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TRENDZ beyond the spotlight: Five hidden gems that reveal their artistic evolution
If you want to discover TRENDZ music pieces that are not famous yet best illustrate the artistic abilities of the artists, you might be mistaken to focus only on those title tracks, such as NEW DAYZ, VAGABOND, or TNT (Truth&Trust), which got most media coverage and attracted attention of general audience. However, there are also some B-sides and not so well known music pieces within the discography of the artists that better present their musical essence. It is for the true f
Studio K
Jul 249 min read


Hwina, in the fragile spaces where emotions are born
With the increasing culture of speed, instant visibility, and a perpetual search for shallow connections, there emerges an art of dissent based on such virtues as patience, reflection, and exactness of emotion. Hwina is part of that group of musicians whose art attracts the audience not through extravagance and showiness, but through a subtle intimacy. Her music does not represent human emotions through simple conclusions and stable states; rather, it develops in the spaces o
Studio K
Jul 229 min read


SHINee’s “View”: How a bold departure became a timeless K-Pop landmark
With the release of "View" on May 18, 2015, the Korean pop music scene was at an important juncture. Existing artists were being forced to create a unique artistic persona rather than just following trends in the market place. For SHINee, this came after a two-year break from the Korean music album scene and became an important evolutionary step. Having been together for seven years as a group, the artists were keen on portraying themselves in a matured fashion, consciously d
Studio K
Jul 185 min read
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