Though on the verge of superstardom after the release of 2018's Love Scenario, iKON never really went anywhere. The group followed their national hit with a number of decent singles before leader Hanbin (B.I) was forced to leave the group as a result of a drug scandal. Without their leader and primary composer, the group … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Dive – iKON
It's been a while since we last heard from Loona. Though one of Kpop's most internationally popular groups, limited promotions and financial issues caused much of their 2019 to be devoid of musical output. Although I wasn't initially impressed with the groups first two singles (Hi High and Butterfly), both improved greatly over time; especially … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: So What – Loona
Oh No Ohhhhh Noooo Where do I even begin with this song. DKB are probably a group full of talent, but a debut like Sorry Mama is not doing them any favours. I really wonder what the A&R team were thinking when they suggested that a song that favoured swaggy posturing for most of its … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Sorry Mama – DKB
Along with a multitude of comebacks, the 3rd of February also heralded the debut of two new groups into the industry. One of these is Cignature, C9 entertainments new girl group. Although I have my qualms with C9 entertainment, especially their mistreatment of Good Day, I have liked some of brother group CIX's work. This … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Nun Nu Nan Na – Cignature
BTS have begun teasing their newest album, scheduled for release on the 21st by releasing many of the albums tracks beforehand. Early in the year we had Suga's solo Shadow, then we had Black Swan (which I heavily overrated in my review), and now we have Outro: Ego, a track fronted by rapper J-hope. Although … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: OUTRO: Ego (J-Hope solo) – BTS
Although I wasn't the biggest fan of either of Everglow's 2018 singles, I appreciated their embrace of a more propulsive and bombastic sound. I know many would complain about the group essentially releasing the same song 3 different times, I actually appreciate it. It establishes a signature sound, something every new group needs if they … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: DUN DUN – EVERGLOW
Since the release of 2018's Time for the moon night, Gfriend's music has followed a more downbeat and ornate sound. Though not all that different from the material that made them successful in the first place, this has resulted in a number of tracks that lack the instant punch of their older material. Fortunately, this … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Crossroads – GFRIEND
Honestly, I feel pretty bad for Treasure. Though they were scheduled to debut early last year, the unexpected collapse of the YG brand resulted in their introduction to the K-pop world to be indefinitely postponed. Fortunately, after almost a year of inactivity it seems as though the wait is almost over, as the group have … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Going Crazy – TREASURE
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
After starving us Golden Child fans for more than a year, Woolim entertainment have finally come to their senses, providing a quick follow up to last years excellent Wannabe in the form of repackaged track Without You. Re-boot was my favourite album of 2019, and thankfully its strength is only amplified thanks to the addition … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Without You – Golden Child
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