Nu'est's disbandment remains one of last years most unfortunate and surprising revelations, casting aside a group that had risen from the brink of death to one of Korea's finest and most popular. And while their sound had been slightly stalling in recent years, a Nu'est comeback always proved an exciting yearly prospect. Hidden Side comes … Continue reading Song Review: Hwang Min hyun – Hidden Side
When TNX debuted with the boisterous Move last year, many including myself felt a little disappointed. Sure there were parts of the track, most notably the second verse and more symphonic elements, that showed immense promise but the final product failed to really deliver thanks to a noisy centrepiece and messy arrangement. As such, Love … Continue reading Song Review: TNX – Love or Die
In an incredibly surprising turn of events, last years Beautiful Monster proved to be a turning point for the otherwise wildly popular StayC. And not in a good way. The girls went from being heralded as one of the leaders of the current generation of K-pop to being pushed quite unfairly to the sidelines. And … Continue reading Song Review: STAYC – Teddy Bear
Never did I think I would be writing a review of an AI generated K-pop group on this site. Let alone a positive one. But, sometimes the worlds comes at you with the strangest of surprises. Especially when you least expect it. Enter MAVE:'s Pandora a song that though performed entirely by virtual idols, takes … Continue reading Song Review: MAVE: – Pandora
Previewed initially through sub-unit Acid Angel's from Asia's outstanding Generation, Jaden Jong's newest project, tripleS have finally made their full debut with Rising. With expectations rife thanks to the quality of the pre release and Jaden's (infamous) work with LOONA, does Rising live up to the hype? Co-Produced by members of the always consistent Monotree, … Continue reading Song Review: tripleS – Rising
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
After a near flawless run between 2019 and 2020, my personal enjoyment of Higedan's releases kind of came to a standstill. Sure the group were releasing some pretty great stuff but few, if any of it really connected with me as much as their prior efforts. And while last years pretty great Subtitle did much … Continue reading Song Review: OFFICIAL HIGE DANdism – White Noise
Considering that GFRIEND were my favourite girl group at the time of their disbandment, I'm quite surprised that I never got around to writing about either of Viviz's two singles, Bop Bop or Lovedade. Neither track really did much for me but the affiliation to my prior bias group really should have warranted a few … Continue reading Song Review: Viviz – Pull Up
Despite three units and more than 20 members, NCT have basically become a one trick pony. Both musically and personality wise. For what seems like forever, 127 seem to be the primary unit, with U basically being forgotten and Dream essentially teetering a similar sound though more recently have been going back to their brighter, … Continue reading Song Review: NCT 127 – Ay-Yo
TXT have long been one of my favourite k-pop groups, consistently coming back with material that feels fresh, engaging and almost always with a sense of unrivalled charm. Their trilogy of rock tracks gave us some of the strongest tracks of their respective years and though I've longed for the return of their brighter side … Continue reading Song Review: TXT – Sugar Rush Ride
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