Rolling Quartz is at the forefront of Korean rock, which historically has not had a lot of international shows. As mentioned previously, Rolling Quartz is composed of members from two previous bands, Rolling Girlz and Rose Quartz, with Arem (Ba), Iree (Gt) hailing from the former, and Yeong Eun (Dr), Ja Young (Vo), and Hyun Jung (Gt), from the latter. They've just announced a new American tour for later in 2026.
Read more: Rolling Quartz Returns to America for the "My Turn" Tour
ChRocktikal is a Korean rock band headed by Lee Si Yeon along with Lee Wonseok, Lee Junyoung, and Je Gwanwoo. You might recognize that very first name from the K-Pop group Dreamcatcher. Dreamcatcher themselves have a bit of a rock slant to them, and ChRocktikal takes that even further.
Read more: Dreamcatcher Company's ChRocktikal First US Tour "The Beginning"
Jiluka is a Japanese visual kei band that is quickly making inroads in America.
Big news for K-pop fans! First-generation K-pop icons Baby V.O.X just announced that they will be reuniting for a rare live performance in the United States for a special solo concert! This will be a massive opportunity for fans to come together and witness these legendary trailblazers in an interactive live space.
Read more: Baby V.O.X Reunites for Rare 2026 U.S. Concert at Pechanga Resort Casino in California
Japanese singer-songwriter Eir Aoi is kicking off a new chapter with her latest single “MONSTER,” released under Lantis. The track has been chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester, which features a darker, more aggressive sound.
Read more: Eir Aoi Returns With “MONSTER” as Opening Theme for Classroom of the Elite Season 4
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