While I may have not expected it at the time of their debut, Snow Man have quickly gone onto become one of my favourite new Johnny's groups, leapfrogging over fellow peers SixTones on my bias list thanks to a very consistent (and very strong) stream of releases that vary from euphoric dance pop to gorgeous … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Snow Man – Orange Kiss
Around the same time last year, NCT 127 graced us with one of the most baffling lead singles in recent memory. Sticker was a complete shock to both fans and casual listeners alike, delivering an absurdly produced single with one of the most wacky samples these ears have ever heard. In many ways its overall … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: NCT 127 – 2 Baddies
At the start of 2020, Stray Kids were one of my favourite artists. Off the heels of two of 2019's strongest and most daring singles in the form of Miroh and Side Effects, the group seemed to be moving towards even bigger and better work. And though their commercial success has definitely sky rocketed since … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Stray Kids – Case 143
aespa - Girls A mammoth SMP-style throwback from one of Korea's biggest and most popular groups, Girls reaches back to the SM sounds of old to create one of the years most magnetic singles. Endlessly creative and consistently thrilling, Girls stands as the groups most vocally exciting and instrumentally bombastic track yet, harnessing their many … Continue reading 2022 K-pop Roundup (July – August)
When NMIXX debuted with the big, brash and incredibly fractured O.O, many including myself were left completely dumbfounded. It was the definition of a Frankenstein song, bringing together a number of completely disparate elements into a single that felt like putting your brain into a blender. But time has been incredibly kind to that track, … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: NMIXX – DICE
Earlier this year, RoaD-B, formerly known as BXK came out of literally nowhere to deliver one of early 2022's strongest and most assured efforts in the form of the dynamic Nonstop. And though still unknown to the wide majority of K-pop fans, the group have already earned their fair share of admiriers (myself included) thanks … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: RoaD-B – Icarus
While I predominantly cover singles on here, I’ve always been an avid consumer of albums. More often than not, this results in some songs that I adore but others that I detest. As a remedy to this issue, we have Beast Sides! These songs put the Beast in B-side and are either stronger than their … Continue reading Beast Sides: BLACKPINK (Rosé) – Hard to Love
I think it's become a universal thing for Blackpink's Pink Venom to grow from an otherwise obnoxious listen to a fun, almost comical experience. The song has experienced a surprising level of longevity on my playlist, courtesy of endless meming and its honestly addictive centrepiece. It's not a good song at all and is unlikely … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: BLACKPINK – Shut Down
While K-pop dominated most of my artistic consumption for the past few years, this years overall lack of real standouts has really led me to expand my horizons. And while this is primarily a K-pop focused blog (as the name suggests), sometimes I just love to talk about things that interest me. So, I thought … Continue reading Arpydarpy’s 2022 favourites (Mid-Year)
Despite only having two single albums to their name, IVE have been 2 for 2 in terms of quality. Debut track Eleven still stands as one of last years stronger efforts and Love Dive remains amongst 2022's best and most unique singles. As such, IVE have become one of those groups I actively look forward … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: IVE – After Like
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