is a real person, his first single "Masquerade" was released in six languages (English, Korean, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese) through the utilization of Supertone, an AI audio company that HYBE acquired in January. Supertone modulated Hyun’s tone, pronunciation, delivery, and even shifted his voice from male to female.

AI is also shaping how fans interact with artists — you can even talk to the digital twin of GOT7 member Mark Tuan now. Created by New Zealand company Soul Machines, Digital Mark Tuan is available 24/7 via OpenAI’s GPT3, and aims to "connect with fans, share stories about the real Mark Tuan, and cement his presence in the metaverse," according to Soul Machine's website .

These projects have growing audiences, but there’s still plenty of discussion on whether K-pop and AI’s mix has yielded positive results. As best summarized by songwriter/producer Wonderkid on Grammy.com’s roundtable , K-pop’s relationship with AI "looks good on the surface, but we recognize what is missing in half a second. I think of it as falling in love with a robot: it may someday be possible, but it would take a very, very long time."

Softer Sounds And Chill Vibes Proliferate 

K-pop has always been known for shaping different musical genres into something of its own. This diversity — spanning from reggae to classic orchestra, sometimes all in one song — is part of K-pop’s DNA. Superstars like Stray Kids and NCT 127 often have their styles described as "noise music," and girl groups like BLACKPINK and ITZY rose to the top with hard-hitting beats, spawning a trend that is still followed by several rookies.

This bold, in-your-face style of K-pop will likely always exist, but a new trend has begun to emerge. Songs from rookie groups like NewJeans , IVE , and even Fifty Fifty (see their viral "Cupid" ) are softer and have the calming effect of putting on earphones in a busy office.

NewJeans’ December 2022 single "Ditto" was inspired by Baltimore club but also manages a more chill vibe. The year-round hit achieved the coveted PAK — Perfect All-Kill, meaning it  charted at No. 1 on real-time, daily and weekly charts on all major South Korean music streaming platforms. IVE’s disco-infused "I Am" was another PAK winner, and so was the duo AKMU’s bouncy ballad "Love Lee."

The trend toward more mellow sounds is also present in three of BTS’ solo projects this year: Jimin came forward with the synth-pop of "Like Crazy," V approached soul and jazz on his "Slow Dancing," and Jung Kook channeled Michael Jackson with the funky "Standing Next to You." Even the debuting boy groups of this year have chosen more laid back sounds. Zerobaseone sampled A-ha ’s "Take on Me" for "In Bloom," and RIIZE’s synth-laden "Get a Guitar" is filled with nostalgia. As industry trendsetters veer towards pleasing melodies and chill vibes with retro inspirations, these sounds are certain to become even more widespread in the following years.

K-Pop Beyond The K

"For K-pop to truly become mainstream worldwide, the ‘K’ in K-pop needs to be removed, and it should just be ‘pop’ in itself," HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk said in a press release about the label’s latest endeavor: a trainee survival show called "The Debut: Dream Academy," which premiered on Sept. 1. In partnership with Geffen Records, HYBE embarked on "a worldwide search for the next global girl group," receiving over 120,000 applications from Argentina to Japan. The resulting six-member group, KATSEYE, will likely debut next year, followed by a Netflix docuseries.

A few months prior, JYP Entertainment (home to groups like TWICE and Stray Kids) also announced the reality competition show "A2K (America2Korea)", in partnership with Republic Records. Their goal was to create a U.S.-based girl group with members of diverse backgrounds, but who would be trained under the K-pop system. The resulting sextet, VCHA, released their first single album, " SeVit (New Light) ," in September.

Add to that SM Entertainment, who helms groups like EXO and NCT, teaming up with UK production company Moon&Back in order to launch a boy band in early 2024, and you have nearly all of K-pop’s biggest players placing bets on Western-based projects. As K-pop has always been an export-driven industry, these moves are no surprise — but 2023 marked a year where companies were finally successful in applying the K-pop model to form artists in markets outside of Asia.

Whether VCHA, KATSEYE, and other groups will be successful remains a mystery, but their existence points to a shift. As THEBLACKLABEL singer and producer Vince mentioned in Grammy.com’s roundtable , "we don’t call pop music from America ‘American pop’, we just call it ‘pop.’" K-pop might be headed in the same direction.

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JUST B announce 2024 ‘Just Be With You’ North and South America tour

Featuring shows in the US, Mexico, Brazil and more

K-pop boyband JUST B have announced their upcoming 2024 ‘Just Be With You’ North and South America tour.

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Over the weekend, JUST B and tour organiser TheKStage announced the full list of dates and venues for the concerts on boyband’s upcoming 2024 ‘Just Be With You’ North and South America tour.

The boyband’s new tour will kick-off at the White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 15. In the same month, JUST B will also play concerts in Florida, Colorado, California and more

Between the North American dates, the six-member K-pop group will also bring their ‘Just Be With You’ tour to Brazil, Mexico and Puerto Rico for three one-night-only shows.

Tickets to JUST B’s upcoming 2024 ‘Just Be With You’ North and South America tour will go on sale this Wednesday (January 31) at 6pm EST via TKSTG.com .

The dates for JUST B’s 2024 ‘Just Be With You’ North and South America tour are:

MARCH 2024 15: Jersey City, New Jersey, White Eagle Hall 17: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Teatro Inter Bayamón 20: Miami Beach, Florida, Miami Beach Bandshell 22: São Paulo, Brazil, Studio Stage 24: Dallas, Texas, South Side Music Hall 26: Denver, Colorado, Summit 29: Monterrey, Mexico, Rio 70 31: Los Angeles, California, Vermont Hollywood

Hello, ONLY B!!!😍📣 Finally, we're unveiling the official poster.👏👏 Please look forward to it. Thank you.🫰🫰 #JUSTB #저스트비 #JustBeWithYou #TheKstage pic.twitter.com/dbgOw6ghTx — thekstage (@thekstage) January 26, 2024

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WTK Exclusive: FM Entertainment U.S. Tour Wrap-Up and 2022 Tour

By amp_power

Starting in late August, FM Entertainment has been keeping fans in the U.S. busy with fan meetings, special events, and more. However, the fun continues as M.O.N.T member Roda joins the tour which continues this month! Read on for a recap of what has been happening and what is still to come!

The FM Entertainment U.S. Tour of Beomhan and Jay Chang

Since late August, Beomhan , an FM Entertainment trainee, and Jay Chang , a solo artist, have been on a U,S. tour organized by ATLocal . Spanning the east and west coasts from New York to California, these guys have been on the move, gaining exposure and fans, as well as emceeing events and sharing the stage with other talented artists. They have also been keeping a regular schedule of Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram lives to keep fans updated on their daily lives and fun events. 

At each fan meeting, there were the staple features that fans could add on in addition to watching the guys’ performances. Fans could purchase VIP perks such as posters, fan signs, and selfies with the artists. Whether it was at festivals, such as the International Block Party in Duluth and the Mid-Autumn Festival in Dallas, or in special cafe events, fans were able to connect with the young stars up close and personal. 

Their first stop was Beomhan’s hometown of New York. For those who could not make it, the solo pre-debut show was streamed online. Fans were so happy to meet both artists and enjoy a concert after a long time of not being able to attend live events. Throughout the tour, everyone has complied with the preventative measures in place for Covid-19.

Beomhan and Jay’s second stop was Atlanta. During the two weeks spent in Atlanta, the guys performed at a city festival, performed their own shows, hosted a picnic, held a dance workshop, threw a barista and restaurant event, and held online fan signs. Click here for an in-depth feature of their K-pop Extravaganza, resulting in many news fans and a special place for Beomhan and Jay in Atlanta fans’ hearts. You can also read WTK’s exclusive interview with Beomhan and Jay here !

Their third stop was Dallas where they performed in the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Asia Times Square and at the Galleria Mart. Everyone had a great time with fans posting rave reviews about the event and the stop in Dallas allowed for the artists to reach a broader audience and their popularity grew. 

Surprise Return Trip to Atlanta: Talent Show and K-pop Concert

To the surprise of fans, they returned to Atlanta to attend and MC the talent show for the Korean Festival hosted by The Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta. They also put on their own show at the closing of the festival. 

There were many amazing local and out-of-state contestants who danced, sang, and performed on musical instruments to popular K-pop songs, but ultimately the university dance crew from Georgia Tech, named GT Seoul, won first place. 

After the first day of the talent show, fans rushed over to another venue at the Gas South Arena for a special K-pop concert featuring other up-and-coming artists. Inside an intimate theater located in the arena complex, fans were able to get up close and interact with MCs Beomhan and Jay and cheer on the talents. 

The line-up featured a new girl group called Inter Girls , as well as Beomhan and Jay Chang, Keezy , and Luminus .  

Inter Girls performed covers of girl crush songs, as well as a song of their own track “I’m Busy.” They also danced and sang to Aespa ’s “Next Level,” Everglow ’s “Adios,” BTS ’s “Dynamite,” Sistar ’s “Touch My Body,” and T-ara ’s “Little Apple.” When asked about their first time coming to Atlanta, leader Aire said that they love Atlanta and thinks it’s beautiful like a movie. And, although coming to Atlanta during the pandemic was difficult, they were happy to try to relief some stress. 

Next up were U.S.-based rappers that pumped up the crowd with their free-style rapping and a cover of Jay Park ’s “DNA.” Joining them were two more artists: Doe and Jiwon . Doe has performed in China, Korea, Japan, and England as a DJ and a rapper. Jiwon is a solo artist who is popular in Brazil. Together, they performed as Luminus. Jiwon danced to “Ain’t No Time” by Kim Dong Han featuring Wooseok . Then, Luminus performed ONEUS ’s “Lit” along with Inter Girls. They also performed G-Dragon and Taeyang ‘s “Good Boy” and “Love Scenario” by iKON . 

Beomhan and Jay performed last. They too danced to “Good Boy/” Beomhan performed his songs, “Ashes” and “Suns Up,” danced to “Mic Drop,” and showed fans his audition dance performance. Jay sang his songs, “Swimming Pool,” “Four Seasons,” and “Seattle” by Sam Kim . For the finale song, they sang G-Dragon and Taeyang’s “Stay With Me” to waving hands and flash activated phones. 

Onwards with the Tour

The fourth stop on the tour was Alabama. It was the first time the FM Entertainment artists had ever been to Alabama, and they were super excited to perform there. Beomhan and Jay were MCs and performed in the 2021 Korean Festival at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts in Montgomery. The lineup again included Inter Girls, Luminus, Keezy, and Awrua / DJ Mixxblu . There was also a Hanbok Fashion Show just before the concert.

New Jersey and New York

For the fifth and sixth stops, Beomhan and Jay performed in New Jersey at the 2021 Korean Festival and back in New York City at MK Karaoke where artist Toshi opened for them. 

Back to Texas

Beloved in Texas and Atlanta, the tour returned to perform in Dallas and San Antonio and came back to Atlanta for a weekend filled with Halloween-themed events and games. Beomhan and Jay dressed up as Kagami and Kuroko from Kuroko no Basket! 

Tour Finale in Florida and California

In early November, the tour announced the news of the long-awaited finale of Beomhan and Jay Chang’s U.S. tour. The final locations would be in Orlando and Los Angeles. In Florida, they revealed a secret event where they performed at a K-pop Rave. Fans were able to take selfies with Beomhan and Jay. In Los Angeles also, fans were spoiled with secret events. In addition to taking on their waiter and barista characters from previous fan events, Jay and Beomhan became store clerks at a local 7/11. It was a unique event that more artists should look into for innovative fan service events! Their finale concert was on December 5th at the Bourbon Room Hollywood. 

It nicely concluded the couple of months where fans were able to see, meet, and fall in love with Beomhan and Jay. Everyone deserves a nice, long, rest to gear up for the next tour…

…which has actually begun!

FM Tour 2022: New Year Kick Off

FM Entertainment is showing no signs of slowing down! In fact, they will be starting the year off with New Years with a brand new tour: New Year Kick Off.

A big surprise to everyone: M.O.N.T member Roda has come from Korea and is joining the crew! From December 31st until January 15th, fans in Atlanta, Dallas, and perhaps other cities, will be able to see Roda’s “Gallery De Roda” art gallery, along with live performance and events from him. Special guests Beomhan and Jay will also join him on tour. After ringing in 2022 at the NYE Countdown Party at Asia Times Square in Dallas, Roda will kick off his first art gallery showing and participate in a barista event with Beomhan and Jay. For MONT’s 3rd Anniversary, the crew will be in Atlanta hosting an FM kitchen event. 

While some events may be changed due to the ongoing threat of the pandemic, hopefully the tour can still meet many fans and cheer them up during these times. It may be just what people need right now: a little dose of happiness from Beomhan’s smile, Jay’s honey vocals, and Roda’s beautiful art. 

What’s next for Roda, Beomhan, and Jay? Stay connected by following ATLocal and the FM Tour on their SNS! 

Tour Information FM Tour Twitter  @fmtour1 FM Tour Instagram  @f.m.tour ATLocal Twitter  @atlocal_ent ATLocal Instagram  @atlocal_ent

FM Entertainment Facebook Fly Music Entertainment website

Beomhan M.O.N.T Official Twitter  @mont_official MONT Arena Instagram  @mont_arena TikTok  @beomhanfm Twitch  @beomhanfm YouTube  M.O.N.T Official

Jay Chang Twitter  @jchang63 Instagram  @jaychang63 TikTok  @jaychangtt Twitch  @jaychangtv YouTube  Jay Chang

DOE Instagram @__king.doe

Jiwon Instagram @99_jiwon

Inter Girls : YouTube , Instagram @intergirls_official

Toshi : Instagram @7.toshi

Keezy : Website , Instagram @616keezy

AMP_POWER is an Asian culture enthusiast from the US who enjoys having discussions with fellow fans about the industry and newcomers who are interested in broadening their horizons and expanding their taste in music. Having lived in Asia for a few years, she would be overjoyed to grab a cup of tea and sit down with you to tell of her cherished adventures. Art is her Life.

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The Top 10 K-pop tours of 2023

In 2023, many K-pop artists resumed their touring activities following the relaxation of COVID-19 travel restrictions.

With the gradual easing of restrictions, K-pop fans around the globe were buzzing with excitement at the prospect of attending concerts again, and many eagerly seized the opportunity to do just that. Recently, Billboard revealed the statistics and information on the top 10 highest-grossing touring K-pop acts in 2023.

Based on the statistics collected from Billboard Boxscore, the top 10 K-pop artists with the highest-grossing tours this year are:

• BLACKPINK - $148M (29 shows)
• SUGA - $57M (26 shows) 
• TWICE - $54M (18 shows)
• TXT - $47M (27 shows)
• SEVENTEEN - $43M (12 shows)
• ENHYPEN - $33M (19 shows)
• Stray Kids - $16M (8 shows)
• ATEEZ - $14M (10 shows)
• LE SSERAFIM - $8M (9 shows)
• NCT DREAM - $7M (4 shows)

K-netizens commented , " BLACKPINK is unbeatable," "Wow, SUGA's solo tour being there is impressive," "BTS is BTS for sure. Making the list as a solo," "Three years from now, I think NewJeans will ranking # 1 in tours," "Wow, SUGA earning 57 million USD by himself is so crazy," "BLACKPINK is in the top 10 in the full Billboard Boxscore chart,"  and " If BTS goes on world tour after they're  discharged from the military, it'll be so crazy."

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Impressed to see Suga & LeSserafim on this list! Well done for a solo and a new girl group, respectively! :)

The most impressive revenue of all time, BTS, total 11 shows PTD tours over 75.1M US$ + live views on theaters 135.7M US$ = 230.7 M US$. Also, in 2022, South Korean government limit the BTS attendance to 5k each shows but it didn’t stop the live streams attendance of 2.5 M that watched BTS on the theaters.

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America’s 2024 K-Pop Tours (Jan-Apr)

2024 is expected to kick off with a high Korean pop vibe in America given the numerous scheduled K-pop tours. Notable K-pop artists are expected to grace several stages across America throughout the first quarter of 2024 in appreciation of their international fans. Below are some of the K-Pop artists having tours across America between January and April of 2024.

VAV will start 2024 by taking over the US, from the East Coast to the West Coast, with the ‘Subcönscióus’ tour. This tour, set from 5 th to 21 st January 2024, is expected to revamp the group’s upcoming June mini-album titled “Subcönscióus”. This 6-member boy band will kick off the tour in New Jersey, before heading to Illinois, Puerto Rico, and Florida. VAV will then proceed to woo their legion of fans, the Vampz, across Georgia, Arizona, and Texas. VAV is expected to wrap up the ‘Subcönscióus’ tour in Washington and California.

IVE is a rising force in the K-pop industry and is validated after the group maintained a top 5 position in November 2023 TOP 100 Korean Singer Brand Reputation Rankings .  This sextet girl band is looking to solidify its global brand reputation with their first-ever world tour, the ‘Show What I Have’ tour. Taking place in North America, this tour is expected to kick off in March 2024 with the stakes of supporting the group’s latest “ Ive Mine ” EP. NJ’s Prudential Center, Newark, is one of the places where the IVE girl band is expected to showcase its charm and bond with its followers who go by the fandom name DIVE.

3. Car, The Garden

Car, The Garden is on the road again. This iconic figure is expected to hold the ‘Harmony’ tour across North America from 23 rd January to 6 th February 2024. Car, The Garden will be kicking off the performances performing in San Francisco before wrapping up in Toronto. Seattle, New York, and Somerville are other places where this legendary artist will be ushering his charms.

This legendary girl band will sweep their American fans off their feet this coming January 2024. TWICE will be going on the “Ready To Be” world tour set to kick off in February through early March. The tour will start in Mexico before heading to Las Vegas on 16th March. The “Ready To Be” tour, the group’s 5th world tour, will promote TWICE’s twelfth EP titled Ready To Be.

5. GOT7’s BamBam

BamBam from the legendary GOT7 boy band will engage with his American fans early next year through his solo “Area 52” world tour. Spanning through February, this tour will see BamBam, the former GOT7 member, feature shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington DC among others.

MCND, run by TOP Media, will be having its ‘ODD-VENTURE’ tour in February 2024 across the US, almost a month after their Europe tour. For the US tour, this 5-member boy band is expected to kick off the performances at New York City’s Racket NYC venue on 9 th February. MCND is expected to gear up the performances with shows in Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas, before closing down the curtain in California.

7. Amber Liu

Global pop icon and former member of the F(X) girl group, Amber Liu, plans to strengthen her global footing in the entertainment industry with the upcoming ‘No More Sadness’ 2024 world tour. The tour is planned to take place in Asia, the UK, and the US. In the US, the tour will take place from the 17 th to the 30 th of January 2024. The US tour will kick off in Seattle, through Chicago and Toronto, before wrapping up in Washington.

8. ODD EYE CIRCLE

This trio girl band will be leveling up their game come next year with their scheduled “Volume Up” 2024 tour. Taking off on January 16 through early February, ODD EYE CIRCLE will be performing across Mexico and the United States mainland. In the US, the band will perform in several cities including Atlanta, Houston, Orlando, and San Francisco. The “Volume Up” tour will be in support of the band’s “Version Up” EP that topped iTunes charts worldwide upon its release in July 2023.

9. OnlyOneOf

OnlyOneOf is set to hit international entertainment arenas mid 2024 with a world tour targeted at Asia, North America, Latin America, and Europe. Under 8D Entertainment, this 6-member boy band is expected to start its US tour in Vancouver on 17 th April 2024. OnlyOneOf will then perform in Chicago and other cities before finishing off the tour in Los Angeles in May 2024.

10. Rad Museum, Miso & Tabber

Rad Museum, Miso, and Tabber will be showcasing their innate talents across North America early next year. The trio will be doing the ‘you,will.knovv’ tour from 19 th January to 6 th February 2024. The tour will start in Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto through Houston, before the curtains close in Seattle city.

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All K-pop tours in 2024, confirmed. From Enhypen, to Aespa

Get ready to be immersed in a kaleidoscope of electrifying performances, mesmerizing choreography, and the undeniable charisma of your favorite K-pop stars. From chart-topping girl groups, to fiery boy bands, the year promises a lot of sweat and tears as a huge lineup of tours are set to take off in 2024. Big names like Aespa and Enhypen are just some of the impressive K-pop acts that will be touring this year. This is your backstage pass to a year filled with high-octane performances. Make sure to save the date!

ENHYPEN ( Fate World Tour)

[공지] ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘FATE PLUS’ IN U.S. 예매 안내 (+ENG) ( https://t.co/ldT1J1gT1L  ) #엔하이픈 #ENHYPEN #EN_WORLDTOUR_FATEPLUS #FATEPLUS_IN_US — ENHYPEN OFFICIAL (@ENHYPEN) February 7, 2024

Following successful performances in Korea, Japan, and the US, the sensational boy group ENHYPEN is set to continue touring in 2024 for an encore of its highly anticipated Fate world tour. Enthusiastic fans in South Korea and the US can anticipate thrilling performances featuring chart-topping hits between February and May.

Aespa ( SYNK: Parallel Line World Tour)

2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : Parallel Line – [SEOUL] 📅 2024.06.29 (SAT) – 30 (SUN) [FUKUOKA] 📅 2024.07.06 (SAT) – 07 (SUN) [NAGOYA] 📅 2024.07.10 (WED) – 11 (THU) [SAITAMA] 📅 2024.07.14 (SUN) – 15 (MON) [SINGAPORE] 📅 2024.07.20 (SAT) [OSAKA] 📅 2024.07.27 (SAT) –… pic.twitter.com/NaE1Y7TTxY — aespa (@aespa_official) February 19, 2024

Aespa, the world famous K-pop quartet has just revealed details about the Asian and Australian segments of their upcoming global tour, titled SYNK: Parallel Line . Scheduled to commence in late June, the tour is set to traverse through 11 cities in Asia, with multiple stops in Japan and Southeast Asia. Moreover, the tour will go on till late September, with Thailand being the final stop. 

ITZY ( Born to Be World Tour)

ITZY 2ND WORLD TOUR <BORN TO BE> in TAIPEI 🔥 Tickets Open Now! (Local Time) 👉 LN Presale : 2024.02.26 (MON) 11AM ~ 11:59PM 👉 General Sale : 2024.02.27 (TUE) 11AM 🔗 https://t.co/MLVkW1CGUx #ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial #ITZY_BORNTOBE #ITZY_WORLD_TOUR pic.twitter.com/JTLyVd615Y — ITZY (@ITZYofficial) February 26, 2024

To celebrate their second studio album Born to Be , ITZY is set to embark on an extensive world tour in 2024 . Commencing this February in Seoul, the girl group will weave through numerous Asian cities. The tour will then extend to Oceania, North America, and Europe from February to August.

NCT 127 ( Neo City- The Unity World Tour)

NCT 127, 마카오 단독 콘서트도 전석 매진 대성황! 2만 3천 관객 홀렸다! 마카오 뜨겁게 달군 특급 에너지! https://t.co/8uvZ3xZ3QA #NCT127 #NEOCITY #NEOCITY_THE_UNITY #NCT127_NEOCITY_THE_UNITY #NEOCITY_THE_UNITY_MACAU pic.twitter.com/tL8m8w9HFA — NCT 127 (@NCTsmtown_127) February 5, 2024

NCT 127 is set to embark on the Asian segment of their Neo City– The Unity world tour, with a series of dates now confirmed. The tour commenced with a spectacular six-concert kick-off in Seoul, and the group is scheduled to tour Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Macau from January, until March.

NCT DREAM ( The Dream Show 3 World Tour)

2024 NCT DREAM WORLD TOUR <THE DREAM SHOW 3> SEOUL ➫ 2024.05.02-04 OSAKA ➫ 2024.05.11-12 JAKARTA ➫ 2024.05.18 TOKYO ➫ 2024.05.25-26 NAGOYA ➫ 2024.06.02 HONG KONG ➫ 2024.06.15-16 BANGKOK ➫ 2024.06.22-23 SINGAPORE ➫ 2024.06.29-30 MANILA ➫ 2024.08.10-11 LATAM ➫… pic.twitter.com/L6FeXT8dVS — NCT DREAM (@NCTsmtown_DREAM) February 20, 2024

NCT Dream is scheduled to go on The Dream Show 3 world tour, unveiling a string of performances across Asia. The tour is scheduled to kick off officially in May, treating fans to concerts in seven countries across the continent- South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, and Singapore- with the musical journey wrapping up in August.

SHINee ( SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination Tour)

[ #INFO ] 12.13.23 – 🚨 | Foram anunciadas as primeiras datas da tour asiática do 'SHINee WORLD VI: PERFECT ILLUMINATION' 📍 | Singapura 📅 | 02/03/2024 📍 | Hong-Kong 📅 | 16/03/2024 (O nosso sonho ficando cada vez mais próximo… 💭) #SHINee_WORLD_VI #PERFECT_ILLUMINATION pic.twitter.com/HoOHLfM0pD — TAEMIN BRASIL | Guilty (@TaeminBrasil_) December 13, 2023

The SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination tour by K-pop veterans SHINee which kicked off in June 2023, will be expanding beyond Korean and Japanese borders in 2024. After a series of additional Tokyo performances in February, the legendary boy band is set to make its mark in Singapore and Hong Kong come March.

BAEKHYUN ( Lonsdaleite Asia Tour)

2024 BAEKHYUN <Lonsdaleite> ASIA TOUR #백현 #BAEKHYUN #Lonsdaleite #2024BAEKHYUNASIATOUR pic.twitter.com/6SPpL0kGPu — BAEKHYUN_official (@BAEKHYUN_INB100) January 22, 2024

Baekhyun, the vocalist of EXO, is set to embark on an expansive solo world tour, featuring an extensive Asian leg. Commencing in Seoul this March, the Lonsdaleite tour will then sweep through East and Southeast Asia in the subsequent months, promising a musical journey like never before. The Asian leg of the tour is scheduled to occur from March, until June.

IU ( H.E.R. World Tour)

2024 IU H.E.R. WORLD TOUR CONCERT IN SEOUL Official MD 예약 판매 안내 📆 기간 2024.02.15 (목) 2PM ~ 2024.02.27 (화) 📆 발송 2024.03.12 (화) 부터 순차 배송 시작 📍 판매처 made EDAM ( https://t.co/wbvxKFzbml ) #아이유 #IU #HER #HER_WORLD_TOUR pic.twitter.com/TpdlKWmP6c — 아이유(IU) (@_IUofficial) February 14, 2024

Leading up to her album release, IU unveiled her monumental first world tour. The songstress is set to commence the tour with two weekends in Seoul before moving on to Yokohama, Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta, and Hong Kong in the ensuing months. In addition to performing in Europe and the United States, IU will make stops in Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Osaka during her international concert series. The tour will run from March to July.

IVE ( Show What I Have 2023-2024 World Tour)

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After their successful Prom Queens Asia tour in 2023 and the launch of the EP I’VE MINE , the sensational rookie girl group IVE is embarking on its first world tour. This six-member group will kick off the tour in Asia from January to late August, expanding their reach to other countries in Asia, as well as North and South America, and Europe. 

SEVENTEEN ( Follow World Tour)

seungcheol mentioned last be the sun in tokyo, seventeen will definitely go to stadium and now, they will hold follow tour encore in 2 stadiums in japan ❤️ #에스쿱스 pic.twitter.com/iqO6O86Dqw — ✩ (@aboutscoups) January 28, 2024

Following the successful completion of their original 20 tour dates, which included performances in the Philippines and Macau in 2023, SEVENTEEN has delighted fans by revealing an additional leg of their Follow tour. The encore performances in Incheon, Osaka, and Yokohama serve as a heartfelt “token of gratitude” towards their fans, and are scheduled for March and May.

Treasure ( Reboot Asia Tour)

. @treasuremembers announced its second Asia tour "2024 #TREASURE RELAY TOUR [REBOOT]." The band will meet fans in Manila, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. "Since global fans have been truly supportive, we have prepared for a long time to repay," said @ygent_official . pic.twitter.com/2QUuzahe95 — KpopHerald (@Kpop_Herald) February 20, 2024

Spearheaded by YG Entertainment and powered by Live Nation, TREASURE is gearing up for its Reboot tour across Asia. The tour is scheduled for May and June 2024, featuring dynamic performances in cities like Manila, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. This follows their successful 2023 Hello tour, where they enthralled audiences in Taipei, Singapore, and various other cities.

Xdinary Heroes (Break the Brake World Tour)

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Two years after their debut, Xdinary Heroes officially launched their first world tour in November 2023, featuring performances in Seoul and Europe. Excitingly, the six-member ensemble has just unveiled plans for their 2024 concerts in Asia, with upcoming shows scheduled in Jakarta, Taipei, Manila, and Bangkok. The Asia leg is slated to kick off March.

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Taeyeon – the odd of love.

The 2nd gen Kpop idol, Taeyeon, is gearing up with her world tour in 2023 and 2024.

• Seoul – June 2-4
• Hong Kong – June 10
• Taipei – June 24
• Tokyo – July 8-9
• Jakarta – July 22
• Manila – July 30
• Bangkok – August 12-13
• Singapore – August 2

Taeyeon Dissatisfied with THE ODD OF LOVE Concert in Jakarta – It’s the FIRST Concert!

BLACKPINK – Born Pink World Tour Asia

Following the release of their album Born Pink, BLACKPINK kickstarted their world tour. Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa are ready to continue their Born Pink World Tour in 2023.

• Bangkok – January 7-8
• Hong Kong – January 13-15
• Riyadh – January 20
• Abu Dhabi – January 28
• Kuala Lumpur – March 4
• Jakarta – March 11-12
• Kaohsiung – March 18
• Manila – March 25-26
• Singapore – May 13

2023 BAEKHO MINI CONCERT <BAEKHoney Day> is set to happen at YES24 LIVE HALL, Seoul.

• Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8 PM KST
• Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6 PM KST
• Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 5 PM KST

Among the bagful of 2023 Kpop World Tours and concerts, the Kpop boy group OnlyOneOf finally released a list of cities they will visit to perform their songs. Since their debut in 2019, OnlyOneOf has dropped many EPs and is ready to kickstart their American tour.

• New Jersey – March 31
• Illinois – April 2
• Minnesota – April 4
• Georgia – April 6
• Texas – April 7
• Puerto Rico – April 9
• Arizona – April 12
• TBD (American Broadcast) – April 13-28
• California – April 29-30

EPIK HIGH – All Time High Tour

The legendary Kpop trio is now back with their Europe and North America world tours. It will be an epic performance from EPIK HIGH after a brief hiatus.

• United Kingdom – February 6
• Belgium – February 7
• Denmark – February 9
• United Kingdom – February 12
• Germany – February 13, 15
• California – February 26
• Arizona – February 27
• Texas – March 5-6
• Florida – March 8
• Georgia – March 11
• D.C. – March 13
• New Jersey – March 15
• New York – March 16
• Boston – March 18
• Pennsylvania – March 19
• Quebec – March 21
• Ontario – March 23
• Michigan – March 24
• Illinois – March 26
• Minnesota – March 30
• Colorado – April 1
• Utah – April 2
• British Columbia – April 4
• Washington – April 5
• Oregon – April 6
• California – April 8-9, 11
• Nevada – April 14

NCT 127 2nd Tour ‘Neo City – The Link’

NCT 127 world tour, NCT 127: Neo City – The Link , which began in 2022, is spilling over into 2023, making it yet one of the most awaited 2023 Kpop world tours and concerts

• Chicago – January 9
• Houston – January 11
• Atlanta – January 13
• Sao Paulo – January 18-20
• Santiago – January 22
• Bogota – January 24
• Mexico City – January 28

ATEEZ – THE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALL

ATEEZ extended the dates for their world tour, which started in 2022. THE FELLOWSHIP: BREAK THE WALL tour is coming along the way to Europe, which has fueled ATINY’s excitement.

• Amsterdam – February 10
• Berlin – February 14
• Brussels – February 18
• London – February 22
• Madrid – February 28
• Copenhagen – March 4
• Paris, Accor Arena – March 7-8

The presale opens today! 10am (local time). More info: https://t.co/nsDCNsA1X9 @ATEEZofficial @GreenhouseTLNT @lasttourint pic.twitter.com/O3MYy0l5vw — AEG Presents UK (@AEG_Presents) December 7, 2022

pH-1 – About Damn Time

Solo singer pH-1, who gained much fame in 2022, announced that he will join several Korean artists in the 2023 Kpop world tours and concerts. So far, pH-1 has only released the dates for his About Damn Time tour in North America. We’re still waiting for more dates and places.

• California – January 23, 25
• Texas – January 27-28
• Georgia – January 30
• New York – February 1
• Quebec – February 2
• Ontario – February 3
• Illinois – February 5
• Florida – February 7
• Washington – February 9
• British Columbia – February 12

Following their debut in 2020, P1harmony will join the lineup of 2023 Kpop world tours and concerts. They are going to the USA for their P1USTAGE H: P1ONEER for the first two months of 2023.

• Los Angeles – January 20
• Oakland – January 22
• Denver – January 24
• Houston – January 26
• Chicago – January 29
• Atlanta – February 1
• Reading – February 3
• New York – February 5
• Washington D.C. – February 8
• Nashville – February 12
• Austin – February 14
• Dallas – February 16

2023 P1Harmony LIVE TOUR [P1ustage H : P1ONEER] IN SEOUL We are starting our tour from SEOUL 🔥 Are you guys READY?! SEOUL(KOR) ➕ https://t.co/b3bHzjJY1P SEOUL(ENG) ➕ https://t.co/xgEyW3KUAb USA ➕ https://t.co/9dMtOgNQ5d #P1Harmony #피원하모니 #P1H #P1ustage_H #P1ONEER pic.twitter.com/pn2o0kSkmo — P1Harmony official (@P1H_official) December 26, 2022

LOOPY – Departed

After his successful run in Europe, Khip-hop artist Loopy is now rolling out his North America tour . The title of his tour, DEPARTED , represents his distance away from home and his past, as well as embodies hopes for his new future.

• Texas – February 24
• New York – February 25
• Ontario – February 26
• British Columbia – February 27
• Washington – February 28
• California – March 3
• Atlanta – March 4
• Texas – March 6

The artists under the AOMG record label will be on tour around Asia. Simon Dominic, Loco, Gray, Leehi, and Yugyeom will spend January and February on their Follow The Movement Asia tour.

• Singapore – January 8
• Bangkok – January 13
• Manila – January 15
• Tokyo – January 27
• Osaka – January 29
• Hong Kong – February 3
• Taipei – February 5

[FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT] WORLD TOUR 2023 https://t.co/Pkg3eMu3Qv Did you guys cop the tickets for AOMG’s first ever world tour? Stay tuned for more announcements! #FTMWORLDTOUR2023 #AOMGWORLDTOUR2023 #AOMG pic.twitter.com/plXIJEb3Mv — aomgofficial (@AOMGOFFICIAL) December 6, 2022

Kpop boy group under C9 Entertainment will also join the 2023 Kpop world tours. In January, they will perform live in their upcoming tour, Save Me, Kill Me, in Europe.

• Warsaw – January 15
• Tilburg – January 18
• London – January 20
• Paris – January 22
• Cologne – January 26
• Berlin – January 29
• New York – March 10
• Reading – March 12
• Washington – March 14
• Chicago – March 16
• Houston – March 18
• Fort Worth – March 20
• Tempe – March 22
• Los Angeles – March 24
• Oakland – March 26

One of the Kpop boy groups who just debuted last year, EPEX , is already out to have their first World tour in the U.S. Their first tour, Eight Apex , is expected to be one of the immense 2023 Kpop World Tours and concerts.

• New York – February 3
• Reading – February 5
• Atlanta – February 7
• Chicago – February 9
• Dallas – February 12
• Houston – February 13
• Las Vegas – February 15
• Los Angeles – February 17
• San Francisco – February 19

[📢Tickets and M&G OPEN📢] EPEX 1st CONCERT in U.S. Tickets are now LIVE🎉 🎬Don’t forget to Meet & Greet #EPEX after the show! TICKET INFO IN THREAD ⏬ #EPEX #Eight_Apex #EPEX1stCONCERT #EIGHTAPEXinUS #WISH #KEUM #MU #AMIN #BAEKSEUNG #AYDEN #YEWANG #JEFF pic.twitter.com/sicyzPuP1O — MyMusicTaste (@_mymusictaste) December 1, 2022

ITZY will have their first Kpop world tour in 2023. However, they have only released the date in Taipei so far. Fans worldwide eagerly await the reveal of the other countries and cities of ITZY’s CHECKMATE tour.

• Taipei – February 26

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15 people injured when tram collides with guardrail at Universal Studios theme park near Los Angeles

FILE - The Universal Studios Hollywood officially reopens to the public at 25% capacity with COVID-19 protocols in place in Los Angeles, on April 16, 2021. A tram accident at Universal Studios in Los Angeles injured multiple people Saturday night, April 20, 2024, authorities and the company said. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — More than a dozen people suffered mostly minor injuries when a tram used for tours crashed into a railing at Universal Studios Hollywood near Los Angeles, authorities and the company said.

Los Angeles County Fire Department units responded shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday to the theme park in Universal City, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of downtown LA, the agency said in a social media post.

The California Highway Patrol said that while the tram was negotiating a turn, its last car collided with a metal guardrail, “causing it to tilt and eject multiple passengers.”

The fire department said 15 people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries. The highway patrol’s statement on Sunday said some of the injuries were moderate, but didn’t specify a number.

Universal Studios Hollywood said in a statement Sunday afternoon that tours have resumed with a modified route.

“Our thoughts continue to be with the guests who were involved, and we are thankful that based on agency reports, the injuries sustained were minor. We are working closely with public agencies, including the California Highway Patrol, as we continue our review of the incident and safety remains a top priority,” the statement said.

The highway patrol, which is leading the investigation, said alcohol and drugs were not considered a factor.

The tram circuit, called the World-Famous Studio Tour, offers a glimpse behind the scenes of Universal movies including “Jaws” and Jordan Peele’s “Nope.” The theme park will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the tour starting Friday.

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“We will be back with new tour dates as soon as possible, and I can’t wait to get back out there with you guys and turn up how we do,” he continued. “I’m so sorry fam and I love you all so much, thanks for the endless love and support. Im really disappointed as im sure you guys are too, but I will be back.”

Cudi said he was in “good spirits” and was just experiencing “a lil soreness.”

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Since the talk show’s conclusion, DeGeneres has kept a much lower profile. “Ellen’s Last Stand…Up Tour” represents her biggest entry into the public eye after two years, with shows planned through the coming months.

“For those of you keeping score, this is the second time I’ve been kicked out of show business. …Eventually they’re going to kick me out for a third time because I’m mean, old and gay,” DeGeneres told the crowd Wednesday night, referencing how her ’90s sitcom “Ellen” was cancelled after she publicly came out as gay. “It’s been such a toll on my ego and my self-esteem. There’s such extremes in this business, people either love you and idolize you or they hate you, and those people somehow are louder.”

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The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

• Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
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Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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