Although I love them dearly, TXT's 2020 output has been less than stellar. Title track Can't You See Me has only gotten more forgettable with time and the less said about Puma the better. I loved their debut year work but it almost seemed like the group were going down a route that just didn't … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Everlasting Shine – TXT
Despite being one of my favourite groups, I've found Seventeen's recent material to be quite disappointing. Apart from last years excellent Hit, I don't think I've really loved a Seventeen song since 2018's Call! Call! Call!. This has left me falling out of love with a group that once challenged for a spot at the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: 24H – SEVENTEEN
When it comes to really underrated J-pop groups, Solidemo are right up there. Their consistently strong musical output has gone all but unnoticed by both domestic and international audiences and given the strength of songs like Love Yourself from earlier this year, that's a real shame. New single TOKYO Miracles is further evidence of the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: TOKYO Miracles – Solidemo
To many, Japanese singer songwriter Eir Aoi would be known thanks to her work on the soundtrack for the popular anime, Sword Art Online. Songs like Ignite and especially Innocence were both cultural sensations within community and till this day remain two of my favourite songs by her. And although it's been 6-7 years since … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Unreal Trip – Eir Aoi
A month back, I gave my thoughts on what I consider to be the best K-pop songs of the year so far. Well now, after endless bouts of procrastination I've come up with the Japanese equivalent of that list. Now while this delay may make it seem like I was less enthused to write about … Continue reading KBOPPED’S Favourite J-Pop Songs of 2020: Mid-Year Edition
While Korea has been having a rather underwhelming year of music, Japan has been going through one of its strongest in recent memory. Not only have they managed to keep up the strong streak of songs that saw popularity in 2019 but some of the countries biggest acts have been coming back with material that … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Run – Sexy Zone
I adore Higedan. They're one of the few Japanese bands I still avidly follow and continually get impressed by. Their ascent into super stardom in their home country of Japan has been nothing short of incredible and with songs like Pretender, Yesterday and Stand By You, it's hard not to see why. The groups unique … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Laughter – Official HIGE DANdism
It's been a while since I've talked about a new Japanese release. But if there is one song that demands it, it's King & Prince' incredible Mazy Night. Ever since my dive into the world of Johnny's Entertainment in March, I've been falling further and further down this particular rabbit hole. Not only is the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Mazy Night – King & Prince
For the first time ever on this blog, we've got a double song review! Of all my music discoveries this year, Leo Leiri has got to be near the top of the list. She's got one hell of voice and thankfully her music is equally as enjoyable. While I haven't explored much of her back … Continue reading Double Song Review: Answer + Mikansei – Leo leiri
Year released: 2009 Although I've fallen in love with many Johnny's entertainment groups over the past few months, the group that have probably struck me the hardest are Kat-Tun. Not only do they have an incredibly consistent yet varied discography, but their incredible vocal blend is enough to make almost any song transcendent. Even though … Continue reading JPOP HALL OF FAME: Rescue – KAT-TUN
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