Ever since their debut, Astro have always been one of my favourite boy groups. Their bright, upbeat pop sound was incredibly refreshing and paved the way for some of K-pop's most instantly addictive singles. But much like every other boy group, Astro felt the need to 'mature' themselves. And while this approach has mostly yielded … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Knock – Astro
Out of the three NCT units, Dream have consistently released some of my favourite material. While their earlier work adhered to a more bubblegum sound, it resulted in some of my absolute favourite NCT songs in Chewing Gum and especially My First And Last. Their shift to a more harder edged sound has made them … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Ridin’ – NCT DREAM
Over the last 2 years, Chungha has gone from being a former member of I.O.I to one of Korea's most prolific and loved solo artists. With this has come a shift in her music, which has gone from the generic tropical house of Why Don't You Know, to the dynamic dance pop of Gotta Go … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Stay Tonight – Chungha
Before I start the review, I have to say that Oh My Girl is my favourite K-pop group currently active. Not only do they have one of the strongest and most consistent discographies of any group ever, but their sheer charisma and willingness to challenge the boundaries of their fairy tail concept has resulted in … Continue reading SONG REVEW: Non Stop – Oh My Girl
Mamamoo are at the stage of their career where a greater sense of focus is being put on each individual members personalities. While there are many idols who venture into acting, the majority of idols usually embark on solo musical efforts, something we've seen a lot this year. Following fellow members Hwasa and Moonbyul, leader … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Spit It Out – Solar (Mamamoo)
In terms of misguided management decisions, DSP Media's April would probably sit near the top of the list. After scoring a sleeper hit with 2018's fantastic Oh My Mistake, the group have been completely MIA. It's been a frustrating wait for fans, and has honestly felt like a missed opportunity. Not only has this extended … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: LALALILALA – APRIL
After a near 15 month hiatus, incredibly underrated boy group Imfact are finally back with new music. And while I accept any return with open arms, 2020 has been a rather lacklustre year for kpop, and boy groups especially. Many groups, both popular and nugu have been attempting to recreate the same sounds over and … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Lie – Imfact
GOT7 have been a weird group for me. I loved most of their debut era work, but almost all their post 2016 has left me cold. However, last years excellent You Calling My Name gave me hope of a resurgence, one dominated by unique soundscapes and instantly captivating hooks. This gave me hope that the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Not By The Moon – GOT7
The debut of a new group is always exciting, especially when it comes from one of the bigger entertainment companies. Starship entertainment's Cravity is the latest group to join the company's illustrious roster of groups. Given the groups number of Produce alumni and last years excellent Pretty Girl, I was full on expecting the group … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Break All The Rules – Cravity
Nearing the 9th anniversary of their debut, veteran girl group Apink have quietly gone onto become one of the longest running girl groups in the industry. And while their early years consisted of more bubblegum influenced pop, the've experienced a sophisticated resurgence of sorts over the past few years. Aided by mega producer Black Eyed … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Dumhdurum – Apink
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