English language release have never been uncommon for K-pop groups but ever since BTS' massive breakout a few years ago, it seems as though almost every group has been releasing material targeted towards the English market. Now this isn't a bad thing at all, instead it sometimes allows groups to stretch their wings in new … Continue reading Song Review: (G)I-DLE – I Do
For some strange reason, there's been a surprisingly high number of references in media towards Marilyn Monroe over the past few weeks. Most notably in the form of Netflix's incredibly controversial Blonde (you can read my thoughts on the film here), the former American icon has been almost everywhere, continuing to be peddled as a … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: (G)I-DLE – Nxde
The past year hasn't been the kindest for (G)I-DLE. After a relatively successful comeback with January's Hwaa, the group was embroiled in a number of scandals, with an especially bad one concerning member Soojin who eventually was forced to leave the group. As a result, new single Tomboy sees the girls return one member short … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: (G)I-DLE – Tomboy
Since the release of 2019's fantastic Sha La La, I don't think I've connected strongly with a major Pentagon release. Sure some of my past posts may indicate otherwise but even the songs that I initially reviewed positively since went on to not have the best longevity (see Dr.BeBe). I think that's been more due … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: DO or NOT – Pentagon
Despite their popularity continuing to grow as a near astronomic rate throughout last year, (G)i-dle had a less than successful year musically. At least in my opinion. The group attempted to cover many different sounds but despite some strong concepts, the tracks failed to really deliver when it came to a strong melody or consistent … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Hwaa – (G)I-DLE
If I were to consider some of my biggest misjudgements during the early few months of the blog, my review of Pentagon's Dr.BeBe would be right up there. I heavily overestimated that song on release and it has since gone onto being one of the years biggest fallers. And while I have appreciated most of … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Daisy – Pentagon
CLC are one of those groups that I've desperately wanted to like more than I do. There are moments in their discography that really shine, but as a whole it doesn't really connect with me. For every To The Sky or No you've got a High Heels or (even though many loved it) Me. I … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Helicopter – CLC
(G)-idle released one of my least favourite songs of the year with the incredibly grating Oh My God. An unpopular opinion for sure but one that I'll stand by. The song felt like a culmination of all my gripes about (g)-idle in one momentum killing package. It was an example of style over substance and … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Dumdi Dumdi – (G)-idle
Since their massive 2018 debut Latata, (G)I-DLE have quickly gone onto become one of this generations most popular rookie groups. By initially adapting the girl crush market popularised by groups like Blackpink, the girls have carved out a little niche for themselves thanks to their leader and producer Jeon Soyeon. But while the girls continue … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Oh my god – (G)I-DLE
It's been a while since we've seen a full on horror concept in K-pop. During their peak, boy group VIXX were supplying us with a constant blast of horror inspired pop on the ready. But since the enlistment of most of their members, this particular sub-genre has been left all but deserted. However, Pentagon have … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Dr.베베(Dr. BeBe) – PENTAGON
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