Big name collaborations are nothing new in the world of K-pop but sometimes the pairing is so monumental that it illicit a near otherworldly sense of excitement from both fans and casual listeners alike. Such is the case with Taeyang's newest single Vibe a track that heralds his return to the scene after almost 5 … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Taeyang – Vibe (feat. Jimin)
Now, before we get into it, we gotta set some ground rules: To be eligible for this list, the song must have been released between the 1st of January 2022 and 15th December 2022. Song must be paired with a full music video and be promoted to some extent. Songs must be by a Korean … Continue reading The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2022 (20 – 11)
Now, before we get into it, we gotta set some ground rules: To be eligible for this list, the song must have been released between the 1st of January 2022 and 15th December 2022. Song must be paired with a full music video and be promoted to some extent. Songs must be by a Korean … Continue reading The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2022 (30 – 21)
Now, before we get into it, we gotta set some ground rules: To be eligible for this list, the song must have been released between the 1st of January 2022 and 15th December 2022. Song must be paired with a full music video and be promoted to some extent. Songs must be by a Korean … Continue reading The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2022 (40 – 31)
When NewJeans debuted with the surprise one two punch of Attention and Hype Boy in late July last year, few would have expected just how much of a phenomenon the group would become. Not only have the girls taken their home country by storm, dominating the charts with almost every release but they've also amassed … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: NewJeans – Ditto
After nearly a month of waiting, I've finally mustered the energy to sit my ass down and write up my end of year list for my favourite K-pop tracks of the year. And while that sentence may come off as me saying that this is something I'm reluctant to do, it's more the opposite. I … Continue reading The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2022 (50 – 41) + honourable mentions
So we’re going do it a little different this year. Instead of doing the standard K-pop countdown first, we’re going to swing over the ocean a little bit and count down my favourite J-pop songs of the year first instead. Now you might also notice that the number of tracks in the countdown has gone … Continue reading Top 30 J-pop Songs of 2022 (10 – 1)
So we're going do it a little different this year. Instead of doing the standard K-pop countdown first, we're going to swing over the ocean a little bit and count down my favourite J-pop songs of the year first instead. Now you might also notice that the number of tracks in the countdown has gone … Continue reading Top 30 J-pop Songs of 2022 (30 – 11)
Who would have thought that 2022 would be the year of 2nd gen comebacks. With Bigbang, 2NE1 (kinda) and SNSD already making their mark this year with landmark comebacks, KARA's grand return comes as arguably the biggest surprise. With the shock loss of core member Goo Hara back in 2019, it seemed as though the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: KARA – When I Move
Though I would have loved to see a full group comeback from them after January's Skinz, OnlyOneOf's Underground Idol project has been remarkably solid. Bar Junji's middling Be Mine, both Yoojung's Begin and KB's Be Free have served as 2022 standouts, targeting my musical sweet spots whilst also working as great expansions of the groups … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Rie (OnlyOneOf) – Because
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