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2026 Hanbok Fashion Show brings experimental Korean wear to Los Angeles
Models showcased the designs through traditional and K-pop dance.
TEN returns to Los Angeles with solo artistry and playful moments at The Novo
The NCT and WayV member previewed unreleased music, connected with fans and shared the spotlight with his dancers during his first U.S. solo showcase tour.
Fender Japan announces special Pokémon 30th anniversary guitars
The special edition guitars celebrate 30 years of the Pokémon franchise’s original games, Red and Green.
“Taxi Driver” and “Marry My Husband” writers talk revenge in Korean dramas
Sang-ho Oh and Yoo-dam Shin discussed the rising global popularity of K-dramas.
beabadoobee’s ‘The Powerlines’ tour electrifies the KIA Forum
The Filipina British artist performed a sold-out show featuring songs from her new album “Pylon.”
Destigmatizing mental health at Harajuku Day Los Angeles
HDLA invites the Japanese fashion community back to Little Tokyo for Halloween.
82WORLD: LA explores two sides of the K-pop festival experience
Hello82’s first music festival brought together emerging artists, headlining acts and two distinct days of fan experiences.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra tranquilizes at Peacock Theater
The Los Angeles show featured music from across the Japanese video game.
Lang Lang draws listeners across cultures and musical tastes
The Chinese pianist interpreted centuries-old European tradition at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Chinese Football turns the El Rey Theatre into a space of its own
The four-piece rock band returned to America to deliver a rowdy sold-out show.
UbeFest celebrates fifth anniversary, thrives in Southern California heat
The Long Beach celebration of Filipino culture added MangoFest to its festivities this year.
K-Comics Origin Los Angeles brings webtoons to life
The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles hosted an immersive exhibition for fans of internationally famous digital comics.
At aespa’s ‘SYNK : COMPLæXITY’ tour, humanity glitters through the glitches
Beneath the cyber-futurist spectacle, the K-pop quartet’s sold-out Intuit Dome show became a place for fans to sing, dance and ‘SYNK’ with one another.
Photo Essay: Japanese Classic Car Show brings kyuusha culture to Long Beach
For its 21st annual event, JCCS 2026 showcases the best of Japanese car culture in California and beyond.
Haruomi Hosono hands down a legacy at the Greek Theater
After nearly half a century, the Japanese pop pioneer returned to the amphitheater with a new album.