With 2022's incredible one two punch of Love Dive and After Like, IVE quickly established themselves as mega stars domestically whilst still delivering on the promise of some absolutely killer music. With both those singles comfortably slotting themselves within my top 3 favourite K-pop songs of last year, it set a precedent, one that pre-release … Continue reading Song Review: IVE – I AM
I honestly can't believe it. After almost an entire year, it's finally here. And just as I had expected, it's utterly glorious. When TAN debuted with the phenomenal Du Du Du last year, many including myself were very happy with the debut. The sleek dance pop sound fit the group like a glove and the … Continue reading Song Review: TAN – Fix You
With last years excellent Orange Kiss, Snow Man officially crossed the line to become a new Kbopped favourite. They're a group that consistently return with buoyant, melodically charged yet wonderfully diverse soundscapes that are not only perfect compliments to their performance skills, but do much to play off them. New single Tapestry may fall into … Continue reading Song Review: Snow Man – Tapestry
Despite KEY appearing very high on both my 2021 and 2022's year end lists, I don't think I've ever written a full review of any of his singles. A real shame since I've really loved all his work. 2021's thrilling Bad Love was one of the years most transcendental efforts and last years one two … Continue reading Song Review: Key – Killer
As someone who has all but left the whole "fandom" culture surrounding K-pop, I've become increasingly more detached with the idea of following certain groups just for the sake of it. As such, most groups that I used to consider "bias" groups no longer hold such a position. But even with this shifted mentality, there … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Dreamcatcher – Vision
Ever since the release of 2019's excellent one two punch of Kirin No Ko and Honey Honey, Sexy Zone have been on fire, delivering instant classic after instant classic without a second thought. The groups imperial phase has given rise to some undeniable highlights that not only maintain an incredibly high musical bar but also … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Sexy Zone – Trust Me, Trust You.
While I may have not expected it at the time of their debut, Snow Man have quickly gone onto become one of my favourite new Johnny's groups, leapfrogging over fellow peers SixTones on my bias list thanks to a very consistent (and very strong) stream of releases that vary from euphoric dance pop to gorgeous … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Snow Man – Orange Kiss
Earlier this year, RoaD-B, formerly known as BXK came out of literally nowhere to deliver one of early 2022's strongest and most assured efforts in the form of the dynamic Nonstop. And though still unknown to the wide majority of K-pop fans, the group have already earned their fair share of admiriers (myself included) thanks … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: RoaD-B – Icarus
Despite only having two single albums to their name, IVE have been 2 for 2 in terms of quality. Debut track Eleven still stands as one of last years stronger efforts and Love Dive remains amongst 2022's best and most unique singles. As such, IVE have become one of those groups I actively look forward … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: IVE – After Like
Due to their unique debut rollout alongside their status of being the latest girl group to join the ever growing number of HYBE subsidiaries, NewJeans have been all the hype over the past few weeks. And though controversy has surrounded the group due to the members age alongside debut single Cookie's oddly provocative lyrics, the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: NewJeans – Hype Boy
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