Though not from one of the Big3, Black Eyed Pilsung's StayC have experienced a meteoric rise since their debut almost exactly a year ago with the brilliant So Bad. A song that I loved on release but has since gone onto become one of my favourite K-pop debut songs not only in recent memory but … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: StayC – Stereotype
As much I want to, I've never really been able to get into OnlyOneOf. Their music always seems rough and unfinished to me and I think that has to do with the arrangement of most of their tracks. It could also do with their vocal blend. One that I personally don't find too exciting. So … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: libidO – OnlyOneOf
As many of you know, Cosmic Girls are one of my absolute favourite girl groups In the industry. Their spacy sound is right up my alley and they've consistently come back with material that feels fresh and addictive but never too far from their core sound. Last years excellent Butterfly continued that trend but opted … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Unnatural – WJSN (Cosmic Girls)
As one of the more internationally famous Japanese artists of the past few decades, Hikaru Utada has become a household name amongst fans of both J-pop and pop music alike. Her distinctive tone usually lends very well to more mid tempo and RnB tracks like the sensational First Love, which went onto become the one … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: One Last Kiss – Hikaru Utada
As the unofficial successors to Apink's bright, bubbly sound, Weeekly were bound to hit a soft spot for me. They manage to skirt the fine line between cute and bright, melding the more aegyo inspired aspects of their arrangements with some gorgeous shots of melody to create some strong tracks. And while I haven't enjoyed … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: After School – Weeekly
DRIPPIN debuted last year with the stunning Nostalgia, instantly cementing themselves as one of this generations most promising rookies. Their stylish dance pop sound was incredibly refreshing and bled through into the supporting mini album, 'Boyager' which also was home to some of 2020's strongest B-sides. But as important as a debut is, equally important … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Young Blood – DRIPPIN
Since the release of 2019's fantastic Sha La La, I don't think I've connected strongly with a major Pentagon release. Sure some of my past posts may indicate otherwise but even the songs that I initially reviewed positively since went on to not have the best longevity (see Dr.BeBe). I think that's been more due … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: DO or NOT – Pentagon
Keembo are an interesting case study for me. As one part Spica and one part Sweetune, they were theoretically a guaranteed lock for me and were destined to be one of my bias groups. But apart from debut effort Scandalous, I don't think I've very truly connected with any of their songs. Their releases feel … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Inside – Keembo
Though I might currently favour the more modern discographies of multiple different Johnny's groups, there was a period of time in the late 00's and early 10's where Kat-Tun were just unstoppable. It was legendary period where almost everything they released was gold with songs like Rescue, Run For You, White, Triangle and Dead or … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Roar – Kat-Tun
With last years majestic, city pop inspired Pporappippam, Sunmi officially bowled me over with a song that cruised to the top of my favourite K-pop songs of 2020 list and has since then only gotten better and better the more I've listened to it. It was a true masterwork, which put much expectation on what … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Tail – Sunmi
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