On August 27th, Korean indie band wave to earth performed a sold-out show at the Constellation Room in Santa Ana. Passionate fans crowded the small …
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Genshin Impact ‘Melodies of an Endless Journey’ Concert Comes to Eight Countries
For the first time ever, Genshin Impact concert, “Melodies of an Endless Journey,” is coming to live audiences through in-person performances around the world. This …
10cm Sets Out on 2023 U.S. Tour
Kwon Jungyeol, or 10cm, will be embarking on a five-stop U.S. tour this October. With an acoustic folk sound that matches perfectly with the autumn …
Q&A with Sunya Mara: The Lightstruck
Out on August 29th, The Lightstruck by Sunya Mara is the climactic conclusion to the young adult fantasy duology that began with The Darkening. Vesper Vale awakens after eliminating the …
PassCode Shares Thoughts on Their Music and Upcoming ‘Groundswell’ U.S. Tour
Japanese metal idol group PassCode will be embarking on their first U.S. tour this September after putting on a sold-out show at Nippon Budokan last …
PLAVE Becomes the First Virtual Idol Group to Perform at KCON LA 2023
On August 18 and 19, K-pop virtual boy group PLAVE made their first appearance at KCON LA 2023. While the group appeared through a broadcast …
K-pop Virtual Boy Group PLAVE Takes Viewers Away to the Countryside for a Summer Vacation
After taking a brief break, Yejun, Bamby, and Hamin of the virtual idol group, PLAVE, returned on August 11th with a livestream in a new …
TeaFestPDX 2023: Finding Meaning in a Cup of Tea
Tea enthusiasts of all ages flocked to Portland’s annual tea festival, TeaFestPDX, on July 15th to find tea leaves, tea wares, books, and educational events. …
Anime Takes Over San Diego Comic Con 2023
With the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, SDCC 2023 looked emptier this year. No long Hall H lines, less promotional freebies, and complete lack of …
A Special Evening of Kunqu Opera and Cultural Exchange in Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden
Amidst the buzzing nightlife scene in downtown Portland stands the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a haven of serenity. Despite it being only one city block, …