Comprised of five members: Taehwan, Hyunmin, Sena, Jaein, and Rukia, KEYVITUP officially debuted on April 8 with their self-titled debut EP, “KEYVITUP.” As a relatively young group stepping into the industry, they’ve set out to boost their confidence and prepare to open the next doors that follow happiness. All while having their eyes set on “The Rookie of the Year.”

Over Zoom, the members spoke about their debut EP and their future ambitions for the “connected doors” ahead.

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“F: KILLER” captures a reflection of emotional maturity – For XEN, that choice comes from the ambition of valuing himself. In conversation with KpopWise, XEN opens up about his growth as a solo artist, staying honest to his silky vocals and building a musical path that feels fully his own.

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XEN: Thank you so much for loving “F: KILLER” and congratulating me on the release. It actually made me think that I need to keep moving forward and work even harder. While preparing for th...

People who want to start in the journalism industry often imagine a very structured career path. However, Washington-based Emmy-nominated video journalist and FOX 13 Seattle “K-Pop Catch Up” host Clint Edwards proves otherwise.

The creator of the YouTube series “Fan Service” has a background in film and photography. Edwards reflected on his unexpected path into journalism – transitioning between fandom to professional reporting and developing his own storytelling voice. Through self-produced in...

On December 14, Naomi Watanabe was honored with the ‘Global Groundbreaker Award’ at the Unforgettable Gala 2024.Japanese comedian and actress Naomi Watanabe recently hosted her first English-language stand-up comedy show in the US. Her one-night special in New York sold out so quickly that the second show added to the schedule also sold out.While many have anticipated her upcoming projects, Asia Lab chose to recognize her amazing comedic personality with an award that shakes the ground — ‘Global...

Thai actor and singer Mike Angelo joined the annual celebration, Unforgettable Gala 2024 on December 14. Bringing an upbeat, humorous energy that matched Naomi Watanabe, honoring the contagious laugh she brings to her audiences on stage, and presenting her with the ‘Global Groundbreaker Award’.Asia Lab, sponsor and partner, recognized Mike Angelo’s cross-cultural work and extended an invitation. Representing Asia Lab as a press journalist, we had the opportunity to talk with him about his though...