Though the Korean music industry is one of the most fruitful, I've always found myself in constant search and admiration for albums that adhere strongly to a single genre or concept. Though K-pop is big on concept, very rarely does it manage to carry over from the teaser pictures or mv into the actual album. … Continue reading Genre Classics: KARD – 1st Mini Album ‘Hola Hola’
Although I’ll primarily be reviewing singles, there are some albums that are too influential or strong to not cover. In this segment, I will be spotlighting those standout albums and giving my thoughts on each and every track The most anticipated musical project of 2020, BTS's Map Of The Soul:7 has already broken a number of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: BTS – MAP OF THE SOUL: 7
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
I've had an interesting history with Weki Meki. Even against their recent tracks, my favourite single from them (although it's a cover) remains the anthemic Butterfly that soundtracked the 2018 Pyeongchang winter Olympics. Though their two debut-era singles were a little too off the wall bonkers for me, their triple sucker punch of Crush, Picky … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: DAZZLE DAZZLE – Weki Meki
In my review of GFriend's Crossroads, I mentioned my love for the holy trinity of WJSN, Oh My Girl and Gfriend. Though they still remain unbeatable, if there is one group that's on the edge of breaking into that elite club, it's undoubtedly Dreamcatcher. Their hard rock infused sound is completely unique in the K-pop … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Scream – Dreamcatcher
FINALLY! After almost a three month wait, we've finally been gifted with IZ*ONE's first full length album 'BLOOM*IZ'. The controversy surrounding the produce franchise resulted in the scheduled November release to be postponed indefinitely. Although I wasn't at all happy, I preferred this to outright disbandment. Musically speaking, IZ*ONE are probably my favourite Produce spawned … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: FIESTA – IZ*ONE
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
The other day I hopped on Spotify and compiled a playlist of every single and solo project Mamamoo have ever released. Though I have appreciated some of their past work, they just haven't connected as strongly with me, as they have with many others. I've enjoyed many of their singles (most notably the excellent Decalcommie), … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Eclipse – Moonbyul (Mamamoo)
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)
Though I don't usually review tracks without a mv, I've desperately been wanting to talk about Gfriend's Labyrinth from the moment I first heard it. Though I do appreciate title track Crossroads quite abit, part of me desperately wanted something as propulsive as this to be the feature. Thankfully, the girls have promoted the track … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Labyrinth – GFRIEND
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