From Cards to Dance: The Rise of KRPD at Hypecon

At Hypecon in Roseville, K-pop Random Dance Play is bringing card traders and K-pop fans together—highlighting a surprising new pop culture crossover.

Shonen Knife’s 40+ Year Legacy Rocks Sacramento

Legendary J-rock group, Shonen Knife, brings their 40+ year legacy to perform to OG fans of the group in Sacramento.

Sitting Down with Vickeblanka at Fanime 2025: Interview

Vickeblanka talks “Black Rover,” anime music, and how J-pop can grow in the West in this exclusive Fanime 2025 interview.

BINI in the Bay: The Biniverse Expands to San Francisco

Female Filipino sensation Bini performs in San Francisco for the first time. Bay Area Filipinos pack the venue to welcome them.

Aespa’s Oakland show brought out fans from all over NorCal

Aespa makes their debut in the SF Bay Area, bringing out fans all over NorCal.

The 2024 MAMAs in LA: A Bold Move That’s Redefining K-pop globally

The famed, K-pop music awards show makes it debut in Los Angeles.

Shing02 and OMA bring iconic Luv Sic Hexalogy to Sacramento

Shing02 comes back to Sacramento to spread his love of hip-hop, Nujabes, and Samurai Champloo.

Sold out IU Oakland concert is an incredible, over three hour experience

IU’s Oakland stop of her HEREH tour was an epic, over 3 hour K-pop experience.

Berkeley embraces J-Rock group Survive Said the Prophet

Survive Said the Prophet returns to the Bay Area after Fanime for their 2024 U.S. tour.

The Volunteers Brings K-Rock to Roseville

The Volunteers performs in Roseville, a suburb outside, Sacramento to a raving crowd.

Whee In shines in her first solo concert in SF

Whee In returns to SF, but not part of Mamamoo. She returns as a soloist.

How VTubing is taking over – OffKai Expo (Gen 2)

VTubing is the new, popular streaming medium. We check out OffKai Expo to see the VTubing hype!