With the burgeoning growth of K-pop in its current state, many newer fans are unaware of many of the genres past classics. That’s why I will be taking a look back at some of K-pop’s most exciting and iconic tracks that were released before the conception of this blog to shed some light on this now bygone … Continue reading Retro Rewind: Believe – U-Kiss
While I predominantly cover singles on here, I’ve always been an avid consumer of albums. More often than not, this results in some songs that I adore but others that I detest. As a remedy to this issue, we have Beast Sides! These songs put the Beast in B-side and are either stronger than their … Continue reading RAVE REVIEW: Breathe – Golden Child
As SM entertainments newest girl group, Aespa have a monolith of expectations to live up to. Their aggressive and instantly memorable debut Black Mamba acted as a strong introduction to the girls and while I personally didn't think much of it, there's no denying its success. But as successful as a debut may be, a … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Forever – aespa
Despite debuting with immense promise with the wonderfully slinky and effortlessly cool Movie Star, CIX and I have failed to really connect past that initial effort. I haven't enjoyed any of their albums and neither of their past two lead singles did much for me either. As such, my expectations for Cinema were rather reserved. … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Cinema – CIX
Despite her essentially being one of K-pop's all time great figures, I've never had much of a thing for HyunA's own musical output. Her work with 4minute resulted in some stunning tracks but her singles usually fell short. I adore her as a performer and her more vocal driven tracks are a real treat but … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: I’m Not Cool – HyunA
Since debuting in early 2020 with the phenomenal Imitation Rain, SixTONES have been blitzing through a number of releases. A single here, a mini album there and now a full length album less than a year after their debut. And most of the resulting music has been great. Both Navigator and New Era built upon … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: ST – SixTONES
Although I already enjoyed much of their musical output beforehand, 2020 was the year where Dreamcatcher truly became one of my favourite K-pop groups. The more electronic influences truly opened a new door for the group and tracks like Scream and Boca were the perfect vessel to channel that new energy. And so coming off … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Odd Eye – Dreamcatcher
As one of YG entertainments most talented and best known rappers, Bobby has been a household name for a while now. As a member of iKON he's shown just how potent an idol rapper can be when utilised properly and his own solo work has showcased his immense skills is many unique and unexpected ways. … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: U Mad – Bobby (iKON)
When it comes down to consistency, few groups of the new generation are able to match Golden Child. Ever since their 2017 debut they have yet to release a bad song, shifting effortlessly between concepts without sacrificing the strong melodic base behind their tracks. And so when they announced that they were going to return … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Burn It – Golden Child
So far, of the two 2020 Johnny's debuts Snowman have yet to completely impress me. I really enjoyed both D.D. and especially Stories but nether of them felt like stunning musical moments, something their brother group, SixTONES excelled at delivering last year. And as such, I came into Grandeur with pursed expectations. And thankfully, I … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Grandeur – Snowman
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