At this point I'm honestly surprised that DIA still exist. Though they whoo'd me (no pun intended) with last years retro-infused WOOWA it's been more than a year since that track dropped. The group have been through so many member configurations and hiatuses that each comeback feels like a gift from the gods. Even this … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Hug U – DIA
Theoretically, I should have been counting down the minutes to Butterfly's release. But given 2020's terrible track record I've chosen to go into every single k-pop comeback with absolutely 0 expectations. Cosmic Girls released my favourite girl group single of 2019 and are easily lodged within my current top three girl groups. But after Gfriend … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Butterfly – WJSN (Cosmic Girls)
I'm gonna say it right here. I have no idea what Bighit was thinking with this song. I didn't like it on release and I like it even less with a mv. In all honesty, I was thinking about whether I would want to do a write up on this in the first place. But … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Puma – TXT
Due to the relentless release schedule that us K-pop fans have to endure, it’s not easy to consume all the content at once. That’s why I thought it would be fun at the end of each month, to look back at my top 5 singles and B-sides along with my top 3 albums. Although my placement for … Continue reading K-POP Monthly Roundup: May 2020
After releasing some strong but otherwise rather similar tracks for their first few years, Twice wowed me last year with the one two punch of Fancy and Feel Special. The girls had expressed a desire to expand conceptually for years and 2019 was really a year to spread their wings. So far, almost every song … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: More & More – TWICE
BVNDIT - Jungle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lqsGDqkl2c Another BVNDIT track that just doesn't connect with me. I appreciate the attempt to incorporate a more tribal vibe but most of the track just plays like generic moody girl crush. The central drop is especially grating and retains almost nothing that made Dumb (their best single) at least mildly enjoyable. … Continue reading Quickie Catchup Reviews: BVNDIT, Day6, DKB, KEEMBO, Monsta X, Nu’est, NCT127, ONEWE, OnlyOneOf, Sujeong
The disbandment of X1 late last year has got to go down as one of K-pop's biggest disappointments. After breaking numerous records with their (very good) debut mini album, the group was forced into an unavoidable hiatus before simply being thrown out. Since then, many of the members have returned to their respective companies and … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Red Moon – Kim Wooseok
When it comes to 'Produce' idols, Park Jihoon has easily been the solo idol with the most musically consistent discography. Last years 360 and especially L.O.V.E were both strong pop songs with strong production and addicting hooks. And while I wasn't exactly looking forward to this comeback, Jihoon has shattered all expectations with the bombastic … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Wing – Park Jihoon
When it comes to EXO solos I haven't really enjoyed a single one of them. While each member is unique enough to embark on solo careers but rather than capitalise on the charms of each individual member we've gotten either balladry or RnB. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but it feels almost limiting. You … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Candy – Baekhyun (EXO)
TXT are one of my absolute favourite rookie groups and so far have amassed a discography that easily set them apart form their star studded seniors. They burst out of the gate with the incredible Crown and followed that up with one of my favourite kpop songs, the breathtaking Run Away. This raised my expectations … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Can’t You See Me? – TXT
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