While they are by far one of the strongest performance oriented groups working right now, I've had my qualms with The Boyz. They've got some really strong singles under their belt but February's Reveal was one of the years more generic and uninspired comebacks. It was a track that perfectly showcased the importance of arrangement, … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: The Stealer – The Boyz
Despite getting a glowing review from me upon release, Everglow's February comeback Dun Dun has all but faded from my memory. It's still a solid track but one that's unlikely to make my end of year lists. But despite my lack of affiliation with that track, my ears perked up upon first listen of the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: LA DI DA – EVERGLOW
Despite having some of the best pre-debut material i've ever seen, Treasure's eventual debut ended up falling kind of flat for me. It was solid but felt way too much like a rehash of the current sound that YG seem to be obsessed with. That's why despite the very promising teasers, I remained wary of … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: I Love You – TREASURE
It's been nearly 15 months since we last got a fromis_9 comeback, an eternity in the K-pop landscape. Much like groups like IZ*ONE and X1, fromis were subject to an uncertain future after the investigations into MNET led reality shows led to the discovery of heavy ethical and technical misconduct. Thankfully, the group were given … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Feel Good (Secret Code) – fromis_9
When it comes to my personal tastes, I've always believed Stray Kids to be strongest when paired with a more electronic backing. Last year we got the sensational one two punch of Miroh and Side Effects and nothing since has really lived up to them. It's been solid and the abrasive God's Menu remains one … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Back Door – Stray Kids
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: August 2020
God I love Taemin. Few if any artists are able to come close to touching the sheer level of charisma and magnetism this man exudes when he performs. Everything he does is just absolutely effortless and while his discography has some very evident peaks and troughs, it's definitely one of the most consistent of any … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Criminal – Taemin
Oh My Girl have had an incredible year. Their very successful stint on last years Queendom lent itself to an even more successful comeback in the form of Nonstop and has since shot the girls into near superstardom. As a long time fan, this has been very gratifying to see. This continued growth has seen … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Bon Voyage – YooA (Oh My Girl)
Wonho has been through alot in the past year. After leaving Monsta X, he's been the subject of many a controversy and the fact that he's been able to bounce back so strongly is just great to see. Open Mind marks the release of his debut album, which began teasing its release last month with … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Open Mind – Wonho
I know I'm late to the party but holy shit this song. Every year there's a song that comes around that feels like an instant Kpop showstopper. Last year it was Stray Kids' Miroh, in 2018 it was ONF's Complete and for 2020 it might just be A.C.E's Favorite Boys. Last year, A.C.E pulled off … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Favorite Boys – A.C.E
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