by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Just as comic book, film and TV fans are soaking up pop culture galore at San Diego Comic-Con this week, Hallyu fans will […]
Tag: KCON
KCON 2015 To Take Over Staples Center & L.A. Live
If you need any indication of the power of hallyu and Korean popular culture, look no further than how CJ E&M‘s KCON has grown since its launch in 2012. KCON hosted over […]
VIDEO: Girl Group SPICA on U.S. Debut at KCON 2014
by JAMES S. KIM Many K-pop acts have tried to play their hand in the U.S. market, all to varying levels of success. Girl group SPICA, however, may be one […]
Devotion of K-pop Fans on Full Display at Day 1 of KCON 2014
by JAMES S. KIM There is no question as to where Hallyu fans stand among the other fandoms of the world. The line that snaked its way around the […]
G-Dragon, SPICA Join All-Star KCON 2014 Lineup
by JAMES S. KIM Big Bang’s G-Dragon and girl group SPICA are the latest names to join the lineup for this year’s KCON, the largest Hallyu fan convention in […]
TIME Names Girls Generation’s “Mr. Mr.” One Of 25 Best Songs Of The Year
by STEVE HAN Dubbed by TIME as the “K-pop juggernaut,” Girls’ Generation’s (aka SNSD) “Mr. Mr” has been chosen by the magazine as one of the 25 best songs this […]
KCON 2013 | G-Dragon & EXO Exclusive Fanmeet Photos!
One of the highlights of this year’s KCON for many attendees were the artist engagement sessions held throughout the convention. During these brief meetings, a select group of fans […]
KCON 2013 | Proof That Kpop is Not Just For Koreans
I first became interested in Kpop with the release of DBSK’s Hug in 2004. Like any young fangirl, I blew up my social media sites with pictures and videos […]
KCON 2013 | M Countdown What’s Up LA? Exclusive Red Carpet Photos
After two jam-packed days of anything and everything hallyu, it was finally time for the convention’s biggest and most anticipated event — the star-studded concert and recording of Mnet’s […]
Countdown to KCON 2013 | Adorable Baby K-Pop Idols
Before they were the famous and beloved idols they are today, some of our favorite KCON 2013 attendees were once wee, adorable children. Our favorite idols (and some very […]
Countdown to KCON 2013 | Music Post: Your Crash Course of this Year’s Acts!
In just a matter of days, KCON makes its way back the City of Angels to celebrate all things hallyu. This year’s two-day convention will be filled with workshops […]
Countdown to KCON 2013 | The Ultimate Guide to EXO
By Ethel Navales and Kristine Ortiz There’s no denying it- when it comes to KCON 2013, EXO easily ranks as the group we’re most excited to see. Admittedly, we […]
Countdown to KCON 2013 | Fashion Post: What to wear for the big weekend!
KCON 2013 is just around the corner, and the question that has risen for most (if not all) attendees is this: “WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR?!” With thousands […]
