After a quiet 2007, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION brings back the music for their fourth full-length album World World World. This time the popular band takes as inspiration the musing theme of "e;the world"e;, which is quite appropriate since AKG's pop rock sound is about as universally appealing as J-rock gets. Their new album comes with 13 tracks, kicking off with the title number Worl...

Korean boy band SS501 is definitely not wasting any time making their voices heard in Japan. After the success of their debut Japanese single, Kokoro, the boys quickly followed up with Distance – Kimi to no Kyori in September. And now, less than four months after their debut, they're already forging ahead with their first full-length Japanese-language album. This 11-track release comes...

Alternative rock band Nell revisits some of their most well-known songs with their sixth album Let's Take a Walk. This four-man band, led by vocalist and songwriter Kim Jong Wan, is one of Korea's most popular indie acts and known for their collaborations with Epik High. As a sign of their rising star, the band only recently released their fifth title Healing Process late last year, and...

Korean boy band Super Junior has a new album hitting shelves soon, but before that comes Super Junior T's first single. Last year, Super Junior members Kyu Hun, Ryeo Wook, and Ye Sung formed the trio K.R.Y. which specializes in ballads, proving that the boys can indeed sing. Now, the latest sub-group to emerge is Super Junior T, composed of group leader Lee Teuk, Hee Chul, Kang In, Shin Dong...

Things keep developing in a rocking good way for 5-member indie visual rock band Gazette. In 2007 they have so far pleased their fans with consecutive single including Hyena, as well as their recent Tour 2006-2007 'Decomposition Beauty' live release. Now it's time for their fourth major album, Stacked Rubbish. The album features nine new songs including the theme song "e;Crane&...

More Epik High sound. It's been over a year since the three-member male band launched their third major album Swan Songs. Now it's time for their latest major release which features a fresh palette of promising artists from all sorts of music streams including rock, R&B, and techno. Among the known talents to look out for are Pe2ny, IF, DJ Zio, Paloalto, MC Meta, TBNY, Kebee, a...

The BIGBANG Generation is here. The 5-member boy band Big Bang, consisting of team leader G-Dragon, beat box and rap experts Top and Tae Yang, and vocalists Seung Ri and Dae Sung, finally returns with a new single. After their well-received debut and second single it is now time for B I G B A N G 03. Big Bang's new release features 5 tracks including the intro piece VICTORY, whi...

The highly established band Dong Bang Shin Ki teams up with Korea's latest boy band success, Super Junior for very special season's greetings. TVXQ that enjoys exceptional star status both in Korea and Japan is back to surprise everyone via their new smash duet Show Me Your Love. They are set to join forces with Korea's new skyrocketing male group Super Junior for this passionat...

Epik High's 3rd music infusion! The explosive K-pop band consisting of Tablo a.k.a. Lee Sun Oong, Mithra a.k.a. Choi Jin, and DJ Tukutz a.k.a. Kim Jung Shik are back with the follow up LP to their exceptional '04 release High Society that featured their smash hits Lesson 2 and "e;Day of Peace"e;. Their latest highly anticipated album comes jam-packed with 16 sizzling ...

Jae Won's solo experience! Music lovers can finally get a taste of Lee Jae Won's full musical potential. Once part of the dynamic band H.O.T (consisting of Kang Ta, Moon Hee Jun, Jae Won and other JTL members), the explosive performer is now a full-time member of JTL. Of course that doesn't keep him from launching his highly anticipated premier solo project that offers hip hop a...