I've had a very scatter shot history with Winner. While I loved most of their early material with former member Nam Taehyun, most of their work as a quartet has left alot to be desired. I've liked almost all their the songs initially, but only a few have been able to last the test of … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Hold – WINNER
While SEVENTEEN have been releasing some of K-pop's strongest singles in their homeland of Korea, their Japanese work has been much more scattershot. Other than their brilliant high energy 2018 debut, Call Call Call!, they've embraced a much more moody and dark sound. This has impacted both their recent Korean material, as well as their … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Fallin Flower – SEVENTEEN
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
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
AB6IX's '5INALLY' project has unfortunately been one of the most disappointing of the year so far. Although it gave us the phenomenal Rose, Scent, Kiss, the rest of the tracks are as faceless as they can be. And while Break Up is still as generic as they come, it's probably my second favourite track on … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Break Up – Lim Young Min (AB6IX)
The first notable debut of the year, MCND are the latest boy group from the rather middling, but always musically potent Top Media. All three of the companies previous groups (Teen Top, 100% and Up10tion) have all been responsible for releasing an incredibly consistent stream of music, and as a result MCND fall under high … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: ICE AGE – MCND
It's finally here. The long awaited comeback of the biggest boy group in the world. To call ON and its accompanying album "Map Of The Soul: 7" one of the years most anticipated and hyped events would be an understatement. BTS have gotten to such a point in their career that every release feels more … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: ON – BTS
Though the Produce franchise has all but crumbled in its home country of Korea, it has seen much popularity in neighbouring Japan and China. JO1 is the resulting group of Produce 101 Japan's first season. I adored the dynamic Young from the show, and I've had my hopes raised for the debut of this group … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: INFINITY – JO1
AB6IX were one of my favourite rookies from last year. Their full embrace of the deep house genre was right up my alley, and resulted in two fantastic singles. Out of the groups that the now infamous "Produce" franchise has spawned, I firmly believe that AB6IX is the most cohesive. Not only does the group … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: MOONDANCE – Jeon Woong (AB6IX)
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
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