In many ways, Enhypen have been the group most emblematic of both the extreme highs and lows of the HYBE business model. From the incredibly high concept music videos and dynamic hooks to the bafflingly short runtimes and compressed production, they've had an inconsistent discography to say the least. Regardless, the group have experienced immense … Continue reading Song Review: Enhypen – Bad Desire (With Or Without You)
For the longest time, TXT were the group to beat. Each comeback came with a sense of weight—a promise of quality regardless of genre or concept. And from their debut in 2019 with the buoyant pop of Crown all the way up until 2023's Chasing That Feeling, the group maintained that high watermark, climaxing in … Continue reading Song Review: TXT – Beautiful Strangers
A month on from its release, K-Pop Demon Hunters has taken the pop culture world by storm, racking up critical acclaim, sparking endless fan theories, and spawning multiple top 10 hits in the process. For many, it's their first ever exposure to the world of K-pop. And while wonderfully exciting for the most part, K-pop is one … Continue reading Every Song from Kpop Demon Hunters, Ranked + Recommendations
K-pop groups have long borrowed from past classics to deliver their own hits but few samples have ever been as successful as IVE's 2022 mega hit After Like. Its immense "I Will Survive" sample catapulted an otherwise strong track into generational territory, delivering a perfect mix between homage and innovation. As such, when new single … Continue reading Song Review: IVE – Attitude
Disbandments are all too common in K-pop but few hit as hard as Gfriend's sudden breakup in early 2021. Following a fantastic run of singles the previous year capped by the buoyant disco magic of Mago, many had expected even greater things from the girls in 2021. Expectations that were horribly dashed by arguably the … Continue reading Song Review: GFRIEND – Season of Memories
When considering the best girl groups of the current generation, you'd be hard pressed to find a list without IVE. The girls have been on fire since their 2021 debut, cementing themselves as purveyors of dynamic pop music that dares to do without sacrificing melody. An approach that's already delivered a few legendary classics. And … Continue reading Song Review: IVE – Rebel Heart
If you want to check out my rankings for other years: Top 100 K-pop songs of 2020 Top 100 K-pop songs of 2021 Top 50 K-pop songs of 2022 2024 List 50-41 + Honourable Mentions // 40-31 // 30-21 20. RIIZE - Boom Boom Bass SM entertainment have a long history of delivering funky classics (see Married … Continue reading The Top 50 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 (20-11)
If you want to check out my rankings for other years: Top 100 K-pop songs of 2020 Top 100 K-pop songs of 2021 Top 50 K-pop songs of 2022 2024 List 50-41 + Honourable Mentions // 40-31 30. ITZY - Imaginary Friend After an inconsistent few years ITZY came roaring back in 2024 with some … Continue reading The Top 50 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 (30-21)
If you want to check out my rankings for other years: Top 100 K-pop songs of 2020 Top 100 K-pop songs of 2021 Top 50 K-pop songs of 2022 2024 List 50-41 + Honourable Mentions 40 - aespa - Live My Life A deviation from the experimental industrial pop sounds that have thus far marked … Continue reading The Top 50 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 (40-31)
Whether it be a result of my own tastes changing or a general disconnect with the direction that the industry as a whole is heading, I've recently come to terms with the fact that I've fallen out of love with K-pop. A sentiment that is pretty noticeable when looking at the current state of the … Continue reading Song Review: RIIZE – Impossible
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