YG Artists to Appear on US Shows, Coachella, SXSW
Fans of BLACKPINK and iKON will have their chances to see their bias groups perform state-side.
BLACKPINK to Perform on GMA, The Late Show, Coachella
BLACKPINK, who are in the middle of the first leg of their BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour in Your Area, will be in New York City February 12, 2019 to appear on Good Morning America (GMA). In a tweet, GMA confirmed the appearance.
GMA airs from 7am-9am across all time zones.
Following the news that BLACKPINK would appear on GMA, news circulated that the quartet will also appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert February 11. Headline Planet leaked the information stating that, according to CBS, the group will be on the show along with comedian, actor, and political commentator John Oliver.
BLACKPINK will become the second female K-Pop act to appear on the show. In 2012, Girls' Generation appeared and performed "The Boys." At that time, David Letterman was still at the helm.
If BLACKPINK are confirmed, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs at 11:35pm EST.
The girls will also appear on ABC's Strahan and Sara on February 15. The segment will be pre-recorded as the group does perform in Singapore the same day. The Strahan and Sara segment filmed the same day as BLACKPINK's GMA appearance.
BLACKPINK will also be the first K-Pop girl group to perform at Coachella. In January, the group was announced as part of the lineup joining fellow Korean act Hyukoh as the only two acts from South Korea.
BLACKPINK will perform at the event Friday April 12 and Friday April 19, 2019 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Coachella tickets are available here.
iKON to Appear at SXSW
Down in Austin, Texas, SXSW and YG Entertainment announced that iKON will perform at this year's event.
SXSW is an annual festival and conference that celebrates interactive arts, film, and music. The event helps artists from across different mediums to gain exposure and network.
After iKON's breakout 2018, their SXSW honors are well-earned. The group will come prepared with an impressive discography that includes "Love Scenario," "Killing Me," "Goodbye Road," "I'm OK," and "Rhythm Ta." Their album The New Kids achieved the longest 1st place spot on a Korean music chart and landed fifth in Billboard charts.
According to their SXSW profile, iKON will be attending the show to create professional publishing connections. Perhaps a US debut is in the making?
iKON will perform at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater March 13, 2019. Chung-ha, XXX, Hitchhiker, Jambinai, and Kirira will also perform the same night.
Ticketing information for SXSW is available here.
—-Joelle Halon
EPIK HIGH IN TORONTO GA TICKET OFFER
Your favorite Korean-Canadian rapper Tablo is coming back to Toronto on March 23rd along with Tukutz and Mithra to take you to the moon! ********************* Embrace Presents EPIK HIGH: All Time High Tour March 23, 2023 @ History Doors:... Read More
Song Joong-ki Announces Marriage, Impending Fatherhood
Actor Song Joong-ki announced his marriage to British actress Katy Louise Saunders! Song, who is known for his roles in A Werewolf Boy (2012), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Vincenzo (2021), and Reborn Rich (2022), announced his marriage and... Read More
Agency Roulette: Three K-Stars Make Agency Shifts, One Rumored to Depart Company in March
Over the weekend, three K-Pop artists and an actor made agency moves. Following a week of rumors, it has finally been confirmed that Dawn has signed with the Groovyroom-created company AT AREA. Dawn, who was previously signed to... Read More
XG go intergalactic in music video for 3rd single, 'SHOOTING STAR'!
XG have today released the music video for their long-awaited third single, 'SHOOTING STAR' (Wednesday 25th January). The track is available digitally as well as a limited edition box set. XG's new track, 'SHOOTING... Read More
With 160 million streaming plays, 'Black Clover' anime theme tune 'Black Catcher' features on new concert Blu-ray/DVD by Vicke Blanka, 'RAINBOW ROAD -Ki-'
Japanese singer-songwriter Vicke Blanka releases his first ever concert Blu-ray and DVD, January 25, titled 'Vicke Blanka presents RAINBOW ROAD -Ki-'. The release features footage from Vicke Blanka's 'RAINBOW ROAD -Ki-' concert,... Read More
TOMORROW X TOGETHER's new album sold 1.86 million copies on the day of release, topping on the Japanese Oricon
TOMORROW X TOGETHER is making good achievements both at home and abroad with the new album 'Chapter of the Name: TEMPTATION'. TXT (Subin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) held a comeback showcase to commemorate the release... Read More
2022 Kcrush America K-Pop Music Awards: The Winners
From November 16-December 16, 2022, we asked you, our readers, to vote for your favorite K-Pop acts via our Kcrush America K-Pop Music Awards. For our sixth year holding our readers' choice awards, several races were too close to call throughout... Read More
Momoland Members Depart MLD Entertainment
Momoland appears to have disbanded as all six of the remaining members opted to not renew their contracts with MLD Entertainment. MLD Entertainment released a statement confirming the news. Hello, this is MLD Entertainment. First of all, we... Read More
Singer Sam Kim's Father Killed in Armed Robbery
On January 13, 2023, an armed robbery at Rainier Teriyaki, located on the corner of Rainer Avenue South and Walden Street in Seattle, Washington, ended in tragedy as the three suspects in the robbery shot a man inside the restaurant. The man,... Read More
GWSN Win Lawsuit Against The Wave Music
Female idol group GWSN (Girls in the Park), who has been inactive since May 2021, won their lawsuit to have their exclusive contracts with The Wave Music terminated. The announcement came January 22, 2023, but the verdict was announced by the... Read More