Kim Sung Kyu - Hush Me forgetting to review this track was an absolute crime back in March and it is even more so now. But I've finally forced myself get up and talk about this absolute gem of track. Sung Kyu has always been one of my favourite voices in K-pop and while it … Continue reading Mass Roundup: March – April
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The Top 100 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Honourable Mentions)
We're finally here. After 12 gruelling months, we have finally reached the dog days of 2020. And aside from the political, social and *cough* pandemic related struggles that many of us went through, it was fulfilling to see the Korean music industry rise up to even greater heights. It was a year that saw the … Continue reading The Top 100 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Honourable Mentions)
K-POP Monthly Roundup: July 2020
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: July 2020
Quickie Catchup Reviews: AleXa, Dongkiz I:KAN, Great Guys, HYO, Jeong Eunji, Jeong Sewoon, Pink Fantasy, Yukika
AleXa - Villian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGA4F5WOXOs Most of AleXa's work has adhered to the staple girl crush sound with loud clatter trap backing tracks and even louder drops that sacrifice enjoyable melodic refrains for often underwhelming drops with incredibly cringeworthy hooks. Villian is the biggest offender of this sound adhering very heavily to most of what made … Continue reading Quickie Catchup Reviews: AleXa, Dongkiz I:KAN, Great Guys, HYO, Jeong Eunji, Jeong Sewoon, Pink Fantasy, Yukika
SONG REVIEW: Lupin – DONGKIZ
Other than their less than stellar debut Nom, I've enjoyed pretty much everything Dongkiz have released. The ghostbusters sampling Blockbuster was a great time, and followup Fever was even better. Even January's All I Need Is You, an album track turned single was one of that months stronger songs. After all my favourite group have … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Lupin – DONGKIZ
K-POP Monthly Roundup: January 2020
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 … Continue reading K-POP Monthly Roundup: January 2020