Kirsty Bright

Photo courtesy of cant be blue Of course South Korea goes beyond the K-pop genre, and in fact, many joke about the emo-to-K-pop fan pipeline. One group in particular embraces the K-pop rock crossover, and that group is can't be blue. Having formed in 2024, the five members – Lee Dohun (vocals), Kwon Dahyun (keyboard), Lee Hwuiwon (bass), Kim Chaehyun (guitar) and Kim Daehun (drums) – are steadily making a name for themselves domestically and internationally.

“When I step into the booth, I project a visual landscape in my mind like a movie scene.” Is how singer-songwriter HANZ describes his thoughts when recording his music. Just put on any of his singles, and you can see how that works magically. Tracks like “Be My Rose” have those visuals come to life as you sit back and listen. That in part is down to his voice, famous for that distinct husky tone, which is what made him stand out in the singing competition Sing Again 3.

Photo Courtesy of the B-Girls Berklee College of music is known to be a prestigious school for many reasons, but recently its seen the rise of K-pop. Not just taught by supportive professors who are tuned into the soft power and global phenomenon the genre has had in recent years. But it has also encouraged students to form their own groups. Meet the B-girls (Berklee girls).