Tássia Assis, Author at NME

KPOP.FLEX Frankfurt 2022 recap: Dreamcatcher cover BLACKPINK, Kai captivates and more

IVE and ENHYPEN perform overseas for the first time, MAMAMOO reunite, MONSTA X knock it out of the park, and more from Europe's biggest K-pop festival

Onew talks subverting expectations on ‘Dice’: “I wanted to completely break out”

The SHINee leader also opens up to NME about his unique voice and how his perfectionist nature delayed the album by eight months

Onew – ‘Dice’ review: a stately revelation of his true, shining talents

The main vocalist and leader of SHINee finally lets himself shine through in a multifaceted sophomore mini-album

IVE’s new single ‘Love Dive’ is a luxurious plunge into the girl group’s alluring sound

A rookie group’s first comeback is usually a make-or-break moment, but the K-pop newcomers prove they are here to stay

Stray Kids – ‘Oddinary’ review: a reflection of their extraordinary passion and growth

While the boyband may claim to be nothing but ‘Oddinary’, this mini-album shows otherwise

Every Red Velvet song ranked in order of greatness

In celebration of the group’s new mini-album, we look back on Red Velvet’s bold, dizzying discography

PENTAGON on new mini-album ‘IN:VITE U’: “Sometimes a miracle does happen”

The boyband also open up about their connection to snow and their “dream” to win an NME Award

THE BOYZ on ‘Thrill-ing’: “We’re in that spot where we can be more confident and try new things”

THE BOYZ are back – and are more confident than before. The K-pop group chat with NME about the need for self-growth and why they want to be viewed as “relatable human beings”

Day6 (Even Of Day): “Whenever we listen to songs in different languages, there’s still emotions that we can feel”

Young K, Wonpil and Dowoon tell NME about their new mini-album ‘Right Through Me’, the challenges with songwriting and more