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
EXO are one of the few groups who I consider to be foundational in terms of my introduction to the world of K-pop and despite my love for the them, I've rarely had the opportunity to talk about their work aside from some solo efforts. As such, in honour of Baekhyun's discharge from the military … Continue reading Top 20 Best Songs by EXO
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
When SM Entertainment unveiled their female super group back in early 2022, many including myself believed them to be the female equivalent to the wonderfully successful SuperM. Both in sound and ambition. With the likes of Taeyeon, Wendy, Seulgi, BoA, Karina, Winter and Hyoyeon, the stage almost seemed set for a real display of throw … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: GOT the beat – Stamp On It
Around the same time last year, NCT 127 graced us with one of the most baffling lead singles in recent memory. Sticker was a complete shock to both fans and casual listeners alike, delivering an absurdly produced single with one of the most wacky samples these ears have ever heard. In many ways its overall … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: NCT 127 – 2 Baddies
When NCT Dream announced that they would be returning with bright, throwback single titled Beatbox, I was over the moon. I had longed for the return of the bright, poppy sound that the sub-unit had debuted with and though last years Hello Future helped reignite some of that through its gorgeous, jubilant chorus, its harsher … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: NCT DREAM – Beatbox
With a career spanning more than 20 years and immense levels of success in both Korea and Japan, BoA has become a kind of nexus figure within both the K and J pop industries. Her voice and music have become incredibly iconic, acting as landmark moments that have done everything from soundtrack anime to top … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: BoA – The Greatest
SHINee are one of those groups that never fail to amaze me. Not only are they unbeatable together but are equally as potent by themselves. Every single member, including the late, great, Jonghyun are bonafide superstars and incredibly ripe for solo material. Key demonstrated his prowess with last years immense Bad Love and Taemin's consistent … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: ONEW (SHINee) – DICE
It's sometimes funny to think that NCT started as one of the most ambitious projects in K-pop history. An ever expanding group that would be divided up into sub-units based on sound and performance? That's an excellent and wholly unique idea! And one that really lived up to its promises during those first few years. … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: NCT DREAM – Glitch Mode
It's hard to believe that Red Velvet have only had two comebacks since December 2019. The group, once considered in the top three girl groups of South Korea, have been all but relegated to individual or subunit related activities, resulting in some mixed but generally positive results. However, their big 2021 comeback, Queendom failed to … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Red Velvet – Feel My Rhythm
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