So we're going do it a little different this year. Instead of doing the standard K-pop countdown first, we're going to swing over the ocean a little bit and count down my favourite J-pop songs of the year first instead. Now you might also notice that the number of tracks in the countdown has gone … Continue reading Top 30 J-pop Songs of 2022 (30 – 11)
Tag: Kang Daniel
Mass Roundup: March – April
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
SONG REVIEW: Who U Are – Kang Daniel
Oh boy. In my July monthly roundup I mentioned how Daniel's pre-release single, Waves had fallen from a rather strong single to something that I rarely returned to. While still a fine song, I described my desire to see a much stronger and unique title track. Well, I'm pretty sure I jinxed it because Who … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Who U Are – Kang Daniel
SONG REVIEW: Waves – Kang Daniel (feat. Simon Dominic & Jamie)
After a very messy first few months, Kang daniel has quickly risen to become one of Korea's most popular solo idol artists. And while I didn't think much of his debut, most of his following work has been quite decent. It's taken a much more groovy route than I would have expected and I'm not … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Waves – Kang Daniel (feat. Simon Dominic & Jamie)
K-POP Monthly Roundup: March 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: March 2020
SONG REVIEW: 2U – Kang Daniel
What can I say that hasn't already been said about Kang Daniel? I mean the guy is a CEO, Produce 101 winner, the nations centre, former Wanna One member, and most importantly god Jihyo's boyfriend. And that's what makes much of his solo work baffling to me. With so much talent at his disposal, his … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: 2U – Kang Daniel